Carbon Steel
High strength and economical; coating can be applied for corrosion protection.
Automotive
Expanded Metal for Automotive Applications
Expanded metal is used in automotive grille, protection and speaker applications where ventilation, protection and finish quality are important.
Overview
Technical description
Expanded metal is used in automotive grille, protection and speaker applications where ventilation, protection and finish quality are important.
Key Benefits
Why specify this solution.
Ventilation
Lightweight protection
Custom opening shapes
Powder-coated or anodized finish
Fabrication flexibility
Decorative appearance
Technical Specifications
Catalogue data in responsive format.
| Radiator grilles material | Aluminum alloy |
|---|---|
| Radiator grille openings | 5 × 10 mm / 7 × 12 mm / 8 × 16 mm / 10 × 20 mm / 7 × 25 mm / 8 × 25 mm |
| Radiator grille finishes | Powder coated / anodized |
| Pickup protection mesh | Aluminum, 24 × 48 mm typical opening, powder coated |
| Speaker grilles | Custom specifications available |
Available Materials
Materials selected for performance, finish and environment.
Aluminum
Lightweight, corrosion resistant and suitable for architectural applications.
Available finishes
- Powder coated
- Anodized
Mesh / opening patterns
- Diamond
- Hexagonal
- Square
Applications
- Radiator grilles
- Pickup protection mesh
- Speaker grilles
Gallery
Mesh and application references.
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Technical Terminology
Expanded Metal Terminology
These terms define the geometry used when specifying expanded metal sheets, panels and grating.
LWDSWD
LWDSWD
- SWD
- Short Way of Diamond — the short diagonal across the opening.
- LWD
- Long Way of Diamond — the long diagonal across the opening.
- Strand Width
- The visible width of metal between adjacent openings.
- Strand Thickness
- The original sheet thickness used to form the mesh.