Global Wire Cloth's X-Back Screen Design For Mining and Drilling Industry

Features and Benefits

More Open Area - Increases screen surface area / More use of the screen
Less Metal Fatigue - Increased strength of screen support panel
Mesh Performance - Longer Screen Life
More DPF – Drilling Per Foot - Lower Overall Screen Costs

Several different options are raised with this design change. By changing the design of the punch in Global Wire Cloth perforated panels, we present 3 features that directly impact benefits customers receive by using Global Wire Cloth Shaker screens. A common design in the industry is the use of a 1” punch pattern in the metal panel that supports frame style (and hook style screens). By increasing the size of the punch and changing the orientation of the pattern on the panel we accomplish 3 primary objectives.

1. Immediately increase the open surface area of the screen. It has been said that 30% of the screen is consumed by the webbing (support panel) which does not allow fluid to pass through. By changing the pattern, we increase the open surface area of the screen. This larger screening surface is goal # 1.

2. The process of manufacturing replacement shaker screens has many variables. The metal panel component suffers stress points when it is punched (or prepared) and then used to produce a shaker screen. With this design change, Global Wire Cloth reduces the stress points because there are fewer punched holes in the panel. In addition, by changing the orientation of the punch (to the 45º angle) Global Wire Cloth doesn’t negatively impact the grain of the metal.

3. Mesh Performance is the KEY ELEMENT to shale shakers in the field. Global Wire Cloth premium mesh - Global Special also known as GS mesh. This rectangular mesh is known in the industry as a performance leader. The wire diameter is up to 50% greater than conventional meshes. The aspect ratio also contributes to better screening performance – reducing blinding and longer screen life. Global Wire Cloth fabrication process is unique and we offer conventional mesh screens as well. By changing this panel design, damage is isolated and minimized, thus prolonging the life of the screen. This positively impacts mesh migration and potential sheer points of the mesh. There are fewer straight lines (parallels between mesh and panel) for the mesh (once it breaks) to run from 1 perforation to another down the screen.


	Features and Benefits More Open Area - Increases screen surface area / More use of the screen Less Metal Fatigue - Increased strength of screen support panel Mesh Performance - Longer Screen Life More DPF – Drilling Per Foot - Lower Overall Screen Costs Several different options are raised with this design change. By changing the design of the punch in Global Wire Cloth perforated panels, we present 3 features that directly impact benefits customers receive by using Global Wire Cloth Shaker screens. A common design in the industry is the use of a 1” punch pattern in the metal panel that supports frame style (and hook style screens). By increasing the size of the punch and changing the orientation of the pattern on the panel we accomplish 3 primary objectives. 1. Immediately increase the open surface area of the screen. It has been said that 30% of the screen is consumed by the webbing (support panel) which does not allow fluid to pass through. By changing the pattern, we increase the open surface area of the screen. This larger screening surface is goal # 1. 2. The process of manufacturing replacement shaker screens has many variables. The metal panel component suffers stress points when it is punched (or prepared) and then used to produce a shaker screen. With this design change, Global Wire Cloth reduces the stress points because there are fewer punched holes in the panel. In addition, by changing the orientation of the punch (to the 45º angle) Global Wire Cloth doesn’t negatively impact the grain of the metal. 3. Mesh Performance is the KEY ELEMENT to shale shakers in the field. Global Wire Cloth premium mesh - Global Special also known as GS mesh. This rectangular mesh is known in the industry as a performance leader. The wire diameter is up to 50% greater than conventional meshes. The aspect ratio also contributes to better screening performance – reducing blinding and longer screen life. Global Wire Cloth fabrication process is unique and we offer conventional mesh screens as well. By changing this panel design, damage is isolated and minimized, thus prolonging the life of the screen. This positively impacts mesh migration and potential sheer points of the mesh. There are fewer straight lines (parallels between mesh and panel) for the mesh (once it breaks) to run from 1 perforation to another down the screen.