Sand-Filled Gabions for Ecological Restoration and Sand Control

Sand-filled gabions are wire mesh structures used for sand fixation, erosion control, and ecological restoration. These units are made from double-twisted hexagonal mesh manufactured from galvanized or PVC-coated low-carbon steel wire. Unlike traditional stone gabions, the baskets are filled with sand, planting soil, or sand-gravel mixtures to stabilize loose surfaces and support vegetation growth. Typical sizes include 1×1×1 m, 2×1×1 m, and 3×1×1 m gabion boxes, and 3×2×0.23 m and 6×2×0.30 m gabion mattresses. Product categories include sand-filled gabion boxes, sand-filled gabion mattresses, and sand barrier gabions. These systems are widely used for windbreak barriers, dune stabilization, slope protection, riverbank reinforcement, and vegetation restoration in desert, plateau, and sandy regions. The permeable mesh structure allows water infiltration while retaining sand and supporting plant development.

Differences Between Sand-Filled Gabions and Traditional Gabions

Feature	Traditional Gabions	Sand-Filled Gabions
Main Filling Material	Filled with rocks or pebbles, particle size larger than mesh openings	Filled with sand, planting soil, or sand-gravel mixtures
Core Function	Erosion control, soil retention, flood protection	Sand fixation, vegetation growth, ecological restoration
Structural Form	Wire mesh baskets filled with large stones	Wire mesh baskets filled with sand or soil
Permeability	Very high permeability through gaps between stones	Moderate permeability depending on sand density
Stability Mechanism	Stone weight provides structural stability	Mesh confinement stabilizes sand and soil
Vegetation Support	Limited vegetation growth between stones	Supports plant seeds and root development
Typical Applications	Riverbank protection, retaining walls, seawalls	Desert control, ecological slopes, sand barriers
Installation Environment	Areas with abundant stone materials	Areas with abundant sand but limited rock
Construction Material Source	Requires transported rock or quarry stone	Can use local sand or soil materials
Ecological Function	Structural protection	Ecological restoration and sand stabilization

Specifications and Dimensions

Box Length Range: Length range 1.0–3.0 m common units.
Box Width Range: Width range 0.5–1.0 m standard sizes.
Box Height Range: 0.5–1.0 m typical boxes.
Standard Box Size :1×1×1 m,2×1×1 m,3×1×1 m
Mattress Length Range: Length range 3.0–6.0 m mattress units.
Mattress Width Range: Width 2.0 m common mattress structure.
Mattress Height Options: Height options 0.17 m, 0.23 m, 0.30 m.
Mattress Size: 3×2×0.23 m, 6×2×0.30 m
Mesh Opening Size: 60×80 mm, 80×100 mm.
Wire Diameter Range: 2.0–3.0 mm mesh wire.
Diaphragm Spacing: Internal diaphragms spaced every 1.0 m.

Common Sizes and Specifications of Polyester Gabion Bag

Bag Diameter Range: Diameter 0.5–2.0 m common size range.
Bag Length Range: Length 1.0–4.0 m typical specification.
Bag Size: Diameter 0.5 m, length 1.0 m, Diameter 1.0 m, length 2.0 m,Diameter 1.5 m, length 3.0 m.
Fabric Material: Polyester woven fabric density 200–400 g/m².
Fabric Thickness: Thickness 1.0–3.0 mm typical range.
Tensile Strength: Tensile strength 50–120 kN/m.
Opening Size: Fabric opening size 0.2–1.0 mm filtration range.
Filling Material: Filled with sand, gravel, or soil.
Weight Capacity: Load capacity 500–3000 kg per bag.
Seam Strength: Seam strength 40–80 kN/m.
UV Resistance: UV resistance service life 3–10 years.
Application Size Layout: Installed layer height 0.5–2.0 m.