Helicals (Gabion Spirals)
1m long galfan coated helicals. Also referred to as ‘Gabion Spirals Binders or Joints’ they are used to attach gabion cages together.
Helical Quantity Guide
- Quicker gabion installation compared to tying wire
- Manufactured in the UK, to BS EN standards.
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Manufacturing Standard
| Product Attributes | |
| Material | Galfan Coated Steel |
| Length | 1m |
| Wire Diameter (Gauge) | 3mm |
| Min. Tensile Strength | 350 N/mm2 |
| Colour | Metal Grey |
| Conforms to British manufacturing standard for corrosion | BS EN 10218-2:2012, BS EN 10244-2:2009 |
| Life Expectancy in normal weather conditions | 50-100 years |
| Suited to saltwater conditions | No |
How Many Helicals do I Need?
Helical are 1m in length. If the height’ of your gabion is less than 1m the helical will require cutting to size on-site using a hacksaw or wire clippers
| Gabion Cage Size | Helicals required for corners | Helical required for lid | Helicals require cutting to size |
| Up to L0.5m x D0.5m x H0.5m | 2 | 1 | Y |
| Up to L1m x D1m x H1m | 4 | 1 | N |
| Up to L2m x D1m x H1m | 4 | 2 | N |
Installation Instructions
| Attaching the corners | |
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4x helicals are required for square and oblong-shaped gabions – one for each corner
The helicals are 1m long so if your gabion is shorter than 0.5m then you will only need x2 helicals The helicals can be cut to size on-site using a hacksaw or wire clippers |
| Attaching the lid | |
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Tying wire is normally used to attach the lid
If you would prefer to use helicals you will need
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Attaching Gabions Together
To speed up the installation of your gabions you can use the helicals to attach the baskets together as well as the corners.
| Attach x2 corners with 1x helical | |
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Fits wire diameter
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| Attach x2 corners with 2x helical | |
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Alternative option for uneven ground & to bridge larger gaps between the baskets |
| Attach multiple gabions together | |
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Helicals can be used to attach gabions that are stacked on top of each other as well as next to each other.
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