Introduction of Expanded Metal for Trailer
The expanded metal trailer floor offers the ultimate safety solution for existing slippery trailer decks and floors. Expanded metal trailer flooring comes in a variety of sizes and weights with a high rigidity level. As the diamond strands are angled, the air circulates optimally and the load is distributed evenly on the supporting frames and on the metal.
Expanded metal for trailer floor is widely used as trailer mesh, such as trailer side mesh, trailer floor mesh, trailer gate mesh, trailer box mesh, vehicle floor mesh, trailer gate mesh, etc.
The Production Process Of expanded Metal for Trailer
The Feature of Trailer Metal Mesh
- It has been formed from a continuous piece of metal so there is nothing to loosen or break. Therefore, the mesh can hold up much better than other meshes to impact and rough treatment since it is formed from a continuous piece of metal.
- The expanded metal is highly efficient at conducting heat and electricity, particularly when it comes to conductivity.
- Expanded metal is a highly effective reinforcing mesh for other materials due to its rhombic shape and angled strand formation.
- Expanded metal provides an anti-slip surface.
- By expanding sheet steel, you can strengthen its point load while utilizing it more efficiently and economically.
- Even when cut into different shapes, expanded metal does not fray. Its inherent strength allows it to be left unframed.
- Due to the angled strands, expanded metal mesh is ideal for applications where the louvered effect is advantageous (e.G. Anti-dazzle screens, retention of product while allowing air, light, and water through, or decorative work).
Application of Expanded Metal Trailer Floor
The versatility of metal trailer flooring opens the door to an almost endless range of uses. Here are some examples:
- Air and Fluid Filters
- EMI/RFI Shielding
- Machine and Window Guards
- Fencing
- Ventilation Systems
- Partitions
- Walkways and Stair Treads
- Containers
- Greenhouse Benches
- Decorative Dividers
- Outdoor Furniture
- Speaker Grills
- Trailer Mesh Floor
How to Order Metal Trailer Flooring?
SWD – Nominal dimension, Short Way of Diamond.
LWD – Nominal dimension, Long Way of Diamond.
DESIGN SIZE – Actual dimension SWD and LWD.
Measured from a point to a corresponding point on the adjacent diamond.
STRANDS – The sides of the Expanded Metal design.
STRAND THICKNESS – Thickness of the base metal.
STRAND WIDTH – Amount of metal fed under dies to produce one strand.
STRAND THICKNESS AND WIDTH – Can be varied to create different openings. The width of the strand should equal or exceed the thickness of the base metal.
Flattened-Aluminum
| Style |
Thickness(inches) |
Strand(inches) |
SWD(inches) |
LWD(inches) |
| 1/2″-.050 |
0.034 |
0.104 |
0.500 |
1.26 |
| 1/2″-.080 |
0.056 |
0.105 |
0.500 |
1.26 |
| 3/4″-.050 |
0.034 |
0.122 |
0.923 |
2.10 |
| 3/4″-.080(Lt.) |
0.056 |
0.143 |
0.923 |
2.10 |
| 3/4″-.080(Hvy.) |
0.056 |
0.181 |
0.923 |
2.10 |
| 3/4″-.125 |
0.089 |
0.187 |
0.923 |
2.10 |
| 1 1/2″-.080 |
0.056 |
0.143 |
1.330 |
3.15 |
| 1 1/2″-.125 |
0.089 |
0.181 |
1.330 |
3.15 |
Flattened-Stainless Steel
| Style |
Thickness(inches) |
Strand(inches) |
SWD(inches) |
LWD(inches) |
| 1/2″-#18 |
0.037 |
0.098 |
0.500 |
1.26 |
| 1/2″-#16 |
0.047 |
0.099 |
0.500 |
1.26 |
| 1/2″-#13 |
0.072 |
0.107 |
0.500 |
1.26 |
| 3/4″-#18 |
0.037 |
0.118 |
0.923 |
2.10 |
| 3/4″-#16 |
0.047 |
0.118 |
0.923 |
2.10 |
| 3/4″-#13 |
0.072 |
0.120 |
0.923 |
2.10 |
| 3/4″-#9 |
0.108 |
0.179 |
0.923 |
2.10 |
| 1 1/2″-#16 |
0.047 |
0.128 |
1.330 |
3.15 |
| 1 1/2″-#13 |
0.072 |
0.130 |
1.330 |
3.15 |
| 1 1/2″-#9 |
0.108 |
0.174 |
1.330 |
3.15 |
Flattened-Carbon Steel
| Style |
Thickness(inches) |
Strand(inches) |
SWD(inches) |
LWD(inches) |
| 1/4″-#20 |
0.026 |
0.079 |
0.250 |
1.05 |
| 1/4″-#18 |
0.034 |
0.080 |
0.250 |
1.05 |
| 1/2″-#20 |
0.026 |
0.079 |
0.500 |
1.26 |
| 1/2″-#18 |
0.034 |
0.097 |
0.500 |
1.26 |
| 1/2″-#16 |
0.043 |
0.098 |
0.500 |
1.26 |
| 1/2″-#13 |
0.066 |
0.107 |
0.500 |
1.26 |
| 3/4″-#16 |
0.043 |
0.111 |
0.923 |
2.10 |
| 3/4″-#14 |
0.054 |
0.105 |
0.923 |
2.10 |
| 3/4″-#13 |
0.066 |
0.106 |
0.923 |
2.10 |
| 3/4″-#10 |
0.066 |
0.160 |
0.923 |
2.10 |
| 3/4″-#9 |
0.101 |
0.165 |
0.923 |
2.10 |
| 1″-#16 0.043 |
0.098 |
0.098 |
1.000 |
2.52 |
| 1 1/2″-#16 |
0.043 |
0.119 |
1.330 |
3.15 |
| 1 1/2″-#14 |
0.054 |
0.116 |
1.330 |
3.15 |
| 1 1/2″-#13 |
0.066 |
0.116 |
1.330 |
3.15 |
| 1 1/2″-#9 |
0.101 |
0.158 |
1.330 |
3.15 |
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