Applications & Benefits

• Air & Liquid Filtration: In filtration systems, plastic netting serves as pleat supports and feed spacers inside filter cartridges, maintaining open flow paths and preventing media collapse. By creating a uniform gap between filter layers, Conwed’s netting reduces pressure drop and ensures proper permeate flow and low turbidity in processes like water purification and industrial filtration. We also supply rigid extruded cylinder net tubes that act as durable cores in filters, adding structural support while maximizing open area for fluid passage. Result: filters that run efficiently, with longer life and consistent performance.
• Rain Screens & Building Envelopes: In construction, our separation netting is used in rain screen wall systems and house wraps as a drainage and ventilation layer. Placed between the exterior cladding and weather barrier, the polymer mesh maintains a critical air gap that allows water to drain away and moisture to evaporate. This prevents trapped water that could cause mold or damage, protecting the building structure. Conwed’s UV-stable plastic netting provides a lightweight, rot-proof spacer that is easy to install behind siding or masonry. The result is a healthier, longer-lasting wall – an effective rain screen that meets modern building codes for ventilation and drainage.
• Resin Infusion for Composites: For composite manufacturing, Conwed™ Flow Media netting is a high-performance infusion mesh used in vacuum infusion processes (VARTM) for large parts like wind turbine blades, boat hulls, and aerospace components. It acts as a resin distribution medium, creating fast, uniform resin flow across the mold. Uniquely, Conwed’s flow media is specially engineered to retain up to 15% less resin than competing flow netting. This means manufacturers can impregnate fibers fully with significantly less excess resin, yielding material cost savings and lighter finished parts. The mesh’s bi-planar design also ensures complete wet-out with no dry spots, so the cured composites are strong and void-free. By speeding up resin infusion while minimizing waste, Conwed flow media helps composites producers achieve higher quality at lower cost.