Our aluminum expanded metal is a very versatile product made from a high-quality sheet of aluminum that is uniformly slit and stretched, forming openings in the sheet that allow for the passage of light, air, heat and sound. The strands and bonds of the bindings add strength and rigidity plus resist unraveling. To meet our customers’ job specifications, we custom fabricate aluminum expanded metal in standard and flattened heavy duty and light duty metal mesh types and in a variety of patterns, designs and sizes.
When compared to carbon expanded metal and stainless steel expanded metal, aluminum expanded metal proves to have the highest level of workability and has good corrosion resistance.
Aluminum Expanded Metal Features
- Economical
- Lightweight
- Durable
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- High electrical conductivity
Aluminum Expanded Metal Applications
- Flooring
- Ventilation
- Architectural
- Railing
- Filtration
- Decorative mesh
We offer a full line of expanded metal products made from a wide range of materials, including stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, bronze, nickel, brass, copper and titanium. Expanded metal is a very versatile material made from sheets or coils of solid metal that are uniformly slit and stretched, forming a diamond pattern of openings in the sheet. The pattern varies by the gauge and type of material and the size of the diamond.
Expanded metal is the most practical and economical way to assure strength and safety. It features a one-piece construction that will not unravel when cut, and its anti-slip properties make it ideal for use on plant walkways, working platforms and stair treads.
Our expanded metal products are extensively used in a wide variety of applications, such as building facades, entranceways, screens, fencing, filters and vents, overhead highway signage, mezzanine floors, batteries and decorative building materials.
Our Aluminum Expanded Metal Products:
Metal Grating
Projection Mesh Grating
Decorative Mesh - Material Data Aluminum
Architectural Mesh - Material Data Aluminum
Micro Expanded Metal
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Metric Conversion Calculator
Weights, gauges, dimensions and sizes listed
are
approximate and subject to mill tolerances.
|
Aluminum – Standard |
Style |
Lbs.
Per
100 Sq. Ft. |
Design
Size
(Inches) |
Opening
Size
(Inches) |
Size
of
Strands
in Inches |
Overall
Thickness
Inches |
Percent
Open
Area |
| |
Plain |
Galv.
Wt. |
SWD |
LWD |
SWO |
LWO |
Width |
Thickness |
|
|
1/2"
.051 |
27 |
|
0.500 |
1.20 |
0.375 |
0.937 |
0.093 |
0.051 |
0.158 |
65 |
1/2"
.081 |
44 |
|
0.500 |
1.20 |
0.375 |
0.937 |
0.093 |
0.081 |
0.186 |
60 |
3/4"
.051 |
17 |
|
0.923 |
2.00 |
0.813 |
1.175 |
0.109 |
0.051 |
0.200 |
78 |
3/4"
.081
(Lt.) |
32 |
|
0.923 |
2.00 |
0.750 |
1.680 |
0.129 |
0.081 |
0.220 |
76 |
3/4"
.081
(Hvy) |
41 |
|
0.923 |
2.00 |
0.750 |
1.680 |
0.165 |
0.081 |
0.300 |
69 |
3/4"
.125 |
65 |
|
0.923 |
2.00 |
0.688 |
1.680 |
0.169 |
0.125 |
0.305 |
68 |
1-1/2"
.081 |
22 |
|
1.333 |
3.00 |
1.188 |
2.500 |
0.128 |
0.081 |
0.240 |
85 |
1-1/2"
.125 |
43 |
|
1.333 |
3.00 |
1.188 |
2.500 |
0.162 |
0.125 |
0.300 |
79 |
|
Aluminum – Flattened |
Style |
Lbs.
Per
100 Sq. Ft. |
Design
Size
(Inches) |
Opening
Size
(Inches) |
Size
of
Strands
in Inches |
Overall
Thickness
Inches |
Percent
Open
Area |
| |
Plain |
Galv.
Wt. |
SWD |
LWD |
SWO |
LWO |
Width |
Thickness |
|
|
1/2"
.051 |
26 |
|
0.500 |
1.270 |
0.312 |
1.000 |
0.104 |
0.040 |
0.040 |
61 |
1/2"
.081 |
42 |
|
0.500 |
1.270 |
0.312 |
1.000 |
0.105 |
0.060 |
0.060 |
58 |
3/4"
.051 |
16 |
|
0.923 |
2.125 |
0.750 |
1.812 |
0.122 |
0.040 |
0.040 |
72 |
3/4"
.081
(Lt.) |
30 |
|
0.923 |
2.125 |
0.687 |
1.750 |
0.143 |
0.070 |
0.070 |
70 |
3/4"
.081
(Hvy) |
39 |
|
0.923 |
2.125 |
0.687 |
1.750 |
0.181 |
0.070 |
0.070 |
63 |
3/4"
.125 |
62 |
|
0.923 |
2.125 |
0.625 |
1.750 |
0.187 |
0.095 |
0.095 |
62 |
1-1/2"
.081 |
21 |
|
1.333 |
3.150 |
1.062 |
2.750 |
0.143 |
0.055 |
0.055 |
77 |
1-1/2"
.125 |
41 |
|
1.333 |
3.150 |
1.000 |
2.750 |
0.181 |
0.080 |
0.080 |
70 |
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