Expanded metal is an extraordinarily versatile material-one with thousands of uses.

It is most easily classified as either standard or flattened, but can also be grouped according to specific end-uses (for example, filter mesh, industrial mesh, grating and decorative meshes).

The major areas of use are for enclosure, protection, manufacturing, construction, support and decoration.

Expanded metal is commonly produced in, but not limited to, carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel.

In sheet form, the strong, rigid, non-raveling open mesh permits free passage of light, sound, heat, air and liquids while preventing unwanted objects (or persons) from entering.