Expanded Steel Grating
Anping Huijin Wire Mesh factory is a leading manufacturer of metalmesh.
Expanded metal mesh,and perforated sheet are our major products.As
well as wire mesh items:chain link fence,hexagonal wire mesh,welded
wire mesh,stainless steel wire mesh ,etc.
Expanded metal grating is the most practical and economical way to assure strength, safety, and a non-skid surface. Expanded metal grating is ideal for use on plant runways, working platforms, and catwalks, as it is easily cut into irregular shapes and can be installed quickly by welding or bolting. To select the proper metal mesh for your application consult the load and deflection tables be
Classification
Variety: small, medium and heavy expanded
metal mesh. Expanded aluminum mesh, expanded platinum filtration mesh, expanded brass mesh, expanded copper mesh, expanded stainless steel mesh, expanded nickel mesh. Opening in the shape of diamond, hexagonal or special shape.
Expanded Metal & Expanded Metal Grating
| Top of page |
- What are the two types of expanded metal? Regular and Flatten
- What are the various styles of expanded metal?
- Mini-mesh - small openings (ex. filter mesh), - Expanded metal - larger openings 3/16" to 2" (ex. guards for windows and equipment, shelving), - Expanded grating - 3.0# to 7.0# per sq. ft. (ex. walkways and platforms designed for pedestrian foot traffic). - What type of metal are suitable for expanding? Normal stocked styles are carbon steel, aluminum, stainless, pre and hot dipped galvanized. Non-stock material suitable for expanding are copper, silver, nickel plus many other ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
- Why is the percent of open area important? The open area is necessary in determining the passage of light, water or air.
- What does S W D mean? Short Way of the Diamond (see page 2)
- What does L W D mean? Long Way of the Diamond (see page 2)
- What are the diamond conditions on stock sheets? Closed diamonds or closed bonds (See page 3, sketch A)
- What are the diamond conditions on sheared sheets? Open diamonds (See page 3, sketch B, C and D)
- When ordering expanded metal, what dimension is written first?
Always the S W D dimension. - What are the five main areas that expanded metal is used?
- Enclosures - cages, tool partitions and lockers - Supports - shelving, racks, trays and baskets - Protection - guards for machine and heaters, skylights and lamps - Security - behind drywall, fencing - Decoration - store fixtures, stands, balcony railings and stair enclosures - Are mill test reports available on expanded metal? AMICO does not routinely supply mill test reports on the exact steel used. A Letter of Certification stating that it meets military specification can be provided. With special orders, arrangements can be made for mill test reports.
- What is the ASTM on expanded metal? See our catalog.
- What is the military specification on expanded metal? See our catalog.
- What are your standard pallet sizes? Standard pallet sizes vary by style. See our catalog.
- What is the tolerance for shearing expanded metal? Expanded metal can be sheared to + or - 1/8". Expanded Metal grating can be sheared to + or - ¼".
- What are the deflections for expanded metal grating? See our catalog.
|