A beginner’s guide to steel: welded mesh

The latest edition of our beginner’s guide to steel is all about welded mesh.

This helpful guide covers some of the basics of this popular product, to help you choose the right products for your next project.

What is welded mesh?

Welded wire mesh uses welding to bind rows and columns of wire together at each individual intersection.

In this process, the operator draws the wires down to the correct diameter, and then feeds them through a machine that welds the rows together simultaneously.

They then feed the machine again for each intersection of wires. When the machine has welded the required length, it then shears the mesh into a flat and rigid sheet.

You can buy welded mesh online and hassle-free from Edcon Steel, from our stock of the industry-leading Sefar range of welded mesh.

What is welded mesh used for?

Welded mesh is a wonderfully versatile material that is ideal for applications that require a heavy-duty mesh opening. From home garden jobs to large agricultural projects, DIY to construction, welded mesh is a common material for weekend warriors and professionals alike.

The flat surface and high strength of welded mesh enable a firm structure that can provide support or protection to other goods.

Galvanised mesh

Edcon Steel also carries a range of quality Australian-made galvanised mesh sheets. The galvanised coating provides protection from rust in most indoor and outdoor environments. (Please note that it is not suitable in marine or inground situations). We are able to custom-manufacture welded mesh specific to your needs. If you require custom wire spacing or sheet sizes please email your full requirements to sales@edconsteel.com.au to receive a quote.

Please note that due to set-up costs, this offer is not economical for small orders and we will need to view your design prior to ensure our machines are capable of manufacturing it.

A variety of aperture sizes and wire diameters are available to suit a huge range of domestic, industrial or agricultural applications, including:

Animal enclosures
Cages
Trailer enclosures
Fencing
Tree guards
Window guards
Safety screens
Drainage grids
Shelves
Racks

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We stock the best: Sefar specialty mesh products

Metal mesh is what Sefar does best, having been supplying and fabricating mesh products for more than 50 years. Edcon Steel is proud to say that we have been distributing the Sefar range for more than 20 years.

Sefar offers a premium range of welded mesh, woven mesh and perforated metal in rolls or sheets, with the following market-grade mesh held in stock:

stainless steel welded mesh
stainless steel woven wire mesh
stainless steel bolting cloth
stainless steel Hollander weave mesh

Sefar also holds over 250 types of perforated metal in stock, with standard sheets up to 3mm thickness and hole sizes from 0.5mm – 20mm. The Sefar standard product lines include mild steel, galvanised steel, 304 and 316 stainless steel, and aluminium.

Edcon Steel is one of the only retailers in Australia where you can purchase the Sefar range of products directly online – no emailing, no quote requests, no hassles. What’s more, our prices are lower than direct from the manufacturer!

Due to the vast range, we only stock a limited range of Sefar products in-house. If you need a non-stocked product we are happy to order direct from Sefar upon request.

Buy steel online from Edcon Steel

You can visit our stores to browse the range or pick up an online order.

Our staff members are on hand to answer any questions you have about our full range of products and services, so feel free to contact us for your steel or metal solution today.