Gabions

Gabions are enviroment friendly and cost effective when compared to other options. The inherent advantages of cost and the fact that Gabions withstand the rigors of the enviroment for very long periods of time have made the use widespread. Protector Gabion boxes & Mattresses are made of triple twist hexagonal woven mesh fabric. Protector Gabions stand out as the simple , efficient and economical solution , as the cages are simply filled with natural stone & also proven as environmentally friendly. Protector Gabions have the following positive advantages : Cost effective & environmentally friendly alternative to concrete system The Gabion structure blends easily and harmoniously with natural surroundings Simple & speedy installation , using natural or quarried stones obtained locally Ability to deform without cracking allowing the structure to withstand any unpredictable movement or settlement without loss or stability Higher resistance to natural forces due to better tensile strength Majority of manpower need not to be skilled & speed at which the work is carried out is unparalleled in civil engineering, besides making it cost effective Easy of repair to any damaged cages, with minimal expense The use of Gabions as retaining structures provides a low cost alternative to concrete or masonry retaining walls Types of Gabions Galvanised (GI) Wire Galfan? Coated Wire. This coating offers between two to three times the normal life as compared to conventional Galvanised Gabions. Link Middle East is one of the few manufacturers who have aquiredthis technology and the right to use Galfan? PVC coating over the above wire types to enhance the life of the Gabion to suit applications where the Gabions would be exposed to harsh sultry/corrosive atmosphere or where Gabions are continuously exposed to moisture/water. to top Assembly and Erection: Gabion Boxes / Mattresses are packed in convenien numbers per bundle, in a folded, flat form. Normally top lids are packed separately as they are only secured after the bottoms have been filled.Sheets are laid flat, without creases to form the required boxes/mattresses. The sheets are then connected with lacing wires in a sequence. The sheets are then systematically folded. Care is taken to ensure rectangular shapes maintained with exact distances between shapes. Gabions should be filled with hard natural stones.The natural or quarried stones should be of a non-variable texture, weather resistant and preferably of a high density. The size of the stones should be at least twice the size of the mesh. Stones are to be packed tightly, with a minimum of void space. Care is taken to level the stones at different stages, connecting wires used to retain original size and shape. This prevents bulging. The bracing wires are used at regular intervals of 300mm in order to retain the original shape and prevent bulging. Where "Jumbo" boxes/mattress are used diaphragms are placed and connected with tie wire at regular one metre intervals. At the time of erection large numbers of boxes/mattresses are used - it is necessary to tie and connect them in series so as to form one intergrated structure. Tie wires are used to connect selvedge wires of adjoining Gabions at regular intervals. The loose ends are fully secured by triple loops. A detailed booklet outlining fixing methods is available on request. We will also assist by sending our trained engineers to site. View our Applications page to see Gabions being used in various types of construction.

Gabions are enviroment friendly and cost effective when compared to other options. The inherent advantages of cost and