flattened expanded metal sheet

flattened expanded metal

Flattened Expanded Metal Sheet

The flattened expanded metal is cold-rolled from raised mesh, it has a smooth flat surface and diamond-shaped openings. In the cold rolling process, the mesh sheet is usually elongated. After the metal mesh is flattened, the metal mesh plate will be sent through a sheet leveler to maintain its flatness. The flat expanded metal is available in a variety of materials, such as mild steel, galvanized steel, aluminum and stainless steel. Mild steel can be galvanized to improve its rust resistance. Among them, stainless steel expanded metal mesh is the most durable type.

The flattened expanded metal sheet can have various mesh patterns. The common patterns include diamond, hexagonal openings.

Features

  • Smooth surface. The safe and smooth surface will not hurt people.
  • Economical and durable, which make it suits for a broad range of applications.

Specifications
types of expanded metal

Specification of Flattened Expanded Metal Sheet

Style Minimum Strand Thickness Nominal Weight Design Size, in Opening Size Strand Size Overall Thickness Diamond per ft. Percent Open Area, %
inch lb/100 ft2 SWD LWD SWO LWO Width Thickness inch SWD LWD
1/2 18 0.037 66 0.5 1.26 0.304 1 0.098 0.041 0.041 24 9.5 65
1/2 16 0.047 84 0.5 1.26 0.302 1 0.099 0.051 0.051 24 9.5 65
1/2 13 0.072 136 0.5 1.26 0.236 0.915 0.107 0.076 0.076 24 9.5 62
3/4 18 0.037 43 0.923 2.1 0.687 1.812 0.118 0.041 0.041 13 5.7 77
3/4 16 0.047 54 0.923 2.1 0.687 1.812 0.118 0.051 0.051 13 5.7 77
3/4 13 0.072 83 0.923 2.1 0.683 1.75 0.120 0.076 0.076 13 5.7 77
3/4 9 0.108 185 0.923 2.1 0.593 1.687 0.179 0.114 0.114 13 5.7 65
1 1/2 16 0.047 41 1.33 3.15 1.074 2.75 0.128 0.051 0.051 9 3.8 83
1 1/2 13 0.072 62 1.33 3.15 1.070 2.625 0.130 0.076 0.076 9 3.8 83
1 1/2 9 0.108 124 1.33 3.15 0.960 2.625 0.174 0.114 0.114 9 3.8 77

flattened expanded metal mesh

flattened expanded mesh

Applications

  • Protective cover
  • Metal fence
  • Metal grille
  • Walkway
  • Building Facades
  • Supermarket shelves
  • Bicycle basket
  • Trailer floor and sides

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