Which Material Should I Choose?

What's the difference between woven and welded wire mesh?

With more than 80 years in the industry, W. W. Cannon has developed relationships with leading wire partition and cage manufacturers throughout the USA and Canada. This means we have more options to choose from when designing the best solution for your specific application. Whether durability, flexibility, or price is your primary consideration, we’ve got you covered.

Welded Wire Mesh Panels

Welded wire mesh is composed of perpendicular wires that are welded together at their intersections to form a grid pattern. It is lighter than woven wire mesh because the wires are not crimped, and therefore uses less wire. With every wire welded to the next, cut-outs can be made, and the mesh never loses its shape. It is known for its strength and rigidity and is commonly used in applications where strength and security are priorities. 10GA welded wire mesh is most used, but welded wire mesh also comes in 6, 8, and 12GA.

Woven Wire Mesh Panels

Woven wire mesh is created by weaving individual wires together in interlocking patterns that arecrimped at their intersections. It is

heavier than welded wire mesh because the crimping process results in more wire being used in the construction. It is typically more flexible and easier to manipulate than welded wire mesh. It is commonly used in applications where visibility and airflow are priorities. 6 and 10GA woven wire mesh is most common.

Expanded Metal Panels

Expanded metal is another type of metal mesh material used in manufacturing wire partitions and cages. It is created by cutting and stretching a piece of sheet metal. The cutting and stretching

process creates diamond-shaped openings in the sheet metal. Expanded metal typically comes in lighter gauge material than either welded or woven wire mesh; however, because it’s fabricated from a single piece of material, it tends to be stronger than wire mesh of the same thickness.

You can count on our expert team of material handling and storage specialists. We’ll help you find the best wire panel option for your application.

Solid Sheet Metal

Solid sheet metal is also available from several manufacturers and is made from corrugated steel, generally 12 and 16GA. Solid sheet metal is typically used in applications like welding cells, hazardous, high-temperature, and test areas, and can even be used to construct workspace divisions and tenant storage lockers.

Polycarbonate Clear Panels

Polycarbonate clear panels round out the list of materials, and are clear panels made of thermoplastic polymer that create an unobstructed view into workspace areas partitioned off with solid sheet metal. They are also used in mobile employee separation panels.