Expanded Sheet Metal

Find the Right Expanded Sheet Metal for Your Project

• Standard Expanded Sheet
  • A finished product as it comes off the press after being die cut and expanded. Often referred to as raised expanded sheet.
• Flattened Expanded Sheet
  • A standard expanded sheet that is then cold rolled, leaving a flat, smooth surface. Flattened expanded sheet is about 5% lighter than standard expanded sheet.
• Expanded Metal Grating
  • A heavy duty expanded sheet manufactured from carbon steel sheet or plate. Expanded metal grating has no joints or welds, as each sheet is a single piece of sturdy steel. Ideal for catwalk and platform applications.

Features & Benefits of Expanded Sheet

• Versatile
• Durable
• One-piece construction
• Excellent strength-to-weight ratio
• Easy cutting and shearing
• Ventilation properties
• Economical
• Attractive
• Easy handling
• Low wind resistance
• Screen and guarding properties

Expanded sheet metal is a versatile and economical product. As the name suggests, expanded sheet is made from a single sheet of metal that has been uniformly slit and then stretched (expanded) to form diamond-shaped openings in the meet.
 
Expanded metal sheet offers one-piece construction that won’t unravel and, under normal circumstances, and will hold its shape for many years. The strands and bonds of the diamond-shaped trusses add strength and rigidity. Expanded sheet metal is available in standard (raised) or flattened diamond patterns, in a variety of gauges, opening sizes, and sheet sizes.

Expanded Sheet Metal Materials

• Expanded steel sheet
• Expanded aluminum sheet

Differences Between Expanded Aluminum and Steel Sheet Metal

Aluminum Expanded Sheet Metal

• Lightweight, corrosion-resistant
• Economical
• Ideal for ornamental projects
• Common applications include decorative designs and architectural elements or industrial uses like fluid filters or vent system components

Steel Expanded Sheet Metal

• Weldable with good tensile strength
• Eco-friendly
• Ideal for scaffolding, construction enclosures, interior drywall security
• Low wind resistance
• Screen and guarding properties

Find High-Quality Expanded Sheet Metal Today at IMS

• Competitive volume pricing
• High-quality aluminum and steel from US Mills
• Same day, will-call pickup
• Local next day delivery
• Custom cut to size options
• Advanced metal cutting services

If you need help finding the best expanded sheet metal for your project, please contact us or stop by one of our California or Arizona locations.