Expanded Metal Uses

Expanded Metal

Ferrous and non-ferrous metal sheet can be expanded into a wide range of mesh styles. There are standard expanded metal styles and numerous variations in strand width and opening sizes can be produced to create whatever architectural or industrial pattern is required. Expanded metal is also produced in a flattened form which is created by rolling standard or raised expanded metal.

Expanded Metal End Uses

Walkway Grating
Safety enclosures
Fire pits
Pig cookers and grills
Park benches
Slip resistant grating
Barriers
Balcony railings
Safety railings & infill panels
Building cladding

Signage
Mezzanines
Partitions
Safety guards
Stairways
Walkways
Elevated walkways
Cross-Over Bridges
Rolling ladders
Ladders

Access walkways
Elevated Walkways/Platforms
Ground Support Equipment
Sunscreens
Billboard walkways
Ceiling panels
Acoustical panels
Blast Deflectors
Utility Trailers

Markets & Industries

Architectural
Filtration
Heating
Infrastructure
Petrochemical
Power and Energy
Transportation
Agricultural

Amico’s expanded metal is a versatile, affordable, and useful product. It is produced using a cold metal forming process. First, a metal sheet is stretched and slit uniformly; then, openings are made with regular gaps in different shapes, including diamond, round, square, rectangular, etc. The shapes tend to add strength and rigidity to the metal. The openings tend to ensure the smooth flow of light, liquids, and air, making it a multipurpose product.

Expanded metal can be used for protection equipment or devices in the industrial sector and home. It’s commonly used for the filtration process, decorative use, screening, ventilation, and security purposes.

Amico’s expanded metal is a single-piece construction that stays intact even after years of use. It won’t break or disintegrate as it can hold its shape for a long time. It’s available in a raised or a flattened pattern, in different opening sizes, materials, sheet sizes, and gauges.

Suppose you want to use expanded metal for any heavy-duty appliance or load-bearing. In that case, you can buy and use Amico’s expandable metal grating, which is also available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and sheet sizes.

A wide range of mesh styles can be easily created by expanding Amico’s metal ferrous or non-ferrous sheet. Any customized architectural or industrial panel can be made with the expanded metal, which means you can use it easily according to your requirement.

Raised Expanded Metal

Expanded metal is created by stretching the metal sheet and then slitting it, which gives it its standard shape. The metal seems to have strands and some intersecting strands referred to as bonds that tend to come together and form a relatively sharp angle compared to the original solid sheet.

The process allows the formation of different patterns and a single expanded metal sheet to be used multiple times. Metals that are commonly expanded include hot rolled (HRS) and steel-cold rolled (CSR) Electro Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Titanium, Brass, and Copper.

Flattened Expanded Metal

A regular expanded metal is passed through a cold rolled reducing mill to form a flattened expanded metal. The objective of this process is to reduce the thickness of the sheet. This metal sheet is then passed through a leveler to ensure and maintain the flatness. At the end of the process, a leveled, flat and smooth sheet is created.

Expanded Metal Grating

An affordable and durable solution for industrial walking surfaces is Expanded Metal Grating, also referred to as an Expanded Catwalk.

They’re an ideal choice when safety and building maintenance are the core objectives and criteria of a design plan. Expanded Metal Grating is created by stretching and slitting the expanded sheet into an open diamond mesh. The metal sheet grating provides a walking surface that is strong, durable, and lightweight. The opening present in the sheet allows smooth flow and an excellent passage for heat, light, liquid, and air in the surfaces above and below.

Outdoor Furniture

Amico’s expanded metal is produced using a cold metal forming process. A metal sheet is stretched and openings are made in different shapes that add strength and rigidity. The versatility of Amico’s expanded metal makes it useful in the creation of a variety of outdoor furniture. It’s typically used for picnic tables, chairs, benches, floors, shelving, grills, and greenhouse benches. It’s durability and perforated styles make it an ideal choice when investing in furniture that regularly faces the elements. There’s no fancy equipment necessary for assembly and the material has no size limitation for designs.

Picnic Tables

Expanded metal picnic tables provide comfortable seating for athletic fields, parks, and other outdoor areas. The smooth surface makes expanded metal picnic tables easy to maintain. The uniform slits in the material allow tables to withstand harsh weather conditions and the metal is resistant to damage from sun rays, rust proof, fireproof, and less prone to vandalism. The durable design requires little repairs and can be prepared to meet various size specifications.

Greenhouse Grates

Grated expanded metal has larger slits in the surface pattern that make it more lightweight while maintaining durability and strength. It’s useful for greenhouse bench tops due to its load-bearing capabilities and slip resistant surfaces. The openings in the grating allow for increased ventilation and water drainage to improve the quality of plants.

Agricultural and Industrial Sectors

Wire mesh is a steel product that can be used for agricultural purposes and is available welded or woven. Welded wire mesh is the most durable option and designed to have a smooth finish, making it more visually appealing. Woven wire mesh is formed by an over-and-under weaving and crimping process. The most frequently used agricultural and industrial applications of wire mesh include cages, screens, sifting and machinery guards. Other uses also include harvesting equipment such as grain storage, transportation containers, utility trailers, and gold sifting equipment.