What Are The Most Common Wire Mesh Construction Styles?

What Are The Most Common Wire Mesh Construction Styles?

Wire mesh can be welded or woven into a collection of different styles. Note that our pre-crimping procedure ensures greater consistency and strength in the mesh openings.

Our clients can meet their visual and functional needs thanks to our ability to provide a collection of custom styles.

We also ensure that we can meet all industrial standards needed in the commercial and industrial sectors. We have specific looms dedicated to producing industry-standard specifications.

It’s also an excellent time to point out that while we may be going through some of the standard weaving patterns below, you are certainly not limited to them.

Our team is adept enough to create just about any design that you can imagine, and bear in mind that we do allow sample orders, so you can get a feel for how the finished product would look.

Let’s quickly talk about some common wire mesh weave styles:

Plain Weave

Plain weave wire mesh is a type of woven wire mesh that is created by weaving individual wires over and under each other in a simple, parallel pattern. It is the most basic and common weave style in wire cloth and some wire mesh specifications.

Plain weave wire mesh is known for its simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and durability, making it suitable for a variety of applications, including:

Filtration: Plain weave wire mesh is commonly used in filtration processes, such as in water treatment plants, chemical processing, and oil refining.

Screening: Plain weave wire mesh is used for screening and separating materials, such as solids from liquids, or different sizes of particles.

Decorative uses: Plain weave wire mesh is often used as a decorative element, such as for architectural design, interior decoration, and landscaping.

Agricultural and horticultural: Plain weave wire mesh is used in agriculture and horticulture for supporting plants, protecting crops, and providing aeration to the roots.

Intercrimp Weave

Intercrimp weave wire mesh is a type of woven wire mesh that has more defined crimps in the mesh openings compared to plain weave wire mesh.

Intercrimp weave wire mesh is known for its visual appeal, strength, and resistance to wear and tear, making it suitable for architectural and interior design. Intercrimp weave wire mesh is one of the most popular architectural wire mesh styles and is used as a decorative element, such as for architectural design, interior decoration, and landscaping.

Intercrimp weave wire mesh can be made from a variety of materials including stainless steel, aluminum, and galvanized steel, to meet the demands of different applications and environments. The choice of material will depend on the specific requirements of the application, such as corrosiveness, temperature, and durability.

Lock Crimp Weave

Lock crimp weave wire mesh is a type of woven wire mesh that is made by interweaving the wires in an alternating “locking” pattern. It is commonly used as an alternative to Welded Mesh. This type of weaving creates a stronger construction with very accurate mesh openings. Lock crimp weave wire mesh is available in a range of materials including steel, stainless steel, brass, and aluminum.  Aluminum Lock Crimp weave is great for fencing due to its lightweight, durability, and corrosion-resistant nature.

Lock Crimp x Plain Weave

Lock Crimp x Plain Weave wire mesh is a type of woven wire mesh that combines the features of Lock Crimp and Plain Weave together. The wire mesh is created by interweaving the wires in a lock crimp pattern along one axis and in a plain weave pattern along the other axis. This type of woven wire mesh offers greater strength than plain weave, with better flexibility than lock crimp. It is a popular alternative that Universal Wire Cloth Co. likes to offer.  It also has more accurate openings when compared to plain weave alone.

Flat Top Weave

Flat top weave wire mesh is a type of woven wire mesh that has a uniform and flat surface on one side, making it ideal for applications where a smooth and flat surface is required. This type of weaving results in a product with a flatter surface than other types of woven wire mesh, making it better suited for certain applications.

Why Choose Universal Wire Cloth Co.

If you need more than our extensive selection of high-quality wire mesh products to entice you, then how about our great pricing? At Universal Wire Cloth Co., you will find the exact items you are looking for at competitive prices.

We also offer an assortment of specialized sample kits to help you decide which of our wire mesh products to help you decide.

Custom Wire Mesh Weaving

If you have a specific need, we can accommodate you. With almost unlimited possibilities, we offer custom wire mesh weaving. Give us a call today, we are happy to help!

Welded Wire Mesh

Welded wire mesh is a type of wire mesh that is created by welding individual wires together at their intersections, rather than weaving them. This process results in a strong, rigid mesh that is suitable for a variety of applications.

Welded wire mesh is commonly used for:

Fencing and security: Welded wire mesh is often used as a barrier for security, animal confinement, and property borders.

Reinforcement: Welded wire mesh is used as a reinforcing element in construction projects, such as in concrete, masonry, and wall reinforcement.

Why Universal Wire Cloth?

Our experience comes from our time as a direct-to-consumer business and a supplier. We do mesh wire product manufacturing for a series of industries. From architectural applications to industrial ones and more, we have you covered.

You do not have to jump through a series of hoops to make custom designs work, as we are experts in both weaving and fabrication. Expect to get products ready for specific needs at competitive prices that boost superior quality. Finally, we complement all of this by ensuring on-time delivery.

Different Styles of Welded Mesh Panels

What are the different styles of welded mesh fencing?

V Mesh

V mesh welded panels are made up of horizontal “V” fold projections woven together to form a unique profile. The V projections in the panels increase rigidity and strength, so they are less prone to damage or deformation. They offer high visibility due to their tall, narrow apertures which equally make them difficult to climb as they don’t provide a foothold.An additional polyester powder coating is often applied to the panels, with green being a popular colour to help blend into the surrounding environment, making them an attractive option that also offers high security, ideal for schools, parks, sports pitches, zoos and other applications.

358 or Prison Mesh

358 mesh is best suited for higher security applications, such as prisons and data centres, but its inconspicuous design is also well-suited for schools and sports grounds in high-risk areas. The panels have close-knit apertures which still provide excellent visibility but offer increased protection from climbing with no foot or finger holds available. Additionally, its design prevents items being passed through and makes it challenging to cut; we also manufacture LPS 1175 approved 358 mesh fencing, certified to SR1 / A1. Our unique panel to post fixings overlap panels, also preventing the fencing from being removed or damaged.

Double layer mesh

An extra layer of mesh provides an additional layer of protection and strength, offering both anti-climb and anti-cut protection against hand or power tools (when NPSA/LPS 1175 approved) whilst also preventing objects from being passed through the fence. With welds at each intersection for additional strength, and overlapping panels at posts, double layer mesh exceeds UK Government specifications for use in prisons. It’s also well suited for use in high-security facilities such as data centres, water treatment plants and other Critical National Infrastructure.

Timber/steel combination

Timber/steel combination mesh fencing consists of a welded mesh fence panel overlaid with timber slats that partially cover the wires. For rural properties that require higher security (for example farms or country estates),schools and storage areas (e.g. bin stores), this versatile style of welded mesh fencing offers greater levels of privacy and strength that than provided by either timber or mesh fencing alone. The natural look of timber is aesthetically pleasing and complements any environment, whilst providing the strength of steel.

For more advice on our full range of welded mesh fencing panels and to explore their suitability for your project, contact us today.

Mesh Reinforcement for Concrete Structures

Mesh reinforcement is a type of reinforcement in the form of a series of interconnected wires or bars arranged in a grid pattern. These meshes are used to reinforce and strengthen concrete structures like slabs, foundations, retaining walls, etc.