Expanded Aluminum Production Process
Niles expanded aluminum is a favorable alternative to carbon steel with its high strength-to-weight ratio, low density, and attractive finish. It is versatile, lightweight, corrosion resistant, has high electrical conductivity, and is available in both a 2D and 3D appearance. The manufacturing process is virtually scrap free, which benefits our customers by significantly decreasing costs. Expanded aluminum is ideal for many applications because of its design allows for control of light, sound, air, gas, liquid, and access.
Benefits of Expanded Aluminum
Our expanded aluminum is produced from aluminum sheet or coil that is simultaneously slit and stretched to form a rigid mesh with shaped openings. We provide standard 3D, flattened 2D, in diamond, square, round hexagonal and architectural patterns. All offer various controlled openings and come in either sheet or coil sizes to meet your product specifications. We expand most aluminum alloys into mesh from foils to plate.
Applications for Expanded Aluminum
Expanded aluminum metal mesh is typically used for unlimited industrial and commercial applications. Our architectural mesh patterns are used in many applications including sun screens, enclosures, ceiling panels, lighting, retail shelving and displays, and more. We offer anodized, paint, and powder coating finishes to enhance the aesthetic and protective properties of your product.
Your application design options expand with our wide selection of expanded aluminum mesh. Contact Niles Expanded Metals today at (800) 321-2727 to learn more about how our expanded aluminum mesh can improve your application.