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18×16 Fiberglass vs. Pet-Resistant & AISI 304 Metal Mesh: Which Profile & Spline?

Side-by-side engineering, installation clearance, workshop BOM cost, and profit-margin comparison for fenestration manufacturers and wholesale buyers.

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Executive Engineering Verdict

Standard 18×16 PVC-coated fiberglass mesh (120 g/m², $0.82/m²) delivers maximum airflow and visibility for 85% of residential windows using 0.70–1.00mm profiles. However, doors exposed to cats, dogs, rodents, or commercial kitchen hygiene mandates require 260 g/m² Pet-Resistant Polyester Mesh ($2.90/m²) or AISI 304 Stainless Mesh ($5.40/m²) paired with heavy-wall ≥1.10mm aluminum profiles (Dies 1113, 1030) to prevent frame bowing.

Maximum Airflow & Optical Clarity

18×16 PVC-Coated Fiberglass Mesh (MSH-FB1816)

Dies / SKUs: Compatible with all Hinged (1022/1070), Fixed (1023), Roller (1228) & Sliding Dies

Best For: Upper-floor windows, standard residential casements, and spring-loaded retractable roller cassettes.

Advantages:
  • Superior daylight transmission and outward visibility with fine 0.28mm charcoal/grey yarns.
  • Flexible enough to wind smoothly onto Ø16.7mm–Ø22mm retractable roller tubes (Dies 1229/1538).
  • Most economical wholesale roll cost ($0.82/m²) with rapid 4.5mm EPDM spline installation.
Limitations:
  • Cat claws, jumping dogs, or birds can puncture or tear standard fiberglass strands.
  • Not suitable for ground-floor commercial food preparation rodent barriers.
7× Tear Strength & Puncture Immunity

Pet-Resistant Vinyl Mesh (MSH-PET260) & AISI 304 Steel Mesh

Dies / SKUs: Requires Heavy-Wall Dies: 1113 (17×43mm), 1120 (45mm), 1030 (17×50mm Sliding)

Best For: Ground-floor patio doors, households with cats/dogs, commercial kitchens, and bushfire/rodent zones.

Advantages:
  • 7× higher tensile tear resistance withstands repeated pet scratching and paw impact.
  • AISI 304 stainless variant meets HACCP food-safety, rodent-exclusion, and ember-protection codes.
  • Eliminates costly installer warranty callbacks on ground-level patio doors.
Limitations:
  • Thicker yarn diameter reduces airflow/light by ~15% and requires slightly smaller spline (4.0–4.2mm) in standard grooves.
  • High tension will bow ultra-thin (<0.80mm) economy frames unless paired with heavy-duty T5 profiles + center mullions.

Side-by-Side Technical Comparison Matrix

Technical Parameter 18×16 Fiberglass Mesh 260 g/m² Pet Screen AISI 304 Stainless Mesh
Linear Weight / Gauge
120 g/m² (0.28 mm yarn)
260 g/m² (0.65 mm vinyl-poly)
420 g/m² (0.19 mm SS wire)
Claw & Rodent Resistance
Low (Insect barrier only)
Very High (Cat/Dog Proof)
Extreme (Rodent & Ember Proof)
Roller Cassette Winding
Yes (Ideal)
No (Too thick for spring tubes)
No (Rigid panel only)
Min. Recommended Profile Wall
0.70 – 1.00 mm (Die 1022/1070)
1.10 – 1.25 mm (Die 1113/1030)
1.20 mm+ with Mullion (1113+1606)
Wholesale Roll Price (EXW)
$0.82 / m²
$2.90 / m²
$5.40 / m²
Factory Recommendation: Workshop Engineering Rule: Never stretch heavy Pet Mesh or Stainless Steel Mesh onto 0.70mm economy window profiles without a center mullion. Pair heavy meshes exclusively with Die 1113 (17×43mm), Die 1120 (45mm), or Die 1030 (17×50mm sliding sash) using a 4.0–4.2mm serrated EPDM spline.
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B2B EXPORT & ENGINEERING FAQ

Frequently Asked Technical & Export Questions

Direct answers covering EN AW-6063 T5 alloy specs, 300 kg mixed pallet MOQ, 5.80m/6.00m container bar lengths, and 0% EU/UK customs duties.

What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ) for international wholesale buyers?

We operate strictly as a B2B extrusion factory and wholesale exporter. Our minimum international export order is 1 Mixed Export Pallet (300 kg — approx. 22 to 35 bundles) for aluminum profiles, or 50 complete sets for Ready-to-Assemble (RTA) insect screen kits. You can freely mix frame dies, sash dies, RAL colors, and hardware cartons on a single pallet. We do not sell 1–2 single bars or retail cut-to-size screens to homeowners.

What aluminum alloy and dimensional standards are used across your 68 extrusion dies?

Every profile is extruded from 100% primary EN AW-6063 T5 (AA 6063-T5 / AlMg0.7Si) architectural billet and artificially aged to 10–12 Webster (68–75 Brinell) hardness. Cross-sectional tolerances strictly conform to DIN EN 755-9 and EN 12020-2 (±0.05 mm wall tolerance).

Do you manufacture both 6,000 mm (6.0m) and 5,800 mm (5.8m) bar lengths for container shipping?

Yes. Standard production bars are 6,000 mm (6.00 m / 19.68 ft), ideal for 13.60m European road trucks and 40' High Cube ocean containers (which hold two end-to-end 6.0m stacks). For buyers shipping via 20' Standard Dry Containers (5.89m internal length), we extrude precision 5,800 mm (5.80 m / 19.03 ft) bars for effortless container loading without scrap loss.

Why choose EN AW-6063 T5 aluminum insect screen profiles over PVC or roll-formed screen frames?

Extruded 6063-T5 hollow aluminum offers 3×–4× higher flexural stiffness than thin roll-formed sheet frames and never warps, yellows, or requires heavy steel inserts like uPVC profiles under +50°C sun exposure. (If your project specifically requires economy uPVC window/screen profiles for the Turkish/regional market, visit our sister division at SineklikProfili.com).

Are EU and UK buyers exempt from customs import duties when importing from your factory in Türkiye?

Yes. Because our extrusion plant is located in Gebze/Kocaeli, Türkiye, shipments to all 27 European Union member states carry 0% customs duty with our ATR Movement Certificate, and shipments to the United Kingdom carry 0% preferential tariff under the UK–Türkiye Free Trade Agreement. Balkan, EFTA, and Georgia shipments likewise enjoy 0% duty via EUR.1 certificates.

How does the live USD / EUR wholesale pricing and WhatsApp Proforma Quote Cart work?

Unlike factories that hide pricing behind slow email gates, SerProfil publishes live EXW factory rates per meter, 6.0m bar, and bundle across 4 transparent volume tiers (List Price, -4% Pallet, -7.5% Multi-Pallet, and -10% Container/FTL). Toggle between $ USD and € EUR in the top bar, add your required dies, finishes, bar lengths (6.0m or 5.8m), and accessory cartons to the Quote Cart, print an instant Proforma Summary, and transmit your itemized RFQ directly to our export desk via WhatsApp for same-day freight calculation.

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