Product Description
Expanded metal mesh is a versatile and durable material used in a wide range of applications. It is created by cutting and stretching a metal sheet to form a pattern of diamond-shaped or other geometric openings. This process provides a mesh that is both strong and lightweight. Here's an introduction to its key aspects:
Key Features
- Strength and Durability: The structure of expanded metal mesh gives it excellent strength and rigidity, making it suitable for heavy-duty applications.
- Lightweight: Despite its strength, expanded metal mesh is relatively lightweight compared to solid metal sheets, which makes it easier to handle and install.
- Versatility: It can be made from various metals, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and more, allowing it to be used in diverse environments.
- Cost-Effective: The manufacturing process is efficient, producing minimal waste, which makes expanded metal mesh a cost-effective solution.
- Ventilation and Visibility: The openings in the mesh provide good ventilation and visibility, making it ideal for use in security, architectural, and industrial applications.
- Anti-Slip Surface: The textured surface of the mesh provides excellent traction, making it useful for walkways, platforms, and stair treads.
Manufacturing Process
- Sheet Selection: A metal sheet is selected based on the desired material properties.
- Slitting: The sheet is slit in a specific pattern using a machine with a set of knives.
- Stretching: The sheet is then stretched, expanding the slits into the desired mesh pattern.
- Finishing: The mesh can be finished with various surface treatments such as galvanizing, painting, or powder coating to enhance its durability and appearance.
Applications
- Construction: Used in fencing, grating, walkways, and reinforcement in concrete structures.
- Architecture: Utilized in facades, sunshades, and interior design elements for aesthetic and functional purposes.
- Industrial: Employed in machine guards, filters, screens, and ventilation systems.
- Transportation: Applied in flooring for vehicles, ramps, and protective barriers.
- Security: Used in security fences, window guards, and protective enclosures.
Types of Expanded Metal Mesh
- Standard Expanded Metal: Features raised surfaces and is commonly used for structural applications.
- Flattened Expanded Metal: Produced by passing standard expanded metal through a flattening machine to create a smooth, even surface.
- Micro Expanded Metal: Made with smaller openings and thinner materials, used for precise applications like filters and screens.
- Heavy Expanded Metal: Thicker and stronger, suitable for heavy-duty applications such as industrial flooring and security fencing.
Expanded metal mesh is a robust and flexible material that offers numerous benefits for a wide array of applications, making it a popular choice in many industries.
Product name |
Expanded metal mesh |
sheet thickness |
0.3-2.0mm |
mesh hole size |
2mm-50mm |
surface treatment |
galvanized |
usage |
construction |
Detailed Photos
![Copper Expanded Sheet Mesh Used as Gutter Guard](//www.micstatic.com/athena/img/transparent.png)
![Copper Expanded Sheet Mesh Used as Gutter Guard](//www.micstatic.com/athena/img/transparent.png)
![Copper Expanded Sheet Mesh Used as Gutter Guard](//www.micstatic.com/athena/img/transparent.png)
Product Parameters
Product name |
Expanded metal mesh |
sheet thickness |
0.3-2.0mm |
mesh hole size |
2mm-50mm |
surface treatment |
galvanized |
usage |
construction |
![Copper Expanded Sheet Mesh Used as Gutter Guard](//www.micstatic.com/athena/img/transparent.png)
![Copper Expanded Sheet Mesh Used as Gutter Guard](//www.micstatic.com/athena/img/transparent.png)