Expanded metal is a sheet product with a diamond-shaped opening with a flat or raised surface. The use of expanded metal sheets provides secure footing and minimal accumulation of mud, grease, and snow due to their open pattern. It’s often used in safety applications such as machine guards, ramps, flooring, platforms, treads, etc.
You’ve probably seen raised expanded metal before from your backyard fence to industrial shelving and rack systems. The raised pattern is the standard form because that’s how it looks after the sheet is slit and stretched. This results in a piece of metal with a diamond pattern that is strong, flexible, and versatile for many applications.
Flat expanded metal can be beneficial for several reasons such as surface smoothness, ease of handling, safety, and compatibility with other metals. After the expanding process, the metal goes through a set of flattening rollers that create a smooth and uniform surface. The flatness is easier to handle and cut and simplifies the fabrication process. Flattened metal is easily combined with other materials which is vital in applications in construction and manufacturing.
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