| 摘要 |
An improved chain link fabric having flattened end portions that are stronger and safer and a method and apparatus for forming the flattened end portions of the fabric. In a preferred embodiment, the flattened end portions are formed by cutting woven chain link fabric and bending, welding and compressing two adjacent wires end portions that extend from elbows of the cut chain link fabric to form a joint that is lap welded. By compressing the two adjacent wire end portions, the sharp edges of the wire end portions are minimized or eliminated and the joint is made safer and stronger. Advantageously, the present invention provides a chain link fabric having strong flattened end portions that do not pose the risk of serious harm to installers and individuals who come into contact with the flattened end portions of the chain link fabric. Additionally, the chain link fabric of the present invention eliminates the need for a tension wire, top rail, crimping wire or its equivalent, which are costly and require additional time to install and repair.
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