M.V. International as India's greatest manufacturer of knitted wire mesh produces on a very modern machinery equipment that enables us to produce series orders up to several million parts and moreover to react spontaneously to customers’ requirements. Our own team of tool manufacturers and our variety of knitting machines makes the realization of nearly all customers’ expectations possible.
 
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Insulation Blanket Mesh
  




Steam turbine manufacturers were the first to develop knitted wire mesh blankets due to their need to increase generating capacity out of a given size turbine. To increase capacity, higher pressures are required. With higher temperatures creating greater insulation problems, removable knitted wire mesh blankets were made in sections to fit around the turbine. The blankets have worked so well that their use has been expanded into many other insulation areas.

Flexibility
The knitted loop structure provides a two way stretch creating decreased stiffness than the insulation it covers. It is ideally suited to fit around irregular curves and complex surfaces.

Strength
Since the mesh is metal, it provides the strongest insulation covering that can be used. It is highly resistant to coming apart from vibration or continuous handling. It is resistant to penetration by sharp objects or employees walking on it and stays intact longer than the insulation can.

Economics of Material
For temperature ranges of 600˚F to 1200˚F, knitted mesh is more cost effective than alternatives such as glass or hexagonal mesh. For temperatures ranging from 1200˚F to 2300˚F Inconel Alloy knitted mesh is the only covering material able to resist the heat and retain strength.

Cost and Ease of Fabrication
Knitted mesh can be purchased in widths to suit the blankets to be manufactured. It can be easily cut with industrial scissors or shears and fabricated in many ways. Specialized sewing labor can be eliminated in many cases using a stapler as the preferred method. The blankets can be manufactured quickly and easily, reducing fabrication cost by eliminating special labor skills.
 
Wire Alloy
M.V. International manufactures most commonly as follows:

Up to 1200˚ F

304 Stainless Steel
 

There are several other alloys , quickly available for special requirements such as corrosive or unique atmospheres. M.V. International's engineers will suggest other alloys according to your application.

Wire Diameter
Common wire diameter for insulation blankets are .006, .008, and .011. For applications requiring maximum strength and frequent removal such as turbines, .011 is selected. For less frequent removal, the .008 is required. M.V. International suggests .006 where maximum flexibility is required.

Yield
Wire diameter also affects yield square feet per pound.
 

Stainless Steel .011

13ft2/lb single ply

Inconel .011

22ft2/lb single ply

Stainless Steel .008

24ft2/lb single ply

Inconel .008

22ft2/lb single ply
       

Opening Sizes
Knitted wire blanket mesh can be manufactured in a variety of opening sizes. 60 density provides the optimum balance between large openings for economy and small enough openings to provide tufting through the insulation material.

Width
Blanket mesh is available in 12”, 18”, 24”, 30”, 36” and 42” sizes.

Pricing and Availability
M.V. International maintains availability subject to demand for the most common alloys, wire diameter and densities. Special alloys and densities can be manufactured promptly upon request. For pricing quotation contact your M.V. International's sales representatives or fax/e-mail your quotation request.
 
 
 
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