Low Carbon Steel Welded Wire Mesh

Metech Welded Mesh Inc. offers high-quality carbon steel welded wire mesh, meeting diverse industry needs with precision and excellence. Our comprehensive range covers all aspects of carbon steel welded wire mesh, ensuring optimal performance in various applications. Carbon steel welded wire mesh provides remarkable strength and durability, serving as a cost-effective alternative to stainless steel. However, it requires proper treatment to prevent rusting. This versatile mesh finds extensive applications across industries. It reinforces concrete structures in construction, supports heavy loads in industrial shelving, and provides structural reinforcement in the automotive sector. Surface treatments like galvanizing are often applied to enhance its longevity and corrosion resistance.
Material

Carbon steel, primarily composed of carbon and iron with trace elements like manganese, silicon, and sulfur, exhibits remarkable strength and durability. In carbon steel welded wire mesh, wires are fused at intersections, forming a sturdy grid-like structure.

Specifications and types of carbon steel vary depending on composition, processing, and intended use.

Carbon Steel Wire: Utilized in various wire mesh applications, including welded wire mesh, available in diverse grades and gauges to meet specific strength and durability requirements.
Low Carbon Steel (Mild Steel): Contains up to 0.3% carbon, prized for its ductility, machinability, and weldability, and commonly used in construction, automotive, and general engineering.
Medium Carbon Steel: Contains 0.3% to 0.6% carbon, providing increased strength and hardness, commonly found in forging, structural components, and machinery parts.
High Carbon Steel: With a carbon content ranging from 0.6% to 1.5%, excels in hardness and wear resistance, suitable for cutting tools, springs, and blades.
Carbon Steel Alloys: Alloyed with elements like manganese, chromium, and nickel to enhance specific properties such as strength and corrosion resistance, including examples like ASTM A572 and ASTM A36.
Structural Carbon Steel: Engineered for structural applications in buildings, bridges, and infrastructure, typically conforming to ASTM standards such as ASTM A36.

Wire Diameter

Carbon steel welded wire mesh is available in various wire diameters to accommodate different strength and durability requirements. The wire diameter typically ranges from as thin as 0.8mm to as thick as 6mm or even more, depending on the specific application and load-bearing needs.

Light-duty applications, such as fencing for residential properties or decorative purposes, may utilize thinner wire diameters ranging from 0.8mm to 2mm. These thinner wires provide sufficient strength for lighter loads while remaining cost-effective.
Medium-duty applications, including industrial shelving, partitioning, or animal cages, often require wire diameters ranging from 2mm to 4mm. These medium-sized wires offer a balance between strength and flexibility, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.
Heavy-duty applications, such as concrete reinforcement, security fencing, or machinery guards, typically utilize thicker wire diameters ranging from 4mm to 6mm or more. These thicker wires provide maximum strength and durability, ensuring the mesh can withstand heavy loads and harsh conditions.

Mesh Size

The mesh size of carbon steel welded wire mesh denotes the dimensions of the individual openings within the mesh, which can vary significantly based on specific applications and requirements. The selection of mesh size depends on factors like intended use, necessary strength, and the size of objects or animals the mesh is intended to contain or protect.

For finer mesh sizes, such as 1/4 inch (6.35mm) or smaller, the mesh is suitable for applications requiring smaller openings, such as insect screens or filtration systems.
Medium-sized mesh sizes, ranging from 1/2 inch (12.7mm) to 2 inches (50.8mm), are commonly used in fencing, animal enclosures, and construction reinforcement.
Larger mesh sizes, such as 3 inches (76.2mm) or more, are often used in agricultural applications, including livestock fencing and crop protection.

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