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Wire Mesh RFQ Resource Hub

Wire Mesh Specification Guide

Use this overview to prepare wire mesh RFQs before choosing the detailed page for openings, welded or woven mesh, expanded metal or perforated sheet.

Welded mesh Woven mesh Expanded metal Perforated sheet

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Wire mesh inquiries often use the same words for different products. This page keeps the RFQ path clear: first define the product family, then confirm opening or hole data, then send drawings, quantity, finish and packing needs.

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Specification Guide

Overall RFQ fields for product type, format, material, finish, quantity and packing.

Woven wire mesh opening and wire diameter detail

Size notes

Opening & Wire Diameter Notes

Clarify clear opening, pitch, wire diameter, tolerance and roll or panel dimensions.

Welded mesh rolls and panel format comparison

Product choice

Welded & Woven Mesh Guide

Compare welded mesh stability with woven mesh flexibility before confirming project use.

Perforated metal sheet hole pattern and open area

Sheet products

Expanded & Perforated Sheet Notes

Prepare SWD, LWD, strand, hole pattern, pitch, open area, thickness and sheet size.

RFQ specification matrix

RFQ field	What to send	Why it matters
Product family	Welded wire mesh, woven wire mesh, expanded metal mesh or perforated metal sheet.	Each family uses different opening language, tooling, edge treatment and packing method.
Opening / hole data	Opening size, pitch, mesh count, SWD/LWD, hole diameter, slot size or drawing.	Small wording differences can change open area, weight, strength and quotation basis.
Wire / sheet size	Wire diameter, strand width, strand thickness, sheet thickness or gauge.	Controls rigidity, rollability, panel flatness, load behavior and material cost.
Format and edge	Roll width and length, panel size, sheet size, cut-to-size pieces, framed or unframed edge.	Prevents misunderstanding in production layout, packaging volume and installation preparation.
Material and finish	Low carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, PVC coated or powder coated finish.	Finish selection affects corrosion resistance, appearance, lead time and export packing protection.
Quantity and packing	Pieces, rolls, sheets, total area, destination, pallet size, crate request and shipping marks.	Gives a practical price, production plan and freight-ready packing proposal.

When to use each detailed page

Use opening notes when sizes are unclear

Best for inquiries that mention 50 x 50 mm, 1/2 inch, mesh count, gauge, roll width or panel tolerance without a drawing.

Use welded vs woven when function drives the choice

Best for guards, baskets, filtration, screening and flexible mesh where construction method changes the product behavior.

Use sheet notes for expanded or perforated products

Best for architectural panels, machine guards, screens and sheet-based orders that need open area or hole pattern control.

Common details missing from Wire Mesh RFQs

Opening wording

Clear opening vs center-to-center pitch
Mesh count vs millimeter opening
Hole diameter vs pitch for perforated sheet

Finish environment

Indoor dry use, outdoor weather or wet exposure
Stainless grade or galvanizing request
Color and coating thickness expectation

Packing format

Roll, panel or sheet packaging
Pallet size and loading restriction
Project marks for site sorting

Drawing tip If you have a reference sample, installation photo or hand sketch, send it with the RFQ. It often confirms the mesh family faster than text alone.

Wire Mesh formats at a glance

Expanded metal mesh sheet for project use

Perforated metal sheet panels with round holes

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