Technical Specification

LME/MDE/003 Data: 11-02-13

GABION MATTRESSES HEXAGONAL MESH

Gabion Mattresses are used for Protection of Highways, Culverts & Bridges, Channel & Canal Lining, River Training,
Ground Water Recharge Dam, Marine Works (embankments) mainly for Ground Stabilization & Erosion Control. Gabion
Mattresses are manufactured using Mild Steel Wire with Hexagonal Wire Mesh. Corrosion Protections is offered by way of
Galvanizing / Galfan Coating of Wire. Additional protection is offered by way of PVC Extrusion Coating. Other Extrusion
Coatings are also offered to suit custom needs.

Selvedge

Selvedge

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W

Mesh: Shall be with nominal opening of 60x80 mm conforming to EN10223-3.

Mesh Wire: The nominal mesh wire for the body of the Mattresses shall be between 2.0 /2.2 / 2.4 / 2.7mm diameters with
corresponding selvedge wire as shown in table below. The body wire, selvedge wire & lacing wire shall be in accordance
with EN 10218-2 and EN 10223-3. PVC coating if offered will increase above wire diameters by 1mm.

Corrosion Protection: Zinc/Galfan Coated as per EN10244-2 Class A, with option of extruded PVC coating with average
min. wall thickness of 0.5mm conforming to EN 10245-2.

Diaphragms: Generally Provided Preassembled to the Base & at 1.0m c/c spacing along the Length of the Mattresses for
Mattresses equal to or greater than 2m in length.

Joining & Assembly: All Preformed joints and connections for the Mattress shall be formed using continuous wire of
diameter similar to or greater than Mesh Wire. Assembly on site will be carried out using 2.0 or 2.2mm Core wire and/or
high tensile 3mm diameter C rings.(Galfan Coated / Stainless Steel). Mattresses Top Cover is Pre-Assembled to base for
Mattresses upto 3m in Length. Mattress Cover(Top) is supplied separately for Mattresses more than 3m Length.

Certifications / Approvals : Hexagonal Mesh Products of Link Middle East are certified / Approved by BBA, UK; Copro,
Belgium; Afnor, France; SABS South Africa & CE Marked. Products confirming to these can be provided on specific
Requests.

Length Width Height No. of Qty Packed/Bundle Mesh Wire

Diaphragms
(m) (m) (m) Zn /Galfan PVC
3.0 2.0 0.17 / 0.23 / 0.30 2 25 (B.T) 25 (B,T) Mesh
6 x 8 cm
4.0 2.0 0.17 / 0.23 / 0.30 3 25 (B.T) 25 (B,T) Mesh Core Wire
5.0 2.0 0.17 / 0.23 / 0.30 4 20 (B.T) 20 (B,T) 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.7mm
Selvedge Wire
6.0 2.0 0.17 / 0.23 / 0.30 5 20 (B.T) 20 (B,T) 2.4 / 2.7 / 3.4mm
Note: B- Base; T- Top
Other Sizes can be offered on Specific Request.
Diaphragms are usually spaced 1m apart. Diaphragms with 0.5m or 0.6m spacing can also be provided.

Conformance: Gabions manufactured by Link Middle East as mentioned above conform to hexagonal woven wire mesh in
accordance with EN 10223-3. Product Conforming to ASTM / SANS / Other Standards are available on request.

Link Middle East Ltd. PO Box. 16846, Dubai, UAE www.linkmiddleeast.com

Information provided above is a general guideline. Details & specifications are subject to change/amendment. Contact us for updates & additional information.