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Fluid Strainers
We provide a full component build of the fluid strainer assembly for pipe fittings foundries and industrial basket strainer manufacturers. Our engineers will work to determine the most cost-effective process to produce your parts. We deliver direct to the production line and can offer inventory management and replenishment systems to ensure supply chain continuity with minimal administrative effort.
Description
Fluid strainers are the wire mesh basket component of industrial basket strainers, valve strainers, Y-strainers, T-strainers, metal strainer filters, inlet suction strainers and other types of manufactured strainers. They catch debris in fluid lines before it has a chance to damage mechanical parts. Fluid strainers are removable from their housing to clean and inspect for debris. Rolled into cylinders, or pressed into basket form, the rigid mesh is self-supporting while finer meshes are affixed over a perforated sheet metal support structure. The mesh screen and perforated support are formed and welded into shape, then crimped, press-fit, welded, or over-molded to an endcap, flange, or mounting rim as specified by the filter strainer manufacturer.
Construction
- Typically, 40 to 100 mesh stainless steel woven wire screen; custom mesh or material optional
- Sizes range from less than a milliliter to over 100 liter
- All cutting, forming, and welding is done in-house
- CNC Laser Cutting for smaller production runs
- Custom dies for large production runs
- Tested to burst pressure to ensure against seam separation or frame separation
- Available in straight sleeve or pleated for increased surface area
Applications
We manufacture fluid and mesh basket strainer assemblies for use in fuel lines, hydraulic oil systems, process piping, bulk fluid transfer, and storage applications. Basket strainer manufacturers incorporate our mesh basket strainer components into plumbing and process piping fittings which are used in water treatment, plant operations, industrial construction equipment, mining, oil and gas extraction and transport, custom strainer, and industrial process pump applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about square/plain weave wire mesh.
Square weave wire mesh, also known as plain weave wire cloth, is woven by passing each warp wire alternately over and under each shute wire, creating uniform square openings. This classic weave pattern delivers excellent stability, consistent aperture size, and versatility for filtration, screening, and architectural applications.
Gerard Daniel offers several variations of plain weave mesh, including square plain mesh, square twilled mesh, market grade mesh, bolting cloth (tensile bolting cloth), and mill grade mesh. Each differs in wire diameter, mesh count, and open-area percentage to meet specific flow, strength, and precision needs.
Our square wire mesh is available in stainless steel (304, 304L, 316, 316L, 321, 347, 430), Monel®, Inconel®, Incoloy®, nickel, Aluminum, brass, bronze, and copper. We also carry low-carbon steel (C1008) and DFARS-compliant stainless alloys for government and aerospace applications.
In plain weave, each wire crosses over and under one wire at a time, providing stability and fine filtration control. In twilled weave, each wire passes over two and under two adjacent wires, producing a smoother surface and greater strength — ideal for applications under high mechanical stress.
Market grade square mesh is the most commonly used industrial wire cloth, offering a balanced combination of wire diameter and mesh count for general-purpose screening, sieving, and filtering in chemical, mining, food processing, and construction industries.
Tensile bolting cloth is a fine plain-weave mesh made from smaller wire diameters to achieve higher open area and precise particle control. It’s widely used in sifting, powder coating, and liquid filtration processes that require accurate separation.
Mill grade mesh bridges the gap between market grade and bolting cloth. It provides slightly higher open area for efficient separation, making it a preferred choice for dewatering, particle classification, and general screening operations.
We stock over 5,000 mesh types ranging from coarse openings (2 mesh) to fine meshes over 500 mesh. Most rolls are 48 inches wide and a hundred feet long, with custom widths, slit rolls, and laser-cut shapes available upon request.
Yes. If your specification isn’t in stock, we can weave custom mesh in any alloy, wire diameter, or mesh count to meet your filtration or architectural requirements. We also offer laser cutting, stamping, and slitting for made-to-order parts.
Every mesh roll is inspected for weave accuracy, wire diameter consistency, and open-area uniformity. As both a manufacturer and user of our own wire cloth in filtration and separation systems, we maintain strict quality control and repeatable performance standards across all mesh grades.
