Made by slitting and stretching metal sheets to create diamond shaped openings mcnichols expanded metal forms screens window security panels and machine guards to name a few applications for this practical and versatile product line.
Expanded metal load tables.
The styles listed may vary by weight and dimension based on the buyers specifications.
Above material meets all requirements 1of military specifications mil m 17194c metals expanded steel and mil g 18015 ships gratings metal other than bar type and3 4 9r the deflection requirements of federal specification rr g 661 b.
These raised strands can be flattened later in the process if desired.
In the decorative version of the product shelving signage and ceiling tiles are among the most popular applications.
Available in hrpo steel pregalvanized steel stainless steel and aluminum.
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Don t forget that expanded metal grating and catwalk have load tables to help you determine which product is best for your walkway or platform needs.
Concen trated uniform load defl ection tables fixed span.
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The stretching creates a unique diamond pattern opening with one of the strands protruding at a slight angle.
Expanded metal is a form of metal made by shearing metal plates and does not have any welds or joints that allows it to distribute loads evenly over a wide area.
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Light in weight yet stronger than steel sheet anti skid surface open mesh design makes it an ideal product as a walkway platform security fencing catwalks etc.
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Style 2 00 to 7 00 metals load table page 2 of 2 expanded metal grating catwalk grating style load type clear span deflection in inches 50 lbs.