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Electro:

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