Welded wire mesh, or welded wire fabric, or "weldmesh" is an electric fusion welded prefabricated joined grid consisting of a series of parallel longitudinal wires with accurate spacing welded to cross wires at the required spacing.
Machines are used to produce the mesh with precise dimensional control. The product can result in considerable savings in time, labour and money.
Uses
of welded wire mesh:
The welded
wire mesh is a metal wire screen that is made up of low carbon steel wire or
stainless steel wire. It is available in various sizes and shapes. It is widely
used in agricultural, industrial, transportation, horticultural and food
procuring sectors. It is also used in mines, gardening, machine protection and
other decorations.
Weld mesh is
the term given to the kind of barrier fencing that is manufactured in square or
rectangular mesh from steel wire, welded at each intersection.
Welded wire
fabric (WWF) is also sometimes used in reinforced concrete, notably for slabs.
Types
of welded wire mesh:
There are several types of welded wire mesh which can be categorized according to their structure, use, and characteristics.
1. Electro galvanized welded wire mesh with square opening
2. Hot dipped galvanized welded mesh
3. PVC coated welded mesh
4. Welded stainless steel mesh
5. Welded wire fencing panels