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MaxGuard SeriesChannel-frame construction
Channel-framed mesh panels, hinged doors, and sliding gates for storage, equipment areas, and controlled access.
MaxGuard uses steel channel around the mesh panel perimeter. Panels connect to adjoining panels or supporting posts, with hinged doors and sliding gates providing access. Standard Duty and Heavy Duty use different channel sections and standard mesh, which are compared below.
Start with the enclosure dimensions and what needs to move through each opening. Check the specified duty level, mesh, panel height, lock function, and finish. If you need a ceiling, a tall run, or an extension to an existing cage, include those details on the plan so we can review the support and connections.
Construction details
These values are starting points from the MaxGuard product literature and preliminary support guidelines. The approved submittal controls the actual job.
Gauge: A wire or sheet-thickness designation. A smaller gauge number generally means heavier material, but the applicable material standard matters.
Opening: The mesh spacing, expressed as a square, rectangle, or diamond. Confirm whether the specified size is nominal, clear, or center-to-center.
Channel frame: A formed steel profile that receives and protects the edge of the mesh panel.
Sweep: The intended open space between the finished floor and the bottom of the partition panel.
Clear opening: The usable passage through a door or gate after framing and hardware are installed.
Roof-over: Framed wire mesh panels that close the top of the enclosure and require a coordinated support plan.
MaxGuard mesh options
Wire gauge, opening, weave, visibility, climb resistance, impact, written specifications, and compatibility with the frame all matter. Representative pattern images are not to scale; request a sample or scaled detail when appearance is critical.
Intercrimp woven mesh and the established MaxGuard Standard Duty starting point.
SKU MG10G1.5DW
Heavier intercrimp woven mesh for the MaxGuard Heavy Duty starting configuration.
SKU MG6G2DW
Lock-crimp square woven mesh for projects that call for a square pattern.
SKU MG10G1.5SWLCAn 8-gauge square lock-crimp pattern; confirm compatibility with the selected frame.
SKU MG8G2SWLCA 6-gauge square lock-crimp pattern; confirm compatibility with the selected frame.
SKU MG6G2SWLCCompatibility check: The five mesh options above cover the standard and alternative patterns offered for MaxGuard. We confirm compatibility with the selected duty level, frame, reinforcement, and finish when reviewing your quote.
Standard Duty or Heavy Duty
The two systems share the same planning process, but their framing and default mesh are different.
How the system goes together
Height and support planning
These preliminary post sizes are a starting point for layout review. Final post sizes and bracing depend on the project drawings, substrate, partition height, and support conditions.
| Partition height | Preliminary post size | Project information required |
|---|---|---|
| 7 ft. through 18 ft. | 2 in. × 2 in. tube | Runs, panel widths, corners, doors, substrate, top condition, and finish |
| Above 18 ft. through 30 ft. | 2 in. × 4 in. tube | Verified height, post spacing, openings, building structure, and lateral-support conditions |
| Above 30 ft. through 40 ft. | 2 in. × 6 in. tube | Complete elevations, structure, obstructions, loads, access, installation, and engineering criteria |
| Above 40 ft. | Engineering review | No automatic selection. Provide complete project and structural information. |
Why this is a starting point: Tube wall thickness, base plates, anchors, post spacing, corners, openings, top capping, ceilings, and lateral support depend on the complete layout. The approved project documents control.
Choose your paint color or compare the coating options for your project.
Electrostatically applied, air-dried enamel. Battleship Gray and Jet Black are our standard painted colors; include your preferred color with your quote request.
Need a specific paint color? Send the color reference or project specification with your plans.
Polyester powder coating in a project-selected color. Send the color code or approved sample and any specified coating requirements.
A zinc coating for compatible carbon-steel construction. Review this option for outdoor, damp, or other exposure conditions called out in the project specification.
Hot-dip galvanized steel with a powder-coated color finish. Specify both coatings so we can review the preparation, color, and complete finish system.
Color samples are illustrative. Confirm the final color and finish with an approved sample. Coating suitability depends on the selected material and construction; ask us about stainless steel, aluminum, or mill-galvanized and unpainted mesh.
Openings, locks, and access control
Door width, gate travel, egress, credentials, electrical coordination, and everyday operation should be decided before the panels are fabricated.
Plan your partition
Use this planner to record your selections. We will check the layout, compatible components, supports, hardware, finish, and installation conditions before pricing.
Your project summary
Verify runs, height, support, doors, locks, anchors, obstructions, finish, delivery, and installation responsibility.
Project and quote checklist
You do not need every answer before contacting NWW. Clear plans, dimensions, photographs, and the written specification allow the team to identify missing decisions quickly.
Start a MaxGuard quoteHow MaxGuard goes together
These excerpts come from the MaxGuard Standard Duty installation guide. Select any drawing to open it at a readable size. The approved project drawings and component schedule control the actual installation.
Confirm dimensions, corners, openings, swing or travel, walls, columns, equipment, utilities, overhead conditions, and the secured side.
Set wall angles, full-height tubes, floor shoes, and intersection supports at the locations shown on the approved plan. Keep the assembly plumb and adjustable.
Match panel marks to the layout, align the channel holes, install the specified fasteners, and keep intermediate joints straight before final tightening.
Coordinate door handing, clear opening, hinge bar, locking support, top track, rollers, bottom guide, keeper, stops, and all access-control hardware.
Install straight-run and corner capping, splice connections, overhead support, and ceiling panels as scheduled. Maintain required access to building systems.
Recheck anchors, fasteners, plumb, panel joints, door or gate travel, locks, egress hardware, and access-control operation before turnover.
Locate reinforcing, post-tensioning, utilities, floor systems, and acceptable structural attachment points. The anchor shown in a typical detail is not automatically correct for every wall or floor.
MaxGuard literature
Open the brochure, installation guide, sketch sheet, system comparison, and finish information from one place.
Designed around the required duty level
MaxGuard panels are built by placing selected woven wire mesh within steel channel framing and securing the assembly into a rigid panel. The finished panels connect directly to adjoining panels or to project-specific posts, then combine with hinged doors, sliding gates, locks, top capping, and optional ceilings.
MaxGuard Series Standard Duty (formerly Type 120). Use the MaxGuard Series Standard Duty name when requesting current product information, specifications, or a quote.
Standard Duty uses the smaller channel frame for storage cages and other secure enclosures. Heavy Duty increases the channel size and normally pairs it with 6-gauge, 2-inch diamond woven wire for demanding security and traffic conditions.
Common MaxGuard applications
The application helps determine duty level, mesh, height, access opening, lock function, finish, and whether the enclosure needs an overhead closure.
Separate valuable inventory, maintenance supplies, tools, and controlled material while keeping the enclosure visible from the working floor.
Plan forForklift routes, door width, lock control, tall runs, columns, and future expansion.Separate servers and customer equipment with open mesh. Review airflow, lighting, sprinkler coverage, and service access with the facility team.
Plan forRaised floors, ceiling closure, cable trays, grounding, access control, and expansion.Create a controlled path for visiting drivers and vendors without opening unrestricted access to the operating facility.
Plan forEntry sequence, egress, pass-through needs, badge access, and traffic separation.Restrict access around mechanical, electrical, utility, and operational equipment while preserving visibility and ventilation.
Plan forService clearances, controls, removable access, conduits, piping, and maintenance routes.Build a substantial visible enclosure for high-value or regulated inventory when the written security specification calls for heavier construction.
Plan forGoverning requirements, mesh opening, top closure, anchors, monitoring, and agency review.Configure channel-framed panels around walls, columns, sloped conditions, equipment, and irregular room geometry.
Plan forField dimensions, photographs, cutouts, obstructions, finish, and installation scope.Project responsibility: The architect, owner, contractor, and authority having jurisdiction must confirm the complete room, egress, fire-protection, access-control, structural, and regulatory requirements. Newark Wire Works coordinates the partition system to the approved project information.
Frequently asked questions
Send the plan and written specification when you are unsure. NWW can help organize the project requirements.
MaxGuard is Newark Wire Works' channel-framed wire mesh partition system. Framed wall panels, posts or direct panel connections, hinged doors, sliding gates, locks, finishes, and optional top closures are coordinated around the project layout.
Standard Duty uses the smaller 1-1/4 inch by 5/8 inch channel profile and normally begins with 10-gauge 1-1/2 inch diamond woven wire. Heavy Duty uses a 1-1/2 inch by 3/4 inch, approximately 11-gauge channel and normally begins with 6-gauge 2-inch diamond woven wire.
MaxGuard mesh options include 10-gauge 1-1/2 inch diamond, 6-gauge 2-inch diamond, 10-gauge 1-1/2 inch square, 8-gauge 2-inch square, and 6-gauge 2-inch square. Final compatibility with the selected duty level and frame is confirmed during project review.
Yes. MaxGuard can include channel-framed hinged doors and sliding gates. Door or gate size, travel, handing, lock function, egress, access control, and supporting structure must be coordinated with the project.
The standard starting point is a padlock hasp. Available project options include Marks mortise locksets, cylindrical lever locks, panic hardware, electric strikes, electromagnetic locks, card-access coordination, and door closers.
Yes, but tall systems require a complete support review. Preliminary support sizes begin with 2-inch by 2-inch tubes through 18 feet, 2-inch by 4-inch tubes above 18 through 30 feet, and 2-inch by 6-inch tubes above 30 through 40 feet. Conditions above 40 feet require engineering review. The final approved drawings control.
Yes. Framed ceiling panels and supporting members can be provided when top closure is required. Spans, walls, building structure, utilities, sprinklers, clearances, and access must be reviewed for the actual enclosure.
Send the plan or sketch, overall runs, height, corners, doors or gates, lock requirements, mesh or security requirement, finish, ceiling condition, project location, schedule, delivery restrictions, and whether NWW should include installation.
Ready for a technical review?
Include the drawing, desired duty level, height, openings, locks, finish, top condition, project location, schedule, and installation scope if known.
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