Mesh count refers to the number of openings (or holes) in a given area of wire mesh, usually measured per inch. It indicates how many wires are woven into the mesh in one inch of both the horizontal and vertical directions. Mesh count is often used to describe the size of the openings in the mesh.
Mesh count is important when determining the mesh's suitability for different applications. For instance:
Higher mesh count (e.g., 100 mesh) is used in applications requiring fine filtration, such as in pharmaceutical or food processing industries.
Lower mesh count (e.g., 9 mesh) is typically used for security screens or industrial sieving where larger particles need to be filtered.