Galvanized wire mesh is a form of wire cloth constructed of zinc coated metal. Wire cloth is used for a variety of outdoor applications, and many metals are not naturally corrosion resistant and therefore require a coating in order to provide long lasting solutions. Wire mesh is typically coated in either PVC or by galvanizing processes in order to improve its physical properties and broaden the range of applications for which it can be used.
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Langley Wire Cloth Products, Inc.Collierville, TN 800-664-0748 Langley Wire Cloth Products manufactures to your specifications to make sure you get the exact galvanized wire mesh and other products that you need. From engineering assistance, to prototypes, to full production, we are a full service supplier. Our customers range from small to large companies and here, no quantity is too small or too large. Call today!
Dexmet CorporationWallingford, CT 203-294-4440 Dexmet Corporation manufactures precision expanded metals and polymers with exacting mechanical and electrical properties to meet very tight conductivity, weight and dimensional tolerances. When it comes to galvanized wire mesh, you can count on Dexmet to provide you with the high quality parts that you need. For more information on our line, call today!
Universal Wire Cloth CompanyMorrisville, PA 888-892-6374 Established in 1976, Universal Wire Cloth Company has been a trusted leader in serving the galvanized wire mesh needs of the industry. Most of our equipment is custom built or modified to perform accurately and most efficiently to keep the quality of the products we produce at a consistently high level, your delivery times fast and the cost to you as low as possible.
Yankee Wire Cloth Products, Inc.West Lafayette, OH 866-850-9262 Since 1963, Yankee Wire Cloth Products has specialized in the design and custom manufacture of perforated metal, wire cloth, and expanded metal filters and strainers for industrial, commercial, and maritime applications. Available materials include aluminum, brass, bronze, carbon steel, copper, galvanized steel, monel, stainless, and other exotic materials available upon request.
Global Wire ClothTulsa, OK 888-594-9989 Global Wire Cloth is an Oklahoma-based company focused on manufacturing high-quality galvanized wire mesh at competitive prices. For even the most difficult production and manufacturing problems, our experienced staff can locate the perfect solution for you. For all of your needs, contact Global Wire Cloth today and let them get started working for you.
Cleveland Wire Cloth & Manufacturing CompanyCleveland, OH 800-321-3234 The Cleveland Wire Cloth and Manufacturing Company has specialized in weaving and fabricating industrial galvanized wire mesh since they were established in 1914. Our many years of experience, expert craftsmanship, and modern manufacturing facility, enable C.W.C. to furnish your fabricated products in all metals to meet all applications. Call or visit our website today!
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Mesh used for galvanizing purposes is typically made from iron or steel, which is welded or woven together vertically and horizontally to create woven wire mesh. Starting with a strong metal ensures the structural soundness of the finished product, and the process of galvanizing further strengthens the wires, making them resistant to rust and reactions with the elements, such as extreme temperatures or weather. Products such as fences, animal cages, filter screens, fish traps, tree guards and concrete reinforcing frames are commonly made from galvanized wire mesh. It is an economical alternative to using stainless steel mesh in industrial, agricultural and residential applications and provides many of the same features that stainless steel mesh is chosen for.
Hot dipping or electrolytic reaction are the two methods most commonly used to galvanize iron or steel wire. During hot dripping, the mesh is dipped into extremely hot molten zinc. A zinc-iron or zinc-steel alloy is formed by the reaction of zinc with the wire and this covers the surface of the mesh with a strong and protective coating. The electrolytic process is a cold process that used an organic solvent of zinc particles and paints the mesh surface. The solvent then evaporates leaving the zinc particles on the metal where the reaction between the two results in a coating. The wire mesh can be galvanized before or after it is welded or woven into its final structure. Most manufacturers however choose GAW (galvanized after welding) mesh as it provides protection even around the intersection of the wires and ensures coverage against exposure to corrosion. Galvanizing the mesh after welding also strengthens the crossover of the wires and ensures the longevity of the weave. However GBW (galvanized before welding) methods are also commonly used as the wire mesh can then be constructed into any shape and adjusted to specific needs. Galvanized wire mesh is typically stored in rolls of varying heights and widths and is then cut to the desired dimensions. Items such as cages or traps will then be welded into their finished shapes.