Application of Industrial Wire Mesh

Application of industrial welded mesh varies from infrastructural
projects, industries, construction sites,  commercial sites, agriculture as well as residential areas. It is also used
in manhole chambers, tunnels and parking lots.

Wire
meshes are also used for security reasons. It helps to keep people out
of the secured premises and to protect people within. The welded mesh
is available in different styles and colors to suit different premises.
It ranges in different heights and are available in most of the online
stores. It can be obtained in the form of rolls.

In addition to
security measures, the stainless steel wire meshes are also used as a
protection against rodents, pests and other animals. It has very tiny
holes and is made of plastic or stainless steel or aluminium. Welded
mesh is widely used for construction purposes like paving of roads
which include paving of highways and airport roads. It is also used for
the construction of floors along with concrete slabs to ensure strength
and durability. Mostly anti rust wire mesh is used for construction
purposes as it does not yield to corrosion or rust.

Various Types of Welded Mesh

There
are various types of wire mesh that can be easily obtained from the
markets today due to its increasing usage and many advantageous
features.

PVC coated mesh: made of top quality stainless steel
iron, it is coated in PVC to augment its durability. The anti-corrosion
wire is covered in PVC and is extremely useful in fencing apartments,
homes and office buildings. Available in a range of colors like black,
white and green, this mesh can be obtained in the form of panels and
rolls.

Square opening electro galvanised wire mesh: this mesh is
also available in different colors and sizes and is mainly used for
fencing of buildings. Available in rolls and panels, it is mainly used
for structural buildings.

Galvanised mesh with zinc covering: this
is another variety of welded mesh that includes stainless steel metal
dipped in hot zinc. It is most appropriate for grating purpose, animal
cages, grilling and for protection of machines.

Wire panels:
available in the form of panels, it is used mainly for fencing purposes.
Though it is available in both galvanised and non-galvanised forms,
these meshed panels are widely used for fencing buildings and parks.

A variety of wire mesh of different
shapes and sizes can be obtained from the numerous welded mesh
manufacturers. One such reputable one is Siddal & Hilton, a leading European manufacturer of steel wire fence and welded mesh products based in UK. To have better comprehension on the various types of industrial welded mesh wire, lets check out the following product manufactured by Siddal & Hilton:

Figure 2: Standard Mesh – This standard mesh is manufactured from copper-washed drawn mild steel wire and conforms to BS 1052:1980. It is available in both copper wash (self colour), hot dip Galvanised and Galfan finishes. The wire mesh is welded at every intersection to give maximum strength.

Figure 3: Stainless steel mesh – This stainless steel mesh panels has bespoke sizes and materials supported by a variety of mesh configurations. Welds at all intersections give maximum strength.

Figure 4: Gabion Mesh – Typical mesh aperture is 3″ (76.2mm) though special designs. Typical applications for these products are for land reinforcement and soil retention, acoustic barriers, military defence barriers, river, flood and coastal protection and domestic garden walls and features.

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