Expanded metal sheet has a variety of properties, which makes it versatile and attractive for many applications in a wide variety of industries. PVL production involves the process of cutting and stretching material to create holes, rather than punching it. This provides cost savings, especially when compared to other metal processing methods. For example, when punching metals, all the holes you see create waste and will certainly reflect on the cost of the products that must be paid for by you.
Manufacturers use many different dies to offer a variety of expanded metal configurations, but the most popular of these are the "diamond" or "scale" holes. These types are popular because of how well the shape absorbs energy and resists mechanical deformation after installation. Other design considerations are the size and angles of the shapes, which also affect how well the metal absorbs energy and how the load is distributed throughout the sheet.
As the name suggests, expanded metal is made from a single sheet of metal that has been evenly cut and then stretched (expanded) to form holes with a continuous connection. There are no tears or welds because the mesh was formed from a single piece of metal but is lighter in weight. This sheet offers a one-piece construction that will last for many years. Expanded metal sheet is used in the form of flooring and gratings, for fences and aviaries, in agriculture and construction, as well as in everyday life and other areas.
Expanded metal sheet is stronger than equivalent-weight wire mesh because this method of processing allows the metal to remain in one piece. However, the sheets can be cut to size and are available in various thicknesses. The range of PVL is produced from carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, galvanized and other materials.
