A practical starting point for buyers who need a mesh specification that production, quality, and installation teams can all work from.
Product Introduction
Hexagonal wire mesh, also known as chicken wire or poultry netting, is woven from steel wire into a flexible hexagonal pattern. It is commonly supplied in galvanized finishes or with a PVC coating and can be selected by opening size, wire gauge, twist pattern, roll width, and packing requirements.
Hexagonal openings and wire junctions shown in close-up. |
Flexible mesh can be cut and fitted for light-duty fencing and enclosure work. |
- Hexagonal openings with straight-twist or reverse-twist construction
- Electro-galvanized, hot-dip galvanized, or PVC-coated finishes
- Reference apertures from 10 mm to 100 mm with wire gauges selected by mesh size
- Roll widths and packaging can be specified for poultry, garden, and farm projects
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Reference specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Low-carbon steel wire; stainless steel available by specification |
| Aperture | Reference openings 3/8 in to 4 in (10 mm to 100 mm); PVC-coated reference options 1/2 in to 2 in (13 mm to 50 mm) |
| Wire gauge | Reference wire gauge BWG 12 to 27, selected by aperture and construction; PVC-coated references approximately 0.6 mm to 1.6 mm overall wire |
| Roll width | Reference widths 0.5 m to 2.0 m; confirm width, edge style, and roll length by specification |
| Surface finish | Electro-galvanized or hot-dip galvanized before or after weaving; PVC-coated galvanized wire |
| Roll length and supply | Rolls; reference lengths 30 m for galvanized mesh and 25 m for PVC-coated mesh; other packing by request |
| Weaving pattern | Straight twist or reverse twist; confirm the required construction |
Specification ranges are references from the supplied product sheets. Confirm the exact aperture, wire gauge, coating, roll size, and edge style on the approved order specification.
Applications
- Chicken coops, poultry houses, and aviaries
- Rabbit runs and animal enclosures
- Garden fencing, flower beds, and plant supports
- Tree guards and light-duty agricultural protection
- Building insulation retainers and light plaster reinforcement
- Light protective fencing and selected gabion or slope-control projects using suitable specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hexagonal wire mesh used for?
It is commonly used for chicken coops, poultry enclosures, rabbit runs, aviaries, garden fencing, and tree protection. Heavier mesh may be selected for certain protective or civil-engineering uses after checking the design requirements.
What finishes are available?
Available references include electro-galvanized and hot-dip galvanized wire, applied before or after weaving, plus PVC-coated galvanized mesh. Confirm the coating type and service environment when requesting a quotation.
Which aperture and wire gauge should I choose?
Choose the opening based on the animals or materials to be contained, then select wire gauge and twist for the required strength. The reference sizes span about 10 mm to 100 mm openings and BWG 12 to 27; confirm the exact combination before ordering.
What roll sizes can you supply?
Reference product sheets list widths from 0.5 m to 2.0 m, with 30 m rolls for galvanized mesh and 25 m rolls for PVC-coated mesh. Custom widths and packing can be reviewed against your specification.
How is hexagonal wire mesh packed for shipment?
Packing references include shrink film with a label, waterproof paper with shrink film, cartons, or pallet packing. Confirm the preferred roll protection, label, and pallet requirements with the order.
