Recommendations for Gabion Box Spacers

As a manufacturer specializing in the production of galvanized gabion boxes, we often receive calls from customers. Some customers will ask such a question: Why do we need to put spacers in gabion boxes? What is the use of spacers? How many spacers are better? Below, we will explain the role of spacers based on these questions.

Generally speaking, spacers are used in boxes with a length of 2 meters or more. That is to say, small-sized boxes, such as 1*1*1M, do not need spacers. Spacers are needed in the middle of boxes with lengths such as 2M, 3M, and 4M. The role of spacers is to divide the boxes into several small cells to increase the stability and integrity of the boxes.

How many spacers are good for gabion boxes? Generally speaking, the spacers of the boxes are placed every 1 meter. For example, a 4-meter-long box can be placed with 3 spacers.

Of course, it depends on the local construction conditions and the requirements of the design drawings. You can also put fewer or no spacers.

However, as a professional gabion net manufacturer, we recommend that if the gabion net box is used as a retaining wall, spacers must be placed so that the retaining wall will be stronger and less likely to collapse.