Steel Expanded Metal Flattened 1/2 #16

Steel Expanded Metal Flattened 1/2 #16

Price range: $16.00 through $62.00

Part#: SFXM1216 Category
DESCRIPTION

Steel expanded metal 1/2 #16 is a sheet of metal that has been stretched and slit to create diamond-shaped openings. It has a thickness of 0.05 in and a diamond opening of 0.312 in in the short way and 1 in in the long way

Flattened expanded metal is a sheet of steel that has been rolled flat to create a smooth surface with diamond-shaped openings. It’s made by passing standard expanded metal through a cold-roll reduction mill.

How it’s made

  • A sheet of metal is cut with multiple slits
  • The sheet is stretched to create a diamond pattern
  • The sheet is passed through flattening rollers to reduce its thickness and stretch the pattern

Uses

  • Machine guarding: Used for security and equipment enclosures
  • Grills: Used for charcoal trays, baskets, and food grates
  • Architectural paneling: Used for building facades and suspended ceilings
  • Filters: Used for air filtration
  • Decorative fencing: Used for screens and guard screens

Benefits

  • Flattened expanded metal is versatile and can be used for a wide variety of applications
  • It’s a safer choice for surfaces that are subject to human or animal contact
  • It’s easier to clean

Expanded Metal Orientation Notice:

Expanded metal sheets are manufactured from standard 48″ × 96″ sheets with the diamonds running in the 96″ direction (Long Way of Diamond / LWD).Because smaller pieces are cut from these master sheets, the diamond orientation on cut-to-size pieces may vary depending on the final dimensions. For example, sizes such as 12″ × 48″, 24″ × 48″, and 36″ × 48″ will typically have the diamonds running across the width rather than the length of the piece. If a specific diamond orientation is required for your project, please contact us before placing your order so we can verify availability and orientation requirements.

* Prices are subject to change without notice due to fluctuations in the metals market. | All “Value Length” and “Value Pack” item measurements are subject to standard mill tolerances. | Products may be manufactured several thousandths of an inch over or under the stated dimensions and still be within acceptable mill tolerances. All bar, tube, structural, pipe, sheet, plate, and similar products sold on our website are custom cut to the lengths and sizes selected by the customer at the time of purchase. These are not stocked as pre-cut items. Because each order is cut specifically to customer specifications, all cut materials are considered custom products and are not eligible for cancellation, return, or exchange once production has begun. Our standard cutting tolerances are:

  • Length: +0.125″ / -0.062″
  • During the cutting process, the saw blade removes approximately 1/16″ (kerf) of material. This is a normal part of the manufacturing process and is already included within the stated cutting tolerances.