As simple as it can be. Plain weave screens are essential for the majority of screening applications. In this type of weave wires are bent and locked together to form a robust structure where each wire keeps the adjoining wires in place. Plain weave screens are typically square and are very common in under 25mm (1”) aperture size and can go up to 100mm (4”).

Dual lock woven wire screens are similar to plain weave screens but in this type the wires get an additional lock from each side of the panel for extra rigidity and a fixed opening size. This type of weaving works very well for aperture sizes over 25mm (1”) or where the aperture size/wire diameter proportions get larger. After this aperture the distance between the wire bends increases and an additional lock ensures the wires stay in place.

Slotted screens are also known as Elongated mesh screens. They are similar to dual crimped screens with one small difference. The aperture shape in some of the openings is rectangular. By removing some of the wires and keeping the width of the rectangular slots constant we can achieve a larger screening area and less blinding and clogging.