Gabion Basket

Gabion Basket /Gabions/Gabion box/Gabion boxes / Gabion mesh/heavy hexagonal wire mesh Gabion Basket are divided into cells with diaphragms (usually spaced at 1 meter or 3’ intervals), whose function is to reinforce the structure.

The mesh (except for the diaphragms) is reinforced on all edges with wires of a larger diameter to strengthen the gabions and facilitate the assembly and installation. Gabion Basket consist of rectangular units, fabricated from a double-twisted hexagonal mesh.

Filled with stones, gabions become large, flexible and permeable elements from which a broad range of structures may be built. Gabions and mattresses are widely used for hydraulic and geo- technical control such as retaining walls, riverbank protections, weirs, channel linings etc. Gabion Basket Surface treatment: 1. Electro galv.

Gabion box 2.Common Hot-dipped galv. Gabion box, Zinc coated about 50g/m2 3.Heavy Hot-dipped galv. Gabion box, Zinc coating complies to ASTM-A641-1998 & EN 10244-2 4.PVC coated gabion box complies to ASTM A975 & EN 10245-2 Binding Wire : Sufficient wire is supplied for lacing and bracing operations.

Tolerances : Height, Width : ±5%; Length : ±10% Packing: For easy handling and shipping, the gabions are supplied folded flat. A color stripe applied on the side of each folded gabion identifies the size. Loading:Usually, gabions will be loaded into 40ft containers to save cost.