Edward J Darby & Son Inc
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Company Overview and History
Edward J. Darby & Son, Inc., often referred to as Darby Wire Mesh, is a long-standing distributor and manufacturer of wire mesh and wire cloth, established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1854. With over 160 years of operation, the company has played a role in the growth of the industrial sector, initially manufacturing wrought iron railings and elevator enclosures. Ownership transitioned to the current family in 1935, maintaining a tradition of customer dedication, extensive product knowledge, and community involvement in Philadelphia.
Products and Materials
Darby Wire Mesh offers a comprehensive range of woven and welded wire mesh products. Their inventory includes various materials such as aluminum, brass, bronze, copper (99.9% pure, ASTM E-2016), galvanized steel (before or after manufacturing), Monel 400® (copper-nickel alloy), plain steel, and a wide array of stainless steels (T-304, T-316, and specialized alloys like T-304L, T-316L, T-310, T-321, T-347, T-430). They also supply high-performance alloys like Hastelloy C276, Inconel, Molybdenum, Nichrome A, Titanium, Tungsten, and FeCrAlY. Products are available in standard 100FT rolls in various widths, as well as custom-cut pieces, sheets, and fabricated parts. Weave types include plain, intermediate, lock crimp, twilled, hexagonal, and diamond mesh.
Applications and Services
The company's wire mesh finds applications across numerous industries, including archaeology, aerospace, agricultural, architectural, automotive, beekeeping, building and construction, chemical processing, decorative uses, electrical, fencing, filtration and separation, food processing, heat treating, marine, medical, pest control, RFI shielding, refineries, and security. Darby provides extensive fabrication capabilities, including shearing, cutting-to-size, various welding techniques (spot, mig, tig, heli-arc), notching, slitting, seaming, flattening, punching, and inspection. They also specialize in custom manufacturing for specific requirements, offering low minimum order quantities and leveraging strategic alliances with mills globally to ensure supply and competitive pricing. Additional services include free mesh analysis for identification and prototyping support.