Wire Mesh Corporation Products

	Standard mesh produced by WMC meets all ASTM requirements. Whether your needs require sheets or rolls we can provide the highest quality welded wire mesh for your customers or projects. Please contact us today for more information.
	Welded wire reinforcing is widely used throughout the construction industry. Because WWR has a higher tensile strength it can reduce the amount of steel up to 25% in traditional rebar reinforced projects. With faster placement times than rebar, WWR can reduce your overall project completion time. In many cases welded wire reinforcing is designed into projects. Where it is not, WMC can help you redesign the existing reinforcing to WWR.The design and engineering professionals at WMC have engineered projects ranging from simple slab on grade to multi-story high rise buildings. The scope of these projects range from Department of Transportation, military, commercial, and private use jobs. Please contact us today to find out how you can benefit from WWR on your next project.
	The professionalism in manufacturing WMC exhibits and is recognized for industry wide is just one of the catalyst that has driven WMC to enter the PC Strand market. We understand the meticulous process that must be followed in order to produce such a highly regulated product. The genesis of any superior product comes from superior, state of the art, top of the line machinery. Company procedure dictates that we not only invest in the best people but the very best machinery; always!From the descaling process that is critical, to the next step of coating the wire rod to insure perfect lubricant adherence, WMC understands the importance of having perfected each step. As we then draw the wire through the carbide dies, lubricating the product as well, we understand that all of these procedures be carefully monitored to insure optimum product characteristics.The stranding process now begins with one central wire being stranded by six outer wires. We then heat the strand under tension in order to permanently elongate the strand, which not only reduces relaxation loss but increases the yield strength of the PC Strand. Next we subject the strand to a water bath in order to freeze the steel in the elongated position. Master coils are then wound and the desired package size is created. Testing for excellence and adherence to ASTM compliance is done throughout the process and at this point as well. Once superiority is confirmed the product is banded and shipped to our quality conscious customers.
	WMC can supply your need for bright basic wire. The needs for bright basic wire vary for different applications but, whatever your specific need may be, please contact us to find out how we can be your next bright basic wire supplier.
	¼” diameter smooth straightened wire is known as pencil rod. Whether your demands are in small quantities or large call, make sure you call us today to learn how WMC can supply your customers demands for pencil rod.Straight and cut rod, smooth or deformed, is also available in sizes from 3/16? up to 5/8?. Stock lengths are 10? and 20? but product is available in just about any length you desire. Call or email today with your specific requirements.

Uses and Advantages of Welded Wire Reinforcing

After the Second World War, Europe was in complete ruin. Whole nations had to be rebuilt quickly. Conventional methods were sound yet slow. Welded wire reinforcing found a foothold in the building process because of the speed in which it could be placed. This proved to speed the rebuilding process across battered Europe. The advantages to using WWR in lieu of rebar in post war Europe are the same today. Not only can your project move towards completion faster, WWR can reduce your grade 60 steel weights by utilizing the higher tensile strength of grade 80.

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, AASHTO, has recognized the advantage of higher tensile in producing prestressed concrete bridge girders. This has resulted in a reduction of steel weights in producing bridge elements while still maintaining the same steel areas and strength. The states of Florida and Texas are currently utilizing this new AASHTO standard.

Construction professionals for years have recognized standard WWR for use in building projects. However, other applications for welded wire can be found in a myriad of places. DOT’s regularly use WWR for barriers, bridge rail, and paving. Precast and prestressers commonly use WWR in elements ranging from stair risers, pipe, boxes, piling, double tees, MSE and sound walls, and bridge girders. Large and small commercial projects use structural WWR for slab on grade, upper decks, columns and walls. The mining and agricultural industries use welded wire as well in various applications.

If you would like to find out how WWR can be used in your next project please contact us. One of our trained professionals will assist you in evaluating and designing your next project in structural WWR.