Mesh Facts
Ten Expanded Metal Facts for Engineers
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High Strength to Weight Ratio
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Excellent Conductivity
Combined with low resistance expanded metal is an excellent conductor of electricity, magnetic flux and thermal heat. Expanded Metal is used extensively in fuel cells and battery packs utilising titanium, copper and nickel meshes
Increased Area
Expanding mesh can stretch metal up to 30 times without breaking, Eg A 1 meter square of metal can be expanded into a sheet measuring 10, 20 or 30 meters long , continuing to be a sheet without joins or welds. This cost effective method for reinforcing, screening, covering etc and is used extensively in filtration applications.
Sustainable Production
Production processes of expanding metal combine tradition methods with the latest technology which minimises waste metal. Recycled materials are used in addition the end product is recyclable along with any waste.
Composite
Expanded mesh gives an outstanding key for adhesion and coatings, strength for reinforcement and shaping capabilities, which made it the ideal candidate for use in Neuclear fuel pod protectors. Expanded mesh can be combined easily with other materials to contribute to a finished component.
Light fantastic
Used in motorway antiglare panels and architectural solar screens, facades, the textured angles of expanded metal can be used to control lighting, either reflecting diffusing or absorbing natural and artificial light.
All malleable metals expanded
As standard steels, aluminium, brass and copper for stock items. More bespoke items are expanded from titanium, nickel platinum gold, basically any maluable metal can be expanded in addition to some plastics, papers, fabrics and foils.
Extensive product range
Expanded metal is made in numerous shapes : diamonds, hexagons, square , slated, oval, circular,. Varying from 0.3mm guaze mesh material to 6mm heavy duty walkways and with open areas from under 10% to over 90% the product combinations and possibilities are infinate. With over 6,000 meshes at present and 120 years experience we are pushing the boundaries more than ever having recently manufactured the largest expanded mesh worldwide.
New Product development partnerships
The Expanded Metal Company has extensive experience within the automotive sports car market, working closely with OEM design engineers and manufacturers to prototype, model and develop finished products.
Flexibility
Expanded metal is a very workable versatile material which can be pressed, formed, shaped, framed, welded, corrugated etc Our dedicated Value Added Department can assist with component manufacture.
