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Acier rangeMetal mesh
Expanded metal
Cut-and-stretched sheet for cladding, sun screens, balconies and ceilings.
MaterialsAluminium, MS, SS
FinishAnodised, powder-coated
UsesCladding, screens, ceilings
ScopeDesign to installation
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsOverviewWhat it is
Expanded metal is a sheet slit and stretched into diamonds: one piece, no welds, rigid and light. It screens sun and views while letting air through, and it looks more closed from an angle than straight on.
We supply it in aluminium, MS and stainless steel, anodised or powder-coated, with the substructure designed by us.
Options
AluminiumLight, anodised or powder-coated
Mild steelGalvanised and powder-coated
StainlessFor exposed and coastal sites
PatternsDiamond sizes and strands to the design
Plan it
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Technical dataSizes and figures
Example patterns (approximate)
| Diamond LWD × SWD (mm) | Strand (mm) | Open area (%) | Weight, 2 mm aluminium (kg/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 × 13.5 | 3 | 56 | 2.4 |
| 60 × 27.0 | 5 | 63 | 2.0 |
| 100 × 45.0 | 8 | 64 | 1.9 |
PhotosIn use
DownloadsCatalogues and drawings
Where it’s usedApplications
QuestionsFrequently asked
Aluminium or steel expanded metal?
Aluminium for façades and ceilings where weight matters; MS for robust screens and walkways; stainless for coastal sites.
How open is expanded metal?
It depends on the diamond and the strand; the explorer above estimates it for any pattern.