
Filter Cloth: Weave Patterns
Step 2 - FILTER CLOTH WEAVE PATTERNS (Cloth
Designs)
- Plain
Is one of the most simple weave patterns. The warp
and filling threads cross alternately. Plain-woven
fabrics are generally the least pliable, but they
are the most stable. Characteristics; high particle
retention and low resistance to blinding with average
cake release properties.
- Twill
Is a weave characterized by a diagonal rib, or twill line.
Each warp floats over at least two or more consecutive fill
yarns, enabling a greater number of yarns per unit area
than a plain weave, while not losing a great deal of fabric
stability. Characteristics; average resistance to blinding,
average cake release, good mechanical strength.
- Basket
A variation of the plain weave where two or more warp yarns
cross alternately with two or more filling yarns, resembling
a plaited basket. This weave is more pliable and stronger
than a plain weave, but is looser and not as stable. The
basket weave is typically used for backing cloth and basic
filtration applications.
- Leno
The leno weave is a locking type weave in which two or more
warp threads cross over each other and interlace with one
or more filling threads. It is used primarily to prevent
shifting of fibers in open weave fabrics and only for backing
(support) cloths.
- Satin
The face of the fabric consists almost completely of warp
produced in the repeat of the weave. This is the most flexible
of weave patterns and conforms very easily around most contoured
surfaces. Satin weaves are usually four, five, eight, or
twelve harness. Characteristics; excellent cake release,
average retention, excellent resistance to blinding.
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