{"id":2752,"date":"2018-05-24T19:06:41","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T19:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/?page_id=2752"},"modified":"2025-08-27T20:15:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T20:15:14","slug":"flattened-expanded-metal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/products\/expanded-metal\/flattened-expanded-metal\/","title":{"rendered":"Flattened Expanded Metal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"searchbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/products\/shop-expanded-metal\/expanded-flattened-search\/\">Shop \/ Spec Sheets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/flattened\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Flattened&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal products that go through a secondary flattening process after they are expanded. Bonds and strands are turned down to produce a smooth surface.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Flattened<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">expanded metal<\/a> is metal that has been cold <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/flattened\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Flattened&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal products that go through a secondary flattening process after they are expanded. Bonds and strands are turned down to produce a smooth surface.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">flattened<\/a>, leaving a smooth, flat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/surface\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Surface&lt;\/div&gt;Welded bar grating is available in smooth (standard surface), serrated (serrations are cut into the grating&rsquo;s bearing bar surfaces) or Grip Strut&trade; (grit is bonded to the grating surface).\" class=\"glossaryLink \">surface<\/a> with diamond shaped openings. During this process, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/length\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Length&lt;\/div&gt;The dimension of a grating panel measured parallel to the bearing bars.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">length<\/a> of the sheet is elongated, usually by about five percent. After the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">expanded metal<\/a> has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/flattened\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Flattened&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal products that go through a secondary flattening process after they are expanded. Bonds and strands are turned down to produce a smooth surface.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">flattened<\/a>, the expanded sheet is then sent through a leveler to maintain its flatness. As a leading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal-supplier\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal Supplier&lt;\/div&gt;An expanded metal supplier is a company that specializes in providing expanded metal, a type of sheet metal that has been cut and stretched to form a pattern of mesh-like material. These suppliers offer various dimensions, thicknesses, and mesh sizes, catering to needs across construction, industrial, and design sectors. As an expanded metal supplier, Direct Metals&reg; offers multiple types of expanded metal, including aluminum expanded metal, galvanized expanded metal, carbon expanded metal, and stainless expanded metal.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">expanded metal supplier<\/a>, Direct Metals<sup>&reg;<\/sup> provides durable, economical, and versatile <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">expanded metal<\/a>. This product is available in many material options, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/carbon-steel\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Carbon Steel&lt;\/div&gt;Steel whose major properties depend on its carbon content.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">carbon steel<\/a>, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;This type of expanded metal is a versatile and economical product. Aluminum expanded metal can be used in multiple applications, such as guards, fencing, and panels.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">aluminum expanded metal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6632 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Flattened-Expanded-Metal-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"154\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Features of Flattened Expanded Metal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Economical<\/li>\n<li>Durable<\/li>\n<li>Extremely versatile<\/li>\n<li>Easy installation<\/li>\n<li>Low resistance to wind loads<\/li>\n<li>Easily cut to fit<\/li>\n<li>Many material options, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/carbon-steel\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Carbon Steel&lt;\/div&gt;Steel whose major properties depend on its carbon content.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">carbon steel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/stainless-expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Stainless Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;This type of expanded metal stands out as an adaptable and budget-friendly option. Stainless expanded metal can be used in a variety of applications, such as strainer baskets, machine guards, and walkway grating.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">stainless expanded metal<\/a>, galvanized and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;This type of expanded metal is a versatile and economical product. Aluminum expanded metal can be used in multiple applications, such as guards, fencing, and panels.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">aluminum expanded metal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Direct Metals<sup>&reg;<\/sup> stocks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/flattened\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Flattened&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal products that go through a secondary flattening process after they are expanded. Bonds and strands are turned down to produce a smooth surface.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">flattened<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">expanded metal<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/carbon-steel\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Carbon Steel&lt;\/div&gt;Steel whose major properties depend on its carbon content.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">carbon steel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/stainless-expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Stainless Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;This type of expanded metal stands out as an adaptable and budget-friendly option. Stainless expanded metal can be used in a variety of applications, such as strainer baskets, machine guards, and walkway grating.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">stainless expanded metal<\/a>, galvanized steel, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/aluminum-expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Aluminum Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;This type of expanded metal is a versatile and economical product. Aluminum expanded metal can be used in multiple applications, such as guards, fencing, and panels.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">aluminum expanded metal<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/flattened\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Flattened&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal products that go through a secondary flattening process after they are expanded. Bonds and strands are turned down to produce a smooth surface.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Flattened<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">expanded metal<\/a> is also available in other metal alloys in a wide variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/opening\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Opening&lt;\/div&gt;Dimension between parallel adjacent wires.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">opening<\/a> sizes. If a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/finishing\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Finishing&lt;\/div&gt;Limited finishes can be accomplished at manufacturing plants. This includes hot dip galvanizing and pre-galvanizing.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">finishing<\/a> edge is required, metal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/u-edging\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;U-Edging&lt;\/div&gt;U-shaped products designed to be cut to size and fit over the rough edge of expanded or perforated metal to provide protection and appearance value.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">U-Edging<\/a> is available in different materials to match the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">expanded metal<\/a> material.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/flattened\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Flattened&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal products that go through a secondary flattening process after they are expanded. Bonds and strands are turned down to produce a smooth surface.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">flattened<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">expanded metal<\/a> is both economical and durable, this type of metal is ideal for a variety of metal applications, such as machine guarding. Some of these applications include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded metal<\/a> guards<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded metal<\/a> fencing<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded metal<\/a> panels<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal Grating&lt;\/div&gt;A sheet or plate expanded into a structural open grating ideal for catwalk and platform application. Certain expanded metal grating products can be flattened.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded metal grating<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded metal<\/a> grilles<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded metal<\/a> screens<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded metal<\/a> shelves<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded metal<\/a> ramps<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded metal<\/a> greenhouses<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded metal<\/a> walkways<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Expanded metal<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/infill-panels\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Infill Panels&lt;\/div&gt;They are typically made from Perforated Metal, Expanded Metal, and Wire Mesh Sheets that are trimmed with U-Edging or other materials to finish the edge of the panel. They are non-load-bearing and often used as partitions, fencing, balcony and stair railings, facades, and more.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">infill panels<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW5931644 BCX0\" dir=\"ltr\"><b>Looking for &quot;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Expanded metal is made from a metal sheet that is simultaneously slit and stretched into a rigid, non-raveling open mesh to create diamond shaped patterns.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">expanded metal<\/a> near me&quot;?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW5931644 BCX0\" dir=\"ltr\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW5931644 BCX0\" title=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/contact-us\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"23640964-accf-41d8-8d4f-98cf288f33ed\">Contact Us Today<\/a> for fast, reliable service!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/flattenedexpandedmetal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Flattened Expanded Metal Section of Our Product Catalog<\/strong><\/a><br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simplebooklet.com\/perforatedexpandedmetalcatalog1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Perforated\/Expanded Metal Catalog<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click on a photo for a larger view<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-3766\" class=\"envira-gallery-wrap envira-gallery-theme-base envira-lightbox-theme-base\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><div data-row-height=\"\" data-gallery-theme=\"\" id=\"envira-gallery-3766\" class=\"envira-gallery-public  envira-gallery-6-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"6\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-3767\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 5px; 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