An Customizable and Durable Expanded Metal Mesh with Multi-Material Options, Color Variations and Multi-Industry Applications
Expanded metal mesh is a versatile and durable metal product manufactured by slitting and stretching metal sheets, forming a uniform and stable mesh structure. It combines strength, ventilation, and aesthetic performance, making it widely used in various industrial, architectural, and daily scenarios. Below is a detailed introduction to its features, specifications, materials, colors, applications, and key parameters.
1. Product Features
1.1 Specifications
The specifications of expanded metal mesh are flexible and customizable to meet different application needs. The main specification parameters include mesh size, sheet thickness, mesh width, and mesh length:
- Mesh Size: Common mesh sizes range from 3mm×6mm to 50mm×100mm (long way × short way). The mesh opening can be adjusted according to actual requirements, with smaller meshes for filtering and larger meshes for ventilation and protection.
- Sheet Thickness: The thickness of the base metal sheet is 0.3mm to 6.0mm. Thinner sheets are suitable for light-duty scenarios such as decoration, while thicker sheets are used for heavy-duty protection and load-bearing purposes.
- Mesh Width & Length: Standard width is 1000mm to 2000mm, and standard length is 2000mm to 6000mm. Customized width and length can be provided according to customer orders.
1.2 Material
The material of expanded metal mesh is selected based on application environment and performance requirements, with the following common options:
- Mild Steel (Q235): The most commonly used material, featuring high strength, good ductility, and low cost. Suitable for general industrial and architectural scenarios such as fencing, platforms, and walkways.
- Stainless Steel (304/316): Corrosion-resistant, rust-proof, and high-temperature resistant. Ideal for harsh environments such as chemical plants, food processing, coastal areas, and medical equipment.
- Aluminum Alloy: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and easy to process. Suitable for decorative purposes, aerospace, and automotive industries where weight reduction is required.
- Galvanized Steel: Mild steel with hot-dip galvanizing or electro-galvanizing treatment, which enhances corrosion resistance and extends service life. Widely used in outdoor fencing, agricultural greenhouses, and transportation facilities.
1.3 Color
The color of expanded metal mesh is mainly determined by surface treatment, and common colors include:
- Natural Color: The original color of the base material, such as the silver color of stainless steel, the gray color of mild steel, and the light silver color of aluminum alloy.
- Galvanized Color: Silver-gray after hot-dip galvanizing, which has a uniform and bright surface.
- Powder Coated Color: Customizable colors such as black, white, gray, blue, red, and green. The powder coating is wear-resistant, scratch-resistant, and has strong adhesion, suitable for decorative and outdoor applications.
2. Applications
Expanded metal mesh has a wide range of applications due to its unique structure and performance, covering multiple fields:
- Architectural Field: Facade decoration, ceiling panels, partition walls, stair railings, window screens, and floor gratings. It can enhance the aesthetic sense of buildings while ensuring ventilation and light transmission.
- Industrial Field: Machine guards, equipment protection nets, filter screens, sound insulation panels, and conveyor belts. It can effectively protect equipment and operators, and realize filtration and sound insulation functions.
- Security Field: Fencing for residential areas, factories, highways, railways, and airports; anti-theft nets for windows and doors. It has strong anti-climbing and anti-damage performance, ensuring safety.
- Agricultural Field: Greenhouse shelves, animal breeding nets, and crop protection nets. It is corrosion-resistant and durable, adapting to outdoor agricultural environments.
- Daily Life: Decorative crafts, furniture accessories, kitchen filters, and ventilation grilles. It combines practicality and aesthetics, enriching daily life.
3. Key Parameters
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Parameter Name
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Specification Range
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Unit
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Description
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Mesh Size (Long × Short)
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3×6 - 50×100
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mm
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Adjustable according to application needs
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Sheet Thickness
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0.3 - 6.0
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mm
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Determines the strength and load-bearing capacity
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Mesh Width
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1000 - 2000
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mm
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Standard width, customizable
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Mesh Length
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2000 - 6000
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mm
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Standard length, customizable
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Tensile Strength
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≥350
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MPa
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For mild steel; higher for stainless steel
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Yield Strength
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≥235
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MPa
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For mild steel
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Surface Treatment
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Hot-dip galvanizing, electro-galvanizing, powder coating, natural
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-
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Affects corrosion resistance and appearance
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Service Life
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5 - 30
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Years
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Depends on material and surface treatment
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Our expanded metal mesh is manufactured with strict quality control, ensuring stable performance and reliable quality. We also provide customized services according to customers' specific requirements, including specifications, materials, colors, and surface treatments, to meet the diverse needs of different fields.
|Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are you trading company or manufacturer?
A: We are manufacturer.
Q: How long is your delivery time?
A: Generally 5-10 days for in-stock items, or 15-20 days for out-of-stock items depending on quantity.
Q: Do you provide samples? Is it free or extra?
A: Yes, we offer samples but customers must cover the cost and freight.
Q: What are your payment terms?
A: For orders ≤1000USD, 100% in advance. For orders ≥1000USD, 50% T/T in advance with balance before shipment.
For additional questions, please feel free to contact us.
