When you actually start looking, you may be surprised by all the places you can find metal mesh. It is used in architecture, in art installations, in construction, pest control, and even the food industry! You’ll also find wire mesh in the car or truck you drive to work every day. Hidden beneath the polished […]
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Please Recycle Stainless Steel Mesh When You’re Done with It
At Lawrence Sintered Metals, we believe that all of us are responsible for taking care of our planet. One easy way to do this is to recycle so that we can re-use products like cardboard, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans. Most types of metal can be recycled, including the stainless steel mesh that we produce […]
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Using Metal Mesh to Make Great Halloween Decorations
As Halloween draws near, you could always pick up a few standard decorations at the store…or you could kick things up a notch and create your own! Your house will be an absolute scream when it includes one-of-a-kind scary decorations. You’ll probably need to load up on hot glue, fabrics, and ribbons at your local […]
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You Can Count on Fast Delivery of Your Metal Mesh
When our clients put in a big order of metal mesh, we understand that they want their delivery sooner rather than later. Here at Lawrence Sintered Metals, we do everything in our power to quickly process and ship your order while maintaining our commitment to quality. One way that we expedite the shipping process is […]
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Why Use Aluminum for Your Metal Screen
At Lawrence Sintered Metals, we offer a variety of different metal and alloy options to our clients interested in purchasing metal screens. Some of our most popular metals include stainless steel, copper, and aluminum. What makes aluminum a good metal for wire mesh? That’s easy. Aluminum is a highly abundant metal that pairs low density […]
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We Can Export Wire Mesh Internationally
Here at Lawrence Sintered Metals, we are proud to be located and to manufacture our wire mesh in the United States. However, we are happy and able to work with customers all around the world. We have a lot of experience working with international customers, including customers from: Australia Israel France Belgium The Netherlands The […]
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When Wire Mesh Size Matters
If you are looking for wire mesh, you’ll need to decide what type of metal you want to use, the weave of the mesh, and the size of the mesh. In this particular instance, size really does matter. The size of the openings in the weave will dramatically affect how the mesh can be used. […]
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Look Out for These Fall Pests
Fall is coming, and as the days cool and the trees turn glorious colors, homeowners aren’t quite safe yet from all the critters and pests. Spring and summer are the heyday for most bugs and pests, but a few of them are still active in the later months of the year. Keep your eyes open […]
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Keep Your Property Safe No Matter What Happens
Hurricane Harvey’s deluge of Houston (as well as surrounding cities in Texas and Louisiana) has brought out the best of the American spirit. In the midst of fear and devastation, the world has watched as everyday men and women hopped in their boats (sometimes driving hundreds of miles from neighboring states) to pitch in and […]
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Need Wire Mesh That Offers Strength and Security? Consider Pre-Crimp Mesh
Do you have an asset, like a home, a commercial property, or an art installation that you would like to protect, or do you need to keep someone or something confined for security purposes? Then stainless steel mesh can help. Stainless steel is already strong on its own, but the weave of a mesh can […]
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Different Uses for Drying Racks
If you have an interest in gardening and a love of cooking from scratch, then consider adding a drying rack to your gardening and cooking tool belt. A drying rack allows you to extend the life of your crops, so that you don’t have to give away, or worse, throw away excess that you can’t […]
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Understanding a Plain Weave Wire Mesh
In the world of wire mesh, the characteristics and uses of the mesh depend greatly on the specific type of weave used to hold the wires together. A weave can determine the wire mesh’s strength, flexibility, and how it performs. The simplest weave is the “plain weave.” To achieve a plain weave, the shute wire […]
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Rats Are More Than Pests – They Can Be Dangerous!
Many people think of rats as pests. These critters love to live in gross places, like the sewer and in garbage-strewn alleys. They are also very adept at sneaking into homes, where they can live in the walls or in rarely trekked places, like the attic or basement. Rats aren’t just pesky intruders thought. They […]
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Why Metal Mesh Could Be the Perfect Sculpting Medium
When it comes to sculpting, most people think of clay or marble as the ideal sculpting medium, but what about metal mesh? If you are an artist in search of your next amazing outdoor installation project, consider trying your hand at metal mesh. Wire mesh provides some excellent benefits that will both challenge and inspire […]
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The Benefits of Square Metal Mesh
If you are looking to buy metal mesh for the first time, you may not realize how many different mesh weaves are available. Each type of metal mesh weave gives the metal different properties. Some weaves increase strength, while others improve security or make the metal more functional for certain types of jobs. This last […]
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How Metal Screens Are Useful in the Pest Control Industry
Nature is beautiful…until it decides to visit a customer’s home or commercial property. The pest control industry is usually called after an infestation occurs. Pest control professionals have to deal with terminate invasions, swarms of ants, and even larger critters like mice and rats. What if the pest control industry could get in front of […]
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Sintering Metal Explained | LSM
Sintering Metal Explained Sintering is central to the process of creating great quality metal mesh. In fact, it’s so central that we actually include sintering as part of our name, Lawrence Sintered Metals. What does it mean to sinter metal, and how does the process of sintering metal create a strong metal mesh you can […]
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Can Your Big Dog Escape Your Screen Door?
Big dogs are…well, big. They can do some pretty hefty damage to your home even if they’re just trying to be playful. Take your screen door for instance. Most screen doors are made out of a very light screen fabric, meant to shield your home from bugs, not hold up to a 100-pound dog leaping […]
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Drains Keep Clogging? Maybe You Need a Metal Drain Screen
We all get clogged drains from time to time, but if your home or business drains seem like they get clogged constantly, then you might need to start thinking outside of the box for a better solution. Cleaning out clogged drains is long, hard work and can be costly if you have to call a […]
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Love Cooking but Hate the Splatter?
Cooking is a great and fulfilling (not to mention, tasty) hobby, but it can get messy. It’s easy to fill your sink with dirty bowls, cutting boards, and dishes, but one of the most annoying parts of cooking is all the stove splatter. If you like to cook with olive oil or vegetable oil, then […]
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