The Benefits of Hot Dipped Galvanized Standard Expanded Metal For Architectural Infill Panels
Standard, or raised, expanded metal is an extremely versatile material. It’s easy to control the percentage of open area to suit the application by altering the pattern size and/or strand width, thus increasing the flow of air or light in the finished product. Expanded metal offers a tremendous amount of formability — it’s able to withstand a 90-degree bend within a 1/4” inside radius without breaking.
Manufacturers that are concerned about minimizing operating expenses will appreciate raised expanded metal’s cost-effectiveness. The slitting and stretching process produces no scrap or waste material.
Flattened expanded metal is an extremely versatile product that is created by making multiple slits in a sheet of metal, then stretching the sheet to produce a unique diamond pattern. This variation of the standard expanded metal manufacturing process involves flattening the sheet by passing it through flattening rolls, a technique known as “cold rolling.” This produces thin, expanded metal sheets and stretches the pattern even further, while also providing a smoother, flatter finish.
Application of Hot Dipped Galvanized Standard Expanded Metal For Architectural Infill Panels
Metal grates
Security fencing, walls, and doors
Racks and shelving
Strainers
Architectural infill panels
Satellite and radar antennas
HVAC systems
Partitions and equipment enclosures
Speaker grilles
Wind and machine guards
EMI/RFI shielding
Fluid and air filters
Feature of Hot Dipped Galvanized Standard Expanded Metal For Architectural Infill Panels
Simply fixed to the wall of water can plastering
Provide a smooth rounded edge for the corner
Easy to adjust to a variety of angles
One piece and single unit construction
Less weight and more economic than regular metal sheet
Extensive range of materials to suit any application
It is rigid for protective uses, while providing decorative effect
High quality for durable use
The most economical option among all metal materials
Easy to install
Pattern Designation | LWD inches (mm) | SWD inches (mm) | Orig. Mat'l Thickness inches (mm) | Strand Width inches (mm) | Openings per sq. in. |
500 | .405 - .506" (10.25 - 12.75) | .143 - .279" (3.6 - 7.1) | .003 - .04" (.075 - 1) | .007- .07" (.175 - 1.775) | 15-22 |
275 | .215 - .289" (5.4 - 7.4) | .107 - .200" (2.7 - 5.1) | .003 - .035" (.075 - .9) | .005- .055" (.125 - 1.4) | 33-77 |
190 | .180 - .190" (4.5 -4.8) | .056 -.143" (1.4 - 3.6) | .002 - .030" (.05 - .75) | .005- .045" (.125 - 1.1) | 79-166 |
125 | .112 - .160" (3.0 - 4.06) | .055 -.115" (1.4 - 2.92) | .002 - .026" (.05 - .7) | .004- .04" (.1 - 1.10) | 114-253 |
100 | .093 - .112" (2.4 - 2.8) | .038 -.091" (.97 - 2.3) | .002 - .025" (.05 - .61) | .005- .026" (.125 - .66) | 253-353 |
077 | .075 - .080" (1.91 - 2.03) | .032 -.053" (0.82 - 1.35) | .001 - .018" (.025 - .46) | .004 - .020" (.1 - .51) | 493-780 |
050 | .050 - 06" (1.27 - 1.5) | .021 -.041" (0.53 - 1.04) | .001 - .015" (.025 - .381) | .004 - .015" (.1 - .381) | 809-1814 |
031 | .03 - .04" (0.78 - 1.02) | .021 -.029" (0.53 - 0.74) | .001 - .005" (.025 - .127) | .004 - .012" (.1 - .31) | 1789-2942 |
020 | .020" (0.51) | .011 -.014" (0.28 - 0.36) | .001 - .002" (.025 - .050) | .004 - .006" (.1 - .152) | 8500-11000 |