Industrial Fence Mesh Price 2026: Welded Panels, 358 Anti-Climb & Chain Link

A factory note: This guide comes from the people who produce the mesh discussed below. No marketing agency, no recycled brochure - just what we tell our own customers.

An industrial buyer once sent us three fence quotes and asked why they ranged from $15 to $95 a metre for what looked like the same fence. The answer was security level. A basic chain link boundary, a welded mesh industrial panel, and a 358 anti-climb high-security system are three different products at three different prices — and choosing wrong wastes money either way. We manufacture all three, so this guide lays out the per-metre and per-panel price of each, the specifications behind every security level, and how to pick the fence that fits the risk you are actually fencing against.

1. Fence Product Types & Applications

Type	Wire/Profile	Security Level	Typical Application
Welded Mesh Panel	3.0–6.0mm wire, 50×100mm to 100×200mm openings	Medium–High	Industrial sites, substations, airports, schools
Chain Link Fence	2.0–4.0mm wire, 50–100mm diamond	Low–Medium	Sports fields, parks, warehouses, general perimeter
Double-Wire (358) Mesh	8mm horizontal + 8mm vertical double wires, 12.7×76.2mm openings	Maximum	Prisons, military bases, data centers, embassies
Temporary Fence Panel	2.5–3.0mm wire, 100×200mm openings, 2.0×1.2m panels	Low	Construction sites, event security, crowd control

2. Technical Specifications

Parameter	Welded Panel	Chain Link
Wire Diameter	2.5mm – 6.0mm	2.0mm – 4.0mm
Mesh Opening	50×100mm, 50×200mm, 100×200mm	50mm, 60mm, 76mm, 100mm diamond
Panel Height	1.0m – 3.0m	1.0m – 4.0m
Panel Width	2.0m – 2.5m (standard)	Roll length: 10m, 15m, 25m
Post Type	Square 60×60, 80×80; Round Ø48, Ø60	Round Ø48, Ø60; Peach-shaped
Coating	Hot-dip galvanized 275 g/m² / PVC	Hot-dip galvanized / PVC coated
Standard	EN 10223-7, ASTM A974	ASTM A392, BS 1722

3. Security Grade Selection Guide

Choose the right fence specification based on your security requirements:

• Grade 1 — Visual Deterrent: 2.0mm chain link, 1.2m height — suitable for marking boundaries, parks, and residential perimeters. Lowest cost, minimal security.
• Grade 2 — Basic Perimeter: 3.0mm welded panel, 1.5m height, 50×200mm openings — suitable for warehouses, parking lots, commercial properties. Resists casual climbing.
• Grade 3 — Industrial Security: 4.0mm welded panel, 2.0m height, 50×100mm openings + triple-point barbed wire top — suitable for factories, logistics centers, utility substations. Climb-resistant, tool-resistant.
• Grade 4 — High Security: 5.0mm double-wire 358 mesh, 2.4m height + anti-climb topping — suitable for data centers, military, prisons. Anti-cut (15+ minutes with bolt cutters), anti-climb, anti-pry.
• Grade 5 — Maximum Security: 6.0mm 358 mesh, 3.0m+ height + razor coil + buried anti-dig skirt + vibration sensors — suitable for critical national infrastructure, embassies. Integrated electronic detection.

4. Coating & Finish Options

Finish	Durability	Color Options	Best Environment
Hot-Dip Galvanized	20–40 years	Silver metallic	Inland, low-corrosion areas
PVC Coated (Green)	25–45 years	Green, Black, White, Custom RAL	Visible perimeters, landscaping
Powder Coated	15–25 years	Any RAL color	Architectural, decorative
Stainless Steel 304/316	50+ years	Natural steel	Coastal, chemical plants, food-grade

5. Posts, Gates & Accessories

Complete your fence system with matching accessories — all manufactured to the same coating specification as your mesh:

• Posts: Square tube (60×60, 80×80, 100×100mm), round tube (Ø48, Ø60, Ø76mm), peach-shaped — all with base plates, caps, and anchor bolts
• Gates: Single swing (1.0–2.0m wide), double swing (3.0–6.0m), sliding cantilever (4.0–12.0m) — manual or electric operation
• Barbed Wire: Single strand, double strand, concertina coil — galvanized or stainless steel, 2.5mm wire, 4-point barbs at 100mm spacing
• Razor Wire: Concertina coil, flat-wrap, or welded razor tape — 0.5mm stainless steel blade, galvanized core wire, 450–900mm coil diameter
• Clamps & Fasteners: Panel-to-post clamps, tension bars, tie wires, post caps — all galvanized to match fence life
• Anti-Climb Topping: Rotating spikes, triple-point barbed wire arms, or razor coil brackets — bolt-on to existing posts

6. Installation Best Practices

1. Site Survey: Mark post positions at 2.0–2.5m intervals. Identify underground utilities before digging.
2. Foundation: Concrete footings 300×300×600mm minimum for 2.0m posts. Increase to 400×400×800mm for 3.0m+ posts or high-wind zones.
3. Post Installation: Set posts in concrete, plumb to within 3mm per meter. Allow 48-hour concrete cure before panel attachment.
4. Panel Attachment: Bolt panels to posts using manufacturer-specified clamps. Torque to 25–30 Nm. Check alignment every 10 panels.
5. Gates: Install gate posts with extra-deep footings (800mm minimum). Hang gates, adjust hinges for smooth swing, install drop bolt and padlock.
6. Final Inspection: Check all fasteners, test gate operation, verify post plumb. Touch up any coating damage with zinc-rich paint.

7. Export Packaging & Logistics

• Panel Packaging: Stacked flat on pallets, 50–100 panels per pallet, wrapped with UV-stabilized stretch film and steel strapping
• Chain Link Rolls: Tightly rolled, wrapped in hessian or plastic, 10–25 rolls per pallet
• Posts: Bundled in steel straps, 25–50 posts per bundle, with protective end caps
• Container Loading: 20ft container holds ~800–1,000 panels; 40ft HC holds ~1,600–2,000 panels. Mixed loads (panels + posts + gates) available
• Documentation: Packing list, commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin (Form E for ASEAN, Form A for EU GSP), MTC