Glossary
“aw”, “as woven”
W.S. Tyler Architectural Mesh is manufactured from high-quality wires on weaving machines which were developed and assembled by W.S. Tyler’s engineering specialists.
Acoustic Fleece
Sound-absorbing material, which can be concealed with architectural mesh. Can also be integrated directly into cassette systems with architectural mesh.
Aperture Width (w)
Aperture width (w) is the distance between two adjacent warp or weft wires, measured in the projected plane at the mid-positions.
Architectural Mesh
Woven wire mesh for use in architecture applications. The selection of the material, the production, the processing, the fastening, the optical desire, and the resulting loads must be taken into account. Also known as: architectural wire mesh, architectural fabric, wire mesh, metal mesh, stainless-steel mesh, mesh fabric, and
Cable Mesh
A wire mesh, which is made in the warp direction of rope, also called cable mesh. It is flexible in direction of the cables and robust in direction of the rods. Due to the flexibility in the direction of the cables, cable meshes can be deformed into narrow radii.
Calendering
The woven wire mesh is rolled to a specified thickness, simultaneously producing a smooth surface. For fine mesh, this can also influence the filtration criteria of the mesh.
Ceiling Lining / Ceiling Cladding
Ceiling linings are non-load-bearing ceilings, which are attached to a substructure. With different ceiling systems, measures for thermal and sound insulations can be connected. Depending on the system, you can distinguish between surfaces, sheets, or grid structures.
Coloring
Wire mesh is often used with a stainless-steel appearance; however, there are also various possibilities available for individual coloring of stainless-steel wire mesh.
Crimping
Sequenced curvature of a wire as a result of pre-deformation or weaving.
Curtain Wall
The curtain wall carries only its own weight and no other static loads. It is fixed to a substructure on the building. Façade Cladding with Architectural Mesh.
Daylight Suitable
Media façade systems that are suitable for daylight, if the content can be presented in full daylight.
Digital Printing
With digital printing, complex graphics and pictures can be applied to architectural wire mesh. Even detailed photos or pictures can be displayed. The visibility depends on the selected wire mesh and the viewing distance. For exterior applications (e.g. on façade), an additional UV-resistant protective coating is used to protect the images against environmental impact.
DIN EN ISO 9001:2015
Standard related to quality management systems that contain the areas of development, production, assembly, and customer service. Certificate + AGB W.S. Tyler.
Expanded Metal
Expanded metal or expanded metal mesh is cut material which is simultaneously stretched. It is neither braided nor welded and is formed from a single piece of metal.
Façade Cladding
The façade cladding is attached in front or to the supporting wall construction of a building. Different materials can be used so that a variety of design possibilities are available for exterior wall cladding. The exterior envelope of a building isn’t just an optical function. A façade cladding can also be important for thermal insulation, sun protection, or fall protection.
Façade Cladding with W.S. Tyler Architectural Mesh
Fine Wire Mesh
Fine wire meshes are mesh types which are produced from wires with a very small wire diameter. The classification as fine mesh is essentially dependent on the particular application. Meshes with an industrial application and an aperture of less than 0.2 mm are referred to as fine wire meshes. For architectural applications, clearly larger mesh types are also called fine mesh. For architectural applications, all types of wire meshes are classified as fine mesh, which are very sensitive to mechanical stresses. Due to their small mesh width and the filigree wires, they are more suitable for indoor applications.
Fire Protection
All measures which prevent the formation or spreading of a fire are summarized under the term fire protection. In this context, the use of a wire mesh is helpful because it can contribute to smoke extraction with its correspondingly large open area.
Flat Wire Mesh
Wire mesh which is made of flat wires or split strip. Due to the width of the wire, flat wire meshes have a large surface area and a lighter weight compared to round wire meshes with the same open area.
G-Value
Overall energy transmittance. The g-value represents the permeability of transparent components with regards to the energy transport. It indicates the percentage of solar energy, which penetrates through a component (e.g. window). For example: A g value of 0.6 means that 60 % of the solar energy enters the interior. The rest of the radiated energy is reflected or absorbed. The entire façade system has to be assessed for the use of wire mesh as sun protection in combination with a glass façade.
ISO 9001:2015
DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 specifies the requirements for a quality management system (QMS). A certification process provides proof of compliance. Certificate + AGB.
IMAGIC WEAVE®
The transparent media façade system, IMAGIC WEAVE®, is a fusion of Tyler Architectural Mesh and state-of-the-art LED technology.
Intermediate Mounting
The maximum resulting loads on the substructure, as well as the possible deflection of the mesh, are reduced by intermediate fixings. Usually, an intermediate mounting is recommended at the height of a floor slab (about 3 – 4 m).
LED-Pixel-Pitch
Distance of an image point within a media facade, measured in each case from the center of the image point. A pixel may also consist of several individual LEDs. Resolution and Viewing Distances.
LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design: 1998 Developed classification by the U.S. Green Building Council for ecological construction. Defines standards for environmentally friendly and sustainable building.
Light Emitting Angle
The light-emitting angle defines the emission range of an LED in which at least 50% of the maximum brightness of the light source / LED is achieved.
Media Façade
A multimedia system on the outer envelope of a building which can be used for visual presentation (pictures, videos, text, etc). By using the IMAGIC WEAVE® media façade, a transparency can be created which provides a view from the building, as well as a corresponding light incident inside the building.
Mesh
A wire medium produced in a weaving process, which is used for technical and design applications.
Mesh Geometries
Different structures of a wire mesh can be achieved through different widths, geometries, and weave types, offering architects and designers a variety of design possibilities.
Metal Shape
Geometry of the openings of a mesh, e.g. referred to as square mesh, long mesh, wide mesh, or zero mesh.
Metal Mesh
Wire medium made of stainless steel and produced in a weaving process. It can be used for technical and design applications. Also called: architectural mesh, stainless-steel mesh, wire mesh, wire cloth, architectural wire mesh, wire cloth, metal fabric, mesh fabric, and W.S. Tyler Architectural Mesh
Mounting Systems
Various fastening systems have been developed for the attachment of architectural mesh elements. For each project, the suitability and feasibility of the selected solution must be checked individually.
Non-ferrous Metal
Copper and copper based alloys, such as brass and tin bronze, are referred to as non-ferrous metals. Wire mesh can be made of a wide variety of metals. Nevertheless, with many metals, you should be careful with their optical characteristics. In the case of non-ferrous metals, it must be reminded that their surface can tarnish under atmospheric conditions, so a homogeneous appearance is no longer guaranteed. Furthermore, the strength of the material is limited according to the installation situation. Alternatively, stainless-steel mesh can be provided with a corresponding metallic painting.
Open Facade
In the planning of car parks, the opening proportion of the façade cladding plays an essential role in ensuring adequate ventilation of the structure. In order to achieve an ‘open façade’, a wire mesh is often used with a correspondingly matched open surface.
Open Area, Ao
The percentage of the area of all the apertures between the wires in relation to the total area.
Painting
Applying a colorless or colored finish to an object or a surface. Architectural mesh can be painted in almost any color. Customized individual logos and patterns can be realized on a façade or wall cladding. Also, metallic effects can be achieved with a painting.
Perforated Plate
Perforated plates are made from, for example, stainless steel, aluminum, zinc, steel and brass. Often referred to as perforated metal.
Pitch (p)
The distance between the middle point of two adjacent wires or the sum of the aperture size w and the wire diameter d.
Plain Weave
Type of weave wherein each warp wire alternately crosses over and under each weft wire.
Powder Coating
Process for protecting the metal surface from corrosion. Using an electrolytic process, dry powder is sprayed onto the grounded, stainless-steel mesh and melted in a kiln. The resulting uniform coating film is particularly robust and dirt-repellent. High-quality powder coatings are available in almost all RAL colors. Due to its stability, this method “fixes” the wire mesh and thus the mesh loses its flexibility. For this reason, a painting is often used for designing wire mesh.
Preload
The preload is the initiated tension during the installation. For the interpretation of the substructure, the maximum occurring in operating load is decisive, which is to be determined individually for the needs of a project.
Protection Class IP67
Protection class which indicates the suitability of electrical equipment for various environmental conditions. IP67 is dust-proof and suitable for temporary submersion.
Sintering / Annealing
Thermal pretreatment for the processing of metal mesh.
SMT-LED
LA SMT LED is a possible design of LEDs. An LED is an electronic semiconductor element which emits light once a specific voltage gets applied (LED -> Light Emitting Diode). The designation SMT (Surface-Mounted Technology) stands for the type of assembly of the components. The LED is placed on the board surface and soldered with special procedures. Colloquially, the term SMD LEDs is also used. SMD stands for Surface-Mounted Device – all components which are mounted on boards by Surface-Mounted Technology. An advantage of the Surface-Mounted Technology is the double-layer placement of boards and the resulting saving of space. Also, the SMD components are smaller and more compact.
Stainless Steel
Steels of special purity are referred to as stainless steels. In many cases, however, corrosion-resistant steels (stainless steel) are also grouped together. Stainless steels are available in various alloys which should be chosen depending on the ambient conditions. Also called: inox steel, chrome steel, chromium-nickel steel, chromium-molybdenum steel, refractory steel.
Stainless Special Steel (Edelstahl rostfrei)
Under this designation, corrosion- and acid-resistant steel grades are combined.Stainless steel is protected against corrosion by a thin chromium oxide passivation layer. Oxygen from the atmosphere combines with the chrome of the stainless steel and forms the chromium oxide film, which protects the surface of the stainless steel. Also called: chromium steel, chromium-nickel steel, chromium-nickel-molybdenum steel, heat-resistant steel.
Stainless Steel AISI 316
This grade of stainless steel is the most used for architectural mesh. It is characterized, among other things, by its good corrosion resistance (corrosion resistance class III). Other terms: V4A; Stainless steel 1.4401
Stainless-Steel Mesh
Wire medium made of stainless steel and produced in a weaving process. It could be used for technical and design applications. Also called: architectural mesh, stainless steel mesh, wire mesh, metal mesh, wire cloth, architectural wire mesh, wire cloth, metal fabric, or mesh fabric.
Sun Protection
Canopies made of architectural wire mesh ensures that the sunlight cannot completely penetrate the interior. At the same time, it provides efficient heat protection and optimizes daylight economy.
Suspended Ceilings
Suspended ceilings are second levels under existing ceilings. A suspended ceiling can be used to carry out sound insulation measures or eliminate optical ceiling problems, such as uneven surfaces or visible cables.
Tensile Test
Test method for the characterization of wires and wire meshes. The tensile test is used to determine the mechanical properties of metallic tensile specimens, such as yield strength, tensile strength, maximum load, elongation, among other things by axial tensile stress until fracture. W.S. Tyler tests web wires and wire mesh on the most modern, computer-controlled, universal testing machines.
THT-LED
A THT LED is a possible design of LEDs. An LED is an electronic semiconductor element which emits light once a specific voltage gets applied (LED -> Light Emitting Diode). The connection contacts are led to the outside side as wire bones. The designation THT (Through Hole Technology) stands for the type of assembly of the components. The contact wires are guided through the contact holes of a circuit board and soldered on the rear side. Typically, boards are only equipped with THT components on one side.
Type of Weave
The way in which the warp and weft wires cross each other.
Warp
All wires running lengthwise in wire cloth are called warp.
Weft
All wires running across the cloth as woven.
Wire Diameter (d)
The diameter of the wire in the woven cloth. The wire diameter may be altered slightly during the weaving process.
Wire Mesh
Machine-woven wire medium of square or rectangular mesh. Consist of warp and weft wires and distinguishes itself by its high stability. The wires of the mesh can be previously cranked. Also called: architectural wire mesh, architectural fabric, wire cloth, stainless steel mesh, mesh fabric, metal mesh, metal fabric, architectural mesh, and
Zero Aperture
The warp- and weft wires in zero-aperture specifications lie as close as possible against each other.