Welded vs Woven Metal Mesh: How to Choose the Right Mesh for Your Project

        In industries such as manufacturing, construction, filtration, and decoration, the selection of metal mesh materials often determines project costs, durability, and ultimate performance. However, many procurement personnel often hesitate when faced with the choice between "welded mesh" and "woven mesh": why do seemingly similar metal meshes differ so significantly in price, performance, and service life?

        As a professional metal mesh supplier, Kewei, based on years of industry experience, has compiled a clear and easy-to-understand comparison guide for global engineering clients, helping procurement and engineering personnel quickly select the appropriate materials.

        Ⅰ. Differences in manufacturing processes

        • Welded mesh: Longitudinal and transverse wires are fixed at their intersection points by resistance welding or spot welding, forming a rigid grid.  It offers fast production speed and precise dimensions, making it suitable for mass production.

        • Woven mesh: Warp and weft wires are interwoven according to a specific weaving pattern, forming a flexible mesh surface. The process is closer to textile manufacturing and is suitable for fine mesh and precision screening.

        Ⅱ. Structure and mechanical properties

        • Rigidity vs. Flexibility: Welded mesh has high overall rigidity and excellent impact and bending resistance; woven mesh is more ductile and can distribute stress when subjected to localized forces.

        • Connection Strength: The quality of the weld points determines the overall strength; woven wire mesh relies on the interlocking of the wires, resulting in better fatigue life and vibration resistance.

        Ⅲ. Aperture and precision control

        • Welded mesh: Commonly used for medium to large aperture sizes, with regular rectangular or square openings, and small dimensional tolerances, making it suitable for structural components or railings.

        • Woven mesh: Can be made with extremely fine mesh and high precision, offering advantages in screening, filtration, and gas-liquid separation applications.

        Ⅳ. Corrosion resistance and surface treatment

        Both types can be treated with stainless steel, hot-dip galvanizing, or galvanizing plus plastic coating. Generally, woven mesh performs better under stringent corrosion protection requirements due to its tightly woven wires and uniform surface treatment; the welded points of welded mesh require special anti-corrosion treatment to prevent electrochemical corrosion.

        Ⅴ. Comparison of typical application scenarios

        • Welded mesh: Used in construction fencing, guardrails, warehouse partitions, concrete reinforcement, and frame structures.

        • Woven mesh: Used in mining screens, oil and gas and chemical filtration, food and pharmaceutical screening, precision sieves, and decorative applications.

        Conclusion

        Based on a mature production system and strict quality management standards, Kewei provides customers with comprehensive technical support throughout the entire process, from material selection and sample testing to mass production. We not only supply products but also provide professional engineering solutions to ensure your equipment or project achieves optimal cost-effectiveness and stable performance.

        Please contact our technical team for one-on-one selection guidance and quotation support, making your procurement more efficient and reliable.