Expanded Metal and Expanded
Grating is a quality
product typically used for screening,
ventilation, and safety guards made in either
steel, aluminum or copper
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Expanded Metal is formed in an expanding press. The basic metal is
simultaneously slit and cold-formed, which expands the slits into
diamond shaped openings of uniform size and regularity. Expanded
metal is a form of metal stock made by shearing a metal plate in
a press, so that the metal stretches, leaving diamond-shaped
voids surrounded by interlinked bars of the metal. The most
common method of manufacture is to simultaneously slit and
stretch the material with one motion. It is often shortened to
exmet, which also refers to a commercial firm by the same name
that manufactures expanded metal. Expanded
Metal may be produced from carbon steel, galvanized steel,
stainless steel, aluminum, and a variety of copper.
Expanded Metal has thousands of applications for enclosure,
protection, support, decoration and filtration, including grills,
fencing, walkways, furniture, etc.
Types:
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Flattened Expanded Metal
is manufactured by passing the standard
expanded sheet through a cold-roll reducing
mill.
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Standard
Expanded Metal offers high rigidity in a variety of sizes and
weights. The angles of the diamond strands allow maximum air
circulation and distribute stress on the metal to supporting
frames.
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Expanded
Metal Grating is fabricated from low
carbon steel plates and is ideal for use
wherever a strong, durable, lightweight
surface is needed.
Expanded Metal Uses:
- Air and Fluid Filters
- EMI/RFI Shielding
- Battery Cells
- Ventilation Systems
- Strainers
- Partitions
- Outdoor Furniture
- Speaker Grills
- Security Walls, Ceilings, Floors and Doors
- Machine and Window Guards
- Fencing
- Shelving and Racks
- Walkways and Stair Treads
- Greenhouse Benches
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