Crab Mesh
Designed for the realities of commercial fishing, Riverdale’s Crab Mesh delivers superior durability, corrosion resistance, and long service life in the harshest marine and freshwater environments.
Trusted by professional fishermen worldwide, Crab Mesh is manufactured from premium Galvanized steel and offered in Galvanized Before Weaving hex netting, double hot dipped Galvanized Saltwater Netting™, and Galvanized After Welding (GAW) wire mesh. Optional Aquamesh® marine grade PVC coating provides an added layer of protection, using the same proven coating technology that has set the industry standard for decades. Available in a broad selection of gauges, mesh sizes, fabrics, colors, and finishes, Crab Mesh is built to perform season after season.
Manufactured by Riverdale Mills Corporation, Crab Mesh sets the benchmark for durability, performance, and long-term value.
Crab Mesh Specifications
Custom cut panels are also available.
Crab Hex Netting – Standard Sizes
| Size | Width | Length | Wire Gauge | Nominal Wire Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1.5″ 38.10mm |
24″ 60.96cm |
150′ 45.72m |
17.5 |
0.051″ 1.30mm |
|
1.5″ 38.10mm |
24″ 60.96cm |
150′ 45.72m |
17 |
0.054″ 1.37mm |
Crab Welded Mesh – Standard Sizes
| Spacing Cross Wires | Spacing Line Wires | Wire Gauge | Nominal Wire Size | Approximate Weight Lbs/100 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0.5″ 12.70mm |
1” 25.40mm |
16 |
0.0625″ 1.59mm |
49 lbs./100′ |
|
1” 25.40mm |
1” 25.40mm |
16 |
0.0625″ 1.59mm |
33 lbs./100′ |
|
1.5” 38.10mm |
1.5” 38.10mm |
12.5 / 16 |
0.099″ / 0.0625″ 2.51mm / 1.59mm |
24 lbs./100′ |
|
2″ 50.8mm |
1.5″ 38.10mm |
12.5 / 16 |
0.099″ / 0.0625″ 2.51mm / 1.59mm |
21 lbs./100′ |
Crab Perma-Netting® – Standard Sizes
| Size | Width | Length | Wire Gauge | Nominal Wire Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1.5″ 38.10mm |
24″ 60.96cm |
150′ 45.72m |
17 |
0.054″ 1.37mm |
Patterns
Square
Rectangle
Hexagonal
Colors
Black
Green
Yellow
Blue
Red
White
Lime
Gray
Orange
Crab Mesh Materials
Crab Mesh Brochure
Download PDFThe sizes and colors listed are those most commonly manufactured. Custom mesh sizes and colors are available by request. Mesh sizes are measured center to center of wire before coatings are applied. Please contact us at 1.800.762.6374 with any questions.

