Expanded Metal

Expanded metal is basically created from steel sheets by slitting them and then let them expand to form a diamond shape mesh. It is normally use to provide security with visibility as well. Expanded metal is also used for controlling the light and circulation of air.

Normally there are three types of expanded metal

1. Regular Expanded Metal
Normally used for fencing or sagety guards


2. Flattened Expanded Metal
Light type and normally used for protecting shelves, enclosures etc

3. Expanded Metal Grating
Heavy Duty Type which is normally used for flooring, platforms, steel stairs etc

Best quality Expanded Metal Mesh formed from one piece of metal with no joints or welds. This helps in further processing of expanded metal thus making it ideal for use in multiple components. Another benefit of using expanded metal is its higher strength to weight ratio. Unlike sheet metal, expanded metal is lighter and stronger thus making it an ideal solution for creating floors or stairs.

How To Order Expanded Metal:
CSF(hundred square feet) is the unit of measure for ordering expanded metal.
When ordering expanded metal, please specify the following
1. Number of sheets
2. Type of Metal
3. Type of Expanded Metal, Regular or Flattened
4. Size of Sheet
5. Width of SWD (Short way of diamond) or SWO(short way of opening)

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