Product Description
Our 3/4" #9 Expanded Metal is a versatile and durable carbon steel sheet engineered for high-visibility security and structural airflow. This material is produced by shearing and stretching a solid steel sheet into a diamond pattern, followed by a cold-rolling process to flatten the strands. The flattening process creates a smooth, level surface that is safe to touch and easy to clean, making it ideal for shelving, partitions, and decorative accents.
The #9 gauge thickness provides substantial strength and rigidity, while the 3/4" diamond opening offers the perfect balance between security and open-area transparency. This material is the industry standard for custom trailer sides, warehouse cages, and industrial protective screens.
✅ Key Features & Benefits
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Smooth Flattened Surface: Cold-rolled to remove sharp edges and raised joints, making it ideal for surfaces where items must slide or for areas with human contact.
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High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: The interlocking diamond pattern provides structural integrity while remaining lighter than solid plate.
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Excellent Ventilation & Visibility: The 63% open area allows for maximum light, air, and sound passage without compromising security.
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Single-Piece Construction: Because it is expanded from a single sheet of steel, there are no welds to break and no strands to unravel.
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Easy Fabrication: Can be easily miter-cut, framed with angle iron, and welded using MIG or TIG processes.
