Technical Specifications
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Wire |
Q195/Q235 low carbon steel, 4.0–6.0 mm |
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Mesh |
76.2 × 76.2 mm or 100 × 100 mm, welded |
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Coating |
Hot-dip galvanized ≥240 g/m², or Galfan |
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Geotextile liner |
250–350 g/m² UV-stabilized polypropylene |
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Models |
MIL3, MIL4, MIL8; custom cell sizes available |
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Wall height |
Gravity wall ≤3 m; 6 m+ with geogrid reinforcement |
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Fill material |
Local sand, gravel, granular soil or topsoil |
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Design life |
20+ years galvanized / 50+ years Galfan |
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Standards |
EN 10223-8, ASTM A974, ISO 9001 |
Cell dimensions and cells-per-set differ by model - send us your project drawings or target wall height and we will confirm the exact unit configuration, quantity per container and lead time for your BOQ.
What a Hesco Barrier Is
A Hesco barrier - also called a concertainer, defensive barrier or military gabion - is a multi-cell unit of welded wire mesh lined with heavy geotextile. It ships flat-packed, opens on site in minutes, and is filled with whatever soil, sand or gravel is already on the ground. No stone hauling, no formwork, no concrete curing: a small crew with one excavator installs 100+ m² of wall per day.
Unlike a stone-filled gabion basket, the geotextile liner lets the Hesco barrier hold fine local fill while staying free-draining - water passes through, soil particles stay in, and hydrostatic pressure never builds behind the wall. That is exactly why Hesco retaining walls are used for slope stabilization, riverbank protection and emergency flood response where speed and permeability matter more than anything else.
Core Benefits of Hesco Barrier for Retaining Wall & Erosion Control
Natural Permeability & Zero Hydrostatic Pressure
The high-density geotextile liner allows water penetration while retaining soil particles, realizing automatic drainage without extra drainage pipes. It effectively solves the water accumulation problem of traditional retaining walls and avoids wall bulging, cracking and collapse caused by hydrostatic pressure.
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Flexible Structure & Anti-Settlement Performance
The welded mesh and compacted fill structure can adapt to minor ground settlement, freeze-thaw cycles and seismic fluctuations. No cracking or deformation occurs, which is far more adaptable than rigid concrete walls on complex terrain.
02
Ultra-Fast On-Site Installation
No formwork, no concrete pouring and curing, no large-scale foundation construction required. A small construction team with conventional excavators can complete over 100 square meters of slope stabilization wall per day, shortening the project cycle by more than 70%.
03
Significant Cost Savings
By using local fill materials and simplifying construction procedures, the overall project cost is reduced by 50–65% compared with concrete retaining walls. The maintenance-free design further lowers long-term operation costs.
04
Long Service Life & Eco-Friendly Design
Hot-dip galvanized treatment ensures 20+ years of service life, while upgraded Galfan coating supports up to 50 years of stable use. The wall surface can be planted with vegetation to form green ecological slopes, perfectly integrating with the natural environment.
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Choosing Coating and Liner
Galvanized ≥240 g/m² - the standard choice for retaining walls and erosion control with a 20-year-plus design life. Best cost-performance for most civil projects.
Galfan coating - 2–3x the corrosion life of plain galvanizing. Recommended for coastal, marine and high-salinity sites where a 50-year design life is specified.
Liner 250 vs 350 g/m² - 250 g/m² suits buried and shaded walls; upgrade to 350 g/m² for exposed slopes with strong UV, abrasion from rocky fill, or flood zones with repeated wet-dry cycles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How high can a Hesco retaining wall be built?
A: Up to 3 m as a free-standing gravity wall. With geogrid reinforcement between layers and proper geotechnical design, walls of 6 m and higher are achievable.
Q: What is the difference between a Hesco barrier and a gabion basket?
A: A Hesco barrier uses welded mesh with a geotextile liner and is machine-filled with local soil or sand; a gabion basket is a woven or welded mesh box filled with stone. Hesco is faster and cheaper to fill; gabion is the traditional choice for designed stone walls.
Q: How are the units packed and shipped?
A: Flat-packed on steel pallets - a full container carries several hundred units depending on model. Ask for the packing list for your specific configuration.
Q: Can the barrier follow curved or sloped ground?
A: Yes. The multi-cell structure flexes around curves and shorelines, and adapts to slopes up to 10°; steeper sites are built in stepped terraces.
Q: What is the MOQ and lead time?
A: Standard models are produced for stock specifications with short lead times; custom cell sizes take slightly longer. Send your quantity for an exact schedule.
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