Features of Gabion:
The flexible structure adapts to slope deformation without damage; the permeable property allows natural groundwater exchange and silt deposition, promoting plant growth; strong erosion resistance.
Classification of Gabion:
Main types include: Gabion Box (0.5–1 m thick for retaining walls), Gabion Mattress (0.15–0.5 m thick for slope protection), Reinforced Gabion (with reinforcing wires for higher tensile strength), Five‑Twist Gabion (formed in one pass), Road Gabion (for subgrade protection or cement reinforcement), Gabion Roll (for slope surface laying), and PVC‑Coated Gabion (PVC film covering for enhanced corrosion resistance).
Specifications & Materials of Gabion:
Mesh opening: 60×80 – 120×150 mm; Wire diameter: 2–4 mm for mesh wire, edge wire thicker; Surface treatment options: hot‑dip galvanized, Galfan (zinc‑aluminum alloy), PVC coating. Machine weaving adopts double‑twisted hexagonal mesh, high efficiency.
Production Process of Gabion:
Wire rod cold drawing → galvanizing / PVC coating → machine double‑twisted hexagonal mesh weaving → cutting & assembling → inspection & packaging. Machine weaving is 50 times more efficient than manual weaving; modern production tends toward automated welding lines.
Applications of Gabion:
Slope support, riverbank protection, flood diversion & drainage, highway & railway protection, and ecological greening.
Advantages of Gabion:
Simple construction (fill with stones and close – no need for water or electricity); low cost ; high durability ; eco‑friendly ; flexible and deformation‑resistant; foldable for transport