Custom Wire Partition Installation Services
Engineered Handling Systems provides complete wire partition solutions for industrial security and safety applications. Our installations include professional layout design, custom fabrication, and certified installation. We partner with leading manufacturers to deliver systems businesses depend on for long-term protection. From tool cribs to machine guarding, our systems integrate seamlessly with storage lockers and warehouse racking.
Types of Wire Partition Systems
Security Cages
Secure storage enclosures for valuable inventory, tools, and equipment. Locking gates with various security levels from basic to high-security applications.
Tool Cribs
Organized tool storage with controlled access. Wire mesh visibility allows inventory monitoring while providing security for expensive tools and equipment.
Machine Guarding
Safety enclosures around machinery and equipment. OSHA-compliant guarding to protect workers from moving parts while maintaining equipment visibility.
Area Separation
Warehouse area definition and separation. Create secure zones for different functions while maintaining visibility and airflow throughout the facility.
DEA Cages
DEA-compliant secure storage for controlled substances. Meet federal requirements with proper construction, locks, and access controls for pharmaceutical storage.
Custom Enclosures
Application-specific wire partition solutions. Custom sizes, configurations, and security features for unique storage and safety requirements.
Applications & Benefits
- Security: Protect valuable inventory from theft and unauthorized access
- Organization: Define storage areas and improve inventory management
- Safety: OSHA-compliant machine guarding and area protection
- Visibility: Wire mesh allows monitoring without compromising security
- Ventilation: Open design maintains airflow and fire suppression access
- Flexibility: Modular systems adapt to changing requirements
Security Cage Construction
Security cages provide controlled access storage with various security levels to match your specific requirements.
Construction Features
- Welded Wire Mesh: 4-gauge to 12-gauge wire options
- Mesh Sizes: 1"×1", 2"×2", 1"×2" rectangular patterns
- Frame Construction: 1-5/8" steel tubing with powder coat finish
- Panel Heights: 4', 6', 8', 10', and custom heights
- Ceiling Options: Partial or full ceiling coverage
- Gate Hardware: Heavy-duty hinges and locking mechanisms
Security Levels & Locking Options
Choose from various security levels based on the value and sensitivity of stored materials.
Basic Security
- Padlock Hasps: Standard padlock compatibility
- Cam Locks: Built-in keyed locks
- Applications: General storage, low-value items
Medium Security
- Mortise Locks: Heavy-duty keyed entry
- Multi-Point Locking: Top and bottom lock points
- Applications: Tool storage, moderate-value inventory
High Security
- High-Security Locks: Drill-resistant, pick-resistant
- Electronic Access: Card readers, keypads, biometric
- Applications: Pharmaceuticals, high-value inventory, controlled substances
Machine Guarding Applications
Wire partition machine guarding provides OSHA-compliant safety protection while maintaining equipment visibility and access.
Guarding Requirements
- OSHA Compliance: Meet 29 CFR 1910.212 requirements
- Proper Spacing: Wire mesh prevents access to danger points
- Access Gates: Interlocked gates for maintenance access
- Emergency Access: Quick-release mechanisms where required
- Visibility: Operators can monitor equipment operation
Tool Crib Solutions
Organized tool storage systems with controlled access and inventory visibility for manufacturing and maintenance operations.
Tool Crib Features
- Shelving Integration: Built-in shelves and tool boards
- Inventory Control: Check-out systems and tracking
- Access Control: Individual or supervisor-controlled access
- Organization: Shadow boards, bins, and custom storage
- Accountability: Track tool usage and responsibility
Modular Panel Systems
Modular wire partition systems provide maximum flexibility for changing requirements and future expansions.
Modular Benefits
- Easy Installation: No welding or special tools required
- Reconfigurable: Move and modify as needs change
- Standard Sizes: Panels in 3', 4', 5', 6', 8', 10' widths
- Universal Hardware: Interchangeable components
- Quick Delivery: Standard components ship immediately
DEA Compliance Storage
DEA-compliant wire partition cages for pharmaceutical and controlled substance storage meet federal security requirements.
DEA Requirements
- Construction Standards: Specific wire gauge and mesh requirements
- Locking Systems: Approved high-security locks
- Access Control: Limited authorized personnel access
- Documentation: Compliance certificates and records
- Inspection Ready: Meet DEA audit requirements
Custom Engineering Services
Custom wire partition solutions for unique applications, difficult spaces, and special requirements.
Custom Capabilities
- Site Surveys: Detailed measurements and layout planning
- CAD Drawings: Professional layout and design services
- Special Sizes: Custom panel dimensions and configurations
- Integration: Coordinate with existing systems and structures
- Project Management: Complete installation coordination
Installation & Maintenance
Professional installation ensures proper fit, security, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Installation Services
- Site Preparation: Floor marking and layout
- Professional Assembly: Proper alignment and secure connections
- Hardware Installation: Locks, hinges, and access control
- Testing: Verify security and operation
- Training: User instruction and key management
Wire Partition Accessories
Complete your wire partition system with accessories for enhanced functionality and security.
Available Accessories
- Roof Systems: Partial or full ceiling enclosure
- Sliding Gates: Space-saving gate options
- Service Windows: Pass-through openings with security
- Kick Plates: Bottom protection and debris retention
- Electrical Feed-throughs: Wire and cable pass-through points
- Warning Signs: Safety and security signage
Material Options & Finishes
Choose from various materials and finishes to match your environment and durability requirements.
Material Options
- Standard Steel: Powder-coated finish, most economical
- Galvanized Steel: Corrosion-resistant for wet environments
- Stainless Steel: Food-grade, pharmaceutical, clean room applications
- Aluminum: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant
Why Choose EHS for Wire Partitions?
With over 30 years of experience, we understand that wire partition systems must balance security, functionality, and code compliance. Our approach combines standard components with custom engineering to meet your specific requirements.
Complete wire partition solutions include: site survey, layout design, engineering, professional installation, lock installation, user training, and ongoing support for modifications and expansions.
Woven Wire Mesh vs Welded Wire Construction
Wire partition systems use two primary mesh construction methods, each offering distinct advantages for different security and visibility requirements in industrial applications across the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic region.
Woven Wire Mesh
- Construction: Individual wires woven over and under like fabric
- Mesh Sizes: 1/2" to 2" openings available
- Wire Gauges: 6-gauge to 11-gauge wire thickness
- Visual Quality: Uniform appearance, tighter tolerances
- Applications: High-security cages, DEA storage, tool cribs
- Cost: 10-20% premium over welded wire
Welded Wire Mesh
- Construction: Vertical and horizontal wires welded at intersections
- Strength: Welded joints create rigid, strong panels
- Mesh Patterns: 1"×1", 2"×2", 1"×2" rectangular common
- Wire Gauges: 4-gauge to 12-gauge options
- Cost Effective: Most economical wire partition option
- Applications: General security, machine guarding, area separation
Machine Guarding Applications
Wire partition machine guarding provides OSHA-compliant safety protection around hazardous equipment while maintaining equipment visibility and airflow for cooling. Properly designed guarding prevents operator access to danger zones without impeding maintenance access or production efficiency.
Robot Cell Enclosures
- Full Perimeter Protection: Complete enclosure around robot work envelope
- Safety Interlocks: Doors with safety switches stop robot motion when opened
- Light Curtains: Optional photoelectric guards for monitored access
- Visibility: Wire mesh allows supervisor monitoring of operations
- Modular Design: Reconfigure as robot programs change
- Sound Attenuation: Acoustic panels available for noise reduction
CNC Machine Enclosures
- Chip Containment: Wire mesh contains chips and coolant spray
- Access Doors: Wide doors for workpiece loading and tool changes
- Window Panels: Polycarbonate windows in high-visibility areas
- Coolant Protection: Prevents coolant spray from reaching operators and equipment
- OSHA Compliance: Meets 29 CFR 1910.212 machine guarding requirements
Driver Cages & Parking Security
Wire partition driver cages secure parking facilities, transportation depots, and logistics operations by protecting cash handling areas and providing controlled vehicle access points.
Driver Cage Features
- Transaction Windows: Secure pass-through for keys, paperwork, and payments
- Bullet Resistance: Polycarbonate or ballistic glass windows available
- Reinforced Construction: Heavy-gauge wire and steel framing
- Multiple Access Points: Separate employee and patron entry doors
- Panic Hardware: Emergency exit devices for life safety
- Ventilation: Designed for extended occupancy with climate control
Server Room Cages & IT Security
Data center and server room cages provide physical security for valuable IT equipment while allowing airflow for cooling and visibility for monitoring. Modular designs adapt as server deployments evolve.
Server Cage Requirements
- Cable Management: Roof panels with grommeted cable entry points
- Airflow Design: Open mesh allows HVAC circulation for server cooling
- Fire Suppression: Wire mesh doesn't impede sprinkler systems
- Access Logging: Compatible with electronic access control systems
- Seismic Bracing: Engineered for earthquake zones when required
DEA Drug Storage Cages
DEA-compliant drug storage cages meet federal requirements for controlled substance security in pharmacies, hospitals, veterinary clinics, and manufacturing facilities.
DEA Compliance Requirements
- Wire Specifications: Minimum 10-gauge welded wire mesh
- Mesh Size: Maximum 2" × 2" opening size
- Frame Construction: Welded steel frames, tamper-resistant fasteners
- Ceiling Coverage: Full roof required, no open tops
- Locking Systems: High-security locks meeting DEA standards
- Anchoring: Securely anchored to floor and walls
- Documentation: Compliance certificates provided for DEA audits
Multi-Level Security
- Cage-Within-Cage: Schedule II drugs in inner cage within main pharmacy cage
- Separate Access: Different locks for different schedule classifications
- Access Logs: Electronic systems record all entry and exit events
Aerosol Storage Cages
Fire code compliant aerosol storage cages separate flammable aerosols from general warehouse storage, meeting NFPA requirements for hazardous material segregation.
Fire Code Compliance
- Separation Distance: Wire cages create required separation from other materials
- Ventilation: Open wire mesh allows natural ventilation
- Fire Suppression: Mesh doesn't obstruct sprinkler water distribution
- Warning Signage: Required flammable material placards and labels
- Capacity Limits: Designed to meet maximum storage quantity regulations
Tenant Storage & Self-Storage Cages
Wire partition tenant storage cages in commercial buildings, apartments, and self-storage facilities provide secure individual storage while allowing facility-wide sprinkler protection and visibility.
Tenant Storage Features
- Individual Locks: Each unit secured with tenant-provided padlock
- Standardized Sizes: 5×5, 5×8, 5×10, 10×10 common configurations
- Numbered Units: Clear identification with unit number plates
- Gang Locking: Master locks for property management access
- Sprinkler Compliance: Wire mesh rated for use under sprinkler systems
Evidence Storage Cages
Law enforcement evidence storage cages provide secure chain-of-custody storage with controlled access and audit trails for evidence management in police departments and courthouses.
Evidence Cage Requirements
- High Security: Heavy-gauge wire, reinforced construction
- Pass-Through Lockers: Evidence deposit without cage access
- Refrigerated Units: Climate-controlled evidence storage
- Access Control: Electronic locks with user identification
- Audit Trails: Complete logging of all access events
- Size Variety: Long-term storage and temporary holding areas
Ceiling Panels & Full Enclosure Systems
Ceiling panels complete wire partition enclosures by preventing access over walls, meeting security requirements for high-value storage and controlled substance cages.
Ceiling Panel Options
- Full Coverage: Complete roof over entire enclosure
- Partial Coverage: Roof over doorways and critical areas only
- Sliding Panels: Removable sections for large item access
- Hinged Panels: Lift-up sections with gas springs for overhead access
- Sprinkler Integration: Panels designed to work with ceiling-mounted sprinklers
Sliding, Swing, and Dutch Door Options
Wire partition systems accommodate various door configurations to optimize space utilization, traffic flow, and operational efficiency.
Sliding Doors
- Space Savings: No door swing radius required
- Wide Openings: Single or bi-parting doors up to 20 feet wide
- Track Systems: Top-hung or floor-supported tracks
- Locking: Slide-bolt or padlock hasps
- Applications: High-traffic areas, wide material handling openings
Swing Doors
- Standard Configuration: Most economical door option
- Single or Double: One or two door leaves as needed
- Hinge Options: Weld-on or bolt-on hinges
- Door Closers: Hydraulic closers for self-closing operation
- Panic Hardware: Exit devices for life safety compliance
Dutch Doors
- Split Configuration: Independent top and bottom sections
- Transaction Use: Upper half opens for pass-through, lower remains locked
- Tool Cribs: Ideal for tool issue without full room access
- Retail Applications: Parts counters and service windows
Powder Coated Finishes
Powder coat finishing provides superior durability compared to paint, with excellent resistance to chipping, scratching, and fading in demanding industrial environments.
Powder Coat Process
- Surface Preparation: Chemical cleaning and phosphate treatment
- Electrostatic Application: Charged powder adheres to grounded metal
- Heat Cure: Baked at 400°F for chemical cross-linking
- Thickness: 2-4 mil coating, thicker than liquid paint
- Durability: Superior scratch and impact resistance
Color Options
- Standard Colors: Gray, beige, white most common
- Safety Colors: Yellow, orange for hazard identification
- Custom Colors: Match facility color schemes
- Specialty Finishes: Textured, metallic, high-gloss available
Frequently Paired Solutions
Wire mesh partitions provide secure caged areas and integrate with storage systems:
Warehouse racking maximizes vertical storage density and organization.
Tool cribs provide secure, organized storage for production supplies and equipment.
Mezzanines create elevated platforms for multi-level conveyor routing and operations.
Pick modules create organized picking zones with integrated storage and conveyance.
VRCs safely automate vertical material transport between floor levels.
Safety railings provide OSHA-required fall protection for elevated work areas.
Industries We Serve
Efficient storage and material handling for distribution centers.
High-speed fulfillment infrastructure for online retail operations.
Complete manufacturing solutions from raw materials to finished goods.
Clean, controlled environments for pharmaceutical manufacturing and storage.