Expanded Metal Company Profile
The Expanded Metal Company is a Gibraltar Industries company and specialises in the production of mesh pressings and finished mesh products widely specified for the filtration and architectural market sectors. The company also supplies perforated sheets and alternatives to welded and woven wire products. With over 120 years of industry experience, The Expanded Metal Company has in-depth knowledge and understanding of expanded metal production techniques and suitable applications.
The skilled and knowledgeable team works with innovative and modern machinery to offer unrivalled technical and engineering support. The company has an extensive availability of materials and patterns in standard specifications, as well as the capability to provide bespoke product development.
Features and Benefits
Expanded metal mesh is extremely versatile and is specified for numerous uses and applications across a wide range of industries. Key features and benefits include:
- The mesh is produced from a single piece of metal, making it ideal for forming, pressing and shearing
- No material waste
- Offers a greater strength-to-weight ratio than sheet metal
- Anti-slip surface ideal for stairways, steps and walkways
- Acts as a barrier whilst allowing air circulation
- Effective screening properties
- High efficient conductor, allows electricity, magnetic flux and heat to flow through
- Superior corrosion resistance
Metal Technical Specifications
The Expanded Metal Company uses a wide range of materials for the product range. Any ductile metal can be expanded and includes:
- Steel meshes made from various grades such as hot rolled, cold reduced, electro zinc and galvanised steel
- Stainless steel meshes are generally manufactured from Grade 1.4301 (304S15); alternatives include 1.4401 (316S31), 1.4016 (430S17) and 1.4845 (310S24)
- Incoloy DS (37% nickel and 18% chrome) used in high temperature and corrosion resistance applications
- Aluminium meshes Pure Grade 1050 which can be anodised to a standard range of colours in natural, gold and black
- Titanium meshes produced from ASTM B 265 Grade 1 titanium
- Copper which offers high electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance and is malleable
- Other options include Brass, Monel 400, Plastic and non-standard products
Products
The wire meshes are specified for a vast array of uses including acoustic panels, architectural applications, displays, balustrade, bin stores, bridges, cages, car grilles, ceilings, cladding, concrete reinforcement, fencing, filtration, gates, pontoons, roof access, solar screens, stairs, walkways, window guards and much more.
Key product ranges include:
Aluminium Foil Mesh
Available in coils, cut to size sheets and formed bespoke components, aluminium mesh is lightweight, forms easily and can be used for air, grease, and oil and dust filtration. Applications range from automotive, military and filtration through to acoustic and catering.
Architectural Meshes
Expanded metal mesh is an extremely versatile material and comes in a huge range of designs, colours, patterns, finishes and textures. Strong enough for structural shaping, the mesh can offer controllable contour for ceilings, walls, balustrade, walkways, screens and columns.
Automotive Components and Expanded Metal
The Expanded Metal Company can produce bespoke vents and grilles for vehicles, oil filtration, brake pads, spacers for heatshields and battery holders. The benefits of expanded metal mesh include controlled air flow, aesthetics, economical and high strength.
Expamet Security Products
The Expamet security products range can be tailored to individual specification and is more aesthetically pleasing than palisade or chainlink fencing and offers excellent through vision. The products include Diamond for general fencing, Primary for educational fencing, Fastrack for the rail industry, Channel for the water industry, Electra for electric substations and Super Security for high security applications.
Experf
The Experf range is a cost-effective design manufactured to imitate the circular pattern of perforated metals. Experf is extremely versatile and can be used for acoustic insulation, air in-take screens, ceiling tiles, furniture, air and grease filtration, gates, room dividers, security screens, speaker grilles and interior design.
Exvoid
Exvoid is a tight expanded metal mesh that is robust, fireproof and weatherproof. Manufactured from galvanised steel, Exvoid allows for high visibility through the mesh without compromising on quality. Exvoid panels are used to protect vulnerable entry points of unoccupied properties and can be fixed into brickwork or surrounding window and door frames.
Rollform Products
Rollformed products are manufactured from various materials such as steels, stainless steel and aluminium. Specialising in bespoke products, The Expanded Metal Company can manufacture a wide range of U-section, lattice, pre-pierced channel section and slotted channel profiles. Applications include display shelving, shop fitting, security and support, balustrades, cages and architectural metalwork.
Securascreen
Securascreen is the Intelligent Plant Screening System that offers increased security and aesthetic appeal. Securascreen provides a versatile screening system that incorporates high wind load capacity, ventilation and a choice of appearances. Securascreen can be installed to roof tops or at ground level and is often specified for plant housing, secure compounds and bin/recycling stores.
Securilath
Securilath prevents illegal access through partitions, walls and roofs without compromising on aesthetics. Securilath can be easily fitted to brickwork, block work, stud partitioning, ceiling joists and roofs and is used for cash stores, control rooms, remote facilities, retail outlets, pharmaceutical stores, financial buildings and petrol stations.
Other Products
The Expanded Metal Company also offers an extensive range of other expanded metal mesh products including:
- Bolt Boxes
- Filters and filtration products
- Walkways
- Grain and seed storage
- Metal laths
- Square mesh
- Speciality and precious metals meshes
- Wire mesh products from stock such as gauzes, filtration meshes, perforated metals, Experf meshes, security meshes, lathing, bolt boxes and filter panels
The Expanded Metal Company is committed to providing clients with a wide and varied range of extruded products for a vast array of applications. The design teams have the experience and capability to offer bespoke products to satisfy particular requirements. The company is continuously researching and developing the product range and remains at the forefront of supplying market needs. The friendly and knowledgeable team can offer comprehensive advice and information across the whole product range and welcomes enquiries from all industry sectors.
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