{"id":6734,"date":"2019-08-01T13:53:03","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T13:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/?page_id=6734"},"modified":"2025-08-25T20:37:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T20:37:31","slug":"expanded-metal-grating","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/products\/expanded-metal\/expanded-metal-grating\/","title":{"rendered":"Expanded Metal Grating"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"searchbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/products\/shop-expanded-metal\/expanded-grating-search\/\">Shop \/ Spec Sheets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><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> is a strong and economical product used in a variety of industrial, commercial, and architectural applications. Our <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> gratings are used for bridge walkways, water treatment plants, industrial plant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/construction\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Construction&lt;\/div&gt;This characteristic identifies how the bearing bars in bar grating are attached to the cross bars - welded, press locked, locked by swaging, riveted or clinched.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">construction<\/a>, heavy duty fence and barrier <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/construction\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Construction&lt;\/div&gt;This characteristic identifies how the bearing bars in bar grating are attached to the cross bars - welded, press locked, locked by swaging, riveted or clinched.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">construction<\/a>, utility and other trailer manufacturing and in all types of drainage applications. It can be made into very economical vertical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/screening\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Screening&lt;\/div&gt;A mechanical process which accomplishes a division of particles on the basis of size and their acceptance or rejection by a screening surface.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">screening<\/a>, fire escapes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/stair-treads\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Stair Treads&lt;\/div&gt;Products used specifically as load bearing treads on stairs with or without integral end plates. Expanded metal grating stair treads are fabricated using #4 grating, angles and bars. Safety grating stair treads come in four safety grating products. Bar grating stair treads are available in carbon, aluminum and stainless steel. Fiberglass stair treads offer a slip-resistant protective surface for concrete, metal and wood steps. Click here to learn more about metal grating stair tread options.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">stair treads<\/a>, mezzanines, ramps, walkways, and oil and gas platforms.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6732 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Expanded-Metal-Grating.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"154\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Features of Expanded Metal Grating:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Skid resistant<\/li>\n<li>Durable<\/li>\n<li>Extremely versatile<\/li>\n<li>Easy installation<\/li>\n<li>Can be used in a variety of metal applications\/industries<\/li>\n<li>Many material options, including <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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><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> gratings are often used as walkways, mezzanines, and other floorings, however, other alternative applications include filtering and\/or straining devices, fencing and barriers, shelving and security screen. They are one of the most economical materials for each of these uses and applications.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Direct Metals<sup>&reg;<\/sup> stocks <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> with a wide variety of gauges and <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 in the following materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><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> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a><\/li>\n<li><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\/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\/galvanized-expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Galvanized Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;This type of expanded metal is a rust-resistant, lightweight, and economical product. Galvanized expanded metal is suitable for various industrial, architectural, and outdoor applications.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Galvanized expanded metal<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a><\/li>\n<li><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\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/standard-expanded-metal\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Standard Expanded Metal&lt;\/div&gt;Also called regular, unflattened or raised expanded metal. Expanded metal as it comes from the press. The strands and bonds are set at a uniform angle to the plane of the sheet.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Standard Expanded Metal<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Grating<\/a> Size:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10' <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/swd\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>SWD<\/div>(Short Way of Diamond) Distance from an outside point on a bond to a corresponding outside point on the following bond across the short distance of the expanded metal diamond opening. Sometimes called pitch. Also the distance across all of the short openings of all of the diamonds in the sheet.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">SWD<\/a> x 2'-6&quot;, 3' <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/lwd\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>LWD<\/div>(Long Way of diamond) distance from an outside point on a bond to a corresponding outside point on the following bond across the long distance of the expanded metal diamond opening. Also the distance across all of the long openings of all the diamonds in the sheet.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">LWD<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Direct Metals<sup>&reg;<\/sup> can cut to your <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\/sheet-size\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Sheet Size&lt;\/div&gt;While expanded metal can be manufactured in many varying sheet sizes, practical limitations are such that it is wise to select sheet sizes shown from our catalog.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">sheet size<\/a> specifications with our fast and accurate fabrication services.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><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> Size:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2#<\/li>\n<li>3#<\/li>\n<li>3.14#<\/li>\n<li>3.3#<\/li>\n<li>4#<\/li>\n<li>4.27#<\/li>\n<li>5#<\/li>\n<li>6.25#<\/li>\n<li>7#<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>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; <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us Today<\/a> for fast, reliable service!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><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<p><code id=\"envira_shortcode_id_6744\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-wrap-6744\" 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-6744\" class=\"envira-gallery-public  envira-gallery-6-columns envira-clear enviratope envira-gallery-css-animations\" data-envira-columns=\"6\"><div id=\"envira-gallery-item-6745\" class=\"envira-gallery-item enviratope-item envira-gallery-item-1 envira-lazy-load\" style=\"padding-left: 5px; 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