Gabion Baskets
Gabions are wire mesh boxes filled with stone, used for retaining walls, riverbank protection, erosion control and landscaping. Anping supplies both types: welded gabions (rigid, sharp appearance, popular in Europe for architecture) and woven hexagonal gabions (flexible, cheaper, standard for civil works).
Standard basket sizes
| Type | Common sizes (m) | Mesh | Wire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welded | 1×1×1, 2×1×1, 2×0.5×0.5, 1×0.5×0.5 | 50×50, 75×75, 100×100 mm | 3.0–5.0 mm (+PVC) |
| Woven (hex) | 2×1×1, 3×1×1, 4×1×1, 2×1×0.5 | 60×80, 80×100, 100×120 mm | 2.0–3.0 mm (2.4/3.4 with PVC) |
Galvanizing options
- Galfan (Zn-5%Al) — best value for civil works, 2–3× life of plain zinc
- Hot-dip galvanized — 60–100 g/m² zinc
- Galvanized + PVC coated — green/grey, architectural & marine use
How to evaluate a gabion quote
- Check mesh size — welded gabions are quoted per m² or per basket; woven per m²
- Wire diameter before coating, and zinc coating weight (g/m²)
- Panel or roll origin — some suppliers buy mesh elsewhere and only assemble
- Accessories: spiral wires, clips, stiffeners/bracing wires (often excluded and needed!)
- Flat-packed volume per container — welded gabions ship knocked-down, ~15–20 m³ per 40'HC
Price reference
| Product | Spec | Price Range (USD) | MOQ | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welded gabion, 1×1×1m | 50×50mm, 4.0mm wire, Galfan | $18–28/unit | 200 units | 15–25 days |
| Welded gabion, 2×1×1m | 75×75mm, 4.0mm wire, Galfan | $28–42/unit | 200 units | 15–25 days |
| Woven gabion (per m²) | 80×100mm, 2.7mm wire, PVC | $3.5–6/m² | 5000 m² | 15–20 days |
| PVC-coated welded gabion | 50×50mm, 4.0mm+0.5mm PVC | $22–35/unit (1×1×1m) | 200 units | 20–30 days |
| Spiral wires & clips (set) | For 1×1×1m basket | $1.5–2.5/set | 500 sets | 10–15 days |
*Indicative 2025–2026 ranges. Actual pricing depends on wire cost, zinc coating weight, order volume, and destination port. Always request formal quotes with accessory breakdown.
FAQ
How much stone does a 1×1×1 m basket hold?
About 1.5–1.7 tonnes of 100–200 mm stone. Order stone locally — shipping stone is never economic.
Welded vs woven — which for my project?
Welded: architecture, landscaping, straight walls, longer life. Woven: river works, dams, uneven terrain — it flexes without breaking.
Typical MOQ?
One container of baskets (usually 200–400 welded units or 5000+ m² woven). Anping factories accept mixed-size container loads.
What's Galfan and why is it better?
Galfan is a zinc-aluminum alloy coating (Zn-5%Al). It provides 2–3 times the corrosion resistance of standard hot-dip galvanizing at only ~15% cost premium. Standard for civil engineering projects with 50+ year design life.
How do I assemble gabion baskets on site?
Baskets ship flat-packed. Assemble by connecting side panels with spiral wires (for welded) or lacing wire (for woven). Use stiffeners/bracing wires every 1m during filling to prevent bulging. Fill in 250mm layers, hand-packed at face for appearance.
What stone size should I use?
Use 100–200 mm (4–8 inch) angular stone for structural gabions. Rounded river rock is acceptable for decorative use. Stone must be harder than Mohs 3 to resist crushing. Void ratio ~30–35% for drainage.
How do I calculate how many gabions fit in a container?
Use our container loading calculator — select "Gabion Baskets" product type, enter basket dimensions and quantity. Welded gabions ship knocked-down flat, maximizing container space.
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