Expanded Metal
Expanded metal is a type of metal sheet that has been cut and stretched to create a regular pattern of diamond-shaped openings in the material. It is commonly used in fencing and gates, as well as for other industrial, architectural and decorative applications.
- Increased pattern size improves cost-effectiveness.
- Standard expanded metal provides strength and rigidity.
- Exceptionally long life
Materials | Titanium, Mild Steel, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Copper, Aluminium |
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Hole Patterns | Diamond, Ribbon, Circle, Squares, Custom Fabricated |
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Expanded Metal
We have developed an extensive range of products and offer expanded metal in steel, nickel, titanium, stainless steel, copper, and aluminium in various sizes, widths, and meshes.
Expanded metal has many advantages, including its strength, resistance to corrosion, ease of installation, and superior aesthetic qualities. It also offers a versatile range of design possibilities and can be used in a variety of applications. Additionally, it is lightweight and can be easily cut to size, allowing for flexibility in design. Expanded metal is also cost-effective, making it an ideal choice for many types of projects.
Expanded Metal Advantages
- Expanded metal is a cost-effective alternative to perforated metal – especially when using high-value raw materials
- Outstanding mechanical strength (Anti-ravel and Flexible)
Expanded Metal Production Process
Application of Expanded Metal
- Air and Fluid Filters
- Battery Cells
- Dipping/Degreasing Baskets
- Drying Trays
- Decorative Mesh
- EMI/RFI Shielding
- Enclosures
- Fan Guards
- Fencing
- Flatbed Truck Decking
- Grain Dryers
- Intake Grilles
- Machine and Window Guards
- Outdoor Furniture
- Partitions
- Satellite and Radar AntennaScreens and Filters
- Security Walls, Ceilings, Floors, and Doors
- Shelving, Trays & Racks
- Speaker Grills
- Stair Treads
- Trailer Ramps
- Ventilation Systems
- Walkways and Stair Treads
Terminology
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SWD: Short Way of Diamond LWD: Long Way of Diamond
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SWO: Short Way of Opening LWO: Long Way of Opening
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Flattened Expanded Metal V.S Standard Expanded Metal
1.1 Expanded Metal Terminology:
1.1.1 bond, n-the solid intersection of two strands.
1.1.2 camber, n-the bow of a side or edge from end to end from a straight line.
1.1.3 diamonds, n-open area of metal after expanding.
Most expanded metal open area or patterns are uniform diamond shaped, but may also be hexagonal, louvered, asymmetric, square, or other shapes, or combinations thereof.
1.1.4 edge configuration, n-refers to the edge condition of a sheet may they be closed diamonds (bonded), or open diamonds (random) produced by shearing.
1.1.5 expanded metal, n-a rigid sheet of metal that is simultaneously been slit and stretched creating an open diamond pattern.
1.1.6 flattened, v (F)-expanded metal that has been cold rolled after expansion.
1.1.7 flattening, adv-the process of producing flattened expanded metal.
1.1.8 grating, n-expanded metal that is produced from heavier sheet.
1.1.9 levelness, n-(flatness of sheet), sheets shall be free from waves or buckets that are in excess of 1–1/2 in. from a plane surface.
1.1.10 LWD, n-nominal dimension, Long Way of the Diamond.
1.1.11 LWO, n-Long Way of the Opening.
1.1.12 regular-raised-standard, n-(R) expanded metal as it comes from the press. The strands and bonds are set at a uniform angle to the plane of the sheet.
1.1.13 SWD, n-nominal dimension, Short Way of the Diamond.
1.1.14 SWO, n-Short Way of the Opening.
1.1.15 shearing, n-cutting the sheet to a specific size or tolerance.
1.1.16 squareness, n-the dimensional variance a side and edge are out of square.
1.1.17 strand thickness, n-thickness of the base metal.
1.1.18 strand thickness, n, and strand width, n-can be varied to create different expanded metal products for different applications.
1.1.19 strand width, n-amount of material fed through top and bottom dies to produce one strand.
1.1.20 taper, n-edges of a sheet that deviates from parallel
How to calculate the weight of expanded metal?
Please check our special expanded metal weight calculator.
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Size & Application
Popular Size
Application Field
- Air and Fluid Filters
- Battery Cells
- Dipping/Degreasing Baskets
- Drying Trays
- Decorative Mesh
- EMI/RFI Shielding
- Enclosures
- Fan Guards
- Fencing
- Flatbed Truck Decking
- Grain Dryers
- Intake Grilles
- Machine and Window Guards
- Outdoor Furniture
- Partitions
- Satellite and Radar AntennaScreens and Filters
- Security Walls, Ceilings, Floors, and Doors
- Shelving, Trays & Racks
- Speaker Grills
- Stair Treads
- Trailer Ramps
- Ventilation Systems
- Walkways and Stair Treads
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How to order
How to order Expanded Metal?
Please Specify:
- Material: Titanium, Nickel, Carbon Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel 304 Or 316, etc.
- Type: Standard/Raised, Flattened, Expanded Metal Grating
- Quantity: number of pieces – full size or cut pieces required
- Piece Size: width (SWD) x length (LWD)
- Shearing: bond or random. Please check the below photo for reference
- Finish: hot-dipped galvanized, PVC coating, PVDF coating, Pt coating, special, if any
Item No.: typically, expanded metal is specified like the following examples:
3/4 #18 S 3′ SWD x 6′ LWD Aluminum
- – 1/2inch= Short Way Of Diamond Dimension
- – #18 = Gauge (Usually not AWG, BWG, SWG, should be Washburn & Moen)
- – “S” = Standard (“F” would indicate flattened)
- – 3′ SWD x 6′ LWD = size of sheet width x length
- – Aluminum = material
The Best Wire Gauge Chart
Gauge | American Wire Gauge(AWG) mm | Washburn & Moen mm | Birmingham Wire Gauge(BWG) mm | Standard Wire Gauge(SWG) mm | United States Standard mm |
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7/0 | 12.446 | 12.7 | |||
6/0 | 14.732 | 11.722 | 11.786 | ||
5/0 | 13.119 | 10.935 | 10.973 | 11.113 | |
4/0 | 11.684 | 10.003 | 10.16 | 10.319 | |
3/0 | 10.404 | 9.208 | 9.449 | 9.525 | |
2/0 | 9.266 | 8.407 | 8.839 | 8.731 | |
1/0 | 8.252 | 7.785 | 8.23 | 7.938 | |
1 | 7.348 | 7.188 | 7.62 | 7.62 | 7.144 |
2 | 6.543 | 6.668 | 7.213 | 7.01 | 6.747 |
3 | 5.827 | 6.19 | 6.579 | 6.401 | 6.35 |
4 | 5.189 | 5.723 | 6.045 | 5.893 | 5.953 |
5 | 4.62 | 5.258 | 5.588 | 5.385 | 5.556 |
6 | 4.115 | 4.877 | 5.156 | 4.877 | 5.159 |
7 | 3.663 | 4.496 | 4.572 | 4.47 | 4.763 |
8 | 3.261 | 4.115 | 4.191 | 4.064 | 4.366 |
9 | 2.906 | 3.767 | 3.759 | 3.658 | 3.969 |
10 | 2.586 | 3.429 | 3.404 | 3.251 | 3.572 |
11 | 2.304 | 3.061 | 3.048 | 2.946 | 3.175 |
12 | 2.052 | 2.68 | 2.769 | 2.642 | 2.778 |
13 | 1.826 | 2.324 | 2.413 | 2.337 | 2.381 |
14 | 1.626 | 2.032 | 2.108 | 2.032 | 1.984 |
15 | 1.448 | 1.829 | 1.829 | 1.829 | 1.786 |
16 | 1.29 | 1.588 | 1.651 | 1.626 | 1.588 |
17 | 1.148 | 1.372 | 1.473 | 1.422 | 1.429 |
18 | 1.024 | 1.207 | 1.245 | 1.219 | 1.27 |
19 | 0.909 | 1.041 | 1.067 | 1.016 | 1.111 |
20 | 0.81 | 0.884 | 0.888 | 0.914 | 0.953 |
21 | 0.721 | 0.805 | 0.813 | 0.813 | 0.873 |
22 | 0.643 | 0.726 | 0.711 | 0.711 | 0.794 |
23 | 0.572 | 0.655 | 0.635 | 0.61 | 0.714 |
24 | 0.511 | 0.584 | 0.559 | 0.559 | 0.635 |
25 | 0.455 | 0.518 | 0.508 | 0.508 | 0.556 |
26 | 0.404 | 0.46 | 0.457 | 0.457 | 0.476 |
27 | 0.358 | 0.439 | 0.406 | 0.417 | 0.437 |
28 | 0.32 | 0.411 | 0.356 | 0.376 | 0.397 |
29 | 0.284 | 0.381 | 0.33 | 0.345 | 0.357 |
30 | 0.254 | 0.356 | 0.305 | 0.315 | 0.318 |
31 | 0.226 | 0.335 | 0.254 | 0.295 | 0.278 |
32 | 0.201 | 0.325 | 0.229 | 0.274 | 0.258 |
33 | 0.178 | 0.3 | 0.203 | 0.254 | 0.238 |
34 | 0.16 | 0.264 | 0.178 | 0.234 | 0.218 |
35 | 0.142 | 0.241 | 0.127 | 0.213 | 0.198 |
36 | 0.127 | 0.229 | 0.102 | 0.193 | 0.179 |
37 | 0.112 | 0.216 | 0.173 | 0.169 | |
38 | 0.099 | 0.203 | 0.152 | 0.159 | |
39 | 0.089 | 0.191 | 0.132 | ||
40 | 0.079 | 0.178 | 0.122 | ||
41 | 0.071 | 0.168 | 0.112 | ||
42 | 0.063 | 0.157 | 0.102 | ||
43 | 0.056 | 0.152 | 0.091 | ||
44 | 0.05 | 0.147 | 0.081 | ||
45 | 0.045 | 0.14 | 0.071 | ||
46 | 0.04 | 0.132 | 0.061 | ||
47 | 0.036 | 0.127 | 0.051 | ||
48 | 0.031 | 0.122 | 0.041 | ||
49 | 0.028 | 0.117 | 0.03 | ||
50 | 0.025 | 0.112 | 0.025 |
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