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ProGuard SeriesAngle-frame construction
Create secure cages, storage areas, and equipment enclosures with modular steel mesh panels, doors, and gates.
ProGuard partitions use steel angle-framed mesh panels mounted to posts and adjoining panels. Arrange them as a dividing wall, tool crib, storage cage, or equipment enclosure, with hinged doors or sliding gates where access is needed. The open mesh keeps the area visible and lets air circulate through the partition.
The layout comes first: mark the runs, height, doors, and anything the panels must fit around. Then select the mesh, locks, and finish, with a framed ceiling if the enclosure needs to close overhead. The specifications below explain the components; the ProGuard Design Studio lets you draw a layout to send with your request.
Product details
A closer look at the construction
The view from inside the enclosure shows how the welded wire mesh attaches to the steel-angle panel frame. This detail shows the standard 1¼ in. angle frame; heavy-duty ProGuard uses a larger frame.
Welds are highlighted for visibility; weld size and spacing are not specified by this illustration.
Compare mesh & infill options →Construction details
These are ProGuard starting points—not a substitute for the approved submittal. Final panel sizes, reinforcement, posts, anchorage, openings, overhead support, and hardware are coordinated to the actual project.
Wire gauge describes the wire diameter. A smaller gauge number generally means a thicker wire, but opening, weave, frame, and complete assembly still matter.
Mesh opening describes the pattern size, such as 2 inches square or 2 inches × 1 inch rectangular. Confirm whether the requirement refers to nominal spacing, clear opening, or center-to-center spacing.
Angle frame is the steel perimeter surrounding the mesh panel. ProGuard uses angle framing; MaxGuard uses channel framing.
Sweep is the space between the floor and the bottom of the partition or opening. It must be shown on the drawing and coordinated with the security requirement.
Mesh and infill selection
Opening size, wire diameter, visibility, climb resistance, impact resistance, appearance, airflow, and the written specification can all affect the right selection. Ask for a physical sample or scaled detail when appearance or opening size is critical.
Images show the material family. Use the listed wire size and opening for selection, and request a sample or scaled detail to confirm appearance.
¼ in. wire4 in. square woven lock-crimpRepresentative family image
6 ga.2 in. diamond woven intercrimpRepresentative family image
6 ga.2 in. square woven lock-crimpRepresentative family image
8 ga.1½ in. square weldedRepresentative family image
8 ga.2 in. square woven lock-crimpRepresentative family image
9 ga.¾ in. flattened expanded metalRepresentative family image
9 ga.¾ in. square woven lock-crimpRepresentative family image
10 ga.¾ in. lock-crimpRepresentative family image
10 ga.1 in. square weldedRepresentative family image
10 ga.1 in. square wovenRepresentative family image
10 ga.1½ in. diamond woven intercrimpRepresentative family image
10 ga.1½ in. expanded metalRepresentative family image
10 ga.2 in. square weldedRepresentative family image
10 ga.2 in. × 1 in. rectangular woven intercrimpRepresentative family image
11 ga.⅝ in. square woven lock-crimpRepresentative family image
11 ga.¾ in. lock-crimpRepresentative family image
11 ga.1 in. square woven lock-crimpRepresentative family image
12 ga.½ in. square woven lock-crimpRepresentative family image
12 ga.⅝ in. square woven lock-crimpRepresentative family image
13 ga.¾ in. expanded metalRepresentative family image
Selection matters: Not every mesh is appropriate for every frame, height, security level, finish, or regulatory requirement. Newark Wire Works confirms compatibility during project review.
Standard or heavy duty
Both ProGuard constructions use angle-framed panels. Heavy Duty increases the angle-frame and stiffener sizes for projects that need a more substantial assembly.
ProGuard Standard Duty
ProGuard Heavy Duty
How the system goes together
Height and support planning
The standard 2-inch square tube and 2-inch × 7-inch base plate establish the typical system. As height, openings, ceiling loads, or unsupported runs increase, the complete support strategy must be reviewed—not just the post size.
| Condition | Possible system elements | Information needed for review |
|---|---|---|
| Typical partition run | 2 in. square tube post with welded base plate, framed panels, top channel as scheduled | Overall height, panel widths, sweep, corners, doors, substrate, and finish |
| Tall or long unsupported run | Larger tube posts, line posts, top channels, kickers, or lateral support | Verified height, run lengths, post spacing, openings, building structure, and loading criteria |
| Security ceiling or roof-over | Ledge angles, ceiling tees, tube beams, columns, and framed ceiling panels | Enclosure width/depth, ceiling elevation, spans, walls, deck, utilities, and required closure |
| Complex field condition | Framed cutouts, raked panels, infill panels, removable sections, or custom support | Dimensioned drawings, elevations, photographs, obstructions, access, and responsibility by trade |
Why there is no universal post chart here: Post size and bracing depend on the complete layout and project conditions. Newark Wire Works confirms the appropriate combination during drawing and project review.
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, swing, traffic, egress, credentials, electrical coordination, and day-to-day operation should be decided early—not after the panels are fabricated.
ProGuard Design Studio
Draw runs, position doors and gates, and explore your enclosure in 2D and 3D. Start with room dimensions or a floor-plan PDF.
Open Design Studio →Save your layout and send it with your quote request. We review dimensions and construction before fabrication.Plan your partition
Use these selections to describe the enclosure you want. Send the summary with your plan; we still need to review dimensions, construction, and site conditions before quoting.
Project and design checklist
You do not need every answer before contacting us. Send the drawings and known requirements; Newark Wire Works can help identify the missing decisions.
Start a ProGuard quoteHow ProGuard goes together
These excerpts come directly from the 2026 ProGuard installation guide. Select any drawing to open it at a readable size. Use the drawings to understand the assembly sequence; the approved project submittal and quoted component schedule control the exact gauges, dimensions, hardware, and anchorage for the job.
Confirm finished runs, corners, door and gate openings, sweep, wall conditions, columns, overhead obstructions, and the secured side. Snap control lines from the approved drawings.
Position full-height tube posts and welded base plates at corners, jambs, changes in direction, and scheduled support points. Plumb, align, and anchor to the approved substrate before loading the system.
Center panels on the post, temporarily clamp them, and fasten through the prepunched vertical-frame holes. Keep stacked panels aligned and leave enough adjustment for the complete run.
Coordinate the full-height hinge channel, locking bar, transom, strike, track, guides, stops, and required clear opening. Standard hinged-door details use three fixed-pin butt hinges.
Where the enclosure closes overhead, install the scheduled ledge angles, tees, tube beams, columns, framed ceiling panels, and wall connections. Do not load security ceiling panels as storage or walking surfaces.
Recheck plumb, level, panel joints, anchors, clearances, door travel, locks, egress hardware, and access-control operation. Correct binding or misalignment before turning the enclosure over.
Before drilling
Locate reinforcing, post-tensioning, utilities, floor systems, and acceptable structural attachment points. Never assume the supplied wall or floor anchor is correct for every substrate.
ProGuard literature
Open the customer brochure, specification, quote sheet, system comparison, and finish information without searching through multiple menus.
Designed around the project
ProGuard combines steel angle-framed mesh panels with floor-mounted posts, framed doors or sliding gates, project-specific locks, and optional ceilings. The modular components are arranged around the room, equipment, circulation path, and level of security the project requires.
Unlike a one-configuration catalog product, ProGuard can be adjusted for different heights, openings, mesh constructions, finishes, access-control systems, and installation conditions. Newark Wire Works reviews the drawings and helps convert those decisions into a coordinated partition package.
Common ProGuard applications
The right layout and construction depend on what is inside the enclosure, who needs access, how the area is used, and what the building conditions allow.
Separate inventory, tools, maintenance supplies, valuable components, and restricted materials while maintaining visibility into the enclosure.
Plan for:Material flow, forklift paths, door width, lock control, overhead obstructions, and future expansion.Create a controlled entry point that keeps visiting drivers within a defined area while authorized employees manage access into the facility.
Plan for:Entry sequence, egress, pass-through needs, badge access, visibility, and connection to existing walls.Protect servers, network hardware, electrical equipment, and customer-controlled areas without blocking airflow or routine visual inspection.
Plan for:Raised floors and any crawl-under barrier. Each framed or unframed under-floor security panel covers one separate 24 × 24-in. tile bay; no panel spans multiple bays. Also coordinate ceiling or roof panels, clear height, cable trays, grounding, door hardware, and expansion.Build a visible, restricted enclosure for pharmaceutical, cannabis, aerosol, or other controlled storage applications.
Plan for:The governing specification, mesh opening, ceiling, anchorage, access log, alarm interface, and agency review.Define a protective perimeter around equipment, maintenance areas, and operational hazards while preserving light and visibility.
Plan for:Required clearances, maintenance access, controls, openings, guarding requirements, and removable panels.Configure partitions around columns, walls, soffits, sloped conditions, existing equipment, or unusual room geometry.
Plan for:Field dimensions, photographs, obstruction locations, sweep space, finish, and installation responsibility.Regulatory note: A mesh partition is one component of a compliant facility. The architect, owner, and authority having jurisdiction must confirm the complete room, access-control, fire-protection, egress, and regulatory requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Still deciding? Send the drawing and specification. A Newark Wire Works sales professional can help organize the requirements.
ProGuard is Newark Wire Works’ angle-frame partition system. Framed wire-mesh panels connect to steel posts and adjoining panels to form secure cages, rooms, barriers, doors, gates, and optional ceiling enclosures.
The brochure’s standard starting point uses 10-gauge, 2-inch × 2-inch square welded wire mesh in a 1¼-inch × 1¼-inch × ⅛-inch steel angle frame. Other mesh and frame choices are available.
Standard Duty uses the 1¼-inch angle-frame starting point. Heavy Duty increases the documented angle frame to 1½ inches and can be paired with heavier mesh and stiffeners. The final configuration depends on the project.
Yes. The current ProGuard product catalog includes 20 choices, and the brochure also notes custom mesh, expanded-metal, and sheet-metal possibilities. Availability and compatibility must be confirmed.
Yes. Framed ceiling panels can close the top where the security plan, room construction, or specification requires a complete enclosure.
Yes. Depending on the opening and access sequence, options may include electric strikes, electromagnetic locks, card-reader mounting, monitoring, and fire-system coordination. Electrical and controls work must be coordinated with the responsible trades.
Electrostatic painted enamel is the standard starting point. Polyester powder coating and hot-dip galvanizing are also available, along with project-specific colors.
Outdoor use requires review of finish, anchorage, exposure, structure, drainage, and maintenance. Hot-dip galvanizing is the brochure’s recommended finish starting point for exterior applications.
Yes. Proposals can be material-only or include installation. Newark Wire Works supports union and non-union job sites, subject to project location, schedule, and scope.
Upload the plan, specification, bid date, location, approximate dimensions, partition height, openings, locks, mesh, finish, ceiling requirements, and installation scope. If something is unknown, identify it as open for review.
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