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# Welded Wire Mesh
Popular for a variety of commercial and industrial applications, welded wire mesh is a sheet of metal wires arranged into a stable grid pattern, then welded at the intersections for durability. Welded wire mesh is cost-effective and highly customizable, with options for a range of materials, thicknesses, and grid patterns.
## Welded vs. Woven Wire Mesh
One of the main considerations in selecting a wire mesh is whether to select a woven or welded pattern.  is more common overall because not all wires are suitable for welding. Some common wire metals, such as copper, can’t be welded, and others are too thin. In these cases, as well as when an extremely fine grid is desired, we weave the mesh together on a loom. For slightly heavier wires, we employ a crimping technique before feeding the wires into the loom. Pre-crimping the wires stabilizes the final mesh without the need for welding.
Even with crimping, woven mesh is not typically as strong as welded wire mesh, which remains rigid even with large openings in the grid pattern. Though not all metal wires can be welded, several popular options offer both durability and an aesthetically pleasing finish. , , plain (or carbon) steel, and galvanized before (pre-galvanized) steel are among the most common.
## Wire Mesh vs. Wire Cloth vs. Hardware Cloth
Lawrence Sintered Metals manufactures wire mesh from three primary materials: galvanized steel, stainless steel, and plain steel. Galvanized and stainless steels offer protection against rust and corrosion, while plain steel tends to be more cost-effective. Plain steel is a highly durable material, so long as it is protected from certain environmental influences. If you aren’t sure about which one is the best option for your application, a member of our staff will be happy to assist you.
### Stainless Steel Welded Wire Mesh
 offers the highest performance, valued for its strength and corrosion resistance. To achieve stainless steel’s attractive resistance properties, plain steel is mixed with chromium to yield a durable material that resists rusting. The primary tradeoff is that stainless steel is slightly more expensive than galvanized steel, which offers similar properties.
Primary applications for stainless steel wire mesh include those where the metal may be exposed to moisture or the elements or those that require a great deal of strength. Cases that justify the use of stainless steel mesh tend to be industrial applications that expose the mesh to greater demands. In less demanding environments, galvanized steel may be the more cost-effective solution. However, stainless steel is sometimes preferred for its clean, modern appearance, even when corrosion resistance is less of a concern.
Applications that may call for stainless steel mesh for either functional or aesthetic purposes include:
* Filters for chemical and oil processing
* Air filtration
* Food service and medical filters and guards
* Building facades
* Partitions and dividers
### Galvanized Hardware Cloth
, in contrast to stainless steel, gains its corrosion resistance through the application of a protective zinc coating. Since zinc decays far more slowly than steel, this coating allows the base metal to withstand a greater degree of environmental exposure than plain steel. Galvanized mesh is less expensive than stainless steel mesh, but it is still suitable for most of the same applications, making it a popular option when cost is a significant concern. Common uses of galvanized steel include:
* Home foundations
* Plumbing fixtures
* Agricultural fencing
### Plain Steel Wire Mesh
 is the most affordable option, but it degrades more quickly than other options, so it is more likely to be used as a temporary option if environmental exposures are a concern. It may also be used in interior applications, for which moisture is less of a concern, or it may be coated in paint, as is often the case with infill panels. Of the three, plain steel is often the best choice for decorative applications due to its lower price. Other uses include:
* Fencing, especially indoors
* Shelving
* Temporary outdoor pens and 
* Railings and dividers
## Welded Wire Mesh Panels
Lawrence Sintered Metal provides high-quality plain, galvanized, and stainless steel  ideal for easy installation into virtually any project. Although wire mesh is often offered in rolls, panels offer maximum convenience as they are pre-cut and designed for ease of use. A variety of trim options are available to further customize your solution to your needs.
Our wire mesh panels are excellent choices for any of the following applications:
* Industrial, commercial, and residential fences, gates, or 
* Aesthetic details on building facades
* Machine guards for industrial machinery
* Heavy product storage
* Partitions
* Support for piping within the walls and ceilings of a structure
* Garden protection from insects and pestilent animals
* Agricultural barriers, panels, and fencing
* Infill panels for partitions, railings, and divider walls
Since wire mesh is both attractive and functional, it’s often integrated into projects ranging from residential to industrial. We can help you select the most appropriate metal, thickness, and size for your project, and we can discuss trim and finishing options.
## Contact Lawrence Sintered Metals for Your Welded Wire Mesh Needs
Lawrence Sintered Metals, Inc. has been a reliable welded wire mesh manufacturer for more than two decades. In that time, we’ve gained expertise in galvanized, stainless, and plain steel meshes, as well as their uses across a diverse set of industries. Our customers run the gamut from large, Fortune-500 businesses to long-time local patrons, and we strive to provide the same level of service to all clients. This commitment includes not only quality products but also reliable customer service, quick turnaround, and competitive pricing.
Our clients come to us from construction, architecture, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, OEMs, aerospace, defense, industrial, agriculture, automobile, fields, among others, so we are familiar with the various constraints and challenges that different industries present. To learn more about how we can adapt our offerings to suit your application,  with Lawrence Sintered Metals today.
| Mesh | Wire Diameter | Opening | Open Area Percentage | Weight per sq.ft |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2″ x 2″ | .063” | 1.937” | 93.8 | 0.134 |
|  | .080” | 1.920” | 92.2 | 0.216 |
| 1 x 1 | .063” | .937” | 87.8 | 0.255 |
|  | .080” | .920” | 84.6 | 0.411 |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| 2 x 2 | .047” | .453” | 81.2 | 0.284 |
|  | .063” | .437” | 76.4 | 0.512 |
| 3 x 3 | .047” | .286” | 73.6 | 0.428 |
| 4 x 4 | .028” | .222” | 78.9 | 0.202 |
|  | .032” | .218” | 76.0 | 0.264 |
|  | .047” | .203” | 65.9 | 0.576 |
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# What to Know About Metal Mesh and Wire Mesh
## What is metal mesh?
 is a barrier made of connected strands of metal materials that comes in the form of sheets or rolls for easy handling and installation. Metal mesh can be both welded or woven with a variety of materials, including stainless steel, galvanized steel, plain carbon steel, aluminum, copper, bronze, brass, Monel, and other specialty metals.  range from 6”x6” down to 1/8”x1/8” or smaller. Standard sheet sizes of metal mesh are usually 36”, 48”, or 60” wide by 8 or 10 feet long, and standard rolls are generally 100 feet long. Metal mesh is used for common applications, such as water filtration, screens and ventilation for machinery, construction building materials, and more.
## What is sintered metal
 is created through a process that improves the characteristics of woven wire mesh by bonding the contact points of all the wires together to form a mesh whose wires are securely fused in place. Through a combination of heat and pressure, a single layer of sintered wire mesh is made. Sintered wire mesh laminates can be custom-made to meet a thickness requirement, a filtration rating, and/or a certain number of layers. If you have your own custom design, we can sinter just about any combination of wire mesh layers together to form a sintered mesh part. Sintering can be used to create a variety of wire mesh laminates including , ,  and 
## What is wire mesh
 is a fabric-like material manufactured by weaving or welding thin strands of metal together in varying grid-like patterns. The strands are placed parallel and perpendicular to one another to create the patterns, forming openings that range in size. Openings in wire mesh
patterns, depending on the intended use, can range from a few microns to a few inches. Wire mesh comes in several metals, including , , , , and . Wire mesh is often used in a variety of applications, due to its reliable performance at a relatively low cost, making it a cost-effective option that is extremely customizable.
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Wire Cloth has an extensive list of uses and quality is a key component for the longevity of use. Lawrence Sintered Metals offers top-quality wire cloth to your specifications for your project. We can customize what you need for your wire cloth projects. .
In order to find the right product for your needs, knowing the common wire cloth terminology can prove valuable. Take a look at some of the most commonly used terms for wire cloth ordering below.
**CALENDERED WIRE CLOTH:** Wire cloth that has passed through a pair of heavy rollers to reduce the fabric's thickness or flatten the intersection to provide a smooth surface.
**CLEAR OPENING:** Also commonly referred to as space. Space between adjacent parallel wires.
**OPENING:** Also commonly referred to as space. The clear gap between adjacent parallel wires; Not affected by diameter of the wire.
**COUNT:** Also commonly referred to as mesh. Number of openings in a linear inch.
**CRIMP:** Corrugations in wires to permit locking them into place when perpendicular to each other.
**DOUBLE CRIMP:** Wire pre-crimped prior to weaving; Warp and shute wires lay in each crimp.
**DOUBLE INTERMEDIATE CRIMP:** Usually the warp wires lay in every crimp in the shute wires, and the shute wires lay in every crimp in the warp wires.
 **FILL WIRES:** Also commonly referred to as shute wires. Wires running across the width of the cloth as woven.
**GAUGE:** Wire size. Note: *To avoid possible errors, specify wire diameter in decimal sizes rather than gauge numbers.*
**INTERMEDIATE CRIMP:** Warp and shute wires lay in every other crimp.
**LONG SLOT:** Weave where shute wires are arranged in clusters to provide rectangular openings.
**MARKET GRADES:** Most commonly used sizes of industrial wire cloth specifications selected for general-purpose work.
**MESH:** Number of openings in a linear inch measured from the center of one wire to a point 1″ distant.
**MICRONIC MESH:** A woven filter cloth with a nominal micron rating as low as 2.0 with excellent flow characteristics.
**OPEN AREA:** The proportion of open space in a total screen area; Expressed as a percentage.
**PLAIN WEAVE:** Each warp wire and shute pass over one and under the next adjacent wire; Wires are crimped in the weaving operation.
**PLAIN DUTCH WEAVE:** Warp wires are generally larger than the shute wires. Shute wires are closely spaced to provide a dense weave with wedge-shaped openings.
**RECTANGULAR OPENINGS:** The long dimension of an opening can be specified as parallel or perpendicular to the length.
**REVERSE DUTCH WEAVE:** Woven in which the larger count of wires is found in the warp and the smaller count in the shute, thus reversing the method used in plain and twilled Dutch weaves.
**SELVAGE:** Finished edges running the length of the roll to prevent unraveling.
**SHUTE WIRES:** Wires running across the width of the cloth as woven.
**SQUARE MESH:** Wire cloth with mesh counts the same in both directions.
**TWILLED WEAVE:** Each warp wire and each shute wire pass successively over two and under the next adjacent pair of wires.
**TWILLED DUTCH WEAVE:** Same as twilled Dutch except the shute wires are smaller and overlap, thus increasing the number of shute wires in a linear inch to provide greater density.
**WARP WIRES:** Wires running the length of the cloth as woven.
**WELDED WIRE CLOTH:** Warp and shute wires lay flat (no crimp); Welded at intersections.
## Wire Cloth Examples
Here are some examples of wire cloth. We offer more sizes and types than just the examples below. To see more options, please visit our  page.
400x400 Mesh .0011" Wire .0014" Opening 31.4% OA
325x325 Mesh .0014" Wire .0017" Opening 30.5% OA
250x250 Mesh .0016" Wire .0024" Opening 36.0% OA
200x200 Mesh .0021" Wire .0029" Opening 33.6% OA