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sandvik_wb-wg_welded-wire-mesh_data-sheet.pdf

Product code: WB/WG

Category: Welded mesh

Introduction

The Welded wire mesh sheet ensures underground safety through robust surface support. Made from electrically resistance-welded wire strands, it is available in various configurations with customizable gauges and spacing to meet specific performance needs.

Key features

— Designed to match unique mine drive dimensions and ground conditions — Suitable for shotcrete application — Provides consistency of rock bolt pattern — Typically flush all round

Product code guide

Type Coating Wire diameter Aperture

W B 4/5 4 4

W G 4/5 4 6

Physical properties

Minimum ultimate tensile

WH heavily galvanised 380 MPa

Coating Weight 320 g/m 2 minimum

WG galvanised 380 MPa

Coating Weight 80 g/m 2 minimum

Line wire Cross wire Min. wire tensile Weld shear Min. wire tensile Weld shear

4.0 mm 4.0 mm 4.8 kN 3.6 kN 4.8 kN 3.6 kN

5.0 mm 5.0 mm 7.5 kN 7.0 kN 7.5 kN 7.0 kN

5.6 mm 5.6 mm 9.4 kN 8.0 kN 9.4 kN 8.0 kN

8.0 mm 8.0 mm 19.1 kN 15.1 kN 19.1 kN 15.1 kN

Minimum ultimate tensile

WB bright (BRT) 500 MPa WB bright (BRT) 380 MPa

ductile hard rock

Line wire Cross wire Min. wire tensile Weld shear Min. wire tensile Weld shear

4.0 mm 4.0 mm 6.3 kN 4.7 kN 4.8 kN 4.7 kN

5.0 mm 5.0 mm 9.8 kN 7.4 kN 7.5 kN 7.4 kN

5.6 mm 5.6 mm 12.3 kN 9.2 kN 9.4 kN 9.2 kN

Notes

— DSI Underground is Quality Assured to ISO 9001:2015

Typical size options