Sep. 11, 2021

Expanded metal is sometimes considered to be an alternative to sheet metal or wire mesh. It combines some of the best characteristics of both - providing a stronger material than thin wire mesh and better airflow and drainage than sheet metal.

Aug. 28, 2021

Standard expanded metal is created in a press that cuts and stretches the metal to form overlapping strips in a diamond pattern. This pattern provides air circulation while maintaining the strength and durability of the original metal.

Aug. 14, 2021

There are two distinct varieties of expanded stainless steel mesh used for baskets: standard expanded metal mesh and flattened expanded metal mesh. The term “standard expanded metal” refers to the metal as it comes out of the expanding machine.

Jul. 28, 2021

Our customers sometimes find themselves confused as to which measurements they should provide in order to select the most appropriate grid pattern for their application. The expanded metal supplier provides guidelines on how to measure expanded metal sheet sizes and flattened expanded metal dimensions.

Jul. 13, 2021

In addition, there are die and press processes in which sheets with protruding pins are pressed against the sheet metal as they roll through the press, and laser perforation, which burns holes in the metal.