I’ve walked more job sites than I can count, and one product keeps showing up whenever architects want light, airflow, and texture without the fuss: Architectural Expanded Metal. It looks simple—sheet metal slit and stretched—but it’s incredibly nuanced. The good news: you can spec it with confidence if you know the levers.
Façade screens, sunshades, balustrades, ceiling rafts, stair infills, retail partitions, parking garage ventilation, even acoustic backers when paired with mineral wool. Many customers say it “feels lighter than perforated panels,” which, honestly, is true visually and in dead load.
Origin: Hou Zhuang Industry Zone, Anping County, 053600, Hebei Province, China. Mini Order Quantity: 1 piece (OEM NO. CC-012). Type: “Architectural Expanded Metal P.” To be honest, the 1-piece MOQ is handy for mockups—teams love to touch and tweak before a big rollout.
| Parameter | Spec (≈ real-world) |
|---|---|
| Materials | Aluminum 3003/5052-H32; SS304/316; low-carbon steel; corten |
| SWD × LWD | 10×25 mm to 50×150 mm (custom mesh possible) |
| Strand/Thickness | Strand 1.5–6 mm; base metal 1–4 mm |
| Open Area | 35–65% (design dependent) |
| Finishes | Anodized; powder coat (AAMA 2604/2605); PVDF; hot-dip galvanizing |
| Panel Size | Up to ≈1500×4000 mm; framed cassettes optional |
| Standards | ASTM F1267; ASTM B117/ISO 9227 (coating); AAMA 2605; EN 13501-1 |
| Service Life | ≈20–30 years with PVDF in urban/coastal; maintenance impacts outcomes |
“We wanted daylight without glare—Architectural Expanded Metal gave us 40% shading and a clean maintenance profile. The mockup sealed the deal.” — Design manager, higher-ed project
| Vendor | MOQ | Lead Time | Certs | Customization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC Metal Mesh (OEM NO. CC-012) | 1 pc | ≈2–4 weeks, faster with stock coils | ISO 9001; coating to AAMA 2604/2605 | Mesh geometry, framing, RAL/PVDF |
| Regional Fabricator A | 10–20 pcs | 4–6 weeks | Varies | Limited mesh, good colors |
| Global Brand B | Project-based | 6–10 weeks | Broad portfolio | High design support; premium pricing |
• Coastal museum facade: 5052-H32, SWD/LWD 20×60 mm, PVDF powder; salt-spray tested 2,000 h; projected service life ≈25 years.
• Parking garage screen: galvanized steel flattened mesh, 55% OA; improved airflow, reduced headlight glare (anecdotal but consistent feedback).
If you need one-off prototypes or a full facade package, Architectural Expanded Metal from Anping’s CC Metal Mesh is a practical place to start—especially with that low MOQ and robust finishing menu.
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