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Due to its attractive price point and its corrosion resistance, galvanized wire mesh is very popular among industrial users of wire mesh. Galvanized is not a metal or alloy; it is a process in which a protective zinc coating is applied to steel to prevent rusting. In the wire mesh industry, however, it is often treated as a separate category because of its wide spread use in all types of applications.

Galvanizing can occur either before or after wire mesh is manufactured – both in woven form or

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Unit of Measure

Specifications

Material

Galvanized

Mesh

6

Wire Diameter

0.023 in

Width of Opening

0.144 in

Construction Type

Plain

% of Open Area

74.30 %

Weight

0.205 lb/ft²

Additional Information

Additional Information

Often grouped alongside galvanized wire mesh, vinyl coated wire mesh is typically used in a wide range of general purpose commercial, industrial and residential projects. Vinyl coating adds an additional protective layer of corrosion resistance. Black vinyl coated remains the most popular and is often used in caging, window and machine guards, tree and plant guards, and vent screens.

The items listed on this website represent many of the most requested specifications of galvanized wire mesh. These items are available from stock or can be custom manufactured. Should you not see your preferred specification, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Popular Industries and Applications

Popular Industries and Applications

  • Fencing, caging & enclosures
  • Farm, garden & agricultural use
  • Window & safety guards
  • Archaeological use
  • Building & construction projects
  • Infill panels
  • High security applications
  • Landscaping & gabions
  • Wall & stone retention
  • Greenhouse use
  • Particle separation
  • General industrial use