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Types and uses of welded wire mesh

What is Welded Wire Mesh?

Welded wire mesh is a series of wires that are welded where the individual wires cross. The openings of the mesh varies depending on the type of wire used and the function of the mesh. Regardless of size and wire, welded wire mesh is permanent and impossible to deconstruct without using extreme force.

The manufacture of welded wire mesh includes threading spools of wire through a welding machine that is programmed to uniformly weld the many intersections of wire simultaneously, efficiently, and quickly.

Welded wire mesh, or "weld mesh," is produced in rolls or sheets. Thinner wires can be used to produce larger open areas while the mesh remains sturdy and stable. Mild, galvanized, and stainless steels are used to manufacture welded wire mesh.

Types of Welded Wire Mesh

The wide use of welded wire mesh is due to its durability, strength, and ability to be applied to multiple applications but still retain its initial form and shape. The many uses of welded wire mesh include fencing, cages, shelving, and grates, to name a few. For each of the different applications, there is a specific type and kind of welded wire mesh to fit the conditions.

Welded wire fabric is another name for welded wire mesh and is constructed, used, and configured in the same manner as welded wire mesh. It is a prefabricated grid that has longitudinal wires that are precision spaced and welded to cross wires. The intersections of the wires are welded automatically using electric resistance welding.

Square Welded Wire Mesh

With square welded wire mesh, the intersecting wires meet at right angles and are evenly spaced. It is one of the most versatile forms of welded wire mesh and is made from carbon steel and stainless steel.

Rectangular Welded Wire Mesh

Rectangular welded wire mesh is constructed like square welded wire mesh and has wires that intersect at right angles with its wires spaced further apart in one direction. The rectangular design gives the wire mesh greater strength.

PVC Welded Wire Mesh

PVC welded wire mesh is coated with a thin layer of PVC powder for corrosion resistance, which gives the mesh color and shields the underlying metal. Aside from its corrosion resistance, PVC welded wire mesh is age, sunlight, and weather resistant. It is used in farming, building, transportation, and mining to protect structures and workers, house livestock and poultry, and serve as a decorative accent.

Galvanized Welded Wire Mesh

Galvanized welded wire mesh is coated with a protective layer of zinc, which is applied using an electro process or a hot dipping technique. Galvanizing can occur before or after wire mesh is welded and may be delivered for manufacturing coated. Hot dipping of welded wire mesh involves submerging the welded wire mesh in molten zinc that adheres to the surface of the wire sealing and shielding it from rust and corrosion. Electro-galvanizing uses electricity to link zinc to the metal wires.

Welded Stainless Steel Wire Mesh

Welded stainless steel wire mesh is made by joining stainless steel at the intersections to make a uniform steel barrier. It gives its users durability and strength. The welded wire mesh made of stainless steel has a consistent appearance. It is among the most widely used types of wire mesh available. Resistance welding links the wires together rather than filler metal, producing a robust, reliable product. It can be reduced to smaller shapes like disks, squares, or rectangles. Stainless steel wire mesh filters are frequently utilized because they last longer and function better because they never react with fluids. It is extensively utilized in transportation, agriculture, mining, horticultural, leisure, and other service industries.

Welded Wire Fencing

Rolls or panels of welded wire fencing are used as fencing. Galvanized and non-galvanized forms are available with the price of non-galvanized being less. Installation is simple, especially when rebuilding a deck. Rolls are produced to order according to customer specifications, require little to no cutting, and can be installed by one to two trained individuals. Wire fence rolls are ideal for applications requiring work crews and expert installers and vast linear footage to cover.

Installation of welded wire fencing requires posts, rings, pliers, and other tools necessary to erect a fence. Panels are built in predetermined forms and sizes to fit the structure, which makes it simple to disassemble and reuse the fencing.

Welded wire fencing is made of thick gauge steel that needs torches to cut through since it cannot be cut using conventional methods. Its steel construction and posts set deep in the ground with cement footings makes welded wire fencing one of the most stable types of fence on the market. It is used in urban, suburban, rural, and industrial settings.

Heavy Welded Wire Mesh

The distinctive feature of heavy welded wire mesh is the diameter of the wires, which is much larger than all other types of welded wire mesh. Heavy welded wire mesh is made from the same materials as traditional welded wire mesh using larger more robust wires. Its strength and durability make it possible to use it as floor reinforcement, wall structure, and construction material.

The properties and characteristics of heavy welded wire mesh vary depending on the type of materials used to produce it. Stainless steel and galvanized heavy wire mesh are resistant to corrosion and are able to withstand extreme conditions.