Fully Automatic PLC Control Wire Mesh Machine for Stainless Steel Wire Weaving

The wire mesh machine operates on the rapier weaving principle. Warp wires are fed from a let-off beam under controlled tension. A heald frame mechanism separates the warp wires to create a shed. A rigid rapier belt then carries the weft wire across the shed and inserts it into the mesh structure. The reed beats the weft wire against the fell of the cloth to lock the mesh count. This cycle repeats continuously, with the take-up shaft winding the finished mesh onto a roll. The process is fully synchronized by a main spindle, with servo motors precisely controlling each mechanical movement.

• Servo-Driven Control: High-precision servo motors manage spindle angle, rapier position, and tension parameters.
• HMI Touchscreen Interface: Operators adjust mesh count, wire diameter compensation, weft insertion angle, and let-off coefficient via a user-friendly panel.
• Integrated Tension Management: Real-time monitoring of current tension, average tension, and weft jam tension prevents wire breakage.
• Automatic Functions: Electronic weft detection, automatic stop on wire break, and programmable jog modes (manual forward/reverse).
• Durable Construction: Heavy-duty frame, precision-ground rapier belts, and hardened reed components ensure longevity with abrasive metal wires.

• High Precision: Achieves consistent aperture size and uniform mesh count across entire rolls.
• Versatility: Weaves stainless steel, copper, brass, aluminum, and galvanized wire with diameters ranging from fine filter mesh to heavy architectural cloth.
• Efficiency: Single operator can manage multiple looms; automatic stop features reduce downtime and material waste.
• Customization: Interchangeable components allow rapid changeover between plain weave, twill, and Dutch weave patterns.

Wire mesh produced by these looms serves critical roles in:

• Filtration: Oil strainers, chemical sieves, water treatment screens.
• Architecture: Decorative facades, sunshades, security partitions.
• Food & Medical: Conveyor belts for baking, freezing, and surgical instrument trays.
• Construction: Reinforcement mesh, plastering lath, fencing.

• Setup: Calibrate spindle, rapier, and heald frame level using the HMI calibration menu.
• Parameter Entry: Input set mesh count, wire diameters, let-off coefficient, and take-up coefficient.
• Manual Control: Use jog forward/reverse for threading and troubleshooting; manual cut and retract functions handle material feeding.
• Automatic Run: Activate auto mode after confirming warp tension and weft feed alignment.

• Safety First: Always engage the emergency stop before performing maintenance or clearing wire jams. Keep hands clear of moving rapier belts and reed during operation.
• Tension Monitoring: Never exceed the tension range limit; excessive tension causes wire breakage and machine strain.
• Lubrication: Regularly lubricate rapier guides, gears, and bearings per the maintenance schedule.
• Wire Quality: Use only straight, oxide-free wire to prevent feeding errors and mesh defects.
• Calibration Check: Periodically verify spindle and rapier calibration to maintain mesh accuracy.