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TECHNICAL BULLETIN NUMBER 105 COPPER CUSTOM-ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS IN KNITTED WIRE MESH For forty years, Metex design, development, and manufacturing engineers have been producing engineered components that take maximum advantage of the unique characteristics and robust nature of knitted wire mesh. Its interlocked looped structure, which offers excellent resiliency, memory— even when subjected to high temperatures as well as high-tensile or compressive stress—and strength, make knitted wire the ideal choice in materials when both performance and cost are paramount. Metex products now meet a wide range of critical needs—from providing flexible, yet durable, seals and joints to noise attenuation, thermal insulation, and filtration—in some of the most demanding industrial applications and environments. Clean Critical Plastic Extrusion Equipment—And Reduce Downtime—with Metex Copper Gauze Metex copper gauze is a proven, economical way to clean plastic extrusion equipment and molds—in a fraction of the time required by household cleaning products—while the machinery is still hot. Metex copper gauze helps dramatically reduce downtime—with as much as 120 hours of additional machine output achieved with a typical low-compression, single-screw, 2 1/2" extruder. This versatile cleaning material has been used by many leading plastic converters to clean extruders, dies, screws, and similar machinery. It is especially economical where product purity requires frequent maintenance—for example, when molding material or color must be changed often, or thin films coated. Among the many proven applications for Metex copper gauze are removal of “drool” on sheeting extruders or tubing dies, cleaning vent holes in dies and injection molds as well as extrusion screws and barrels. Copper gauze is: s Safe Soft copper will never scratch or damage costly machine parts. No metal splinters make it safe for workmen, too. s Rust-Free Pure, solid copper will not rust or contaminate end product. Tough Interlocked loops of heavy gauge copper wire make it impervious to disintegration. Effective Knitted structure keeps flat wire on edge for excellent scraping action without scratching. Non-Flammable Because Metex knitted copper gauze is 100% metal, it can’t burn or even smoke when used directly on hot equipment. Low Cost Costs less than currently used household-type metallic cleaners. Efficient Compared to other methods (charring, wire brushes, metal sponges), Metex knitted copper gauze cleans in less time—often less than one hour to clean a machine. Complete in-house design, R&D, and test facilities Two Grades in One You get two grades of cleaning power in one grade of Metex knitted copper gauze. Use as supplied for normal cleaning, or turn insideout for heavy cleaning. Flexibility in manufacturing for JIT requirements

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COPPER GAUZE Cleans Without Scratching or Damaging Critical Working Surfaces—While Costing Less than Other Cleaning Products Metex copper gauze is knitted from flattened copper wire into a seamless, continuous, flat stocking—giving it excellent scraping properties—while its softness eliminates the danger of scratching or galling hard-metal surfaces. (Small amounts of industrial-grade silicone grease as a release aid will enhance its cleaning properties.) Metex copper gauze is also economical. In fact, when purchased in 400-foot rolls, Metex copper gauze may actually cost less than common...

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