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Woven vs. Welded Wire Mesh Products
Wire mesh is available in woven and welded construction. Woven wire mesh is made by interlacing wires over and under each other, creating a flexible and adaptable structure ideal for precision screening and filtration. It offers a smoother finish and is more customizable in terms of wire diameter and mesh opening size. Welded wire mesh is constructed by welding the intersections of wires. It offers added strength and can easily be formed in various shapes via cutting or bending without causing the wires to separate. Both can be used for industrial and architectural applications. You can view our crimp and weave styles in our documents & specs section.
Our product lineup includes:
Market-Grade Wire Cloth: see table
Market-grade is a woven wire mesh product that features a wide range of commonly used diameter and mesh wire combinations. Wire mesh cloth manufacturers can use various types of metals to create market-grade mesh products in a large assortment of openings per linear inch.
Read more about market-grade wire cloth.
Space Cloth Wire Mesh: see table
Space cloth can be either woven or welded wire mesh. Space cloth is named from the specified space between wire strands that characterizes its design and construction. We offer space cloth products in a wide range of open area percentages to meet your requirements. Our wire mesh inventory includes a wide variety of space cloth options. Read more about space cloth wire mesh.
Refinery-Grade Wire Mesh
Specifically designed for industrial applications, woven and welded refinery-grade mesh can meet the stringent requirements of oil, natural gas, and other refineries where reliable performance is an absolute necessity. We fabricate refinery mesh for vessel internals, suction screens, and more. Read more about refinery-grade wire mesh.
Galvanized Hardware Cloth: see table
Welded galvanized hardware cloth is manufactured with a hot-dip galvanization process that applies a corrosion-resistant zinc coating. This makes galvanized hardware cloth a great choice for outdoor applications to minimize damage from exposure to moisture and other elements. This light gauge product is frequently used for outdoor fencing, building and construction applications, and more. Read more about galvanized hardware cloth.
Mill-Grade Wire Cloth: see table
Mill-grade wire cloth is a lightweight version of market-grade cloth. Typically made from stainless steel — although aluminum, brass, and copper are often used — mill-grade cloth features thinner, lighter wire diameters and a reduced amount of open area. Common mill-grade applications include sifting, milling, and other screening processes involving lighter materials. Read more about mill-grade wire cloth.
Wire Filter Cloth: see table
Filter cloth is a woven wire mesh product known for its remarkable durability. It consists of a strong, heavy warp wire that is ideally suited for demanding screening and filtering applications. It’s also an excellent choice for separating slurry and liquid materials. Marco offers filter cloth in numerous weave styles including Plain Dutch, Twilled Dutch, and Reverse Plain Dutch. Read more about wire filter cloth
Bolting Wire Cloth: see table
Stainless steel bolting wire cloth is a super-strong mesh material featuring thin, smooth, flexible, resilient wires that provide enhanced screening capabilities and faster bolting action. Characteristics include a square weave pattern, a smooth flat surface, and a thin structure. The stainless steel material provides excellent protection against corrosion and is a popular choice for sifting and screening. Read more about bolting cloth
Architectural Wire Cloth: see table
Architectural wire mesh is made of unique patterns and materials to give a distinct, unique look. For design professionals and architects working within a budget, our standard wire mesh products offer an excellent solution without compromising on style. Read more about architectural mesh
Marco Specialty Steel: The Top Wire Mesh Supplier in Houston, TX, and Beyond
As one of the leading industrial metal fabric suppliers, Marco Specialty Steel is proud to offer an extensive selection of premium woven and welded wire mesh products for any application. We supply many different material grades like copper, aluminum, nickel, or stainless steel wire mesh.
Considerations When Choosing Wire Cloth Products
In addition to the choice of woven or welded wire mesh, there are other factors to consider when choosing wire cloth products including:
- Mesh size: Mesh size indicates the diameter of the openings in the mesh, which affects its ability to screen the materials that pass through it. The mesh size can range from a few microns to several inches in diameter. See our Wire Diameter Tables here.
- Mesh count: The mesh count is the number of wires within one linear inch. The higher the mesh count, the smaller the openings in the mesh will be.
- Weave type: If you choose woven wire cloth, you will need to determine the appropriate weave type, as this will also have an impact on filtering ability. The weave type is a function of the pattern of the warp (vertical) and weft (horizontal) wire. The warp and weave wires can feature the same or differing diameters, depending on the application.
When measuring wire cloth, it is important to understand the difference between “mesh” and “opening”:
Mesh: Mesh indicates the number of openings per linear inch. To calculate mesh, measure from the center of a wire to a point 1” distant, and count the number of openings. The diagram below shows four openings in 1″, which indicates a 4 mesh wire. Mesh may also be expressed in inches. For example, a measurement of 1/4” from center to center is a 1/4” mesh.
Opening: The opening is the measurement of the clear open space between the parallel wires. When this measurement is used, it’s called space cloth, which is pre-crimped woven wire.
Industrial Wire Mesh vs Architectural Wire Mesh
Industrial Wire Mesh
Industrial wire mesh is a heavy-duty option designed for practical applications like safety barriers, filtration systems, and machine guarding. It’s made from strong, durable materials that can withstand even the toughest environments. Our refinery-grade mesh is a specially made mesh that provides a more exact openings and is tough and durable.
Industrial Wire Mesh Applications:
- Mist eliminators, catalyst baskets, mesh support screens
- Machine guards
- Animal control and agricultural barriers
- Security fencing and catwalks
- Wastewater screens
Architectural Wire Mesh
Architectural wire mesh focuses more on aesthetics, with a wider variety of patterns and finishes available. We have standard mesh and architectural patterns to choose from. Its sleek and modern appearance makes it a popular choice for modern architecture. This type of mesh can be used for facades, railings, and interior/exterior design elements.
Architectural Wire Mesh Applications:
- Infill panels, partitions, and barricades
- Sunshades and sunscreens
- Hand railings
- Screens, barriers, storefronts, and interior or exterior facades
Marco Specialty Steel: The Best Choice in Wire Mesh Suppliers
Marco offers a wide assortment of high-quality woven and welded wire mesh products, as well as related products such as space cloth and filter cloth. In addition to our stock offerings, we can provide custom wire cloth products for your specific applications. We also include a wide variety of value-added wire cloth fabrication services such as calendaring, shearing, slitting, bending, and many others. We also stock wire cloth accessories you may require to complete your project.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wire Mesh (Wire Cloth)
Below are some of the most common questions we receive about our wire mesh and wire cloth products.
What is wire mesh (also called wire cloth)?
Wire mesh, or wire cloth, is a grid of metal wires woven or welded together to create a sheet with precise openings. It’s used for filtering, screening, guarding, and structural applications in industries like refining, construction, and architecture.merge it
What’s the difference between woven and welded wire mesh?
Woven wire mesh is made by interlacing wires in an over-under pattern, like fabric, creating a flexible material. Welded wire mesh joins intersecting wires with electric resistance welds, forming a rigid, durable sheet ideal for heavy-duty or structural use.
What metals are available for wire mesh?
Marco Specialty Steel offers wire mesh in carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other specialty alloys such as Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy, and others. Material choice depends on corrosion resistance, strength, and application requirements.
What’s the difference between T-304 & T-316 wire mesh?
Type 304 stainless steel wire mesh is the most common grade, offering excellent corrosion resistance and strength for general industrial use. Type 316 stainless steel includes molybdenum for added resistance to chlorides and harsh chemicals, making it ideal for marine and chemical processing environments. Click here to read more about the 304 & 316 differences.
What mesh sizes and openings can you provide?
We stock a wide range of mesh counts and opening sizes—from coarse industrial screens to fine filtration mesh. Custom mesh sizes and patterns can also be manufactured to meet your exact specifications.
Can wire mesh be fabricated into custom shapes or panels?
Yes. Our Houston facility can cut, form, weld, frame, and finish wire mesh to fit your exact design. We regularly fabricate panels for architectural infill, machine guards, baskets, and process screens.
Do you stock wire mesh or make it to order?
Both. Marco Specialty Steel maintains one of the largest inventories of wire mesh in the Gulf Coast region and can fabricate mesh to your required dimensions and specifications.
What industries use wire mesh from Marco Specialty Steel?
Our wire mesh is used in oil and gas, refining, petrochemical, mining, food processing, construction, and architectural design applications nationwide.