Materials

• Carbon Steel Wire: It is economical and has good strength. It can be further processed with surface treatments like galvanization to enhance corrosion resistance.
• Galvanized Steel Wire: This can be pre-galvanized or galvanized after welding. The zinc coating provides excellent protection against rust and corrosion, making it suitable for outdoor and harsh environment applications.
• Stainless Steel Wire: Offers high corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, and can withstand high and low temperatures. It is often used in applications where hygiene, durability, and resistance to harsh chemicals are required, such as in food processing, medical, and marine industries.
• Aluminum Wire: Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, aluminum welded wire mesh is suitable for applications where weight is a concern, such as in some architectural and decorative uses.

Characteristics

• Uniform Structure: Due to the welding process at each intersection, it has a uniform grid pattern, providing consistent strength and stability across the mesh.
• High Strength: The welded joints give the mesh good tensile strength and resistance to deformation, enabling it to withstand various forces and loads.
• Good Workability: It can be easily cut, bent, and shaped to fit different requirements and applications, allowing for flexibility in installation and use.
• Corrosion Resistance: Depending on the material used and surface treatments, welded wire mesh can have excellent corrosion resistance, ensuring a long service life even in corrosive environments1.
• Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of applications in different industries due to its combination of strength, workability, and corrosion resistance properties.

Types

• Welded Wire Panels: Rigid and strong, these are often used for handrail infill panels, security applications, and as economical screening options. They can be fabricated to specific sizes and specifications.
• Hardware Cloth/Welded Wire Mesh Rolls: Offered in rolls, they are commonly used for making cages, fences, machine and window guards, and rodent control. The roll widths and lengths can vary, and they are available in different materials and finishes.
• Soffit Screens: Also known as hardware cloth, they are typically used for housing vents and roof gutter covers, with common mesh sizes and galvanized finishes.

Applications

• Construction Industry: Used in concrete reinforcement, building facades, scaffolding, and as a support for plaster and stucco. It helps to prevent cracking and adds strength to the structure.
• Fencing and Security: Ideal for making fences and gates for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. It provides security and containment while also being aesthetically pleasing.
• Agriculture: Employed in livestock enclosures, poultry cages, crop protection, and as fencing to keep animals in or out of certain areas. It can also be used for making hay racks and feed storage containers.
• Industrial Uses: Such as machine guards to protect workers from moving parts, as well as in conveyor belts, sieves, and filters for separating and sorting materials.
• Architectural and Decorative Purposes: Architects and designers use it to create unique facades, room dividers, and decorative screens, adding an industrial or modern touch to buildings and interiors.

Surface Treatments

• Galvanizing: Applying a layer of zinc to the wire mesh, either by hot-dip galvanizing or electro-galvanizing, to improve corrosion resistance. Hot-dip galvanizing provides a thicker and more durable zinc coating, while electro-galvanizing offers a more uniform and smoother finish.
• PVC Coating/Plastic Coating: A layer of PVC or other plastics is applied to the wire mesh, which not only provides corrosion resistance but also adds color and enhances the aesthetic appeal. It is often used in applications where a more decorative or weather-resistant finish is required.
• Powder Coating: Similar to PVC coating, powder coating involves applying a dry powder to the mesh and then curing it at a high temperature to form a hard and durable finish. It offers good protection against corrosion and wear and comes in a variety of colors.