High Strength Carbon Steel Cable Mesh – For Facade Cladding
High strength carbon steel cable mesh is a cost‑effective, high‑tensile mesh system specifically designed for building facades, curtain walls, and exterior cladding applications. Made from high‑quality carbon steel wire ropes, this mesh offers excellent strength‑to‑weight ratio, good formability, and significant cost savings compared to stainless steel alternatives. When properly coated ( PVDF coated), it provides reliable corrosion resistance for exterior architectural use.
Key Features
| Feature |
Benefit |
| High tensile strength |
Carbon steel wire rope provides excellent breaking strength for large‑span facade installations |
| Cost‑effective |
Significantly lower cost than stainless steel – ideal for budget‑conscious architectural projects |
| Good formability |
Can be bent and shaped to follow curved building contours |
| High transparency |
Open weave allows natural light, airflow, and outward views while providing screening |
| Lightweight |
Easy to transport and install compared to solid metal panels |
| Low maintenance |
PVDF coated surfaces require only occasional cleaning |
| Solar shading |
Reduces heat gain and glare, improving building energy efficiency |
| 100% recyclable |
Environmentally friendly material |
| Customizable |
Cutting, welding, bending, and custom coating services available |
Specification Parameters
Basic Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification / Range |
| Material grade |
High strength carbon steel |
| Surface treatment |
PVDF coating |
| Rope (cable) diameter |
1.2mm, 1.6mm, 2.0mm, 2.4mm, 3.2mm, 4.0mm |
| Wire rope construction |
7×7 for 1.2mm – 2.4mm; 7×19 for 3.2mm – 4.0mm |
| Weaving method |
Ferrule type |
| Mesh opening (W × H) |
20×34.6mm, 25.4×44mm, 30×52mm, 38×65.8mm, 51×88.3mm, 70×121mm; custom ≥20mm |
| Opening angle |
Standard 60° (20°, 30°, 70°, 75° on request) |
| Panel dimensions |
Maximum panel size up to 6000mm × 2500mm (customizable) |
| Certification |
ISO 9001‑2015 |
Facade Cladding Selection Guide
| Application |
Recommended Rope Diameter |
Recommended Mesh Opening |
Aesthetic Effect |
| Fine decorative screens / sunscreens |
1.2mm – 1.6mm |
20×34.6mm or 25.4×44mm |
Delicate, high‑density pattern |
| General building facades |
1.6mm – 2.0mm |
25.4×44mm or 30×52mm |
Balanced transparency and shading |
| Large curtain walls |
2.0mm – 2.4mm |
30×52mm or 38×65.8mm |
Bold industrial appearance |
| Parking garage screens |
2.4mm – 3.2mm |
38×65.8mm or 51×88.3mm |
High visibility, good airflow |
| Green wall / climbing plant support |
2.4mm – 3.2mm |
51×88.3mm |
Sturdy support |
| Balcony / terrace railings |
1.6mm – 2.4mm |
30×52mm |
Safety + aesthetics |
Applications – Facade Cladding
High strength carbon steel cable mesh is designed for exterior and interior architectural cladding:
Building Facades & Curtain Walls
Second‑skin facades, ventilated facades, and curtain wall infill replace solid panels with transparent mesh.
Sun Shading & Glare Reduction
Solar screens reduce heat gain, control glare, and improve building energy efficiency.
Parking Garages & Stadiums
Ventilation screens, durable stadium facades, and exterior walkway enclosures combine safety and airflow.
Balconies & Railings
Balcony cladding, terrace railings, and staircase infill panels provide privacy and unobstructed views.
Green Walls & Landscaping
Vertical garden trellises, roof garden partitions, and custom mesh art installations.
Interior Decorative
Atrium fall protection, office partitions, and retail display backdrops with industrial aesthetics.
Technical Principles
Weave Construction (Ferrule Type):
Warp and weft wire ropes interlace in an over‑under plain weave pattern. Each intersection is permanently locked by a pressed steel ferrule, creating uniform diamond openings with high dimensional stability and smooth, post‑free surfaces for architectural cladding.
Wire Rope Construction:
7×7 construction (1.2–2.4mm) offers 49 wires for stiff, flat panels requiring precise geometry. 7×19 (3.2–4.0mm) uses 133 wires for higher flexibility, enabling the mesh to follow curved facades and cylindrical columns.
Material Advantage:
Hot‑dip galvanized carbon steel provides a cost‑effective, high‑strength core with a 40‑80µm zinc coating (ISO 1461). It delivers 15‑25 years of corrosion resistance in normal outdoor environments without painting.
Tools and Accessories
1.D-shackle for connecting mesh edges to turnbuckles and edge cables
2.Single hole aluminum ferrule for crimping rope ends
3.Open body turnbuckle for fine tension adjustment
4.Wire rope clip for securing loop ends
5.Expansion bolt for anchoring into concrete structures
Required Tools: Stainless steel cable cutter, crimping tool, wrench set, hydraulic tensioner, tensiometer, level, tape measure, and drill.
About this supplier
Company Profile- anping county huihao wire mesh manufacture co.,ltd Huihao mainly produce: metal rings mesh, insulation fasteners, decoration metal mesh.
Huihao services include : pattern design frame design installation system design surface finished Mould customization
Huihao produce a wide variety of wire mesh for architectural applications, From parking garages to mill work and cladding, frome space dividers and drapery to curtain and enclosures. and huihao manufacture insulation pins and self locking washers. huihao have the intelligence and proficiency to accommodate all of your insulation fasteners needs. huihao with over 15 years of experience in customization manufacturing. Create Beyond!!!!!
Company overview
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Cooperate with us, we can ensure: 1) Competitive price: we sale what we manufacture. 2) On-time delivery: we have the auto-production line to ensure the on-time delivery. 3) Excellent quality: we have rich experience, our products are in line with international standard. 4) Good after-sale service: we offer good after-sale service for each order.
