Aluminum Standard Expanded Metal

Aluminum expanded metal mesh is a versatile and high-performance material widely recognized for its exceptional properties derived from aluminum. As a lightweight material, aluminum offers significant advantages in applications where weight reduction is crucial, such as aerospace components and automotive parts, without compromising structural integrity. Its natural resistance to corrosion, thanks to the formation of a protective oxide layer, ensures long-term durability even in harsh environments, including coastal areas with high humidity and industrial settings prone to chemical exposure.

Moreover, aluminum expanded metal mesh boasts excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, making it ideal for heat dissipation systems and electrical enclosures. The unique expanded design, characterized by a uniform pattern of diamond-shaped openings, provides a perfect balance between strength and permeability, allowing for optimal airflow, light transmission, and visibility. This structural efficiency also contributes to cost-effectiveness, as the material maximizes coverage while minimizing material usage.

In terms of applications, this mesh finds extensive use in architectural facades and sunshades, where it combines aesthetic appeal with functional performance. It is also widely employed in filtration systems for its precision opening sizes, in security barriers due to its robust construction, and in automotive grilles for both protection and ventilation. Additionally, its malleability allows for easy customization into various shapes and sizes, catering to specific project requirements. Whether in industrial, commercial, or residential settings, aluminum expanded metal mesh stands out as a reliable, efficient, and adaptable solution.

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Hole Patterns


Diamond	Fan-shaped	Round	Gothic	Hexagonal

Product Specification

Table 3: Specifications of Aluminum Standard Expanded Metal
Style	Minimum Thickness (inches)^A	Nominal Weight in lbs./100 Sq. Ft.^B	Design Size (inches)^C		Opening Size (inches)^C			Strand Size (inches)			Overall Thickness (inches)	Open Area
Style	Minimum Thickness (inches)^A	Nominal Weight in lbs./100 Sq. Ft.^B	SWD	LWD	SWO	LWO		Width		Thickness	Overall Thickness (inches)	Open Area
½"-.050	0.045	26	0.500	1.20	0.376		0.937	0.093	0.050		0.190	63%
½"-.080	0.074	43	0.500	1.20	0.346		0.937	0.096	0.080		0.208	62%
¾"-.050	0.045	17	0.923	2.00	0.786		1.750	0.109	0.050		0.219	76%
¾"-.080 (Lt)	0.074	31	0.923	2.00	0.741		1.680	0.129	0.080		0.268	72%
¾"-.080(HVY)	0.074	40	0.923	2.00	0.711		1.680	0.165	0.080		0.333	64%
¾"-.125	0.118	64	0.923	2.00	0.667		1.680	0.169	0.125		0.359	63%
1½"-.080	0.074	22	1.33	3.00	1.149		2.500	0.128	0.080		0.266	81%
1½"-.125	0.118	43	1.33	3.00	1.080		2.500	0.162	0.125		0.346	76%
^A The minimum thickness is absolute, not subject to minus variation. ^B A variation in weight per square ft. of ±10% is permissible, based on the weight of any sheet or bundle. ^C A tolerance of ±10% is permitted in dimensions, center to center.

Production Workflow

Raw material

Our raw material steel plates are supplied by recognized companies such as Baosteel and Shougang Group. When the materials arrive, our quality control team performs detailed testing on chemical composition, dimensions, and related specifications to guarantee they meet or surpass quality requirements.

Stamping

Our company is equipped with advanced 4000 mm ultra-wide expanded metal manufacturing machines, as well as flattening and leveling equipment. We have developed and accumulated more than 1,000 types of precision molds for expanded metal, allowing us to satisfy customer demands for larger-sized materials. We can also select or customize new mesh patterns to meet requirements related to strength, appearance, ventilation, and shading.

Flattening

Our workshop is equipped with comprehensive deep-processing machinery such as cutting, flattening, bending, and welding equipment. With these capabilities, we can deliver customized processing solutions for expanded metal products to meet diverse application needs.

Leveling

Using high-precision leveling machinery, we ensure that the mesh surface remains flat, with evenly distributed openings and superior flatness tolerance. With many years of expertise and multiple CNC leveling machines, our skilled team optimizes operational parameters to maintain high productivity and consistent product quality.

Surface treatment

Our company offers a comprehensive range of surface treatment solutions, such as galvanizing, powder coating, anodizing, and PVDF coating. These finishes provide excellent durability and an appealing appearance for both functional and decorative uses.

Quality inspection

During manufacturing, our technical staff closely monitor processes such as punching, flattening, shearing, and leveling. This ensures that product quality can be evaluated continuously while also allowing us to detect and improve any weaknesses in the production process.

Packaging

Our packaging solutions are designed according to the chemical and physical properties of the products. Waterproof, moisture-resistant, and protective materials are used to minimize the risk of damage during shipping. We also offer customized packaging to meet individual customer specifications.