Modern specifications usually comprise a sequential coating application of paints or alternatively paints applied over metal coatings to form a âduplexâ coating system. The protective paint systems usually consist of primer, undercoat(s) and finish coats.
Hardware cloth comes in 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-foot rollsâwith 3â² and 4â² being the most common â and in roll lengths anywhere from 5, 25, 50 to 100 feet. The mesh is made by weaving or welding steel wires together, then hot-dipping it in zinc (galvanizing it) to protect it from rust.
What is the difference between cable and wire rope? There is no exact answer as to what the difference is. Cable is generally reserved for smaller diameter ropes, and often in constructions 1 x 7, 7 x 7, 1 x 19, 3 x 3, and 3 x 7. Wire rope is a term generally used for products over 3/8â in diameter, and in constructions such as 6 x 25, 6 x 36, 6 x 37, 6 x 42, and more.