Knotless Netting for Industrial Safety Applications
Barry manufactures industrial knotless netting for debris containment, load control, lifting, stabilization and the protection of people and equipment. Made in Canada since 1978, our knotless net panels are trusted in manufacturing, mining, construction, aerospace, defence and material handling operations in over 75 countries.
Why Choose Knotless Netting?
Knotless netting is produced using a Raschel knitting process that interlaces the fibers continuously, without knots. Compared to traditional knotted netting, this construction offers several advantages:
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Uniform mesh strength: whether the net is lifting, supporting or arresting a mass, the force is distributed evenly across the panel, with no weak points at knot junctions.
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Superior abrasion resistance: without protruding knots, the netting wears more evenly and lasts longer in contact with surfaces or loads.
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Lighter weight: knotless construction uses less material for the same breaking strength, making panels easier to handle and install.
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Snag-free surface: smooth mesh reduces the risk of catching on equipment, loads or structures.
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Dimensional stability: meshes hold their shape under repeated loading and impacts.
Choose the Netting Category That Matches Your Load and Impact Requirements
Each category is rated by mesh breaking strength. The right choice depends on whether the net will lift, support, contain or arrest a mass — and on the weight and velocity involved.
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Light Duty: 100 lb mesh strength, suitable for lifting, supporting or stopping small masses and light debris
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Medium Duty: 300 lb mesh strength, suitable for lifting, supporting or stopping medium-weight masses
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Heavy Duty: 700 lb mesh strength, suitable for lifting, supporting or stopping heavy masses
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Extra Heavy Duty: 700 lb mesh strength and above, including rope net constructions in UHMWPE and co-polymer designed to lift very heavy masses or absorb high-velocity impacts
Available finishing options include webbing borders, grommets, rope borders and corner reinforcements. Panels can be customized with dyes, urethane coating or fire-retardant treatment.
Custom Netting Solutions
Barry designs and manufactures netting systems for a diverse range of industrial applications. Whether a system is intended to protect people or equipment, lift or contain heavy loads, stabilize structures, or safely decelerate and stop moving masses, we work closely with you to develop the most appropriate solution — from a single custom panel to large production volumes.
For decades, Barry has developed extensive expertise through laboratory testing, on-site testing, performance evaluations and field experience across numerous industries, including projects as demanding as safely catching aerospace components.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is knotless netting?
Knotless netting is a net produced by a Raschel knitting process that interlaces fibers continuously without tying knots. The result is a lighter, smoother and more abrasion-resistant net with uniform strength across every mesh.
What is the difference between knotless and knotted netting?
Knotted netting joins fibers with knots at each mesh intersection, which creates local stress points and a rougher surface. Knotless netting distributes force evenly — whether lifting, supporting or arresting a mass — resists abrasion better, weighs less for the same strength, and will not snag on loads or equipment.
What are common applications for industrial knotless netting?
Typical applications include debris containment on conveyors and structures, machine guarding, fall protection, load securing, lifting cargo nets, barrier and perimeter nets, impact arrest systems, counter-drone (counter-UAS) netting, military and defence applications, and infrastructure stabilization.
Can Barry knotless netting be customized?
Yes. Panels are made to your dimensions, with your choice of mesh strength (100 lb to 700 lb and above), finishing (webbing border, grommets, rope border) and optional coatings such as urethane or fire-retardant treatment.
