Woven wire mesh is commonly used in the paper making industry as a means of dewatering the paper pulp. The mesh is typically made from stainless steel or other corrosion-resistant materials and is woven into a pattern that allows water to pass through while retaining the pulp fibers. The mesh is placed on top of a drainage table and the paper pulp is poured onto it. As the water drains through the mesh, the pulp fibers are left behind, forming a sheet of paper. The mesh is then removed and the paper is further processed and dried. The size and pattern of the mesh can be customized to achieve different levels of dewatering and paper thickness.
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