Expanded metal is a unique material with a fascinating production process, that can turn any ductile solid metal into thou-sands
of varieties of mesh. The process of stretching and slitting gives the well known, traditional diamond shaped pattern, aswell as a
large range of decorative shaped meshes. This can vary in diamond size, from minute gauze to massive walkway.Meshes can be
as thin as foil or as weighty as heavy duty walkway.
Mild Steel Meshes
All of our Steel Meshes are made from a variety of grades. The most common grades are Hot Rolled, ColdReduced, Electro Zinc
Tinplate and Galvanised Steel. All materials can be coated using various applications, i.e. galvanising, painting, powder coating, etc.
All Steel grades supplied conform to the relative quality standards.Other materials and non-standard meshes can also be produced
to order.
Aluminium Meshes
All of our standard range of aluminium meshes are produced from commercially pure grade 1050 which is 99.5%pure aluminium.
These meshes can be anodised to a standard range of colours, Natural, Gold, and Black. Other colours can be supplied on request.
Other coatings such as painting and powder coating can also be offered.Other material grades and mesh specifications can be produced.
Stainless Steel Meshes
The majority of our stainless steel meshes are produced from grade 1.4301 (304S15). Other grades can be supplied. The most popular
alternative grades are 1.4401 (316S31), 1.4016 (430S17), 1.4541 (321S31) and 1.4845 (310S24). All material can be annealed and
descaled after the manufacture of the product. This will aid levelness and ductility. Technical information is available upon request. Other
material grades and mesh specifications can also be produced.One feature of expanded metal is its ability to disperse heat across the surface area. This makes it ideal for applications involving high temperatures. Stainless steel meshes can withstand high temperatures (grades 304,
316, 321, up to 925 ºC and grade 430 up to 815 ºC).
Copper Meshes
Copper has high electrical conductivity, high thermal and is corrosion resistant and malleable, making it easily worked and joined. Copper
can also be patinated to give an ageing appearance. We are able to post patinate the mesh after our expanding process, or expand pre-patinated material into a chosen mesh pattern.
Brass Meshes
Brass has good mechanical strength, is resistant to corrosion and is easily worked and joined.