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Downhole drilling unleashes some of the most destructive forces in modern engineering. To protect sensitive Measurement While Drilling (MWD) tools and critical Shock Subs, you need an isolation material that thrives where others fail.

 

Knitted wire mesh is the superior material for damping high temperature shock and vibration during drilling. Made entirely of interlocking stainless steel wire, it outperforms both elastomer compounds and traditional Belleville spring washers to significantly extend the operational life of your downhole equipment.

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Kinetic Structures is the success behind many well known drilling companies.

 

Why Wire Mesh Outperforms the Competition

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• Unrivaled Friction Damping:

  • ​Unlike Belleville washers that merely store and snap back energy, wire mesh absorbs and dissipates severe drilling impacts through internal wire-on-wire friction.

• Extreme Environmental Resilience:

  • ​Engineered to easily withstand temperatures above 200°C, wire mesh is completely impervious to downhole oils, corrosive chemicals, drilling muds, and extreme pressures.

• Rugged, Long-Lasting Durability:

  • ​Where elastomers rapidly degrade, harden, or tear under continuous high-frequency vibration, all-metal wire mesh maintains its structural integrity and nonlinear spring performance for predictable, long-term tool protection.

• Custom Shapes for Any Drilling Component

  • While commonly manufactured as bushings, rings, and cylinders, wire mesh can be pressed into almost any custom shape to seamlessly fit your existing tool designs.

 

Whatever your operating environment demands, we can make it happen. Let us partner with you to engineer a custom solution to protect your electronics, drastically reduce costly downhole failures, and extend service life.