In industrial production, there is a lot of waste. However, expanded metal solves the problem well. Because expanded metal is manufactured by slitting and stretching the metal sheet with a die creating different shaped holes in one step, which makes it more economical. Due to formed from a piece of metal, there are no welds or weak points, which make its structure more sounder than other type metals.
also called standard expanded metal or regular expanded metal is a finished product as it comes from the press after having been die cut and expanded. Each sheet that comes off the expander is in standard or regular form with the junctions at the strands and bonds forming a ridge surface. The angles of the diamond strands allow maximum air circulation and distribute load on the metal to supporting frames. It with light weight and strength is an ideal for commercial and industry applications, such as storefront protectors, stairway, warehouse enclosures, lockers, etc.
undergoes an additional cold rolling process, creating a smoother surface and a finished product that is about 5% lighter than raised expanded metal. It with versatility is key to a virtually limitless variety of applications, such as, air and fluid filters, ventilation systems, partitions, speaker grills, machine and windows.
Aluminum expanded metal facade mesh is formed from a piece of metal and creating different shaped holes in one step, such as diamond, hexagonal, square, etc. Aluminum expanded metal facade mesh is widely used in exterior facade of buildings, for example dining hall, airport access, shopping mall, theater, museum, exhibition halls, concert halls or other larger buildings. Aluminum expanded metal mesh with the advantages of light weight and excellent corrosion resistance is the most commonly used as facade. It with non-slip surface and larger openings has good ventilation, which can provide a comfortable environments. Besides, it with various colors has aesthetic appeal, so it is the best choice for decorating exterior facades.
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Decorative expanded metal mesh mainly made of aluminum and Al-Mg alloy is broadly used for decoration indoors and outdoors as facades of large buildings, railings, fencing, interior wall, furniture, etc. Decorative expanded metal mesh has lighter weight but high strength, so it is easy to install. With a lot of surface treatments, it has excellent corrosion resistance and therefore it is popular for decoration outdoors. Decorative expanded metal creates different shaped holes by slitting and stretching and has various colors by surface treatments, which makes it has an aesthetic appeal. No matter what colors, hole shapes or sizes, we can produce as what you need. The applications of decorative expanded metal mesh are very extensive. From furniture to architectural facades, it is beyond your imagination.
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Features of decorative expanded metal mesh:Decorative expanded metal mesh with lighter weight and attractive looking is broadly used as:
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Architectural expanded metal, likes regular expanded metal, is a self-contained piece of metal which has been die cut and stretched into a diamond pattern with architectural flare that won't unravel, thus retaining its shape after years of constant use. The usage of expanded metal is everywhere, sometimes it can be used in architecture as ribbon mesh. Ribbon Mesh is an architectural expanded metal with solid bands of ribbon contoured shapes built into a metal sheet. Architectural expanded metal gives an aesthetically pleasing appearance, ensures security and adjusts to light, heat and visibility.
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Architectural expanded metals have a wide range of uses whether outdoors or indoors. It is commonly used in:
Copper or brass expanded metal mesh is produced by slitting and stretching a single metal sheet to form various opening shapes. There are two styles of standard and flattened. Flattened expanded metal mesh based on standard metal mesh undergoes an additional cold rolling process, creating a smoother surface. There's no wastes in producing them. Materials can be aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel with copper or brass coating. Expanded copper or brass mesh can be used for chimney caps, crafts of art and filters. It can be used for decoration as interior and exterior wall decoration, ceilings, curtains popularly. Expanded metal sheet with high strength and sound structure can be used for step mesh of oil tanks, working platform and walking road for heavy model equipment.
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Micron Aluminum Expanded Metal, is just what it sounds like expanded metals with very small openings made from lighter gauge material. We can provide a variety of micron aluminum expanded metals for customers. The metal is made of high quality aluminum sheet or coil after being expanded on the automatic expanded machines, which are finding new uses in highly technical products. This metal thickness range is from 0.010" through 0.039". And remember, this product can be made with a solid band between expanded areas. This could mean a cost savings and superior performance versus perforated and wire cloth. Two of the patterns available are shown here, but the possibilities are nearly infinite.
Specification of micron expanded metal:
Style |
Weight (lbs. per sq. ft.) |
Design Size (in.) | Opening Size (in.) | Strand Size (in.) | Overall Thickness | |||
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SWD | LWD | SWO | LWO | Width | Thickness | |||
1/8"-.032 STD | .2280 | .140 | .280 | .085 | .185 | .035 | .032 | .050 |
1/8"-.032 FLAT | .2166 | .150 | .280 | .095 | .185 | .033 | .032 | .032 |
1/8"-.040 STD | .3664 | .140 | .280 | .085 | .185 | .045 | .040 | .059 |
1/8"-.040 FLAT | .3480 | .148 | .280 | .097 | .185 | .047 | .040 | .040 |
3/16"K-.032 STD | .1823 | .175 | .400 | .115 | .260 | .035 | .032 | .075 |
3/16"K-.032 FLAT | .1731 | .180 | .400 | .120 | .260 | .035 | .032 | .032 |
3/16"K-.040 STD | .2931 | .175 | .400 | .115 | .260 | .045 | .040 | .082 |
3/16"K-.040 FLAT | .2784 | .180 | .400 | .120 | .260 | .047 | .040 | .040 |
3/16"-.032 STD | .1406 | .235 | .500 | .170 | .370 | .035 | .032 | .070 |
3/16"-.032 FLAT | .1357 | .270 | .500 | .190 | .380 | .036 | .032 | .030 |
3/16"-.040 STD | .1757 | .240 | .500 | .170 | .365 | .037 | .040 | .075 |
3/16"-.040 FLAT | .1669 | .246 | .500 | .175 | .365 | .040 | .040 | .035 |
1/4"-Hex. .032 STD | .1450 | .220 | .400 | .140 | .240 | .035 | .032 | .075 |
1/4"-Hex. .032 FLAT | .1363 | .230 | .400 | .145 | .240 | .037 | .032 | .032 |
1/4"-Hex. .040 STD | .2176 | .220 | .400 | .140 | .240 | .042 | .040 | .083 |
1/4"-Hex. .040 FLAT | .2045 | .230 | .400 | .145 | .240 | .044 | .040 | .040 |
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Micro aluminum expanded metal is being used as a filter or screen in automotive airbag and medical applications, as an acoustically neutral dent guard in audio speakers, and as an electrochemical conductor in new batteries.
Expanded metal fencing, is one popular fencing in application of schools, sports fields, airports and other places. Expanded metal is a form of metal stock made by shearing a metal plate in a press, so that the metal stretches, leaving diamond-shaped voids surrounded by interlinked bars of the metal. Expanded metal is used in grates and in outdoor furniture (e.g. benches) or fencing. It is often used for guarding to prevent contact with hot surfaces or machinery. The mesh comes in varying sizes depending on the amount of security required. It can be either galvanized only or galvanized and powder coated. Stops stones over 20 mm passing through the windows. This particular site kept having its' windows broken by children throwing stones over a wall until these custom made protectors were installed. As common fence materials, there are welded wire fence, chain link fence, razor barbed wire fence.
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Expanded metal fencing is broadly used in utilities, airports, roads and highways, playground, agricultural, livestock, retail stores, metropolitan housing, or as temporary fencing.
Expanded metal security fence, with higher strength mainly made of carbon steel, stainless steel is widely used for preventing climbing, keeping out trespassers and thieves and used in roads, freight yards, airports, prisons, highway, farms and other public places where with high requirements of security. In order to improve its security, it can be used with other type meshes or panels. For example, it is used with chain link mesh and placed on the bottom to prevent smaller objects going through; used with ornamental pickets to improve strength; used with barbed wires or add bending top to increase its anti-climb ability. Reversed diamond orientation and standard diamond orientation expanded metal mesh are used together also to prevent smaller objects going through.
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Expanded metal infill panel, is manufactured by slitting and stretching the metal sheet with a die creating different shaped holes in one step, which can be expanded up to 10 times its original size, creating a product that weighs 80% less while retaining its fundamental rigidity and integrity. Expanded metal infill panels mainly made of stainless steel, aluminium and low carbon steel include two types:
Expanded metal provides many benefits over other materials. Because it is formed from a single piece of metal, there are no welds or weak points, which makes its structure sound. Unlike perforated metal, there's no waste in producing it, which makes it economical.
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Expanded metal infill panels are used indoors and outdoors in various structures:
Expanded metal gates , can be provided for any of fence, and is made of the high quality expanded metals. The frames are in filled with expanded metal mesh, welded into position. The gate is easily to install, and is supplied with fence from any starter angle, moreover, it allows the fencing to run in any direction, and lockable sliding latches or hasps and drop bolts. Tamper proof hinge covers are also included to maximize security.
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Expanded metal gates are widely applied to outdoor gates, such as gardens, courtyards, driveways, villas, houses, schools, garages, perimeters.
Expanded metal grating, is lightweight, durable, inexpensive and provides some traction. We don't need special equipment or tools to install the gratings. It is the ideal material for industrial walkways and stair treads. It has safer tread surface and permits maximum passage of light and air. Heavy duty grating can provide savings of up to 50% over other steel grating alternatives are not uncommon. Expanded steel grating mainly has two types: light type and heavy type. The junctions of the strand and bond form a ridged surface for improved traction. Grating is formed like a truss so that every inter-connecting strand acts as a structural member distributing the load stress in several directions across the supporting frame. The angular position of the strand and the bond makes the expanded metal grating stronger in deflection than steel plate material in original form.
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Expanded metal grating is broadly applied to:
Expanded metal ceiling, tiles give ceilings a stunning, high-tech look to modern interior spaces. Made from 35 to 55 percent recycled material, these expanded metal tiles are available in three distinct patterns with or without an acoustical backer. To meet your unique vision, specify in a custom dimension or distinctive color of metal to complement the metal. For a perfect match to the standard metal colors, use ceiling grid system in white or satin chrome.
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Expanded metal ceiling is broadly used in places with requirements of soundproof or decorating, shopping mall, supermarket, hall, airport, bus station, restaurant, hotels, schools, KTV, factories, studios, galleries, residential buildings and other places with requirements of controlling noise and decorating.
DVA mesh or one way window screen mesh, also called limited vision mesh, super mesh, privacy mesh made of expanded metal use optical principle to create the effect of being able to see through from one side to the other without the other side being able to see back, so it can be used for privacy protection. One way vision aluminum mesh with high strength but lighter wight can be used as privacy mesh on security doors. One way mesh with thousands of tiny downward facing holes punched into a fine flat sheet does not water flow to the other side, so it has excellent rain resistance. DVA mesh / one way mesh belonging to the decoration wire mesh with various colors is also be for wall decoration, curtains, screens. No matter you want used for privacy protection, security or decoration, it is a great option.
Specification of DVA mesh / one way mesh:
Mesh Thickness (mm) |
Distance Short (mm) |
Distance Long (mm) |
Strip (mm) |
Width (m) |
Length (m) |
Weight (kg/m2) |
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0.5 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 1.8 |
0.5 | 10 | 25 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 2 | 0.73 |
0.6 | 10 | 25 | 1 | 0.6 | 2 | 1 |
0.8 | 10 | 25 | 1 | 0.6 | 2 | 1.25 |
1 | 10 | 25 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 2 | 1.77 |
1 | 15 | 40 | 1.5 | 2 | 4 | 1.85 |
1.2 | 10 | 25 | 1.1 | 2 | 4 | 2.21 |
1.2 | 15 | 40 | 1.5 | 2 | 4 | 2.3 |
1.5 | 15 | 40 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 4 | 2.77 |
1.5 | 23 | 60 | 2.6 | 2 | 3.6 | 2.77 |
2 | 18 | 50 | 2.1 | 2 | 4 | 3.69 |
2 | 22 | 60 | 2.6 | 2 | 4 | 3.69 |
3 | 40 | 80 | 3.8 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
4 | 50 | 100 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11.15 |
4.5 | 50 | 100 | 5 | 2 | 2.7 | 11.15 |
5 | 50 | 100 | 5 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 12.39 |
6 | 50 | 100 | 6 | 2 | 2.5 | 17.35 |
8 | 50 | 100 | 8 | 2 | 2.1 | 28.26 |
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Flattened expanded metal, is manufactured by passing the metal through a cold roll reducing mill parallel to the LWD. It is Standard Expanded Metal that has been rolled through a flattening machine in the expanding process. By flattening the sheet, the bonds and strands are turned down to produce a smooth and flat surface – essentially elongating the LWD of the diamond. Flattened Expanded Metal with versatile and be bent or formed in any direction is used in billboard walkways, catwalks, stairs, drying racks, vents, ramps, walkways, flooring.
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Style | Galvanized | Diamond Size | Diamond Opening Size | Strand Size | % | |||||||||||||||
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Weight Per | (inches) | (inches) | (inches) | Open Area | ||||||||||||||||
SQ. FOOT | SWD | LWD | SWO | LWO | Width | Thickness | ||||||||||||||
Flattened - Carbon Steel | ||||||||||||||||||||
1/2" - 13F | 1.61 | 0.500 | 1.25 | 0.265 | 1.000 | 0.107 | 0.078 | 52 | ||||||||||||
3/4"- 9F | 1.88 | 0.923 | 2.10 | 0.563 | 1.688 | 0.165 | 0.120 | 63 | ||||||||||||
1-1/2"- 9F | 1.25 | 1.330 | 3.20 | 1.000 | 2.563 | 0.158 | 0.110 | 75 | ||||||||||||
Flattened Stainless Steel - (nominal weight only, no galvanize) #304 | ||||||||||||||||||||
1/2" -13R | 1.78 | 0.48 | 1.26 | 0.220 | 0.970 | 0.128 | 0.080 | 47 | ||||||||||||
3/4"-9R | 1.95 | 0.923 | 2.10 | 0.562 | 1.697 | 0.165 | 0.119 | 61 | ||||||||||||
1-1/2" -9R | 1.31 | 1.330 | 3.15 | 0.937 | 2.625 | 0.165 | 0.119 | 75 | ||||||||||||
Flattened Aluminum - (nominal weight only, no galvanize) | ||||||||||||||||||||
1/2" - .081 | 0.42 | 0.500 | 1.27 | 0.312 | 1.000 | 0.105 | 0.006 | 58 | ||||||||||||
3/4" - .125 | 0.62 | 0.923 | 2.13 | 0.625 | 1.750 | 0.187 | 0.095 | 62 | ||||||||||||
1-1/2"- .125 | 0.41 | 1.330 | 3.15 | 1.000 | 2.750 | 0.181 | 0.095 | 70 |
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Flattened expanded metal is widely used as panels, screens, railings, security partitions, reinforcement, gratings, window guards, anti-dazzle screens, fencing, grilles and in billboard walkways, catwalks, stairs, drying racks, vents, ramps, walkways, flooring.
Hexagonal expanded metal, has the highest open area percentage among expanded metals, around 80%. Holes are arranged in a staggered pattern so that the midsection of one hole is in line with the top edge of the adjacent hole. We can provide kinds of sizes hexagonal expanded metal for customers. Hexagonal expanded metal which offers much stronger property compared with diamond patterns usually applies to heavy type expanded metal mesh in architectural load-bearing applications, such as facades, roofs, fences, gratings, steps, walkways, placards.
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Hexagonal expanded metal mainly as heavy expanded metal are used in step mesh of oil tanks, working platforms, boilers, mine well, automobile vehicles, big ships, facades, roofs, fences, walkways; guarding of machines, making of security windows, road isolation, wall decoration; used with concrete, in buildings and construction, making of arts and crafts and as noise barrier for sound insulation or blinds for obstruction.
Expanded metal lathing, provides an excellent key for finishing materials on masonry, ceilings, suspended ceilings and timber frame buildings, which is suitable for internal or external applications. Expanded metal lathing is easily formed, allowing designers to create free forms such as arches, domes and vaults in a trouble-free effective manner. Expanded metal lathing can also be used as a carrier for fire protection finishes to structural steelwork. Expanded metal lathing is manufactured from pre-galvanized. Expanded metal lathing is mainly produced as a key for plaster when applied on suspended ceilings and walls. It is also suitable for encasing steel columns and beams, assisting in the protection from fire.
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Expanded metal lathing is widely applied to guard wall of machinery, partition, cable shelves, window of cars, baskets, enclosures, banisters, protection walls, electric appliance, furniture, cement straighten materials, and other aspects.
Corner bead, creates a rust proof, dent resistant finished corner. Expanded metal beads are available in multiple lengths to help reduce waste and minimize splicing. The intricate pattern of holes allows mud to penetrate through the bead to the drywall. The bead becomes part of the wall. Corner bead is general material for making corner cleaner and more beautiful. In addition to aesthetics, it can reinforce the wall at the same time, to avoid corner dents and other damage. With the shape of 90°, the corner beads can free slide between the floor and ceiling. Once aligning, it can be attached to the corner. Besides it provides a finish and protects external raked render angles. Expanded metal wings allowing for keying plaster up to the nose of the bead provide plumb reinforcement at corners.
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Corner Bead with corner protection and providing accurate lines is widely used in various outdoor and indoor corners of structure such as neat line and resist impact of home, hotel, theater, hospital, factory, office, and school.
Regular expanded metal , also called standard expanded metal or raised expanded metal is a finished product as it comes from the press after having been die cut and expanded. Each sheet that comes off the expander is in standard or regular form with the junctions at the strands and bonds forming a ridge surface. Typical applications include safety guards on various pieces of equipment or machinery. The illustration to the right shows that the strands and bonds form a sharp angle to the original plane of the solid sheet. Expanded metal is produced in regular form off the expanders. The strands and bonds are set at a uniform angle to the plane of the sheet. this gives added strength and rigidity, as well as a skid resistant surface.
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Expanded Metal can be processed in different opening shapes, typically as: standard rhombic shape, heavy type tortoise-shaped, flattened expanded metal, and some special shapes or designs. Heavy type hexagonal shaped expanded metal, also known as among the tortoise-shaped expanded metal, is a heavy type expanded metal, reinforced compared with the regular expanded metal products. Heavy expanded metal is made of high quality plain steel after being expanded on the automatic expanded machines. Because of the high strength of heavy type expanded metal, it is mostly used as walkways, ramps and catwalks of all types.
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Carbon steel expanded metal, is found in many fields. And it s carbon steel expanded metal is the most economical expanded mesh among the metal materials. Made from a sheet of carbon steel that is uniformly slit and stretched, our product is available in small, medium and heavy type expanded metal mesh, with openings in the shapes of diamond, hexagon and square. The openings in the sheet allow for the passage of light, air, heat and sound. The strands and bonds of the bindings add strength, rigidity and resist unraveling. We can serve several of expanded patterns for customers.
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Expanded metal steel, sheet is manufactured by slitting and stretching into a wide array of shaped openings. Steel expanded metal offers savings in weight and metal, free passage of light, liquid, sound and air, while providing a decorative or ornamental effect, which has a variety of uses in many fields. For example, it is used in perimeter barrier fencing, security screens, courtyard fencing, gates, platforms, flooring, privacy screens, wind and hail breaks and to secure enclosures. Our factory manufacture expanded steel sheet for every application including various patterns, sheet thickness and mesh size.
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Stainless steel expanded metal, is a finished product came from pressing after having been expanded. Each sheet is expanded in the regular form and then passed through a cold rolled reducing mill. In this process the length of the sheet is elongated, but the width of the sheet remains. The sheet is then sent through a leveler to maintain its flatness. Stainless steel expanded metal is one of the most practical and economical metal to assure strength and safety. Our product is able to withstand the corrosive atmospheres and harsh elements like grease, oil and cleaning solutions, and it requires very little maintenance.
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Stainless steel expanded metal can be used for screening, filtration, ventilation, security, architectural and decorative purposes, which is lightweight and easy to fabricate and form. With its slip-resistant properties and it is also the ideal solution for existing slippery flooring in industries such as food processing and pharmaceutical.
Item# | EXP MTL-316SS | Item Description | Sheet Size (SWD × LWD) |
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1 | 1/2 × 16F × 48 | ASTM F-1267 316L 1/2" × #16 FLAT | 48" SWD × 96" LWD |
2 | 3/4 × 13F × 48 | ASTM F-1267 316L 3/4" × #13F | 48" SWD × 96" LWD |
3 | 3/4 × 9F × 48 | ASTM F-1267 316L 3/4" × #9 FLAT | 48" SWD × 96" LWD |
4 | 1-1/2 × #16F | ASTM F-1267 316L 1-1/2" × #16 FLAT | 48" SWD × 96" LWD |
5 | 1/2 × 13F × 48 | ASTM F-1267 316L 1/2" × #13 FLAT | 48" SWD × 96" LWD |
Galvanized expanded metal, sheet has higher corrosion resistance than expanded metal sheet without surface treatment. Galvanized refers to a process that covers mild steel with a layer of zinc to provide good corrosion resistance. Galvanized expanded sheet metal is a very common structural material used in the automotive industry, construction, bridges, frames, electrical towers, signs, air conditioning systems, appliance parts, high strength cables and many other uses. Galvanized metal is a great choice when low cost and relatively high strength are required.
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Mentex expanded metal also called regular expanded metal is manufactured by pressing, cutting and expanding, leaving sharply angled knuckles where the individual strands meet, which makes it have non-slip surface. Flatex expanded metal also called flattened expanded metal creates a smoother surface by an additional cold rolling process on the basis of mentex expanded metal, forming a finished product that is about 5% lighter than regular expanded metal. No matter mentex expanded metal or flatex expanded metal is formed from a piece of metal. So, there is no waste in the process of production, which makes them be the most environmentally friendly in all type metal.
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Un-galvanized steel expanded metal without any surface treatment has all advantages of galvanized expanded steel metal, expect for higher corrosion resistance. However, un-galvanized steel expanded metal is more economical. So, un-galvanized steel expanded metal is very suitable for use in the places where there are high requirements of strength and lower requirements of corrosion resistance, such as indoor decoration; fencing for highways, railways, indoor stairs; machine guards, safety door and window, civil building and with concrete in cement walkway and buildings, etc.
We are the expanded metal supplier and manufacturer with many various types and materials. Such as steel expanded metal (un galvanized or Q235 material). Size of each sheet is 4' × 8' (1220 mm × 2440 mm).
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Un-galvanized steel expanded metal is broadly used in:
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