EXPANDED METAL
EXPANDED METAL
Expanded metal is a versatile and innovative material created by simultaneously slitting and stretching a metal sheet to form a pattern of diamond-shaped openings. This unique fabrication process imparts expanded metal with exceptional strength, rigidity, and durability while maintaining its lightweight properties. Expanded metal finds diverse applications in various industries, serving as a versatile solution for a wide range of structural, decorative, and functional needs. In construction, it is employed for security enclosures, fencing, and architectural details, adding both aesthetic appeal and structural integrity to buildings and outdoor spaces. In industrial settings, expanded metal functions as durable screening, filtration, and reinforcement materials in equipment, machinery, and storage solutions. Its ability to allow for efficient ventilation, drainage, and light penetration makes it suitable for walkways, catwalks, and safety barriers. Expanded metal showcases its adaptability and reliability across an array of applications, embodying its significance as a practical and enduring material choice that addresses multifaceted requirements in modern engineering and design.
Type | STYLE | Lbs. Per 100
Sq. ft. Plain | Standard Sheet Size (ft.) SWD | Standard Sheet Size (ft.) LWD | Design Sizes (inches) SWD | Design Sizes (inches) LWD | Opening Sizes (inches) SWO | Opening Sizes (inches) LWO | Strand Size (inches) Width | Strand Size (inches) Thickness |
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Weights, Gauges, Dimensions and Sizes listed above are approximate.
STOCK SIZES for all meshes listed above 4’ (SWD) x 8’ (LWD) Special size sheet can be produced to order. | ||||||||||
Flattened | 3/4” - 16 | 51 | 4 | 8 | 0.923 | 2.1 | 0.75 | 1.75 | 0.11 | 0.048 |
Flattened | 1 1/2” - 9 | 114 | 4 | 8 | 1.33 | 3.2 | 1 | 2.56 | 0.158 | 0.11 |
Flattened | 5/16” - 18 | 95 | 4 | 8 | 0.333 | 1.03 | 0.172 | 0.813 | 0.092 | 0.04 |
Flattened | 3/16” - 20 | 86 | 4 | 8 | 0.218 | 0.5 | 0.094 | 0.343 | 0.063 | 0.032 |
Flattened | 1 1/2” - 13 | 57 | 4 | 8 | 1.33 | 3.2 | 1.06 | 2.75 | 0.116 | 0.07 |
Flattened | 1/4” - 20 | 88 | 4 | 8 | 0.25 | 1.05 | 0.084 | 0.715 | 0.079 | 0.03 |
Flattened | 1”- 16 | 44 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2.3 | 0.813 | 2.1 | 0.098 | 0.051 |
Flattened | 1” - 12 | 101 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2.3 | 0.813 | 2 | 0.156 | 0.085 |
Flattened | 1 1/2” - 12 | 66 | 4 | 8 | 1.33 | 3.2 | 1.296 | 2.75 | 0.11 | 0.085 |
Flattened | 1/2” - 13 | 140 | 4 | 8 | 0.5 | 1.25 | 0.265 | 1 | 0.107 | 0.07 |
Flattened | 1 1/2” - 10 L | 165 | 4 | 8 | 1.33 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 2.563 | 0.188 | 0.11 |
Flattened | 3/4” - 13 | 75 | 4 | 8 | 0.923 | 2.1 | 0.688 | 1.781 | 0.106 | 0.07 |
Flattened | 1” - 10 L | 165 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2.3 | 0.813 | 2 | 0.165 | 0.12 |
Flattened | 1/4” - 18 | 108 | 4 | 8 | 0.25 | 1.05 | 0.075 | 0.715 | 0.08 | 0.04 |