Carbon Steel
High strength and economical; coating can be applied for corrosion protection.
Industrial / Filtration
Expanded Metal for Filtration
Expanded metal can function as a filter support layer, structural reinforcement for filter media, cylindrical filter structure and air or liquid filtration component.
Overview
Technical description
Expanded metal can function as a filter support layer, structural reinforcement for filter media, cylindrical filter structure and air or liquid filtration component.
Key Benefits
Why specify this solution.
Structural strength
Precise customizable openings
Corrosion resistance
Low material waste
Custom fabrication
Technical Specifications
Catalogue data in responsive format.
| Functions | Filter support layer / filter media reinforcement / cylindrical filter structure |
|---|---|
| Opening | Custom specifications available |
| Material | Custom specifications available |
| Finish | Custom specifications available |
Available Materials
Materials selected for performance, finish and environment.
Stainless Steel
High corrosion resistance, impact resistance and long service life.
Aluminum
Lightweight, corrosion resistant and suitable for architectural applications.
Nickel
Suitable for specialized industrial applications.
Titanium
Excellent strength-to-weight ratio and exceptional corrosion resistance.
Available finishes
- Natural / mill finish
- Custom specifications available
Mesh / opening patterns
- Diamond
- Hexagonal
- Custom openings
Applications
- Filter support layer
- Structural reinforcement for filter media
- Cylindrical filter structure
- Air filtration component
- Liquid filtration support
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.