Galvanized Expanded Metal Mesh

Galvanized expanded metal mesh refers to Zinc-coated expanded metal mesh, which is a metal mesh with various diamond openings made by cutting and stretching galvanized steel sheets. It has excellent anti-corrosion performance and mechanical strength. It also offers free passage of light, liquid, sound, and air, while providing a decorative or ornamental effect. Expanded mesh sheets are mainly for decorative facade panels, walkway grates, fencing, automobiles, lathing, and other uses. Wanzhi Steel specializes in the production of high-quality galvanized expanded metal mesh with an excellent reputation. Size and color can be customized. You are welcome to Consult online.

GI Expanded Metal SHEET

HDP Expanded Metal

What is Galvanized expanded metal mesh?

Expanded metal mesh is a galvanized steel mesh with diamond, hexagonal, and square openings, which has excellent corrosion resistance and long service life. This practical and versatile product line forms screens, window security panels, machine guards, and more. Decorative Expanded items are popular in shelving, signage, and ceiling tile applications. In addition to galvanized steel, its materials include aluminum, carbon steel, and stainless steel.

Raised Metal Mesh

Close view of Expanded Metal

How to Measure Expanded Metal 

First, you need to consider whether the metal mesh is raised or flat.

1. Raised expanded metal

In its original form, expanded metal has a raised appearance in which angular strands incline from the plane of the sheet. You’ll want to account for the following measurements:

1) Longway Pitch: Horizontal measurement from center to center based on the size of the tool used during production

2) Shortway Pitch: Vertical measurement from center to center based on the expansion that occurs during production

3) Strand Width: Measurement of the width of the angular strand that forms during production

4) Strand Thickness: Measurement of expanded metal thickness

2. Flattened expanded metal

With flattened expanded metal, measure the longway and shortway aperture in addition to strand width and thickness. Longway aperture refers to the horizontal measurement from one internal aperture point to another. Shortway aperture is the vertical measurement from one internal aperture point to another.

Size Measurement

flat GI expanded metal

What Do Expanded Metal Numbers Mean?

Expanded metal numbers denote the metal’s dimension and gauge. The first number indicates the metal’s nominal dimension or short way of design (SWOD), and the second number typically indicates the metal’s gauge or weight per 100 square feet.

What Are the Types of GI Expanded Metal?

Common types of expanded metal include:

1. Standard

Available in many gauges and open sizes, standard expanded metal features strands and bonds set at the same angle. This boosts the metal’s power and rigidity. At the same time, it improves the metal’s airflow.

2. Flattened

Flattened expanded metal is produced through cold rolling. It’s a great option if you want a smooth surface.

3. Hexagonal

Air, light, fire, sound, and liquid can seamlessly move through hexagonal expanded metal. At the same time, the hexagonal shape strengthens the metal.

4. Architectural

Architectural expanded metal features a diamond design with distinct aesthetic elements. For a terrific mix of style and function, go with architectural expanded metal.

5. Micro 

This consists of a light gauge metal with small holes. It can also have flattened, regular, hexagonal, or square openings.

Isolation Fence

Window safety panels

What is the difference between wire mesh and expanded metal?

Steel Wire mesh has a wide range, such as galvanized woven mesh, galvanized welded mesh, PVC coated chain link mesh, crimped mesh, razor wire, galvanized barbed wire, and gabion mesh. Expanded metal refers to steel plate mesh with diamond-shaped openings after cutting and stretching.

GI welded mesh VS GI Expanded mesh, VS Woven Mesh

Galvanized welded mesh, woven mesh, and expanded metal mesh each have their own characteristics, which can be briefly summarized as follows:

1. Choose GI Expanded Metal Mesh for Durability, and security, allowing light/air passage.

2. Choose GI Welded Wire Meshfor: Structural strength, security, and heavy-duty applications.

3. Choose Woven Wire Mesh for Precision in filtration, versatile design options, and aesthetic appeal.

What is expanded metal mesh used for?

It is commonly used for fences and grates, and as metallic lath to support plaster or stucco. The following are practical applications.

1. Walkway Grating.

2. Shelves, signs

3. External wall panels

4. Screens

5. Window safety panels

6. Machine Guarding

7. Balcony railings.

8. Ceilings

Stair handrail

Ceiling wall panels

What is another name for expanded metal?

Standard Expanded Metal, also called Raised Expanded Metal, is a versatile material for many different uses. The process of slitting and stretching the sheet metal creates its unique raised pattern of diamond-shaped openings.

How Do You Read Expanded Metal Sizes?

1. Style: Based on a measurement of the edge of the expanded metal to the straight edge and may include a letter at the beginning to denote the material (for example: “A” for aluminum)

2. Weight: Measured in pounds per square foot

3. Opening Size (in inches): Denotes the metal’s SWOD and long way of design (the diagonal length of the long diamond)

4. Strand Size (in inches): Indicates the strand’s width and thickness

5. Approximate Open Area %: Represents the approximate area of an irregular region surrounded by curves

Galvanized expanded metal on sale

Galvanized expanded mesh sheet

Steel Mesh Panel Packaging

Package of Galvanized metal mesh

GI Expanded Metal Mesh  For Sale – Wanzhi Steel

GI expanded metal mesh is considered one of the most economical materials for industrial, architectural, and commercial applications. If you have more questions about Galvanized expanded metal mesh, Wanzhi Steel‘s experienced team is happy to help you.

Except for expanded metal, we also have Clear View Fence, Holland Wire Mesh, GI Diamond Mesh for sale.

In addition, there are also PVC Coated Chain Link Fence and Anti Climb Fence available for sale.

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