Chicken wire roll specification

Chicken Wire Mesh Opening, Gauge and Roll Size Guide

A practical RFQ guide for comparing hexagonal opening, wire diameter, roll width and length, galvanizing or PVC coating, edge wires, supports and export packing.

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galvanized chicken wire roll partly unrolled with flexible hexagonal twisted mesh

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Buyer Summary

Chicken wire is specified by its hexagonal opening, wire diameter, twist construction, roll width, roll length, coating and edge condition. State the intended enclosure and supporting frame as well, because a roll description alone does not define the finished poultry or garden barrier.

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Selection Points

Use these points to compare suppliers and send an RFQ with enough information for a useful reply.

Choose the opening from the enclosure task

Common catalog openings include 13 mm, 25 mm and 50 mm, but the correct choice depends on the animal, contact risk, support spacing and complete enclosure design.

State poultry, garden or other light-enclosure use.
Confirm whether the mesh closes sides, a roof, a buried edge or an internal division.
Do not assume that light hexagonal netting replaces a rigid predator or impact barrier.

Match wire and coating to opening and service

Wire diameter, twist and coating affect roll weight, handling and service exposure.

Specify wire diameter rather than relying only on a gauge label.
State galvanized-before-weaving, galvanized-after-weaving or PVC-coated finish where required.
Name indoor, sheltered, outdoor or other exposure conditions for quotation review.

Define roll, edge and support details

Roll width and length must fit the frame, posts, overlaps and handling plan.

State roll width, roll length, edge wires and cut or selvedge requirements.
List posts, frames, staples, ties or ground pegs when they belong to the supply.
Confirm roll wrapping, compression, pallet limits and destination handling.

Use measurable checks before release

The order documents should define how opening, wire, roll dimensions, coating and labels are checked.

Confirm the measurement method and tolerance in the approved specification.
Match roll labels and packing marks to item codes and quantities.
Request order-linked inspection records when they are part of the agreed release process.

Quotation data

Useful Data Before Quotation

RFQ Field	Common Catalog Reference	Confirm in the Order
Hexagonal opening	13 mm, 25 mm or 50 mm	Opening and tolerance
Wire diameter	Approximately 0.4–1.2 mm by opening and duty	Diameter and measurement method
Roll size	0.5–2.0 m width and 10–50 m length	Finished width, length and roll weight if required
Finish	Galvanized before or after weaving, or PVC coated	Coating sequence, color and exposure
Edges and supports	Edge wires, posts, frames, staples or ties	Complete enclosure interface
Packing	Wrapped, bundled, compressed or palletized rolls	Pack count, labels and handling limits

Chicken Wire

Light hexagonal netting rolls for poultry enclosures, garden protection and small-animal applications.

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FAQ

Common Buyer Questions

These answers help reduce repeated clarification before price, packing and delivery details are prepared.

Is chicken wire the same as welded wire mesh?

No. Chicken wire is flexible twisted hexagonal netting. Welded wire mesh has wires joined at intersections and is normally more rigid. Choose from the enclosure and support requirement.

Which chicken wire opening should I buy?

Start with the intended animal or garden use, contact risk and support spacing, then confirm opening, wire and complete enclosure design. An opening alone does not establish suitability.

Is galvanized-after-weaving always required?

Not for every order. Select the coating sequence from the service environment, life expectation and buyer specification, then state it clearly in the RFQ.

What information produces a comparable chicken wire quote?

Send the application, opening, wire diameter, twist requirement, roll width and length, coating, edges, quantity, packing and destination.

Technical RFQ

Send specifications for a comparable quotation.

Include product type, size, coating, quantity, accessories, destination country or port and reference photos if available.