Don’t see the spec you need in the table below? Common opening and wire size combinations are shown, however we can manufacture your Piano Wire screen to any specification you require, and heavier wires are available upon request.
Opening Size | Standard Wire | Heavy Wire | Heavy Duty Wire |
---|---|---|---|
1.2mm (3/64″) | .50mm (.020″) | .65mm (.026″) | |
1.5mm (1/16″) | .65mm (.026″) | .80mm (.031″)* | |
2mm (3/32″) | .65mm (.026″) | .80mm (.031″)* | |
3mm (1/8″) | .80mm (.031″)* | 1.0mm (.039″) | |
4mm (5/32″) | 1.0mm (.039″) | 1.2mm (.047″) | |
5mm (3/16″) | 1.0mm (.039″) | 1.2mm (.047″) | |
6mm (1/4″) | 1.2mm (.047″) | 1.4mm (.055″) | 2.0mm (.079″) |
8mm (5/16″) | 1.4mm (.055″) | 1.6mm (.063″) | 2.0mm (.079″) |
10mm (3/8″) | 1.4mm (.055″) | 1.6mm (.063″) | 2.0mm (.079″) |
12mm (1/2”) | 1.6mm (.063″) | 1.8mm (.070″)* | 2.0mm (.079″) |
16mm (5/8″) | 2.0mm (.079″) | 2.5mm (.098″) | 3.0mm (.118″) |
19mm (3/4″) | 2.0mm (.079″) | 2.5mm (.098″) | 3.0mm (.118″) |
*Only available in Carbon Wire
Steel Type | Thickness |
---|---|
MAX 400 | |
3/8″ Thick | |
1/2″ Thick | |
3/4″ Thick | |
1″ Thick | |
1 1/4″ Thick | |
1 1/2″ Thick | |
2″ Thick | |
60mm Thick | |
3″ Thick |
*Other thicknesses and steel grades available upon request
Round Profile

Crowned Profile

Square Profile

The hooks shown below are examples of common types, however, the hook shape, as well as the backleg and throat dimensions, can be customized for any machine.

U Hook
Common End-Tension Hook Style

Square Hook
Common End-Tension Hook Style

30°- 60° Hook
Common Side-Tension Hook Style