When choosing gabion mesh, wire diameter is also an important consideration. Different applications have different requirements for wire diameter. Generally speaking, the wire diameter of gabion mesh used for water conservancy slope protection is usually between 2.0mm and 4.0mm to ensure the stability of the mesh. For landscape, roads, coastal defense, retaining walls and other occasions, since these places have higher requirements for aesthetics and durability, the wire diameter of the gabion mesh selected will increase accordingly, usually in the range of 2.5mm to 5.0mm.
Selection of mesh wire: The determination of mesh wire diameter is usually related to the size of the mesh. For small meshes, we will choose a finer wire diameter, such as 2.0mm or 2.2mm, and for large meshes, we will choose a wire diameter in the range of 2.5 to 4.0mm.
Requirements for side wires: The diameter of the side wire is usually slightly thicker than the mesh wire. For example, when the mesh wire is 2.7mm, the side wire may be slightly thicker. For 2.5 or 2.7mm mesh wire, the wire diameter of the side wire is controlled within the range of 3.0 to 4.0mm to provide the necessary support for the mesh.
Specifications of tying wire: Since the assembly of gabion mesh is mainly done manually, the choice of tying wire is subject to certain restrictions. If the tying wire is too thick, it will be beyond the scope of manual operation. Therefore, the diameter of the tying wire is usually controlled between 2.0mm and 2.2mm to ensure that it is suitable for manual operation.