Benefits

The diamond-shaped apertures in expanded metal can yield different levels of permeability depending on their size. It can provide privacy and diffuse light while still letting in air. The expanded metal which utilized on airport runways can safely disperse the airflow because of its air filtering effects. On a smaller scale, expanded metal becomes a fine mesh that can filter impurities through electrochemical filtration or in combination with other materials. Its durability and metallic properties make it an ideal filter.

Expanded metal is made by uniformly piercing and stretching a single piece of metal, retaining its structural integrity that can withstand breakage and damage. The grating produced by our manufacturing process gives the surface of expanded metal better grip. This property is ideal for anti-slip walkways. By combining expanded metal with glass, concrete or plastic can create a stronger structure.

Expanded metal is manufactured in an environmentally conscious way, using the entirety of the material to ensure nothing is wasted. Wide-strand expanded metal can be used in architecture to filter sunlight in specific angles and patterns to reduce solar radiation entering the building. It acts as both a barrier and insulator and saves energy by maintaining the interior temperature. It is also an excellent structure for vines and other climbing plants to grow on. These qualities make the expanded metal an excellent material in the construction of green buildings.

Expanded metal is capable of covering areas small and large, straight and curved. The static pattern, coupled with the characteristics of different types of metal, resulting in a seamless appearance. Expanded metal can adapt to the clients’ needs, in terms of various functions or designs. To guarantee a perfect fit, the cut of the metal must be consistently precise. Shang Kai Steel employs the highest standards in manufacturing products to make sure we stand out from the rest.

Expanded metal can be made from various metal materials, such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, nickel, and copper as well as nonmetal materials, such as paper, plastic, etc. All these possible materials comes a number of ways to coat the surface, such as, galvanizing, anodizing aluminum, positive electrode, PVC metallic coating, powder coating, and liquid coating. With the coating process, the material becomes more durable and resistant to corrosion. The surface can also be presented in a spectrum of colors, adding to its usability and ability to realize the client's imagination.