The difference between aluminum expanded metal and carbon steel expanded metal?

Expanded Metal goes through a process of slitting and stretching metal sheets to form the standard or regular style of expanded metal. There is no waste of materials in the production process. So what are the difference between aluminum expanded metal and carbon steel expanded metal?

The difference in material

The difference in the material can be clearly seen from the names of the two products, one is aluminum, and the other is steel. In terms of materials, aluminum is known to have a low density of 2.7 g/cm³and iron a density of 7.85 g/cm³. Aluminum is much lighter than carbon steel for products of the same specification and size. For example, the mass of aluminum is 4.8 kg and the mass of carbon steel is 14.1 kg in size 4 ft x 8 ft, 3-4/9 specification(which thickness is 2.7 mm, strand width is 2.7 mm and LDW X SWD is 53.3 x 23.4)

The difference in performance.

As you can see from the picture, in addition to having a brighter metallic luster, aluminum also has better corrosion resistance than iron. so if you use it as wall panels, ceiling, and wall facade, aluminum is the best choice. Of course, in terms of application, we can choose different materials of expansion metal according to different uses. If you use stairs, security fences, you can choose carbon steel expanded metal mesh. Because carbon steel has a strong bearing capacity.

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