KnitMesh Technologies invests in new large-format knitting machine

KnitMesh Technologies, the UK specialist knitted wire design, development and manufacturing company, has invested in a second large-format metal wire knitting machine for use at its UK-based technology centre, near Chester.

Comments company General Manager, Peter Evans, “As anti-vandal meshes become increasingly popular in the manufacture of public transport seating and truck side curtains, we have seen quite an increase in this side of the business. It, therefore, seemed only fitting that we should increase our capacity to meet this increasing demand.”

The new wide-format knitting machine purchased by KnitMesh Technologies is capable of knitting tubes, typically of stainless steel wire, up to 1200mm diameter. These then provide a flat sheet up 2.4 metres wide, ready for further processing into seat linings, vehicle curtains, and countless other applications.

This latest investment by KnitMesh Technologies follows on from the company’s recent purchase of a new compression tester and high-temperature fatigue-testing machine for use at their industry leading Research & Development facility.

Concludes Peter Evans, “Across numerous industrial sectors, KnitMesh Technologies has a reputation for providing highly advanced solutions. This new machine purchase further underlines our commitment to ensure we remain the leading choice for premier mesh products across the globe.”

About KnitMesh Technologies

Offering state-of-the-art knitting, research & development capabilities, KnitMesh Technologies provides knitted mesh solutions for wide-ranging industrial sectors. These solutions include general mesh products, vibration control, sound attenuation, sealing for harsh environments, the filtering of liquids and gasses as well as EMI/RFI shielding.

Working with customers who are world-class in their chosen fields – KnitMesh Technologies supplies highly innovative products to many multi-national and global organisations across the automotive, electronics, aerospace, military, commercial, industrial consumables, telecommunications, medical, test equipment and enclosure industries.

The technical leaders in knitted mesh, the company has been involved in the automotive sector for over 40 years and enjoys an outstanding reputation for its range of engine breathers, manifold gaskets, exhaust, muffler and silencer components; catalytic converter seals and mesh wraps; airbag filters, anti-vibration heat shields and numerous braking components.

With state-of-the-art manufacturing and product development facilities in the UK and manufacturing centres in South Africa and the People’s Republic of China, KnitMesh Technologies frequently works with clients to assist in their product development and provide new manufacturing opportunities.

As part of an international group that also includes world-leading flame and explosion safety systems specialists, Elmac Technologies, KnitMesh Technologies offers the sound financial credentials that numerous organisations seek when appointing a long-technology partner.