Expanded Metal is one of our most versatile product lines and our most economical. The applications for Expanded Metal are as endless as the benefits gained. For example:Stair Treads Building industry,Guard Screens ,Interior decorating and so on.
Expanded Metal is made from sheets of solid metal that are slit and stretched with each stroke of the upper die, forming a raised diamond pattern. This pattern is called regular or standard. The pattern varies by the gauge and type of material and the size of the diamond. The sheets can also be flattened by rollers for an optional style by passing them through a cold, roll reducing mill.
The lightweight properties and open area percentages of Expanded Metal allow it to be easily formed for a variety of energy saving applications such as light diffusers, screens, grilles and filters. When you add it's quality of strength to this list, you also make it popular for panel security enclosures, guards, fixtures and more.
Expanded Metal also can be manufactured in heavy gauges for applications such as walkways, ramps and catwalks of all types. Frequently, the heavier gratings and catwalks are used in industrial plants for flooring and stair treads.
Our inventory is constantly evolving and expanding everyday to meet the changing needs of our customers around the country and around the world. Contact one of our experienced sales staff to discuss how we can work together to meet your needs.
So please when you send us your requests indicate the following data, which are indispensable:
A>.Material: carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel 316 or 304, etc.
B>size of the opening (SWO and LWO) or size of the diamond(SWD and LWD)
C>size of the sheets
D>strand width
E>strand thickness
F>finishing:This includes hot dip galvanizing and pre-galvanizing. if not the above,please specify.