Vinyl-Coated Welded Wire Fabric for Reinforcement

Vinyl coating, also called PVC coating, polyvinyl chloride coating or polyvinyl chloride powder compound coating. It is tightly bonded to the wire after it has been welded into a mesh. Then it forms the vinyl coated welded wire mesh fabric. Compared with galvanized welded wire fabric, vinyl coated welded wire fencing supplies long service life and colorful coating. As we all know, during welding production, the welding joint is easy to corrode when it is exposed in the harsh environment, the vinyl coating can not only supplies colorful surface, it can supplies outstanding corrosion and rust resistance to extend the service life of the welded wire mesh. Additional, the UV inhibitors in the vinyl coating can protect welded wire mesh from burning sunlight.

Classification of vinyl coating

According to different thickness and application of vinyl coating, it can be divided into Class A and Class B.

• Class A. The film thickness of the coating after fusing shall be 7 to 17 mils (175 to 425 μm) for both plain and deformed steel wire and welded wire fabric used for concrete reinforcement. Thickness measurements below 5 mils (125 μm) shall be considered cause for rejection. The upper film thickness limits do not apply to repaired areas of damaged coating.
• Class B. The film thickness of coating after fusing shall be a minimum of 18 mils (450 μm) for both plain and deformed steel wire and welded wire fabric used for earth reinforcement, such as mechanically stabilized embankments. Thickness measurements below 16 mils (400 μm) shall be considered cause for rejection.

Class A coating is intended for use as reinforcement in concrete. It is widely used in the harsh environments, which has higher requirements for the corrosion and rust resistance. Class B coating is used as reinforcement in earth for normal applications.

Specifications of vinyl coated welded wire fabric

• Material: vinyl coated steel wire.
• Wire diameter: 23 gauge, 19 gauge, 16 gauge, 14 gauge, 12-1/2 gauge, 11 gauge, 10 gauge.
• Mesh size: 1/4" × 1/4", 1/2" × 1/2", 1/2" × 1", 1" × 1", 1" × 2', 2" × 4", etc.
• Width: 18", 24", 36", 48", 60", 72", etc.
• Length: commonly is 100'.
• Colors: grass green, dark green, blue, black and other colors are available.
• Fabric type: rolls or sheet.

VWF-02: Grass green vinyl coated welded wire fabric.

VWF-03: Blue vinyl coated welded wire fabric.

VWF-04: Dark green vinyl coated welded wire fabric.

VWF-05: Black vinyl coated welded wire fabric.

Features of vinyl coated welded wire fabric

• Adhesion and flexibility of coating.
• Good hardness.
• Temperature resistance.
• Corrosion and rust resistance.
• Chemical resistance.
• UV resistance.
• Resistance to applied voltage.
• Abrasion resistance.
• Chloride permeability.
• Durable and long lasting.
• Can be cut into pieces and the structure is still solid.

Applications of vinyl coated welded wire fabric

• The vinyl coated welded wire fabric is widely used for concrete and earth reinforcement in the constructions.
  • Slab on grade
  • Floor and wall system.
  • Topping slabs.
  • Architectural precast wall panels.
  • Tilt-up construction wall system.
  • Shear walls.
  • Retaining walls.
  • Mechanically stabilized earth reinforcement.
• The vinyl coated welded wire fabric can be made into different types of security fences to supply rigid and solid protection for properties and people.
  • Animal cage.
  • Welded wire container.
  • Warehouse isolation fencing.
  • Garden fencing.
  • 3D security fencing.
  • Anti-intruder fencing.
  • Anti-climb fencing.
  • Airport fencing.
  • Highway fencing.
  • Railway fencing.
  • Welded Euro fencing.

VWF-06: Airport fencing.

VWF-07: 3D security fencing.

VWF-08: Anti-climbing fencing.

VWF-09: Warehouse isolation fencing.