WireCrafters Style 840 RapidWire Security Cage, 1-Wall, 5'-6" to 25'-8" Wide

WireCrafters 1-Wall Style 840 Rapid Wire Security Cage WireCrafters RapidWire Security Cage, 1-Wall

The WireCrafters Style 840 RapidWire 1-wall security cage fits between two existing walls, closing an opening with a single run of welded wire partition. It is available from 5'-6" to 25'-8" wide in stock system heights of 8'-5-1/4", 10'-5-1/4" and 12'-5-1/4", with a hinged door (3' or 4' wide) or a sliding door (3' to 10' wide). The mesh is 10 gauge wire welded into a 2" x 2" square pattern, set in a 1-1/4" angle frame, and it is the medium duty mesh in the Style 840 system.

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Model Number	Description	Dimensions	Type of Door	Price	View Model
RW581H	1-Wall	5'-6" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$1,885.78	View Model
RW681H	1-Wall	6'-6" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$1,953.57	View Model
RW681S	1-Wall	6'-6" wide	3' Sliding	$2,158.95	View Model
RW781H	1-Wall	7'-6" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$2,018.38	View Model
RW781S	1-Wall	7'-6" wide	3' Sliding	$2,227.58	View Model
RW881H	1-Wall	8'-6" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$2,068.47	View Model
RW881S	1-Wall	8'-6" wide	4' Sliding	$3,179.35	View Model
RW981H	1-Wall	9'-6" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$2,118.56	View Model
RW981S	1-Wall	9'-6" wide	4' Sliding	$2,401.44	View Model
RW1081H	1-Wall	10'-6" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$2,186.32	View Model
RW1081S	1-Wall	10'-6" wide	5' Sliding	$2,592.96	View Model
RW1181H	1-Wall	11'-6" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$2,262.94	View Model
RW1181S	1-Wall	11'-6" wide	5' Sliding	$2,654.84	View Model
RW1281H	1-Wall	12'-6" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$2,327.77	View Model
RW1281S	1-Wall	12'-6" wide	6' Sliding	$2,881.70	View Model
RW1381H	1-Wall	13'-6" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$2,386.69	View Model
RW1381S	1-Wall	13'-6" wide	6' Sliding	$2,961.28	View Model
RW1481H	1-Wall	14'-6" wide	4' Hinged	$2,466.26	View Model
RW1481S	1-Wall	14'-6" wide	6' Sliding	$3,029.04	View Model
RW1581H	1-Wall	15'-6" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$2,864.03	View Model
RW1581S	1-Wall	15'-6" wide	6' Sliding	$3,093.87	View Model
RW1681H	1-Wall	16'-8" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$2,920.06	View Model
RW1681S	1-Wall	16'-6" wide	8' Sliding	$3,226.46	View Model
RW1781H	1-Wall	17'-8" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$2,984.85	View Model
RW1781S	1-Wall	17'-6" wide	8' Sliding	$2,976.01	View Model
RW1881H	1-Wall	18'-8" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$3,005.47	View Model
RW1881S	1-Wall	18'-6" wide	8' Sliding	$3,344.35	View Model
RW1981H	1-Wall	19'-8" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$3,079.16	View Model
RW1981S	1-Wall	19'-6" wide	8' Sliding	$3,780.42	View Model
RW2081H	1-Wall	20'-6" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$3,152.80	View Model
RW2081S	1-Wall	20'-6" wide	10' Sliding	$3,689.04	View Model
RW2181H	1-Wall	21'-8" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$3,226.46	View Model
RW2181S	1-Wall	21'-8" wide	10' Sliding	$4,110.44	View Model
RW2281H	1-Wall	22'-8" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$3,285.39	View Model
RW2281S	1-Wall	22'-8" wide	10' Sliding	$4,169.38	View Model
RW2381H	1-Wall	23'-8" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$3,344.35	View Model
RW2381S	1-Wall	23'-8" wide	10' Sliding	$4,228.32	View Model
RW2481H	1-Wall	24'-8" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$3,417.98	View Model
RW2481S	1-Wall	24'-8" wide	10' Sliding	$4,316.68	View Model
RW2581H	1-Wall	24'-10" wide	3' or 4' Hinged	$3,815.77	View Model
RW2581S	1-Wall	25'-8" wide	10' Sliding	$4,331.40	View Model

Welded mesh is about 25 to 33% lighter than woven mesh at the same panel size, and it holds its shape when openings are cut. It suits boundaries and traffic control, such as walling off a storage room, an equipment area or a contractor space. The 2" x 2" opening is wide enough for a hand and forearm to reach through to a latch or to stock near the fence line, so choose the 2" x 1" woven mesh when theft is the concern.

Panels are 4 or 5 ft high and stack to reach the system height, and the same panel sizes serve for walls and ceilings. The system is bolted together with no site welding, and a crew of two or three people is recommended. A 1-wall cage works only between two solid, full-height walls. A corner or free-standing layout needs a 2-wall, 3-wall or 4-wall system.

Selecting the Right Model
◆ Mesh, choose 2" x 2" welded wire for separation and traffic control, such as bulky, low-value or hard-to-move contents, or choose 2" x 1" woven wire when theft or reach-through is the concern
◆ Wall count, a 1-wall system needs two solid, full-height walls, so choose a 2-wall, 3-wall or 4-wall style for corners and free-standing cages
◆ Width, the table runs from 5'-6" to 25'-8" wide, so measure the opening between the walls and pick the closest model
◆ Height, stock heights are 8'-5-1/4", 10'-5-1/4" and 12'-5-1/4", and a full-height or ceiling-capped cage prevents climbing over
◆ Door, hinged doors are 3' or 4' wide with a 7'-3-1/4" opening, while sliding doors run 3' to 10' wide and need a clear wall run beside the opening equal to the door width
◆ Lock, access control comes mainly from the door and the lock, so price the lock and exit hardware early, since options range from key locks to card readers and cost varies by more than ten to one
◆ Machine guarding, Style 840 is not a machine guard, so use a dedicated guarding system where a risk assessment calls for one.

WireCrafters Style 840 Buying Guide
Compare woven and welded mesh before you order.
See Woven vs. welded in the Style 840 Buying Guide

Where Commonly Used
The 1-Wall RapidWire cage is commonly used in warehouses and manufacturing plants to build tool cribs, equipment areas and general secure storage between two existing walls.

CustomMHS carries WireCrafters wire partitions. All purchases include the manufacturer’s factory warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the RapidWire 1-wall security cage?

The RapidWire 1-wall cage is a modular, bolt-together welded wire enclosure built from 10-gauge wire in a 2" square mesh pattern, designed to fit between two existing walls. Panels are fully framed and attach to posts with standard hand tools. CustomMHS carries the full line of WireCrafters RapidWire security cages, backed by the manufacturer's warranty.

When is 2" x 2" welded wire the right choice?

It works when the barrier is doing separation work rather than security work. That includes walling off a storage room, an equipment area, or a contractor space, and situations where contents are bulky, low-value, or hard to move by hand. It also fits when budget and installation speed matter more than security rating, and when access control comes mainly from the door and lock rather than from the panel itself.

When should I choose 2" x 1" woven wire instead?

Two things separate them. Woven mesh is interlocked at every crossing rather than fused, so cutting one strand does not open a hole because the surrounding weave still holds the pattern. Welded mesh depends on the weld at each intersection, so breaking a few welds opens a gap faster. The opening size matters just as much: a 1-inch dimension blocks a hand and forearm, so no one can reach through to a latch, a lock, or the inventory just inside the line. A 2" x 2" opening does not.

How difficult is installation?

The panels bolt together cleanly, so most maintenance teams install the system without special tools or equipment. Panels attach to posts using standard hand tools. Because the same panel sizes work for both walls and ceilings, panels stack to reach the required height, which keeps the parts list simple and the enclosure consistent from one section to the next.

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How does this cage help your facility?

The direct gain is building a secure area quickly using your own maintenance crew rather than scheduling an outside installation, which matters when a storage need appears between projects. Modular construction also means the enclosure can be expanded or reconfigured later instead of rebuilt. Compared with chain link, the welded panel system stays lighter and more open, giving better visibility into the space and easier airflow through it, and the open structure lets existing lighting, HVAC, and fire suppression continue to work as designed rather than requiring changes to accommodate a new enclosure.