Extruded mesh

Extrusion of mesh is a process in which liquid plastic is extruded through small openings in rotating round molds. The threads that are created fall over each other and make a tubular mesh which is stretched, cooled in water, cut open and stabilized. The extrusion process creates a mesh structure in which the threads (strands) lay above eachother. This contrary to a woven cloth in which the threads are woven over and under eachother.

Extruded polypropylene and polyethylene mesh is used in many applications. Top Zeven focuses on industrial applications. Some examples:

as support net/mesh for membranes
as feed spacer in reverse osmosis filters
as PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate) mesh in fuel filters (100% recyclable when put together with polyester non-woven mesh)
as protective sleeve
as supporting mesh in furniture
as protection medium for stacked products
as a flow bed medium in composite production
as a supporting net (optionally pleated) of nonwovens in air filters

There are many types of extruded netting with many different structures and in various plastics. Besides PP and PE meshes/nets, Top Zeven also offers a range of extruded PA, EVA, PBT and LDPE meshes/nets.

Wondering what would be the best extruded mesh solution for you? Just contact us and we’ll advice you quickly and free of charge.