Aluminum Expanded Metal
Variety of Aluminum Expanded Metal in 1100, 3003, & 6061
Action Stainless offers aluminum expanded metal in a range of mesh sizes and styles to support industrial, architectural, and safety applications. Expanded metal is produced by slitting and stretching aluminum sheet into a rigid mesh with diamond-shaped openings. It provides excellent strength-to-weight ratio, ventilation, and slip resistance.
Aluminum expanded metal is ideal for walkways, screens, security partitions, infill panels, and protective guards. It combines corrosion resistance, durability, and versatility in a cost-effective solution.
Finishes & Processing Services
Aluminum expanded metal is typically stocked in mill finish, suitable for industrial and structural use. We also offer anodized and powder-coated finishes for corrosion protection and aesthetic enhancement in architectural applications.
Processing options include shearing, plasma cutting, and bending to meet project-specific shapes and sizes. Expanded metal can be supplied in full sheets, cut-to-size, or framed panels depending on your application.
Available Styles and Materials
We stock
aluminum expanded metal in both:
Standard (Raised)
Offers maximum rigidity and traction
Flattened
Provides a smoother surface for aesthetic or handling purposes
Standard mesh sizes include 1/4" to 1-1/2" diamond patterns with variable strand widths and thicknesses. Custom sizes and mesh configurations are available upon request.
Aluminum Expanded Metal Specifications
Aluminum products used in expanded metal fabrication are available in the following specifications:
Grades Offered: 1100, 3003, and 6061: ideal for expanded mesh applications requiring formability, strength, and corrosion resistance.
Product Forms: Sheet and coil stock (used for producing expanded metal), also available as Plate, Flats, and Rounds.
Finishes: Supplied in standard mill finish, with options for anodized or powder-coated finishes upon request.
Processing Capabilities: Includes shearing, plasma cutting, waterjet cutting, forming, and cut-to-length services.
These material options and fabrication services support a wide range of industrial, architectural, and custom expanded metal applications.
Aluminum Expanded Metal Applications
Aluminum expanded metal is commonly used in:
Industrial Flooring & Walkways: Catwalks, stair treads, ramps, mezzanines, safety platforms
Security & Guarding:
Machine guards, protective covers, fencing panels, HVAC guards, safety enclosures
Architectural Features:
Sunscreens, ceiling panels, facades, privacy screens, decorative fencing
Ventilation & Filtration:
Airflow grilles, intake screens, HVAC panels, debris barriers, filter support
Utility Access & Infrastructure:
Utility box covers, grates, drainage screens, scaffolding, trench guards
