Slope & rockfall protection
Mesh draped over rock faces and slopes to hold loose stones.
Hexagonal Wire Mesh
Gabion Mesh Roll
Gabion mesh roll, also known as double-twisted hexagonal wire mesh, is a woven steel mesh in which pairs of wires are twisted together to form hexagonal openings, supplied in rolls for gabion fabrication, slope protection and erosion control.
- Mesh opening
- 60 × 80 – 120 × 150 mm
- Wire diameter
- 2.0 – 4.0 mm
- Roll width
- 1 – 4 m
- Roll length
- 25 / 50 / 100 m
- Twist
- Double-twisted
- Finish
- Galvanized, Galfan or PVC coated
Mesh, selvedge and lacing wire supplied together. Custom widths, lengths and coatings available.
What is gabion mesh?
Gabion mesh is woven by twisting pairs of steel wires together one and a half turns, then separating them to form hexagonal openings. The double twist stops the mesh from unravelling if a single wire is cut, and lets it flex with ground movement without losing strength.
The mesh is supplied in rolls and cut on site or in the factory to make gabion baskets and mattresses, or laid directly over slopes and rock faces. Mesh size is given as D × L: D is the distance between two parallel twists, L is the length of the opening.
Wire is protected by heavy galvanizing, zinc-aluminium alloy (Galfan) for longer life, or an extra PVC coating for water and aggressive soils.
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Gabion Mesh Roll Specifications
Standard mesh and roll configurations.
| Item | Standard specification |
|---|---|
| Mesh opening (D × L) | 60 × 80 / 80 × 100 / 80 × 120 / 100 × 120 / 100 × 150 / 120 × 150 mm |
| Mesh wire diameter | 2.0–4.0 mm; common 2.7 mm for 80 × 100 mesh |
| Selvedge wire | 3.0–4.0 mm; common 3.4 mm |
| Lacing wire | 2.2 mm; supplied in coils |
| PVC-coated wire | Core 2.0–3.0 mm, overall 3.0–4.0 mm; PVC thickness approx. 0.5 mm |
| Roll width | 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 m |
| Roll length | 25 / 50 / 100 m |
| Twist | Double twist (one and a half turns) |
| Coating | Hot-dip galvanized (heavy zinc); Zn-5% Al or Zn-10% Al alloy (Galfan); PVC coated over galvanized or alloy wire |
| PVC colours | Grey, green; other colours on request |
| Standards | Produced to common gabion specifications such as EN 10223-3 and ASTM A975 on request |
| Packing | Rolls compressed and strapped, wrapped in plastic film; lacing wire in coils; custom packing on request |
Custom mesh sizes, wire diameters, roll widths and lengths, coatings and packing are available. Send your mesh size, wire and coating requirements and the total area for a quotation.
Applications
Gabion fabrication
Cut and assembled into gabion baskets and mattresses.
River & coastal protection
Mesh for riverbank, channel and shoreline erosion control.
Road & railway embankments
Surface protection for cuttings and embankments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 80 × 100 mesh mean?
80 mm is the distance D between two parallel twists, and 100 mm is the length L of the hexagonal opening. 80 × 100 is the most common size for gabions.
Why is the mesh double-twisted?
The double twist locks the wires together, so the mesh does not unravel if one wire is cut, and it can flex with ground movement.
Which coating should I choose?
Heavy galvanizing suits normal soil and fresh water. Galfan zinc-aluminium alloy lasts longer in harsh conditions. PVC coating adds protection for sea water, polluted water and aggressive soils.
How is PVC-coated wire measured?
Two sizes are given: the metal core diameter and the overall diameter including PVC. For example, 2.7 / 3.7 mm means a 2.7 mm core with PVC coating.
Can you supply selvedge and lacing wire?
Yes. We supply selvedge wire for the mesh edges and lacing wire in coils, in the same coating as the mesh.
What information do you need for a quotation?
Mesh size, mesh wire diameter, coating, roll width and length, total area or number of rolls, and the destination port.
