Anping is the largest distribution center for wire mesh in China. It is renowned domestically and internationally as the "Hometown of Chinese Wire Mesh." There is a saying that goes, "The world looks to China for wire mesh, and China looks to Anping."

What kind of history does Anping have? How did the wire mesh industry in Anping develop, and what stories are involved? What are the prospects for the development of wire mesh in Anping? Today, let's step into the China Anping International Wire Mesh Expo and explore the past, present, and future of Anping's wire mesh.

The model in the picture is the most primitive wooden loom, which was primarily used during the Republican era to weave wire mesh products.

Anping's wire mesh industry has undergone over 500 years of inheritance and innovation, achieving a transformative upgrade from traditional handicraft to a modern industrial cluster. Through several technological revolutions, the wooden loom has evolved into the current 1300 loom. After being introduced from abroad, it was modified and absorbed by the people of Anping, becoming a loom with distinct Anping characteristics. The stainless steel microfilament can be drawn as thin as 0.012 millimeters, which is approximately one-seventh the thickness of a human hair.

The 3600-mesh stainless steel dense mesh displayed here is woven with stainless steel microfilaments. It is primarily used in the aerospace industry, as well as for oil and liquid separation and filtration. The term "3600-mesh" means that there are 3600 holes within one square inch, making it extremely dense.

Anping's wire mesh comes in a wide variety and has extensive applications. Today, it has developed into six major series: wire drawing, weaving, welding, punching and pulling, non-woven fabric, and finished products. There are over 400 different types and more than 6,000 specifications available. Wire mesh is widely used in industries such as petroleum, chemical, coal, construction, textile, papermaking, pharmaceutical, food, marine, as well as in agricultural and industrial production, and high-tech fields like aerospace and aviation.

The exhibition area of this event is approximately 45,000 square meters and is divided into special display areas, machinery display areas, and upgraded standard display areas. Additionally, online interactive matching areas and cloud negotiation areas have been created. A total of 420 booths have been set up, with over 350 participating companies from 16 provinces and cities, including Beijing, Tianjin, Sichuan, Jiangsu, as well as exhibitors from Australia and Japan. The highlight of this exhibition is the attraction of buyers from multiple countries to engage in collective procurement activities, providing them with a favorable purchasing platform.