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The M13Z-145 is a traditional architectural wire mesh pattern with long rectangular openings. This large-scale, three-wire rigid cable, drawing inspiration from innovative European designs, showcases a distinctive long aspect ratio. This unique characteristic sets its vertical pattern apart from the more common horizontal one, making it easily recognizable.
Known for its exceptional strength and durability, this cable is also offered in a variety of finishes to suit different aesthetic preferences and applications.
Advantages
In addition to its structural benefits, this architectural woven wire mesh serves as an attractive decorative element within various environments. It is designed to provide a significant level of opacity, making it suitable for a range of privacy needs and visual barriers. The mesh comes in a selection of raw materials, ensuring versatility in design. Furthermore, the patterns can be elevated with the application of secondary finishes, which add vibrant colors and diverse textures, enhancing the overall visual appeal.
Specifically, the M13Z-145 represents a timeless architectural wire mesh pattern, notable for its long rectangular openings that contribute to its unique look and functionality. This design integrates three nested cross wires that interconnect with parallel warp wires, resulting in a cohesive and robust structure.
Technical speicficaions
The detailed specifications of this wire mesh pattern are as follows:
- Percent Open Area: 64.5%, allowing ample light and air to pass through while still maintaining a degree of privacy.
- Overall Thickness: 0.402 inches, providing a balance of strength and flexibility for various applications.
- Crimp Style: PS3PZ, which contributes to the structural integrity and visual design of the mesh.
- Aspect Ratio: 7.01:1, further emphasizing the elongated nature that distinguishes this pattern.
- Opening Limitation: 0.430 inches, ensuring functional efficacy while maintaining aesthetic standards.
- Weight: 1.85 lbs./sq. ft., which allows for practical installation and application across different settings.
Raw materials
When considering the available raw materials for this architectural woven wire mesh, there is a wide range to choose from, including:
- Stainless Steel, known for its corrosion resistance and strength.
- Plain Steel, a classic option providing affordability and reliability.
- Weathering Steel, which develops a protective layer over time, enhancing its durability.
- Pre-galvanized, offering additional protection against rust and wear.
- Galfan, distinguished by its unique coating for prolonged life.
- Brass, known for its attractive finish and corrosion resistance.
- Bronze, valued for its rich color and strength.
- Copper, which is often chosen for its aesthetic appeal and conductive properties.
- Combinations of Stainless Steel with Brass, Bronze, or Copper, delivering the advantages of multiple materials in a single product.
This extensive selection of materials ensures that the architectural woven wire mesh can meet the diverse needs of various projects, offering both functionality and beauty.
A leader in woven and welded wire mesh
Banker Wire is a global leader in the manufacturing of woven and welded wire mesh products for architectural and industrial applications. With a focus on innovation and quality, Banker Wire offers a wide range of products that combine function, form, and beauty. It offers a high degree of customization, allowing clients to choose from a variety of wire types, sizes, crimp styles, spacing, and finishes. The company is committed to producing high-quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations.
Banker Wire's products are made from durable materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and brass, ensuring long-lasting performance. The products are suitable for a wide range of applications, including architectural facades, filtration systems, and industrial processes. By combining technical expertise with a focus on customer satisfaction, Banker Wire has established itself as a trusted partner in the wire mesh industry.
Reference projects
The new Jacobs Hall at the University of California, Berkeley, hosts the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation within the College of Engineering. This three-story, 24,000-square-foot facility features design studios, laboratories, a student lounge, classrooms, and advanced technology focused on hands-on, human-centered design. Similar to Jacobs Hall's multifunctionality, the architectural wire chosen for the exterior railings—Banker Wire’s M13Z-145—serves a vital role. This architectural woven wire mesh was employed for the exterior railing and bridge, fabricated by Lee’s Imperial Welding in Fremont, California. The M13Z-145 pattern, a large-scale, three-wire cable design inspired by traditional European styles, creates an elongated appearance with continuous lines, distinguishing the vertical from horizontal wires. It offers robust strength and is customizable in various finishes. For this project, Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects opted for a stainless steel finish for its striking look and durability. The wire mesh was designed to align with the contours of Jacobs Hall's staircases and bridge, providing an aesthetically pleasing configuration that subtly guides pedestrians and physically connects Jacobs Hall with Soda Hall and Etcheverry Hall.
The San Francisco Art Institute, established in 1871, is known as one of the oldest and most esteemed art colleges in the United States. Recently, SFAI moved its graduate campus from Dogpatch to Pier 2 in Fort Mason, featuring 160+ artist studios, over 4000 square feet of gallery and performance space, digital media suites, a student lounge, and a seminar room. The Fort Mason building has two floors, with the upper level showcasing Banker Wire’s M13Z-145 wire mesh pattern in stainless steel on the stairs and railing, offering simplicity, openness, and strength in a high-traffic environment.
Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital Railing
The 500,000-square-foot Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton opened in December 2013, replacing an older building. Convenient parking was a priority due to a high volume of outpatient visits, resulting in a parking garage and surface lots with over 2,500 spaces for patients. Banker Wire M13Z-145 woven wire mesh provides natural light and aesthetic benefits in the garage, while Banker Wire FPZ-10 woven wire mesh offers durability, fall protection, and a unique look on the staircases and walkways.
