GALFAN Gabion Baskets – Heavy-Duty 8 Gauge (4mm) Stone Cages
GALFAN Gabion Baskets – Heavy-Duty 8 Gauge (4mm) Stone Cages
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When a job needs more than the standard cage, these heavy-duty 8 gauge (4mm) GALFAN-coated gabion baskets deliver. The thicker wire resists bulging under load, making them the right choice for taller gabion retaining walls, gabion fencing, gabion walls and commercial projects where strength matters.
Why choose 8 gauge heavy-duty gabion baskets?
Standard 10 gauge (3mm) baskets suit low garden walls and decorative work, but as walls get taller the load rises fast. Stepping up to 4mm (8 gauge) wire gives a stronger, stiffer structure that holds its shape — the gauge professional landscapers specify for retaining walls and gabion fences.
GALFAN-coated for the longest life
Every basket is finished in GALFAN — a zinc-aluminium alloy coating (10% aluminium / 90% zinc) offering roughly two to three times the corrosion resistance of conventional galvanising, with a 50–100 year expected lifespan. Supplied as flat-pack kits with 6 welded panels, 12 helicoil spirals and bracing wire.
Sizes & Mesh
All 8 gauge baskets use a 75mm square mesh — ideal for filling with larger gabion stones.
| Size | Mesh / Hole | Wire | Coating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 975 x 450 x 450mm | 75mm | 4mm (8g) | GALFAN |
| 975 x 975 x 975mm | 75mm | 4mm (8g) | GALFAN |
| 1.5m x 975 x 525mm | 75mm | 4mm (8g) | GALFAN |
| 1.5m x 975 x 975mm | 75mm | 4mm (8g) | GALFAN |
| 2.025m x 525 x 525mm | 75mm | 4mm (8g) | GALFAN |
| 2.025m x 975 x 525mm | 75mm | 4mm (8g) | GALFAN |
| 2.025m x 975 x 975mm | 75mm | 4mm (8g) | GALFAN |
Supplied flat-packed. Nominal dimensions; 975mm baskets are commonly referred to as 1m.
Gabion fencing and walls
4mm is the recommended gauge for gabion fencing and cladding, where narrow baskets are supported by steel posts. Always follow a structural design for fencing and for any load-bearing gabion retaining wall above roughly 1m.
Specifications
| Wire | 4mm (8 gauge) steel |
| Coating | GALFAN (zinc-aluminium alloy) — superior corrosion resistance |
| Mesh | 75mm welded square mesh |
| Supplied as | Flat-pack kit + 12 helicoil spirals + bracing wire |
| Expected lifespan | 50–100 years (depending on application) |
| Delivery | Free UK delivery |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between 8 gauge and 10 gauge?
8 gauge baskets use thicker 4mm wire (versus 3mm for 10 gauge), giving a stronger, stiffer cage that resists bulging. It is the gauge specified for taller retaining walls, gabion fencing and commercial work.
What coating are they?
GALFAN-coated — a zinc-aluminium alloy (10% aluminium / 90% zinc) offering around two to three times the corrosion resistance of standard galvanising, with a 50-100 year expected lifespan.
What mesh / hole size are they?
All 8 gauge baskets use a 75mm x 75mm square mesh, ideal for filling with larger gabion stones.
What sizes are available?
Seven sizes from 975 x 450 x 450mm up to 2.025m x 975 x 975mm. The full list is shown in the table above.
What are the delivery lead times?
Typically 3-5 working days. Baskets are supplied flat-packed, so please ensure suitable delivery access.
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SHIPPING
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RETURNS
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