expanded metal mechanical Data
Mechanical:
Formability: Expanded metal can be designed to accommodate:
90 to 180 degree bends
Lock seaming
Draw forming
Spiral winding
Coatability: Expanded metal can accept either powder or liquid paint
Corrosion Resistance: Expanded metal is made from a number of base metals to inhibit corrosion:
Stainless Steel
Aluminum
Galvanized Tinplated
Anodizing quality aluminum
Weldability: Expanded metal can be welded into an assembly as either flattened or standard, but flattened is easier to handle.
Thermal Conductivity: Expanded metal acts as an efficient heat sink because, unlike woven products, it is made from one piece of raw material.
Load Bearing: Expanded metal can be designed to specific deflection properties.
Special Alloys: Expanded metal can be made from:
310 and 316 stainless steel for heat properties
Cu/Ni for chemical properties
Ni for conductive properties