Welded wire mesh is a type of metal mesh made by welding the intersection points of metal wires together. It is commonly used for various purposes, including construction and fencing. Due to the strength and structural integrity of welded wire mesh, it serves as a versatile material for creating durable walls, partitions, and barriers.
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Unlike woven wire mesh, where intersections are achieved through weaving, the intersections of welded wire mesh are joined through welding. This welding process provides welded wire mesh higher strength and stability.
A welded wire panel is a metal mesh made by welding metal wires together, with a thicker diameter compared to the wires in a welded wire mesh roll. Welded wire mesh panels often have specific dimensions.
Welded wire mesh panels are widely used for fencing, safety barriers, and enclosures in residential and industrial environments. Their predetermined dimensions and pre-assembled features make them easy to install quickly in various settings.
Welded wire rolls and welded wire panels have wide applications and great market opportunity, presenting excellent opportunities for local distribution and brand establishment. However, there are details that need to be know before you proceed with actual wholesale procurement from China.
When wholesale welded wire products from China, the first thing to clarify is the application, distinguishing whether welded wire rolls or welded wire panels are needed.
Welded wire rolls, known for their flexibility and customization, are suitable for extensive installation, such as reinforcing concrete structures in buildings, agricultural fencing, and scenarios requiring bending and folding like animal enclosures and chicken coops.
On the other hand, welded wire panels, often used for small fixed surfaces, provide a ready-made solution for quick installations in applications such as fence construction, home decoration, and warehouse partitions.
After determining the usage scenarios for welded wire in your market, the next part is the specification of the welded wire mesh. Both welded wire rolls and welded wire panels come in different sizes and mesh dimensions.
For welded wire rolls, the wire diameter ranges from BWG 16 to BWG 23, with mesh hole opening sizes varying from 1/4×1/4 inches to 2×2 inches. Each roll has a length of 50 to 100 inches, and the height is customizable, with common heights being 36 to 48 inches.
Welded wire panels, which is designed for a sturdier structure, have thicker wire diameters and larger mesh hole opening sizes compared to welded wire rolls. The wire diameter ranges from 1.5 to 6mm, and mesh hole sizes vary from 25x25mm to 100x100mm. Length, width dimensions, and mesh shapes can be customized.
Once you have identified the required welded wire and their applications and sizes in your market, selecting the most suitable metal wire material can also save costs by matching the application. The material of the welded wire is a significant aspect that should not be overlooked.
Each type of metal wire material has specific applications, and the choice depends on the unique requirements of the project. The factors we should look into include corrosion resistance, hardness, flexibility, and aesthetic preferences.
Black Wire is also known as black annealed wire, it is a soft iron wire product with enhanced oxidation resistance, uniform softness, consistent color, and greater flexibility compared to ordinary annealed wire.
Electro Galvanized Wire is coated with a thin layer of zinc through electroplating. It offers moderate corrosion resistance and is suitable for general applications requiring basic corrosion protection.
Hot-Dipped Galvanized Wire is immersed in molten zinc, forming a thicker coating with stronger corrosion resistance. Welded wire mesh roll and panels made by hot-dipped galvanized wire is ideal for outdoor use, fencing, and construction projects where extended corrosion protection is needed.
Shengsen Bright Galvanized Wire, known for increased hardness and a shiny surface, is suitable for applications where both hardness and visual appearance are essential. It is commonly used in decorative fencing that requires a bright appearance.
PVC Coated Wire is coated with PVC, providing both corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal. Available in various colors, PVC coated wire is suitable for projects requiring corrosion resistance and colored finishes, making it an ideal choice for garden fencing and similar applications.
Stainless Steel Wire is known for corrosion resistance and durability, stainless steel wire is excellent for applications demanding superior corrosion performance. It is commonly used in marine environments, food processing, and medical equipment, maintaining a long lifespan and reliability even under harsh conditions.
When it comes to welded wire mesh, there’s one final point to emphasize: the sequence of galvanization and welding. The order of galvanizing and welding affects aspects such as corrosion resistance, welding integrity, and coating uniformity.
This method involves galvanizing the metal wires before welding. Welded wire can undergo either electroplating or hot-dip galvanization before welding. This ensures a uniform and consistent layer of zinc on the welding wire, providing stable corrosion protection.
However, the welding process may affect the galvanized layer, and welded points are exposed to the air without the protection of the galvanized layer.
In this method, the welded wire is first welded, and then galvanized. This approach allows for a more precise coverage of the zinc layer, evenly covering all areas, including forming zinc layers at the welding points. However, there may be variations in coating thickness, especially at the welding joint points.
The choice between galvanizing before welding and welding before galvanizing depends on the specific requirements of your local market and application projects.
The accuracy in mesh and size enhances the reliability and performance of welded wire and welded wire panels in various applications. Shengsen Metal’s welded wire rolls and panels undergo four quality inspections before and after production, ensuring precise mesh and size, guaranteeing their suitability for your specific applications and positive market evaluation.
Different application scenarios have specific requirements for the hardness of wire mesh after considering specifications. Shengsen Metal can adjust the hardness of metal wire based on the intended use, enabling you to customize wire panels to adapt to different usage conditions and market preferences.
Our production has assisted numerous clients in establishing their own brands in various countries. Through customized packaging, you can effortlessly manage procurement, shipping, and direct sales. If you are an Amazon seller requiring individual roll packaging for shipment, we also have experience in single-roll carton packaging for delivery to Amazon warehouses directly.
To respond more professionally and promptly to the welded wire mesh needs of customers in different market, all welded wire rolls and panels from Shengsen Metal are custom-produced. Consequently, stock specifications may be limited. However, most of the production duration can be completed within 2-3 weeks, allowing you for effective adjustments based on your market and requirements.
Over the span of more than 20 years, Shengsen Metal has continually accumulated and innovated in custom production, successfully completing a series of welded wire mesh orders to meet customized requirements.
This includes custom metal animal cages for Germany clients, welded wire conduits for indoor cables for customers in the Philippines, storage baskets for warehouses and supermarkets for U.S. clients, and welded wire rolls for Amazon e-commerce with individual roll cardboard packaging.
Whether you have wholesale or custom requirements for welded wire rolls and welded wire mesh panels, feel free to reach out to our wire mesh experts. You can take advantage of our extensive manufacturing experience and innovative capabilities to customize welded wire mesh solutions for different applications and markets.
Welded wire rolls and welded wire mesh panels are widely used in various industries, experiencing substantial market demand. Before engaging in wholesale welded wire mesh products from China, it’s important to know your local market demands and corresponding specifications and materials for welded wire products.
With over 20 years of experience in wire mesh production and export, Shengsen Metal is ready to address any inquiries. Contact us directly, and we are happy to communicate on best solutions to your situation and needs.
Welded wire is manufacturered by welding at the intersection of each metal wire. You can get a close look at how welded wire and mesh panels are manufactured in the video below.
In the market, metal wire meshes are either welded wire or woven wire. What sets them apart?
Welded wire mesh is constructed by welding intersecting metal wires, forming a grid with welded points. In contrast, woven wire mesh involves interlacing metal wires to create patterns, such as hexagonal wire mesh, cattle fence roll and so on. Welded wire is more robust and durable, while woven wire is more flexible.
The susceptibility to rust depends on the materials used. Many welded wires are made from corrosion-resistant materials like galvanized steel or stainless steel, or have PVC coating.
However, if the welding wire is made of plain steel without a protective layer, it may rust over time, especially in damp or corrosive environments.
Yes. And as a matter of fact, welded wire mesh is commonly used as reinforcement in concrete, acting as steel reinforcement or insulation layer. Welded wire enhances the strength of concrete by preventing cracks and reinforcing structural integrity.
It is often used in various concrete applications such as concrete wall, sidewalks, driveways, and foundations to improve the overall durability and performance of concrete structures.
Fair Treatment
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We live in a world where everyone wants equality and to be treated the same as everyone else. Sounds fair and reasonable. Too bad the same standard doesn’t apply to vinyl-coated wire. It’s sad but true!
A Revealing Test
Take for example much of the vinyl coated wire being imported from China. It is not bonded to the wire-like the higher quality coated wire made in the USA or Italy. On the surface, it looks similar but functionally, it’s miles apart. On much of this wire, you can actually remove the vinyl coating by simply scratching it with your fingernail. Just imagine what’s going to happen to it in the “real world!" It would be like applying paint to a greasy surface. It just won’t adhere properly and will peel off easily. You can see the results in the pictures below of this 14 gauge, 2" x 4" coated wire requested from another company selling vinyl-coated wire fencing materials.
Exposed
When you consider that when people buy the higher-priced vinyl-coated wire over non-coated wire it is because they desire durability, long life, and improved aesthetics. What a disappointment it is when you see the vinyl coating peeling off. When this occurs, the wire underneath the coating is exposed and subject to rust and corrosion. There go the durability, long life, and aesthetics--not to mention the cost of the wire and the cost and work to install it!
The Unfortunate Result
How can you avoid this problem? Choose a high-quality bonded vinyl coated wire product. Why is bonded better? The vinyl coating is “bonded” to the heated, thoroughly cleaned wire mesh through a special, exacting process. This special process provides a strong, smooth, durable coating without pinholes or thin spots. This is where the wire becomes one with the vinyl coating. For PVC coated wire, this is bliss!
The moral of the story, choose vinyl-coated wire carefully. You will pay a little more for a quality, bonded vinyl-coated product, but the benefits and peace of mind are worth it. The quality is remembered long after the price! We can have pity on the inferior vinyl-coated wire, but we don’t have to buy it!
An Oasis Right in the City
Railroad Park is a 19-acre green space with nine acres of open lawn located right downtown in the city of Birmingham, Alabama. The rest of the park is landscaped with over 600 trees and a varied mix of flowers and plants. Recycled and re-used objects from the site are used in many of the walls and seating areas made from welded wire gabion baskets. Water is a main feature in the park. A lake, pond, wetland area, and streams are scattered throughout covering 30% of the area. Many paths wind throughout Railroad Park and the Rail Trail extends the length of the park. At its highest point, there are views of the city. Railroad Park is among five finalists selected to compete for the Urban Land Institute's Urban Open Space Award.
Dramatic and Functional
Gabions are versatile and Railroad Park in Birmingham makes creative use of them. Scattered throughout this recently constructed urban park are many different gabion structures. They are not only design elements adding definition to areas of the park but they are also dramatic features that perform a specific function. Here are some helpful visuals:
Welded wire baskets filled with stone form a gabion wall that holds back the earth. The path through the canyon leads off towards the tracks and the park's perimeter.
A retaining wall alongside one of the waterways flowing through the park forms a straight line in contrast to the curved shore in the foreground. Loose stones fill the space between the water and the wall.
This playground perimeter is defined and protected by a curved wall of stones enclosed in gabion baskets. Contours and varying heights are easily achieved using gabions.
Bordering areas extending into the water are built up with gabions, creating a tranquil space for seats on either side of a shade tree planted in the middle. There are several of these areas spaced along the shoreline. The structure harmonizes with the benches and wall in the distance.
Fiberglass grating secured to the top of the welded wire baskets provides comfortable seating areas throughout the park. The long gabion wall in the background runs along the edge of another pond.
Recycled hand-cast bricks from the area are also used to fill the galvanized gabion baskets. Stacked in an orderly pattern, notice the contrast in color and shape with the rough stones used elsewhere.
Large or Small Projects - Residential and Commercial
Gabion baskets allow for flexibility in landscape design. They can be used in any project, large or small, residential or commercial. They can be used purely as a design element or as a functioning structural piece. In addition to this flexibility, gabions also save time and labor during the construction phase. So easy to handle and assemble, many do-it-yourself projects can be built by the homeowner. It is far easier to position and fill an empty basket with rocks than it is to move boulders and large rocks into place. Consider using welded wire gabions in your next project.
Watch this video about Railroad Park--
See you at the park!
Panels Will Streamline a Project
Managing Straightening and Space
You can go ahead and buy welded wire mesh in rolls. But as the gauge of the wire increases, so does the difficulty of straightening out the mesh so it will lie flat - especially towards the center of the roll where it is wound most tightly. This can be an especially difficult task when your workspace is limited. There may not be enough unobstructed space to open and roll out the material. Then there's the potential problem of cutting pieces to the right dimensions. And what do you do with the scrap pieces left after the panel is cut?
The List of Benefits
Wire mesh panels are effective in solving these problems and challenges. Custom cut panels have the following positive features:
What will you use on your next project?
Would pre-cut, pre-flattened panels save you time and money?
And please note that there may be minimum quantities requirements.
Be Wary of Weld Points
You want to put up a wire mesh fence. Which one should you choose? There are so many different types of fencing materials available. The fence's function, the task you want it to perform, will be a large determining factor in the selection process. Factors that will impact the functioning of your fence:
With few exceptions, wire fences have either a galvanized or a vinyl-coated finish. Usually, the vinyl is applied to the previously galvanized wire. The important question is whether the wire mesh under the vinyl coating is galvanized before it's welded, or if the mesh is galvanized after it is welded. Why is this important?
When galvanized wire is welded into a mesh, the protective zinc is burned off at the weld points where the wires intersect. This leaves the wires unprotected, exposed to both the air and any corrosive elements that may come in contact with them. Moisture tends to concentrate in these areas. One way to protect the wires from this threat is to vinyl coat them.
Hot-dipped
To get the highest quality protection from rust and corrosion a thick coating of PVC is applied to a wire mesh that has been galvanized after it has been welded. The wire fence material is hot-dipped--passed through a bath of molten zinc. The zinc flows over the entire surface of the mesh, thoroughly sealing the wires and the areas where the wires intersect. The PVC is applied last, giving the fence an extended life due to its double protection.
Double Protection
What factors make PVC coated galvanized after welded wire mesh the best vinyl coated wire mesh and fence?
The next time you want to be sure that the wire you buy will last the longest, get vinyl coated wire mesh and fence that is galvanized after weld. Make sure the coating of PVC is both thick and tightly bonded to the underlying wire. This is so tough it's the same type of mesh used for lobster traps.
Don't settle for less expensive inferior wire mesh products--this is false economizing. Get the products that will stand the test of time!
You do have a choice!
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