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Shop \/ Spec Sheets<\/a><\/p>\n Perforated metal<\/a> is one of the most versatile and popular metal products on the market today. Perforated sheet<\/a> can range from light to heavy gauge<\/a> thickness and any type of material can be perforated, such as perforated carbon steel<\/a>. Perforated metal<\/a> is versatile, in the way that it can have either small or large aesthetically appealing openings. We offer perforated metal<\/a> with round<\/a>, square<\/a>, slotted<\/a>, and hexagonal<\/a> holes. This makes perforated sheet<\/a> metal ideal for many architectural<\/a> metal and decorative<\/a> metal uses. Perforated metal<\/a> is also an economical choice for your project. Our perforated metal<\/a> filters out solids, diffuses light, air, and sound. It also has a high strength-to-weight ratio.<\/p>\n As a perforated metal supplier<\/a>, Direct Metals®<\/sup> is the best place to buy perforated metal<\/a>. We offer a wide array of hole shapes, sizes, gauges, and material types. This makes perforated metal<\/a> ideal for many applications ranging from metal screens to metal signage.<\/p>\n Common Perforated Metal<\/a> Applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Round hole<\/a> perforated metal<\/a> is the most popular style of perforated metal<\/a>. Round hole<\/a> perforated sheet<\/a> is versatile, with the widest selection of diameters, gauges, materials and sheet size<\/a> options. We carry the following perforated metal<\/a> material types: perforated steel<\/a>, aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel, and PVC plastic.<\/p><\/div>\n Square hole<\/a> perforated metal<\/a> is an ideal option when a greater open area<\/a> is required in a project. Our square hole<\/a> perforated metal<\/a> is extremely versatile and lightweight. We carry a diverse selection of staggered or straight row patterns in a wide variety of hole sizes, gauges, and materials.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Slotted hole<\/a> perforated metal<\/a> can provide greater ventilation and passage of material than the round hole<\/a> perforation. As a perforated metal supplier<\/a>, Direct Metals®<\/sup> offers many perforated slot sizes, pattern layouts, material types, and thicknesses.<\/p><\/div>\n Decorative<\/a> perforated metal<\/a> is an ideal option for many architectural metal applications that require an aesthetic appeal. Direct Metals®<\/sup> offers design options with a wide array of hole shapes, gauges, and materials, such as perforated steel<\/a>, aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized steel. Many unique designs can be achieved with decorative<\/a> perforated metal<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Architectural perforated metal<\/a> is extremely versatile and lightweight. It comes in round, square, slotted and decorative<\/a> perforations. Some architectural perforated metal<\/a> applications include sunscreens, ceiling panels, and exterior cladding.<\/p><\/div>\n Hexagonal perforated metal<\/a> features the highest open area<\/a> of all perforated metal<\/a> types. It is primarily used for high airflow and architectural metal applications. We carry hexagonal perforated sheet<\/a> metal in a variety of gauges, hole sizes, patterns, and materials.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Perforated plastic<\/a> sheets come in both PVC and polypropylene materials. Polypropylene is the more flexible plastic perforated sheet<\/a>. Polypropylene offers good chemical resistance to organic solvents with degreasing agents. PVC plastic perforated sheets offer better impact and abrasive resistances.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n Direct Metals®<\/sup> is a perforated metal supplier<\/a> that also provides U-Edging<\/a>, a perforated metal<\/a> accessory<\/a> that is a u-shaped strip that attaches to the edge of a perforated metal<\/a> sheet to make the edges more attractive and safer.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> Can perforated sheet<\/a> be plastic coated?<\/p>\n A:<\/strong> We don’t plastic coat perforated sheet<\/a>, however we can perforate a plastic sheet.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> Why is perforated sheet<\/a> protected with a thin layer of oil?<\/p>\n A:<\/strong> Lubricating oil is used to reduce the friction during the perforating process.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> Can perforated sheet<\/a> be formed after perforating?<\/p>\n A:<\/strong> We can shear and form perforated sheet<\/a> to any specification needed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> What opening<\/a> types are most common in perforated sheet<\/a>?<\/p>\n A:<\/strong> Round, rectangular, and slotted perforated sheet<\/a> are very popular options. See our decorative<\/a> perforated sheet<\/a> for more unique styles.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> Which perforated sheet<\/a> materials are rust resistant?<\/p>\n A:<\/strong> Perforated aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized perforated steel<\/a> are the most rust resistant materials that we perforate.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> Why is perforated sheet<\/a> commonly used?<\/p>\n A:<\/strong> Perforated sheet<\/a> is used for a variety of applications because of the hole size<\/a> options, percentage of open area<\/a>, high strength-to-weight ratio, and aesthetic appeal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> Can I choose the material type for my perforated metal<\/a> sheet?<\/p>\n A:<\/strong> Yes, there are many material options for your perforated sheet<\/a> order. Perforated steel<\/a> comes in both stainless perforated steel<\/a> and carbon perforated steel<\/a>. You can also choose aluminum perforated sheet<\/a>. If you need help deciding between perforated steel<\/a>, perforated aluminum, and other material options, you can learn more in our Perforated Metal Catalog<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When ordering perforated sheet<\/a>, we ask that you specify the following options:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Specification Sheets<\/strong><\/a>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nRound Hole Perforated Metal<\/a>
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<\/a><\/p>\nSquare Hole Perforated Metal<\/a>
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<\/a><\/p>\nSlotted Hole Perforated Metal<\/a>
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<\/a><\/p>\nDecorative Perforated Metal<\/a>
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<\/a><\/p>\nArchitectural Perforated Metal<\/a>
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<\/a><\/p>\nHexagonal Perforated Metal<\/a>
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<\/a><\/p>\nPerforated Plastic<\/a>
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<\/a><\/p>\nU-Edging for Perforated Metal<\/a>
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\nPerforated Sheet FAQ<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Ordering Perforated Sheet<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nComplete <\/strong>Perforated Metal<\/strong> Section of Our Product Catalog<\/strong><\/a>
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