Gecho produces woven metal mesh for elevator cab interiors, landing doors and lobby wall panels. Supplied in stainless steel and brass, the mesh is woven as a dense fabric with no open area and is often ground flat to give a brushed metal sheet appearance with the fine texture of a weave. Panels are made to your cab drawings, including the cut-outs and returns required for handrails and fixtures.
Why woven mesh in an elevator cab
An elevator cab is a small, high-contact, low-light space. A woven metal panel works well in it for four reasons:
- It resists handling. Unlike a lacquered or painted panel, a metal mesh surface does not show fingerprints and scratches as readily, and it can be cleaned with a dry cloth.
- It hides wear. A fine weave breaks up reflections, so minor dents and scuffs are far less visible than they would be on a flat mirror-polished sheet.
- It manages light. The texture diffuses the cab lighting instead of bouncing it, which makes a small space feel softer.
- It offers grip. A crisp weave gives the wall panel a tactile quality that a plain sheet does not have.
Panel types
| Type | Description | Typical location |
|---|---|---|
| Cab wall panel | Flat woven mesh panel, edge-folded to suit the cab lining | Cab side and rear walls |
| Door cladding | Mesh bonded or mechanically fixed to the door leaf | Landing and car doors |
| Lobby wall panel | Larger mesh panels for the elevator lobby surround | Lobby and lift bank cladding |
| Ceiling panel | Mesh set into the cab ceiling with a light source above or below | Cab ceiling |
Specification table
| Parameter | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Material | SS304, SS316, brass | Brass gives a warm tone for hotel and retail interiors |
| Wire diameter | 1.6 mm – 3.0 mm | Fine wire for a smooth panel, heavier wire for a pronounced texture |
| Open area | approx. 0% (dense weave) | Dense enough to read as a solid surface |
| Weight | approx. 10 – 20 kg/m² | Drives the fixing and substrate requirement |
| Max. width | up to 3 m | Wider panels reduce joints across a cab wall |
| Surface finish | Brushed, polished, ground flat, PVD, antique | Ground flat gives a sheet-metal appearance with a fine weave texture |
| Panel fabrication | Cut to drawing, edge-folded, cut-outs for fixtures |
Fabrication, tolerances and fixing
Elevator mesh is judged on fabrication rather than on the weave alone. What matters:
- Cut-outs and returns. Panels are cut to the cab drawing and edge-folded so the mesh returns into the lining and no wire ends are exposed. Handrail and fixture cut-outs are made in the factory, not on site.
- Pattern alignment. On a multi-panel cab, the weave must run continuously and the pattern must align across the joints between panels. State the direction of the weave on the drawing.
- Flatness. A dense woven panel that is not properly tensioned or flattened will show a wave under cab lighting. We flatten panels before dispatch and pack them so they cannot distort in transit.
- Fixing. Panels are normally fixed to a plywood or metal substrate with a concealed fixing or an adhesive system. Because the panel is dense and relatively heavy, the substrate must be flat and rigid.
Material and finish guidance
Stainless steel 304. The standard choice for commercial and residential cabs. Resists everyday cleaning chemicals.
Stainless steel 316. Specify for coastal locations, or where cleaning regimes use chlorides.
Brass. Used in hotel and retail lifts for a warm tone. Brass is softer, so it marks more easily in service. It will patina unless PVD-coated or lacquered.
Finishes. A brushed finish is the most forgiving in a cab because it hides fingerprints. Mirror-polished panels look striking but show every mark. A ground-flat finish gives the appearance of a plain sheet while retaining the fine texture of the weave.
FAQ
Can you supply panels cut to our cab drawings?
Yes. Send the cab lining drawings including the cut-outs, the direction of the weave, and the panel return details, and we will confirm feasibility and quote per panel.
Which is the right material for a hotel lift?
Brass or a PVD-coated stainless steel give the warm tone usually wanted in a hotel. If the cab is heavily used, a brushed stainless with a bronze PVD coat keeps the look while resisting wear better than solid brass.
What is the panel weight and does it matter?
Weight depends on the wire diameter and the openness of the weave. Our TAC-43-1 specification measures 13.6 kg/m², and the range across the elevator fabrics we produce is approximately 10 – 20 kg/m². This matters because it drives the substrate and fixing design, and because cabinet makers need the figure to calculate door loads.
Will the weave pattern align across multiple panels?
Yes, if the drawing states the weave direction and the panel sequence. Pattern alignment must be set out at the drawing stage; it cannot be corrected on site.
What is the lead time and minimum order?
The minimum order is 10 m² and the lead time is one week. Larger or more complex quantities are quoted individually — send us the sizes and we will confirm a delivery date.
Do you supply samples for approval?
Yes. A sample panel is produced for approval before mass production.
Related products and applications
- Metal Coil Drapery — for lobby feature curtains alongside the lift bank
- Architectural Woven Wire Mesh — for lobby wall cladding above the cab
- Metal Mesh Ceilings — for lobby and cab ceiling treatment
- Metal Mesh Partitions & Dividers — for lobby screening
Get a quote
Send us your cab drawings and the finish you want. We will confirm the weave, the panel breakdown and the pattern alignment, then quote. → Contact us
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