Engineering

In the fields of technical wire mesh and separation technology, industry and safety technology, Rhodius KMS is one of the leading suppliers of separation products and filter modules.  Whether you have a build-to-print requirement or a full design project, our experienced engineers will work with you to develop and produce the optimum strainer-filter separation solution you need to supply your production line.

The possibilities of wire mesh are infinite for fuel cell and electrolyzer applications. Whether you’re working with PEM, Alkaline, Solid Oxide, or other types of electrochemical cells, our application engineers can work with you on the right solution that’s both cost-effective and high performing.

Separator Cartridges – Knitted wire mesh links or woven wire mesh form the filter media in our versatile filter cartridges. Besides other applications, these are used for fat deposition in catering establishments or as a filter in industrial production. A wire mesh filter usually consists of several superimposed filter mats, a metal frame and a mesh on the front and back sides. We manufacture the frames using galvanized sheet steel, aluminum or stainless steel. The metal filter can be produced in almost all dimensions.

Phase Separation of Liquids – We offer a wide range of various separation systems for physical separation of immiscible liquids. The procedure uses the coalescence behaviour of the drops at the wire surface to enlarge them thereby causing the force of gravity-induced phase separation to speed up significantly. The required dwell time and consequently the dimensioning of the knock-out vessel can be significantly reduced.

Droplet Separation from Gases – Droplet separators are designed as the fundamental unit for operating various process and technical facilities. kms offers knitted wire mesh and coalescence elements with highly efficient separation performance. Unwanted contaminants from gas streams are separated until the required concentration of the pure gas is obtained. With the help of computers and our design program “Separate 2.1” developed in-house, we calculate the optimum droplet separator tailor-made for your process… [See More]

We compress the knitted wire mesh to form pressed parts in accordance with the customer‘s requirements. Any technically feasible shape is conceivable. As a valuable component of modules and systems, the blanks will be further processed – either at your premises or at our factory.

Storage and Damping Elements – What do engines, turbines and automatic production machines have in common? The forces acting during operation, generate vibrations that are transmitted to the entire machine. Integrated damping elements reduce the load and protect sensitive components from damage. Our knitted wire meshes are ideal for this purpose, because they are highly resilient, flexible and versatile in use. Being a core element in systems for vibration damping, they ensure that you get a better durability of the machines. At the same time, our components made from individually designed wire mesh packs reduce unpleasant noise generation in plants and thus ensure a higher operating comfort.

Vibration Technology –  Vehicles, machines and their components are often exposed to the most diverse vibration loads and frequently with concurrent high temperatures. Our molded and pressed parts made of knitted wire mesh protect these sensitive components from damage and at the same time are noise-suppressing. Our solutions made from individually designed wire mesh packs help reduce the generation of unpleasant noise.

Shielding – Our knitted wire mesh will help you meet the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of your products: they offer reliable protection against unwanted interference sources and, in particular, against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). For this reason, they are used as sealing solutions in electrical equipment.

Seals – Plant manufacturers place high demands on the resistance of the seals. The components should be corrosion resistant and at the same time, resistant to oils, acids, alkalis, fats and solvents. kms knitted wire meshes possess these demanding material properties and are highly suitable as sealing elements.

Vandalism Protection – Our technical fabric is indispensable for the protection against vandalism in public transport. The wire nets integrated in the upholstery of seats in buses and trains cannot be cut with sharp objects. This makes it considerably difficult to damage the seats and more importantly, the components that are significant for fire prevention remain protected. In many European countries, seats in public transport are made of hard plastic because of the risk of damage from knives or other sharp objects. In order not to have to do without the comfort of fabric seats, a special wire mesh is used under the fabric covers. Our Rhodius knitted fabrics for vandalism protection consist of wires with a larger diameter of 0.7 mm to 0.9 mm. Nevertheless, the knitted fabric is flexible and offers a high level of seating comfort.

CAD Design – We design and develop our components and systems with CATIA V5, Inventor and SolidWorks. With the help of meaningful models, we can compare different design alternatives for you in a cost-effective manner. The attractive 3D representations facilitate communication within the project team.

Design and Simulation – Using SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation we calculate and visualize the flow of gases and liquids in the plants. Potential flaws in the system design can thus be detected and eliminated at an early stage in the planning phase. At existing plants, the flow simulation is used to identify causes for poor performance and optimizations can be made. Using validated data plant operators can thus quickly determine the profitability and payback of optimization measures. Material, design and process parameters can be adjusted so that flow losses are reduced and flow conditions can be optimized. We are thus able to achieve optimal performance and energy efficiency of the system. 

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When other porous metal product manufacturers say “no” or “impossible,” Rhodius rolls up our sleeves to make it happen. We have the wire mesh, facilities, and expertise required to help you build a product that helps your business grow. 

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