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Products > Engineered Patterns > Density / Weight / Thickness
A good way to gauge the relative strength of expanded metal is through
its load bearing capabilities. The charts below are for recommendation
and comparison of strength properties. Remember that standard expanded
metal is stronger than flattened.
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Concentrated Load |
Clear Span |
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12" |
18" |
24" |
30" |
36" |
42" |
48" |
54" |
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50 pounds |
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1/2 18, 1/2 13, 3/4 16, 3/4 13, 3/4 10, 1" 13, 1" 10, 1" 9, 1-1/2 10, 1-1/2 9 |
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4#, 4.29# |
5# |
5# |
5# |
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100 pounds |
1/2 18, 3/4 16, 1-1/2 13 |
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1/2 16, 3/4 9 |
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5# |
5# |
6.25# |
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150 pounds |
1/2 16, 1/2 13, 3/4 13, 1-1/2 10 |
3#, 3.14# |
3#, 3.14# |
3#, 3.14# |
5# |
6.25# |
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200 pounds |
1-1/2 9 |
3#, 3.14# |
3#, 3.14# |
3#, 3.14# |
6.25# |
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250 pounds |
3/4 10 |
3#, 3.14# |
3#, 3.14# |
4#, 4.29# |
6.25# |
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300 pounds |
3/4 9, 1" 9 |
3#, 3.14# |
3#, 3.14# |
5# |
6.25# |
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350 pounds |
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3#, 3.14# |
4#, 4.29# |
5# |
6.25# |
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400 pounds |
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3#, 3.14# |
4#, 4.29# |
5# |
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500 pounds |
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3#, 3.14# |
5# |
6.25# |
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