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Shop \/ Spec Sheets<\/a><\/p>\n Are you looking for "expanded metal<\/a> near me"? Direct Metals®<\/sup> is an expanded metal supplier<\/a> of versatile and economical expanded metal<\/a> that is made from a high-quality metal sheet. Our expanded metal<\/a> sheet is available in many sizes, openings, and material types, making us the best place to buy expanded metal<\/a> for architectural<\/a> purposes and beyond. Direct Metals®<\/sup> offers expanded metal<\/a> materials such as aluminum expanded metal<\/a>, carbon steel<\/a> expanded metal<\/a>, galvanized steel expanded metal<\/a> or stainless expanded metal<\/a> as part of our various customization<\/a> options. Expanded metal<\/a> is a metal sheet that is uniformly slit and stretched, forming<\/a> diamond-shaped openings in the sheet that allow for light, air, heat, and sound passage. We offer standard<\/a>, flattened<\/a>, micro<\/a>, and expanded metal grating<\/a>. The strands and bonds of the diamonds in the sheet add strength and rigidity. Since no metal is lost in the expanding process, expanded metal<\/a> is a cost-effective alternative to perforated metal<\/a>.<\/p>\n Common Expanded Metal<\/a> Applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Standard expanded metal<\/a> is an extremely versatile and economical product. This expanded metal<\/a> is offered in your choice of material, gauge<\/a>, and opening<\/a> size. Standard expanded metal<\/a> sheets are ideal when a raised, slip resistant surface<\/a> is needed. It is available in carbon steel<\/a>, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum expanded metal<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n Flattened<\/a> expanded metal<\/a> is rolled through a machine that flattens the metal after the expansion process. This expanded metal<\/a> is the best choice for when a smooth surface<\/a> is desired. Direct Metals®<\/sup> stocks flattened<\/a> expanded metal<\/a> in a wide variety of metal materials, thicknesses and opening<\/a> sizes. It is available in carbon steel<\/a>, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum expanded metal<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Architectural expanded metal<\/a> is an economical choice that can be adapted for use in just about any architectural metal project. Direct Metals®<\/sup> stocks architectural expanded metal<\/a> in aluminum expanded metal<\/a>, carbon steel<\/a> expanded metal<\/a>, and stainless expanded metal<\/a>. We also offer a variety of sizes, weights, and finishes in flattened<\/a> or standard styles.<\/p><\/div>\n Micro expanded metal<\/a> is suitable for use in filters, as well as several other applications. It features small openings in a lighter gauge<\/a> of metal. Micro expanded metal<\/a> sheet is available in standard, flattened<\/a>, and hexagonal patterns. It is available in carbon steel<\/a>, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum expanded metal<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Expanded metal grating<\/a> is a strong and economical product used in a variety of industrial, commercial, architectural, and drainage applications. Our expanded metal<\/a> gratings are used for bridge walkways, water treatment plants, industrial plant applications, heavy duty fence and barrier construction<\/a>, utility and other trailer manufacturing. This expanded metal<\/a> can be made into economical screening<\/a>, fire escapes, stair treads<\/a>, mezzanines, ramps, and walkways, as well as oil and gas platforms.<\/p><\/div>\n Custom fabricated expanded metal<\/a> is stocked in various patterns and can be custom fabricated to unique shapes and sizes. Some of these metal shapes include a circle, rectangle, and oblong. Materials that can be fabricated include carbon steel<\/a>, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum expanded metal<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n U-Edging<\/a> is an expanded metal<\/a> product accessory<\/a> that is a u-shaped strip attached to the edge of a expanded metal<\/a> sheet to make the edges more attractive and safer. It is available in carbon steel<\/a>, stainless steel, aluminum, and galvanized steel.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Q: Where can I find expanded metal<\/a> near me?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:<\/strong> We specialize in supplying high-quality expanded metal<\/a> sheets for a variety of applications. Conveniently located in Georgia and Wisconsin, we’re your trusted local expanded metal<\/a> sheet supplier.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q: What types of materials are made into expanded metal<\/a> sheet?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:<\/strong> There are many types of materials that can be made into expanded metal<\/a> sheet. Aluminum expanded metal<\/a>, carbon steel<\/a>, galvanized steel, nickel, silver, copper, and stainless expanded metal<\/a> sheets are available.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q: Why is the percentage of open area<\/a> important for expanded metal<\/a> sheet?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:<\/strong> The percentage of open area<\/a> determines the amount of Space<\/div>Actual clear opening or space between the inside edge of two parallel wires.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">space<\/a> available for the passage of air, water, and light through the expanded metal<\/a> sheet. This information is important for engineers to know based on the end application for which the sheet is used.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q: What are common applications for expanded metal<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:<\/strong> Expanded metal<\/a> is extremely diverse. One example of a common application is security Mesh<\/div>Number of openings per lineal inch, measured from center of wire to center of wire. This term is often used when referring to wire mesh, which is available in aluminum mesh, copper mesh, brass mesh, bronze mesh, mild steel mesh, pre-galvanized mesh, and stainless steel mesh.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">mesh<\/a> for the protection of industrial machinery and electrical equipment, or unwanted access to restricted areas. Some other applications for this include railing Mesh<\/div>Number of openings per lineal inch, measured from center of wire to center of wire. This term is often used when referring to wire mesh, which is available in aluminum mesh, copper mesh, brass mesh, bronze mesh, mild steel mesh, pre-galvanized mesh, and stainless steel mesh.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">mesh<\/a>, fences, vents, and shelves. Heavy carbon steel<\/a> expanded metal<\/a> can be used as stair treads<\/a> for oil tanks, working platforms, corridors and walkways. It is also used in the construction<\/a> of roads, bridges, railways, ramps, and steel flooring.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q: Why is expanded metal<\/a> commonly used?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:<\/strong> The many small openings in the expanded metal<\/a> material allow flow through of air, water, and light, while still providing a mechanical barrier to larger objects. Another advantage to using expanded metal<\/a> as opposed to plain sheet metal is that the exposed edges of the expanded metal<\/a> provide more traction, which has led to its use in catwalks or drainage covers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q: What do SWD<\/div>(Short Way of Diamond) Distance from an outside point on a bond to a corresponding outside point on the following bond across the short distance of the expanded metal diamond opening. Sometimes called pitch. Also the distance across all of the short openings of all of the diamonds in the sheet.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">SWD<\/a> and LWD<\/div>(Long Way of diamond) distance from an outside point on a bond to a corresponding outside point on the following bond across the long distance of the expanded metal diamond opening. Also the distance across all of the long openings of all the diamonds in the sheet.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">LWD<\/a> mean in reference to expanded metal<\/a> sheet?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:<\/strong> SWD<\/div>(Short Way of Diamond) Distance from an outside point on a bond to a corresponding outside point on the following bond across the short distance of the expanded metal diamond opening. Sometimes called pitch. Also the distance across all of the short openings of all of the diamonds in the sheet.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">SWD<\/a> stands for Short Way of the Diamond and LWD<\/div>(Long Way of diamond) distance from an outside point on a bond to a corresponding outside point on the following bond across the long distance of the expanded metal diamond opening. Also the distance across all of the long openings of all the diamonds in the sheet.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">LWD<\/a> stands for Long Way of the Diamond. These acronyms are used when ordering expanded metal<\/a> sheet.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q: What is your pricing for expanded metal<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:<\/strong> As an expanded metal supplier<\/a>, Direct Metals®<\/sup> is the best place to buy expanded metal<\/a>. We offer an expansive inventory of expanded metal<\/a> products, each with different pattern options, material types, and finishes. Therefore, it is best to call our sales department for pricing information. Our Direct Metals®<\/sup> team members are experts in our expanded metal<\/a> inventory and can provide you with product recommendations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q: What are the benefits of using aluminum expanded metal<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:<\/strong> Aluminum expanded metal<\/a> offers several advantages, including high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, excellent durability, good airflow and visibility, and ease of installation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Specification Sheets<\/strong><\/a>\n
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\nExpanded Metal FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nComplete <\/strong>Expanded Metal<\/strong> Section of Our Product Catalog<\/strong><\/a>
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