Convex stainless mesh screens with defined crown height, base diameter and retained or flanged edges. Formed aperture, mounting clearance and inspection details.
Metal wire meshShare a drawing, reference sample or application requirements to discuss the configuration.
Convex mesh caps with rounded crowns and distinct edge profiles
A circular mesh blank is formed into a convex screening surface. Dome height, crown radius and base opening define the curved envelope independently. A hemispherical form has a specific height-to-radius relationship; shallower spherical caps use their own drawing profile. The convex surface creates clearance above a flat seat while retaining a compact mounting perimeter.
The edge is trimmed, captured in a retaining ring or formed into a flange. The seat supports this perimeter while the curved mesh remains exposed to flow. The drawing identifies the crown orientation, inlet side and clearance to adjacent moving parts. Base outside diameter and usable opening are separate dimensions, especially on rimmed screens.
Forming changes local mesh geometry at the crown and transition. Inspection therefore checks the finished aperture as well as starting mesh count and wire diameter. Crown height, base roundness, wire continuity, edge finish and seating contact complete the acceptance dimensions. Single- and multilayer constructions name each layer and its orientation separately.
A domed screen is positioned by its perimeter while the convex crown occupies space above that seating plane. State the crown height from the rim datum, the outside edge and the exposed mesh region. The crown profile and edge are separate dimensions; they determine fit beneath the mating cover or inside the port.
Place the clamp on the defined perimeter so installation preserves the formed crown. Mark the incoming flow and the side of any backing. Inspect crown height and opening continuity after forming, then check the seated part for clearance and retained edges. Clean and handle the cap by its perimeter rather than pressing the crown flat.
The table defines the flat-cloth baseline for the curved screen. The two 60-mesh and two 100-mesh combinations show how wire diameter changes aperture and open area at the same mesh count. Forming redistributes the weave around the crown and shoulder. Inspect openings over the finished curve, with crown height and base diameter controlled as separate installation dimensions.
| Feature | Specified dimensions or construction |
|---|---|
| Curved envelope | Base diameter, dome height and crown radius |
| Working surface | Weave, wire diameter and finished local aperture |
| Seating edge | Bare, ring-retained or flanged edge; contact width |
| Installed clearance | Crown orientation, adjacent-part clearance and inlet face |
| Controlled feature | Installation task | Check on the finished part |
|---|---|---|
| Crown height | Fits the available cap space | Height from the seating datum |
| Perimeter edge | Positions in the port or holder | Outside contour and seating width |
| Formed mesh | Provides the exposed screen surface | Wire integrity and openings around the curve |
| Retainer and backing | Keep orientation and support | Clamp contact, loading side and clearance |
| Mesh count per inch (warp × weft) | Wire diameter (mm) | Flat-cloth aperture (mm) | Flat-cloth open area (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40×40 | 0.254 | 0.38 | 36.0 |
| 60×60 | 0.191 | 0.23 | 30.5 |
| 60×60 | 0.178 | 0.25 | 33.9 |
| 100×100 | 0.114 | 0.14 | 30.3 |
| 100×100 | 0.102 | 0.15 | 36.0 |
| Supply item | Order basis |
|---|---|
| Production lead time | 2–3 weeks after order and drawing confirmation. |
| Trial orders | Small trial quantities for fit and process evaluation. |
| Regular production orders | 50 pieces or US$3,000 per order. |
| Quotation basis | Material, finished dimensions, filter construction, connections and quantity. |
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Curved envelope | Base diameter, dome height and crown radius | — |
| Working surface | Weave, wire diameter and finished local aperture | — |
| Seating edge | Bare, ring-retained or flanged edge; contact width | — |
| Installed clearance | Crown orientation, adjacent-part clearance and inlet face | — |
| Material | 304 / 316L stainless steel | — |
| Finished dome geometry | D × d × H mm | D is base outside diameter; d is the clear base opening; H is crown height from the seat. |
| Mesh choices | 40 / 60 / 100 mesh | The table pairs the starting 40, 60 and 100 mesh cloth with wire diameter and flat aperture; inspect local openings after forming. |
A circular mesh blank is formed into a convex cap, then its base is trimmed or edged. The forming die and weave selection must prevent broken wires at the crown.
The dome provides a convex screening surface with clearance above the seat.
The base edge locates the dome while the crown clears the adjacent component.
The edge is trimmed, captured in a retaining ring or formed into a flange. The seat supports this perimeter while the curved mesh remains exposed to flow. The drawing identifies the crown orientation, inlet side and clearance to adjacent moving parts. Base outside diameter and usable opening are separate dimensions, especially on rimmed screens.
Forming changes local mesh geometry at the crown and transition. Inspection therefore checks the finished aperture as well as starting mesh count and wire diameter. Crown height, base roundness, wire continuity, edge finish and seating contact complete the acceptance dimensions. Single- and multilayer constructions name each layer and its orientation separately.
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