Direct Metals^® is an expanded metal supplier that offers a wide range of specialty metal products to various industries. Expanded metal is highly favored because it is cost-efficient to manufacture and install. Additionally, galvanized expanded metal, aluminum expanded metal, and stainless expanded metal is not easily damaged by environmental conditions, making it an ideal choice for outdoor applications.

Industries That Direct Metals^® Serves with Their Expanded Metal

The chemical, nuclear, manufacturing, and electrical industries use expanded metal to protect industrial machinery and electrical equipment, restrict access to dangerous areas, provide sturdy walkways and fire escapes, and more.

Direct Metals^® is also responsible for supplying expanded metal sheets to the construction industry to repair and build bridges, railways, ramps, grids, and flooring.

Commercial industries, such as hospitality, food & beverage, and entertainment, use Direct Metals^® expanded metal mesh to build fences, railings, and walkways to provide public safety. Along with expanded metal mesh, commercial industries use architectural expanded metal to add an appealing flair to buildings. Photographic images can be printed on the surface, creating textures or large graphic images that allow light to filter through the external surface of a building [1].

Direct Metals^® is an expert expanded metal supplier. Depending on your project, we have a variety of options to fit your specific needs. For more information regarding expanded metals, such as aluminum expanded metal, please view our catalog or contact us today!

References

1. Booth, Kenneth. “Use and Applications of Expanded Metal and Wire Mesh for Industry and Architecture.” bdcmagazine.com

https://www.bdcmagazine.com/2019/05/use-and-applications-of-expanded-metal-and-wire-mesh-for-industry-and-architecture/

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Our expanded metal is a durable material that is frequently used to for machine guarding, trailer flooring, filters, separators, baskets, sunshades, storage bins, rack flooring, fencing, and walkway flooring. Galvanized expanded metal, aluminum expanded metal, and stainless expanded metal is not easily damaged by environmental factors, such as water damage and corrosion, which makes it a perfect choice for exterior applications. Expanded metal can provide more traction with its exposed edges which has led to its use in catwalks or drainage covers.

Even though expanded metal is a strong product, it is a very lightweight material compared to others, which makes it an easy-to-install option for security applications. It is also very conductive, which means it can conduct heat and electricity, this is because of the lack of welds or breaks in the original sheet.

At Direct Metals^®, we take pride in our durable expanded metal products. These metals can have small or large openings in the material that allows for the flow of air, water, and light, while still providing a barrier between larger objects.

You can expect long lasting quality products from a trusted expanded metal supplier! To place an order with Direct Metals^® for expanded metal products, please contact us at 1.800.711.4939, email us at info@directmetals.com, or request a quote!

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