Expanded Metal
Expanded metal is an extremely versatile product, allowing for a range of uses. The mesh is made from a single piece of metal and due to the processes used the sheet of metal actually gains strength once expanded, making a stronger end product. The metal is manipulated by stretching or slitting the sheet to create the holes, rather than punching them out (as is the case with perforated sheets), this provides clear benefits in regards to cost, as well as strength and efficiency of the product.
Additionally expanded metal is ideal for security and storage purposes, the Securilath mesh, prevents access, and can provide a strong partition between spaces. Other advantages of expanded metal include a high capacity to conduct electricity, there are no breaks or welds in the mesh to halt or alter the electric flow, the mesh (when coated) is
also able to withhold extreme conditions such as industrial acid works, as well being underwater.
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Due to the many advantages gained through expanding metal as well as the efficiency of the price, the uses of the mesh are applicable to almost any field and can simplify most tasks considerably. For more information on the various types of expanded metal and their availability, please refer to out product catalogue, available for download on the 'Products' page.
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Table Key:
Mesh Pitch LWD = Mesh Pitch Long Way Diamond (mm)
Mesh Pitch SWD = Mesh Pitch Short Way Diamond (mm)
Strand Size W = Strand Width (mm)
Strand Size T = Strand Thickness (mm)
Mild Steel Raised Expanded Metal:
Our Mild Steel Expanded Metal sheets are produced in a number of grades, the most common of which are Cold Reduced, Electro Zinc Tinplate, Galvanised Steel, and Hot Rolled. All of our materials can be coated via a number of methods such as painting, powder coating and galvanising etc. As well as the listed Meshes below a number of non-standard meshes produced specifically for your order are also available.
Mild Steel Flattened Expanded Metal:
Our Mild Steel Expanded Metal sheets are produced in a number of grades, the most common of which are Cold Reduced, Electro Zinc Tinplate, Galvanised Steel, and Hot Rolled. All of our materials can be coated via a number of methods such as painting, powder coating and galvanising etc. As well as the listed Meshes below a number of non-standard meshes produced specifically for your order are also available.
Aluminium Raised Expanded Metal:
Our aluminium meshes are manufactured using a pure grade 1050 (which is 99.5% pure aluminium). The aluminium meshes are able to be anodised to a standard set of colours, ‘Natural’, Gold, and ‘Black’, as well as other colours being available on request. Additionally the mesh can be painted or power coated.
Aluminium Flattened Expanded Metal:
Our aluminium meshes are manufactured using a pure grade 1050 (which is 99.5% pure aluminium). The aluminium meshes are able to be anodised to a standard set of colours, ‘Natural’, Gold, and ‘Black’, as well as other colours being available on request. Additionally the mesh can be painted or power coated.
Stainless Steel Raised Expanded Metal:
Our Stainless Steel expanded meshes are produced in a variety of grades and specifications.
Stainless Steel Flattened Expanded Metal:
Our Stainless Steel expanded meshes are produced in a variety of grades and specifications.
As well as the stock sizes in the tables above, there is a wide range of other Expanded Metal products available, varying in opening size, sheet size, and material, for more information regarding pricing and availability please don't hesitate to contact us on either 01642 370 777, or email us at sales@mesh-supplies.co.uk.