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• Material type
• Thickness range
• Sheet width
• Mesh opening size
• Production capacity requirement
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The expanded metal sheet machine is industrial equipment developed to transform solid metal sheets into mesh panels through a continuous cutting and stretching operation. The process reshapes the sheet into an interconnected pattern without welding, ensuring structural integrity and improved strength-to-weight ratio.
This equipment is suitable for both medium and heavy gauge materials and is widely adopted by manufacturers producing construction mesh, security barriers, ventilation panels and anti-slip flooring.
Designed for long-term industrial use, the machine integrates mechanical transmission, expansion dies, leveling system and cutting device into a coordinated production workflow.
During operation, the flat sheet is fed into a precision die system. The sheet is simultaneously slit and expanded under controlled force, forming a uniform mesh pattern. The expanded material then passes through a leveling unit to ensure flatness before being cut to required length.
This process eliminates scrap generation, making it more material-efficient compared to traditional punching methods.
• Material types: Carbon steel, GI, stainless steel, aluminum
• Thickness range: 0.5–6.0 mm
• Maximum sheet width: Up to 2500 mm
• Expansion pattern: Standard diamond mesh
• Drive system: Mechanical + hydraulic support
• Cutting system: Hydraulic shear
• Control: PLC automated system
(Custom models available based on production requirements.)
Compact structural design improves operational stability and reduces vibration.
Heavy-duty welded base enhances durability for continuous production.
Tooling can be changed to produce different mesh openings and strand widths.
Optimized transmission design increases output while reducing downtime.
Machine layout and technical parameters can be adjusted for different markets.
Expanded metal sheets produced by this machine are commonly used for:
Industrial walkways
Safety fencing
Architectural facade panels
Protective machine guards
Storage and shelving systems
Infrastructure projects
Agricultural barriers
• High raw material utilization
• Low labor requirement
• Strong product strength
• Long equipment lifespan
• Suitable for export-oriented production