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In water conservancy, road, embankment, and mountain body management projects, lead wire gabion mesh have become commonly used ecological protection materials due to their corrosion resistance, erosion resistance, and good flexibility. While carrying stones, they also facilitate vegetation recovery, combining both engineering and ecological value.
Ⅰ.What is a Lead wire gabion mesh?
A lead wire gabion mesh is made from low-carbon, high-galvanized steel wire or zinc-aluminum alloy wire, woven into hexagonal mesh sheets using double-twist or five-twist techniques. These sheets are then cut, reinforced, and assembled into various forms of cages (gabions), mattress covers, or vegetation nets. Its structure has great flexibility, allowing it to deform and re-adapt when subjected to force or ground settlement, reducing the risk of breakage common in rigid structures.
Ⅱ.Common materials and specifications
Common materials used include hot-dip galvanized, zinc-aluminum alloy (commonly known as Galvalume), and plastic-coated (PVC/PE) treatments. The wire diameter typically ranges from 2.0 to 4.0 mm, with mesh sizes commonly being 60x80, 80x100, 100x120, or 120x150 mm, customizable according to project requirements. Border wires, binding wires, and main mesh wires are made of different diameter ratios to ensure overall strength and connection reliability.
Ⅲ.Main Performance and Advantages
Corrosion Resistance: Galvanneal and hot-dip galvanizing treatments significantly extend service life, adapting well to harsh environments such as moisture and saline-alkali conditions; the coated mesh adds a protective layer while maintaining aesthetics.
Erosion Resistance: After filling stone cages with rubble, they form an integrated structure that can disperse water flow impact, reducing riverbed erosion and collapse.
Flexible Structure: It adapts to foundation deformation, has good seismic performance, and lower maintenance costs compared to rigid masonry.
Ecological Compatibility: The mesh allows water permeability, promoting plant growth and aiding long-term ecological restoration.
Ⅳ.Typical application scenarios
Lead wire gabion mesh are widely used in riverbank slope protection, retaining walls, bridge foundation toe protection, sea dike protection, road and railway slope treatment, slope greening, and landslide prevention projects; they are also commonly seen in emergency reinforcement, blockage stone throwing, and flood emergency response.
Summary
Due to its flexible structure, erosion resistance, and ecological friendliness, lead wire gabion mesh have become the preferred material for modern protective projects. Proper material selection, standardized production, and scientific construction can provide long-term, stable, and cost-effective protection solutions for river channels, embankments, and slope engineering. For custom specifications or technical support during construction, please contact the engineering team at Fande Company. We offer product selection, sample inspection, and on-site technical guidance services.
