Copper Wire Gauze

Knitwire Trading (PTY) Ltd manufactures and supplies copper wire gauze for industrial cleaning applications where effective material removal is required without damaging equipment surfaces. The gauze provides a safe, non-scratching solution for cleaning extruder drills, barrels, and other machinery affected by material build-up.

Copper wire gauze offers a durable and economical alternative to wire brushes and disposable cleaning products, reducing both downtime and replacement costs.

Copper is softer than steel and many other metals, allowing it to remove residues while avoiding scoring or scratching of critical components. The flat copper wire edges gently scrape away deposits, while the softness of the material protects the underlying surface.

This makes copper wire gauze ideal for cleaning sensitive or precision-machined parts.

Compared with wire brushes, copper wire gauze:

• Lasts longer and requires less frequent replacement
• Occupies less storage space
• Allows faster cleaning, reducing machine downtime

Sections of gauze can be cut to the required size, minimising waste and improving ease of use.

The knitted construction gives the gauze excellent flexibility, allowing it to conform to complex shapes and reach into narrow crevices, corners, and internal bores.

Copper wire gauze can be used on warm equipment, enabling cleaning to take place while machines are still hot and reducing production interruptions.

• Extruder drills and barrels
• Plastics and rubber processing machinery
• Industrial moulds and tooling
• General machinery maintenance

Copper wire gauze is manufactured from high-quality flat soft copper wire in knitted form. Rolls are supplied in standard widths and long continuous lengths, with custom formats available on request.

Knitwire Trading (PTY) Ltd produces copper wire gauze to consistent quality standards, ensuring reliable performance across repeated cleaning cycles.

• Economical and long-lasting alternative to brushes
• Flexible for hard-to-reach areas
• Safe for delicate machinery surfaces
• Customisable lengths for convenience