Ordering Expanded Sheet Metal
Accurate Alloys, Inc. makes it easy to specify and order expanded metals like a pro! See the examples below on how to order steel, galvanized, stainless, and aluminum expanded metals.
How To Order
| Specify | Examples | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | Stainless | Aluminum | |
| 1) Quantify Ordering | 5 sheets | 5 sheets | 5 sheets |
| 2) Give the Style or Size | 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/2" |
| 3) Give the Gauge or Thickness | 13 | 13 | .081" |
| 4) Specify Flat or Raised (standard) | Flat | Flat | Flat |
| 5) Kind of Metal | Steel | T304 | Aluminum |
| 6) Size of Sheet | 48" x 96" | 48" x 96" | 48" x 96" |
Notes and variations for specifying expanded metals:
- Stainless steel is type 304 stainless, type 316 is stocked but must be specified.
- Aluminum is specified by the decimal thickness and not the gauge (ie., ½" x .081" flat 48" x 96".
- Galvanized expanded is mild steel that is hot dipped after expanding to coat all exposed edges. Hot dipping has a distinct industrial look since the coating is not uniform.
- Standard and Regular are terms for Raised expanded; Flat is only …well …flat!
Thickness and gauges:
All thickness specifications for all alloys refer to the material thickness before it is expanded. Not all patterns are available in all thicknesses; ie., it is not possible to use the 1/2” size in 9 gauge.
Custom Expanded:
If you need a different alloy, or a particular size that is not listed please ask us.
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