
A gabion basket is a rectangular wire mesh box made from a hexagonal double-twisted steel wire mesh, further reinforced with a thicker wire edge running around the edges and transverse diaphragms.
A gabion basket is a rectangular wire mesh box made from a hexagonal double-twisted steel wire mesh, further reinforced with a thicker wire edge running around the edges and transverse diaphragms. These mesh boxes are delivered to the site folded, after which they are assembled, lifted into place and filled with durable stone. The modular nature of gabion means that it can be used in a wide range of applications and configurations.
A gabion is a cage, cylinder or box filled with stones, concrete or sometimes sand and soil, for use in civil engineering, road construction, military applications and landscaping. Gabion structures with stone infill are used to control erosion. Cylindrical metal structures are used for dams or foundation construction. In a military context, gabions filled with earth or sand are used to protect engineers, infantry and artillerymen from enemy fire.
Made from high quality low carbon steel iron wire, thick zinc coated wire, PVC coated wire by machine twisting and braiding, and Galfan coated wire. Galfan is a highly efficient galvanizing process using a zinc/aluminum/misch metal alloy coating. This provides significantly better protection than traditional galvanizing. Where the product is exposed to water flows or salt environments, we strongly recommend a polymer coating on the galvanized block for extended design life.
| Cell size | Wire thickness | Standard box dimensions (Length x Width x Height) | Surface treatment |
| 60 x 80 mm | Ø2.7 mm mesh wire Ø3.4 mm edge wire Ø2.0 mm tie wire | 1 x 1 x 1 m 1.5 x 1 x 1 m 2 x 1 x 0.5 m 2 x 1 x 1 m 3 x 1 x 0.5 m 3 x 1 x 1 m 4 x 1 x 0.5 m 4 x 1 x 1 m 4 x 1.5 x 1 m 4 x 2 x 1 m | HOT-GALVANIZED / HOT DIP GALVANIZING / PVC COATING |
| 80 x 100 mm | Ø3.0mm mesh wire Ø3.9 mm edge wire Ø2.0 mm tie wire | ||
| 100 x 120 mm | Ø2.7/3.7 mm mesh wire Ø3.4/4.4 mm edge wire Ø2.2/3.2 mm tie wire |
● Cost-effective. Simply fill the gabions with stone and close them.
● Easy installation. No special technology required.
● Resistance to atmospheric influences during natural destruction, corrosion resistance.
● No destruction even with significant deformation.
● Silt in rocks promotes plant growth. When mixed, it forms a single whole with the natural environment.
● Good permeability prevents damage from hydrostatic pressure.
● Lower transport costs. Can be folded for transportation and subsequent installation.
● Control and direction of water or floods
● Flood dams or guide dams
●Prevent rock failure
● Protection of water and soil resources
● Bridge protection
● Strengthening the soil structure
● Protective structures of coastal zones
● Port construction