Meshes, sieves and screens for OEMs
Meshes, sieves and screens for OEMs
Keywords: Tecan Components, OEMs, Filters
Within OEM and precision manufacturing industries there exists an ongoing need for the provision of highly accurate meshes, sieves, screens, nets and filtering parts across a wide spectrum of applications. Dorset-based Tecan believes its comprehensive range of specialised manufacturing technologies can produce cost-efficient bespoke products to satisfy virtually any requirement– including aerospace.
Products produced by the company can be simple or complex and contain holes of varying sizes and shapes, dependent on the end-user requirement. Using highly accurate photo-chemical machining or photo-electroforming, mesh membranes can be produced as flat sheets, as flexible membranes, or in three-dimensional forms.
According to Tecan, unlike traditional woven products, the single-sheet screens do not have cross-over areas. This is thought to bring a range of benefits, including the elimination of contamination due to trapped debris, no delamination at the edges, consistent cross-sectional thickness and consistently accurate aperture sizes. The screens are said to be extremely durable and can have various surface textures – such as bright, semi-bright, matt, smooth or brushed. The production techniques are reported to be so accurate that hole sizes can be as small as 6microns across – and there is no need for subsequent machining or polishing.
Tecan reports that it offers fast-track, cost-effective solutions, especially for prototypes, small and medium-batch requirements. The company informs us that it prides itself on an extensive proven capability and is keen to solve individual problems – ensuring optimum operational performance.
Details available from Tecan Components Limited. Tel: +44 (0)1305 765432;Fax: +44 (0)1305 780194.
