0702-A-20/8-1mm
Expanded Metal Sheets
- Mesh Length (L): 20mm
- Mesh Width (B): 8mm
- Thickness (S): 1mm
- Pitch (H): 2mm
- Weight (m2): 3.93 kg
- Sheet Size Alternatives: 1000x2000mm, 1200x2400mm, 1250x2500mm
- This product, with a thickness of 1mm, is manufactured FLATTENED (PRESSED).
What Is Expanded Metal?
Expanded metal sheets are a type of sheet metal produced by simultaneously slitting and stretching the sheet using specially alloyed steel blade moulds on eccentric press machines operating on different axes. Since no waste is generated through this production method due to the gap between the slits, it is an economically advantageous product.
Expanded metal can be produced from various materials, and the material selection generally depends on factors such as the intended use, environmental conditions, and required strength or corrosion resistance. (For example, materials such as stainless steel, aluminium, cold rolled steel, hot rolled steel, or galvanised metal can be selected.) The pattern of expanded metal can vary in different shapes and sizes of openings depending on the specific requirements of the application.
What Are the Features of Expanded Metal?
Expanded Metal Sheet Application
Expanded metal offers a versatile use for security, aesthetics and decoration, storage, ventilation, protection, and partitioning. We can list the other features of expanded metal as follows:
Cost-effectiveness: Since its weight per square metre is light, it is economical in terms of cost and does not add excessive weight to the structure it is used on.
Durability: Since it is produced in one piece without welding, it does not tear or separate, is resistant to wind, and does not topple over. It is resistant to impacts and offers the advantage of long-term use.
Easy installation and transport: Stacking, installation, and transport of expanded metal are easy.
Efficient production: It does not harm the environment since no waste scrap is generated during production.
Good conductor: Being a single piece, it conducts electricity, magnetic flux, and heat excellently.
Permeability: It allows air, liquid, and light to move freely.
Security: Since there is no gap on the sheet large enough for hands or feet to fit through, it does not allow climbing or passage.
What Are the Types of Expanded Metal?
Standard Expanded Metal
Standard expanded metal is the most widely used and most economical model. With its openings and versatile design, it is used across different industries.
Flattened Expanded Metal
Expanded Metal Sheet Application
If a smooth surface is required, flattened expanded metal can be selected. Flattened expanded metal is produced by flattening cold rolled expanded metal with the help of a wheel machine. The flattening process generally extends the length of the sheet by 5%.
Micro Expanded Metal
Micro expanded metal has small openings in lightweight metal. The openings can be standard, flattened, hexagonal, or square. This type of expanded metal is generally used in filters.
How Is Expanded Metal Produced?
Expanded metal is a type of sheet metal produced by simultaneously slitting and stretching the sheet using specially alloyed steel blade moulds on eccentric press machines operating on different axes.
Since no waste is generated through this production method due to the gap between the slits, it is an economically advantageous product.
Depending on the intended application, expanded metal can be produced directly to the dimensions required for the project.
Where Is Expanded Metal Used?
Expanded metals have a very wide range of applications, including architecture, construction, automotive, chemical, energy, machinery, and food industries, thanks to their functionality, lightness, and sustainability advantages.
At Kirimci Metal, the areas of use for the expanded metals in different sizes within our product range are as follows:
– Façade cladding
– Garden fences
– Furniture and decoration applications
– Walkways
– Ceiling systems
– Ventilation systems
– Machinery industry
What Factors Affect Expanded Metal Prices?
We can state that the price of expanded metal varies depending on the type of material used in production and the sheet thickness. In addition, other factors that may affect the price are as follows:
-Material Type and Grade: The type of metal used, such as steel, aluminium, stainless steel, or others, can significantly affect the cost.
-Material thickness: Thicker materials generally cost more due to the increased amount of metal used.
-Surface: Special treatments such as galvanised coating or powder coating application for corrosion resistance can increase the overall cost.
-Custom Manufacturing: Demands such as complex or custom designs and non-standard sizes can affect the cost as they require more time and precision. Additional processing steps such as flattening can contribute to higher costs.
