Expanded Metal

Carbon Steel Expanded Sheet A36 is a durable, one-piece construction metal that resists unraveling over time, even under heavy stress. It is ideal for industrial screens, flooring, and safety guards where durability and structural integrity are essential.
Expanded Metal offers a lightweight, open structure that allows for free flow of light, liquids, sound, and air, making it perfect for filtration systems, ventilation panels, and enclosures. Its strength-to-weight ratio supports both function and efficiency.
Steel Expanded Metal delivers an attractive decorative appearance while maintaining its load-bearing capabilities. Its diamond-shaped pattern and slip-resistant surface make it suitable for fencing, shelving, ramps, and ornamental features.
Expanded Metal is created by slitting and stretching a metal sheet to form a mesh of diamond-shaped openings. This process enhances the sheet’s strength, surface area, and grip, making it useful in catwalks, grating, machine guards, and protective panels.
Specifications
Available Sizes
1/4" x #18 - 1-1/2" x #9 with various thicknesses and open area percentages.
Measurement Guide
Nominal size of diamond opening, Short-Way x Thickness x Width x Length.
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Carbon Steel Expanded Metal, A36 Mesh Sheet for Grating, Ventilation, and Safety Guards
Workability
Easy to Weld, Cut, and Form with proper equipment.
Mechanical Properties
Magnetic, Ultimate Tensile Strength: 52,000 psi
Yield Strength: 38,000 psi
Yield Strength: 38,000 psi
Additional Notes
Expanded metal is sold in full-size sheets only; custom shearing options are available.
Download our Expanded Metal Cut-to-Size Shearing Template for custom cuts.
Download our Expanded Metal Cut-to-Size Shearing Template for custom cuts.
Applications
Security, sifting, machinery guards, flooring, walkways, shelving, window protection.
Used for screens, grills, stair treads, trench covers, and catwalks.
Popular for safety guards, protective barriers, and ventilation applications.
Used for screens, grills, stair treads, trench covers, and catwalks.
Popular for safety guards, protective barriers, and ventilation applications.
Specifications
ASTM F1267-91, MIL-M-17194D, Type I Standard (Raised) & Type II Flattened (Smooth) surface.
ASTM F1267 Type II class 3 is the standard specification for expanded metal steel.
Material: Lightweight carbon steel, hot rolled flat expanded metal sheet.
ASTM F1267 Type II class 3 is the standard specification for expanded metal steel.
Material: Lightweight carbon steel, hot rolled flat expanded metal sheet.
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