Welded and Woven Wire Mesh for Fencing
Specifications
| Parameter | Range / Options |
| Opening Size | 6.4 mm × 6.4 mm (1/4")： 100 mm × 100 mm (4") or custom |
| Wire Diameter (Gauge) | BWG 8： 24 (approx. 0.5 mm： 4.0 mm) depending on opening size |
| Mesh Count | From coarse (few openings per inch) to fine (up to 325 openings per inch for filtration) |
| Sheet/Roll Dimensions | Width: 0.5 m： 2.2 m; Length: standard rolls up to 30 m, sheets available in various sizes |
| Form | Rolls, sheets, panels, or cut-to-size |
Material & Finish Options
| Material Type | Standard | Common Grades | Finish Options |
| Carbon Steel | ASTM A641 | Low carbon steel, mild steel | Plain (black), oiled |
| Pre-Galvanized Steel | ASTM A641 | Commercial steel | Zinc coating applied before weaving/welding |
| Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel | ASTM A123, ASTM A153 | Carbon steel | Heavy zinc coating after fabrication, excellent corrosion resistance |
| Stainless Steel | ASTM A240, A276 | 304, 304L, 316, 316L | Mill finish, passivated |
Construction Types
| Construction | Description | Characteristics |
| Woven Wire Mesh | Wires are woven over and under in alternating patterns, similar to textile weaving | Flexible, aesthetically pleasing, available in fine openings, suitable for filtration and architectural applications |
| Welded Wire Mesh | Wires are electrically welded at each intersection | Superior strength, dimensional stability, maintains shape under stress, ideal for heavy-duty applications |
| Expanded Metal | Sheet metal is slit and stretched to form diamond-shaped openings | No joints or welds, rigid structure, made from single piece of metal |
Features
Versatility: Available in countless combinations of material, opening size, wire diameter, and weave pattern to suit specific requirements.
Strength and Durability: Welded construction provides superior rigidity and load-bearing capacity.
Flexibility: Woven mesh can be shaped and formed to fit curved or contoured surfaces.
Lightweight: Easy to handle, cut to size, and install compared to solid sheet materials.
Open Area: Allows passage of air, light, liquids, and small particles while providing physical separation.
Aesthetic Appeal: Decorative patterns available for architectural applications.
Applications
Construction and Building: Welded wire mesh is extensively used as concrete reinforcement in slabs, walls, and foundations. It serves as brick reinforcement mesh, wall plastering base, and anti-crack mesh for exterior insulation systems . In structural applications, it reinforces columns, beams, and precast concrete elements.
Fencing and Security: Wire mesh is widely employed for perimeter fencing, security barriers, animal enclosures, and property boundaries. Welded mesh panels provide robust security for industrial facilities, schools, and residential areas. PVC-coated varieties offer enhanced weather resistance and aesthetic appeal for municipal fencing projects .
Industrial and Manufacturing: Used for machine guards, equipment enclosures, safety barriers, and partition walls in factories and warehouses. Heavy-duty welded mesh serves as shelving, storage racks, and material handling containers .
Agriculture and Farming: Essential for livestock fencing, poultry cages, animal enclosures, and agricultural pens. Welded mesh is used for rabbit cages, poultry netting, and livestock containment . It also serves in grain storage, hay bale enclosures, and farm equipment protection.
Architectural and Decorative: Stainless steel and decorative wire mesh enhance building facades, ceiling linings, stairway infill panels, and partition screens . Designer mesh patterns create visual interest in commercial spaces, lobbies, and public buildings. ECO-MESH® systems support green façades and vertical gardens .
Filtration and Separation: Fine woven wire mesh is critical for particle filtration, liquid processing, and air filtration systems. Industrial applications include sieve screens, filter elements, and fluid bed processing .
Mining and Quarrying: Heavy-duty woven wire mesh serves as vibrating screens for sorting aggregates, sand, and minerals. Abrasion-resistant screens withstand harsh operating conditions in quarries and mines.
Transportation and Infrastructure: Used in highway sound barriers, bridge railings, tunnel ventilation systems, and railway signaling infrastructure. Stainless steel mesh provides corrosion resistance in marine and coastal transportation projects.
Food Processing: Stainless steel wire mesh is specified for food conveyor belts, fryer baskets, cooling racks, and processing equipment where hygiene and corrosion resistance are critical.
Automotive and Aerospace: Employed in grille components, battery venting systems, filtration elements, and composite reinforcement in specialized applications.