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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • For your convenience, the FAQs are divided into two sections:
A) WEAVING AND MATERIAL QUESTIONS

How is a mesh calculated or defined?

A mesh is defined by the quantity of wires and spaces within an inch. Example: 60 mesh = 60 wires and 60 spaces within an inch (60 wire to the width and 60 to the length).

What are the material types used for weaving a mesh?

Plain steel, Galvanized steel, Stainless Steel (T 201, T 304, T 310, T 316, T 430, etc.) Aluminum, Brass and Copper. In case there is an additional material required please reach out to our sales advisors to evaluate the feasibility and availability.

Do you do mesh cuts?

Yes.

What is the standard width of industrial meshes?

The standard width of an industrial mesh in rolls is 1.00m; however, we can weave it in various widths upon request.

What is the maximum width for a screen?

2.40m width.

What is the maximum width for a hexagonal mesh?

It depends on the opening of the mesh:

  • - For the ½” opening we can offer rolls up to 2.00m of width.
  • - For the 1” opening we can offer rolls up to 4.40m of width.
  • - For the 1-½” opening we can offer rolls up to 2.40m of width.
  • - For the 2” opening we can offer rolls up to 3.0m of width.

What is the maximum length for a hexagonal mesh?

We can weave rolls up to 135m length in any of the offered openings. The standard length is 45m, however it can be customized.

What is a Dutch mesh?

The Dutch mesh is a weaving technique that has different wire quantities in the width and length within an inch: For example: 24x110 = 24 wires in one way and 110 wires in the other way.


           Dutch Mesh:                        Dutch Mesh Graphic

What is the difference between a square and a twilled weaved mesh?

The twilled weaved mesh is also known as 4 shaft weave mesh and the square mesh as 2 shaft weave mesh.


 Twilled weave (4 shaft)             Imagen Tejido Asargado


 Simple/square weave (2 shaft)             Tejido Sencillo

If I know the opening and the wire diameter.. can you give me quote and tell me what mesh it is?

Yes, with that information we can quote and inform you what kind of mesh it is. There are special formulas and international norms that define those meshes.

I have a filter that has mesh in it, but I don’t know what kind of mesh it is...

In case you have a sample of the filter you want to refurbish/repair/replace, it is enough to send us the sample and we will size and evaluate the mesh it contains for you.

Is the mesh thickness the same as the wire diameter?

No, the thickness of the mesh is nominally the sum of both wire diameters. For example, a 40 mesh with a 0.25mm wire diameter has a thickness of 0.50mm (0.25+0.25mm). The gauge, on the other hand, refers to the wire diameter."

Is it the same to use a plain steel mesh and a stainless-steel mesh if they are going to be exposed to heat?

It is important to know at what temperature it’s going to be exposed and the type of fuel the process is going to use, since it depends on that to define what is the appropriate mesh to use. As a general rule plain steel and heat don’t get along well.

If I apply force on a mesh’s borders it unravels, why is that?

Woven wire mesh, as its name indicates, is produced by weaving wire in its width and length, therefore if force is applied its borders can unravel.

Is it possible to weave a perfect wire mesh?

Wire mesh, metallic filters, etc., as all the products in the industry, have tolerances. If the client does not have a specific norm or defined tolerance, TEMISA will adhere to the international weaving norms.

What is the wire diameter table used by Temisa?

In order to get a qoute, it is essential to ask for the desired mesh indicating wire diameter in mm and inches. We do not recommend asking for the mesh in # because it's unknown what table it refers to (AWG, BWG, etc.)

What is the difference between the metal sheet gauge table and the wire gauge table?

Each gauge table is unique and obeys the definition of unique diameters and/or thickness. We kindly ask you to request the gauges in inches and mm.

Does stainless steel mesh ever rust?

It depends on the environment to which it is exposed. For example: The salinity of sea water can rust SS304 mesh within 24 hours. It is fundamental to know the application the product is going to have to define what the best alloy/material it should be manufactured with.

Why is T316 stainless steel mesh more expensive than T304?

Because of its higher nickel content.

Can all meshes be weaved in all wire diameters?

No, there are precise calculations to define if a mesh can or cannot be woven. Please reach out to your sales advisor to make the analysis.

Can mosquito mesh be produced in T304?

Yes, it can also be woven in copper, aluminum and plain steel if necessary.

Can hexagonal mesh be produced in T304?

Yes.

Can hardware cloth be produced in T304?

No, only in T201. And the standard material is galvanized wire.

Do you produce any type of filters?

We produce thousand of different filters. We are a tailor-made solutions company. Send us the drawings or samples of your filters to identify if we can produce them at Temisa.

What is the standard width of the Demister mesh?

12”.

Is stainless steel magnetic?

It depends on the type of stainless alloy. There are stainless steel families that are magnetic such as SS430, SS410… while, for example, SS304 is not.

The drawing of my client shows that the material used is stainless steel but it has a definition that is not familiar to me, can you help me?

Yes, we would need to see the specification shown in the drawing to know what kind of stainless type it is. For example, drawing shows: Stainless steel X5CrNi18-10. It´s a SS304 stainless steel (standard stainless steel).



B) SALES, CREDIT AND SHIPPING QUESTIONS

What are the sales department phone extensions?

- Telephone: +52 55 5358 3461
- Extensions: 221 y 228.

¿What is the minimum purchase for wire mesh?

For the standard mesh in stock, the minimum that we can sell is 1.0m². For special productions the purchase minimum is 1 roll of 30.0m length.

If I have a specific wire mesh requirement, can you produce it?

For wire mesh and special projects, it is our recommendation to contact your sales advisor at TEMISA directly (+52 55 5358 3461 Ext. 221 & 228) so that you can tell us what you require and how much you require.

For special productions we have to first analyze the feasibility of the product (it’s possible to weave in terms of opening, wire diameter, mesh width, etc. ...) as well as the quantity of material to order.

As a general rule, the minimum order for a special mesh is 30m² (1long 1.00m x 30.00m roll). If the order quantity is very small, we will indicate which is the standard mesh that is close to the desired mesh.

What are the opening hours at TEMISA and until what time can products be collected?/h4>

We are at your service Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 17:00pm CST. Deliveries can be collected during this time frame, after 17:00hrs CST prodcuts will not be delivered.

I am located outside Mexico City; can you deliver products to me?

Yes, we can deliver throughout North America. Reach out to your sales advisor to review the minimum quantity terms and conditions to make deliveries outside Mexico City. Foreign deliveries are delivered via 3rd party transport, packaging companies and/or with charge to the client's account.

What is the minimum amount to have products delivered?

Within the metropolitan area, a purchase higher than $8,000.00 pesos MXN.

If a request wire mesh today, will it be delivered today?

For wire meshes, even if we have them in stock, they need to be prepared and scheduled in our delivery route. Reach out to your sales advisor to confirm the shipping and delivery dates for your your products. Standard deliveries are between 1 and 3 business days.

What is the minimum sales quantity of stamped filters?

100 pieces per size.

What is the smallest stamped circle diameter Temisa offers?

12.70 mm.

What is the largest stamped circle diameter Temisa offers?

257 mm.

Does Temisa offer credit?

To apply for credit, the minimum monthly purchase quantity needs to be $50,000 MXN, it is necessary to have a minimum of 3 past purchases and to fill out an application form for it to be evaluated.



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