Wire mesh can come in many forms and varieties depending on the material, construction, and specification of the product. The different types of wire mesh include woven, welded, perforated, and expanded. Each of these mesh products have unique constructions and applications that will aim to be explained in this section. 

Woven wire mesh utilizes a loom to weave wires in an alternating pattern creating tension that holds the product together. There are no welds that hold the wires together in woven wire mesh as the loom creates a very tight pattern that prevents the wires from falling apart. Some of the larger, more open woven patterns that utilize thicker wires are often used in design applications including cabinetry, millwork, and railing infill. However, woven patterns can also get extremely fine, being able to filter out particles that are just a few microns wide. More specifically, our fine stainless steel woven products are often used for filtration purposes in the food industry, HVAC systems, and the medical industry. Woven wire mesh is often available in rolls, however some of our larger, more rigid patterns are only available in panels. 

Welded wire mesh utilizes weld points at the intersection between two wires to hold the material together. Welded wire mesh is a cost effective option with high tensile strength and is often used for the reinforcement of concrete in the construction industry. Welded wire mesh is also available in rolls and panels depending on the specifications. Much like weavemesh, the thicker-gauge welded specs are only available in panels while lighter gauges are available in rolls. Welded wire mesh is also commonly used for outdoor railing applications especially for wildlife control due to its strength. More specifically, black PVC coated weldmesh and galvanized weldmesh are known for being able to withstand harsh outdoor environments as they are not as susceptible to rust or corrosion as other materials.

Perforated metal refers to sheet metal that has been punched by precise CNC tooling, allowing open area patterns to be punched into sheets of metal. Ferrier Wire stocks two distinct types of perforated metal; design perforated and round hole perforated. Both of these products are commonly used in design applications such as millwork, railing infill, ceiling tiles, and privacy screening. Perforated metal provides a cost effective option relative to other materials and provides the ability to distribute weight. It is worth noting that most of our design perforated products are made from mild steel sheets meaning that they will slowly rust over time if left unfinished. Ferrier Wire does offer metal finishing options and powder coating that will prevent mild steel from rusting, for more information feel free to contact us.

Expanded metal is made from first making multiple slits in a solid piece of sheet metal, then specialized tooling is inserted into the slits and pulls them apart creating openings in the sheet metal that are often diamond shaped. Similarly to perforated metal, Ferrier Wire stocks two lines of expanded; design expanded (or design ampliato) and industrial expanded. These expanded products are often used as ceiling tiles, safety barriers, railing infill, and decorative facades. 

For more information on any of our products or our finishing options, please feel free to contact us.