YueChu Metal · Expanded Metal
Stainless Steel Expanded Metal Manufacturer in China
We supply custom stainless steel expanded metal with controlled openings, sheet dimensions, surface conditions, and packing for industrial buyers, project contractors, distributors, and OEM manufacturers.
- Custom openings & panel sizes
- 201 / 304 / 316 / 316L grades
- Mill, pickled, polished & passivated
- Export packing for project orders
Custom product supply
Custom Stainless Steel Expanded Metal Supply
201, 304, 316, and 316L expanded metal for corrosion-resistant applications
YueChu Metal manufactures custom stainless steel expanded metal sheets in 201, 304, 316, and 316L grades for filtration, food processing, chemical, marine, architectural, and industrial applications.
Send your grade, thickness, opening size, sheet dimensions, quantity, drawing, or sample for material selection support and a fast export quotation.
Expanded Metal Specifications & Dimensions
Compare reference patterns used in the USA, UK, Germany, France and Australia. Confirm material, finished dimensions and availability for your order.
For accurate quotation and production, expanded metal mesh should be measured by SWD (Short Way of Diamond), LWD (Long Way of Diamond), strand width, sheet thickness, sheet width, and sheet length. These expanded metal mesh specifications directly affect opening size, weight, strength, ventilation rate, and application performance.
Pitch ≠ clear opening. Diagram labels: TL = short way, TB = long way, b = strand width, d = metal thickness, B = sheet width and L = sheet length. Specify whether the short and long dimensions on your drawing are bond-center pitches (SWD / LWD) or clear openings (SWO / LWO).
- LWD × SWD
- Long × short way of the diamond pitch, measured between corresponding bond centers.
- Strand width & thickness
- Strand width is w; base metal thickness is t. Raised overall thickness T is a separate dimension.
- SWO / LWO
- The short and long dimensions of the clear opening between strands; these are smaller than the corresponding diamond pitches.
- Open area & sheet size
- Open area is the percentage occupied by openings. Sheet size is the overall width and length; specify diamond orientation separately.
All dimensions are in mm. LWD and SWD are the long and short diamond pitches, measured between corresponding bond centers. ≈ indicates an approximate value. Scroll horizontally to compare all fields.
| Style / pattern | Profile | Base thickness t (mm) | Strand width w (mm) | LWD (mm) | SWD (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2" #16 F | Flattened | 1.22 | 2.49 | 32.00 | 12.70 |
| 3/16" .032 R | Raised | 0.81 | 0.89 | 12.70 | 5.97 |
| 1/2" #20 R | Raised | 0.91 | 1.83 | 30.48 | 12.70 |
| 1/2" #18 F | Flattened | 1.04 | 2.11 | 32.00 | 12.19 |
| 1/4" #18 R | Raised | 1.22 | 2.18 | 25.40 | 6.35 |
| 3/4" #16 F | Flattened | 1.22 | 2.82 | 53.34 | 23.44 |
| 3/4" .081 Light F | Flattened | 1.52 | 3.02 | 53.34 | 23.44 |
| 3/4" #13 F | Flattened | 1.83 | 2.69 | 53.34 | 23.44 |
| 1-1/2" #13 F | Flattened | 1.93 | 2.90 | 81.28 | 33.78 |
| 1/2" .081 R | Raised | 2.03 | 2.21 | 30.48 | 12.70 |
| 3/4" .081 Light R | Raised | 2.03 | 2.90 | 50.80 | 23.44 |
| 3/4" #13 R | Raised | 2.29 | 2.44 | 50.80 | 23.44 |
| 3/4" #13 R (SS) | Raised | 2.29 | 2.67 | 50.80 | 23.44 |
| 1-1/2" .125 F | Flattened | 2.39 | 4.34 | 80.01 | 33.78 |
| 2" #9 R | Raised | 3.40 | 3.78 | 101.60 | 46.89 |
| 3/4" #9 R | Raised | 3.40 | 3.81 | 50.80 | 23.44 |
| N6664F | Flattened | 0.70 | 1.50 | 6.15 | 3.69 |
| Pattern 1294 | Raised | 1.60 | 2.36 | 30.48 | 11.72 |
| 2490F | Flattened heavy mesh | 3.50 | 6.00 | 46.99 | 15.49 |
| 2089A | Raised | 3.00 | 3.12 | 50.80 | 22.58 |
| Raute 50 × 22 × 4 | Diamond mesh | 2.00 | 4.00 | 50.00 | 22.00 |
| Raute 45 × 20 × 5 | Diamond mesh | 1.00 | 5.00 | 45.00 | 20.00 |
| Raute 200 × 55 × 6 | Diamond mesh | 3.00 | 6.00 | 200.00 | 55.00 |
| Raute 62 × 23 × 3 | Diamond mesh | 1.00 | 3.00 | 62.00 | 23.00 |
| Small mesh 6 × 3 | Diamond mesh | ≈ 0.50 | ≈ 0.80 | 6.00 | 3.00 |
| Rhomboidal 20 × 10 | Diamond mesh | 1.00 | 2.00 | 20.00 | 10.00 |
| Rhomboidal 30 × 17 | Diamond mesh | 1.50 | 2.50 | 30.00 | 17.00 |
| Rhomboidal 43 × 13 | Raised / flattened | 1.50 | 2.50 | 43.00 | 13.00 |
| 1212 reference pattern | Raised / flattened | 1.20 | 2.20 | 30.00 | 12.00 |
| 0910A reference pattern | Aluminum mesh | 1.00 | 1.50 | 28.00 | 9.00 |
Market style numbers are pattern designations, not a complete thickness or load specification. For grating, verify material, strand geometry, support spacing and design loads.
Send a pattern or drawing for quotationProduct overview
What Is Stainless Steel Expanded Metal?
Stainless steel expanded metal is made by slitting and stretching stainless steel sheet into a continuous diamond opening pattern. It provides strength, airflow, visibility, stable openings, and corrosion resistance without welded intersections.
YueChu Metal supplies custom stainless steel expanded metal sheets for filtration, food processing equipment, chemical systems, marine environments, machine guards, walkways, screens, and architectural panels.
- Available in 201, 304, 316, and 316L stainless steel grades.
- Strong corrosion resistance for demanding industrial environments.
- Custom openings, thicknesses, sheet sizes, and surface conditions.
- Suitable for filtration, food, chemical, marine, and architectural use.
304 vs. 316 Stainless Steel Expanded Metal
Grade 304 is widely used for general industrial, food, filtration, and architectural applications. Grade 316 contains molybdenum and is commonly selected for marine, chemical, and higher-corrosion environments.
Applications of Stainless Steel Expanded Metal
Typical uses include filtration support, food processing equipment, chemical processing, marine systems, machine guards, walkways in corrosive environments, screens, and architectural panels.
Expanded Metal Manufacturing & Customization
A slit-and-stretched sheet, configured around your project.
Slitting and stretching turn solid sheet into connected mesh. Raised mesh retains angled strands; rolling creates a smoother, flattened profile. Cutting, forming and finishing follow your agreed specification.
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Production equipment, workshop areas and incoming material stock.
Quality Control & B2B Supply Support
Agree on material, dimensions, tolerances and inspection requirements before production.
Approved drawings or samples help keep repeat orders consistent. Include inspection records, material documents and packing or identification requirements in your inquiry.
Dimension inspection for your specification
Measuring tools and dimensional checks for expanded metal products.
Packing and loading support
Protected bundles, export packing and shipment preparation.
Available Supply Forms
Sheets
Standard or custom sheet sizes.
Panels
Cut panels, with framing by agreement.
Coils
Roll supply for suitable mesh patterns.
Cut-to-Size Parts
Shapes and dimensions to your drawing.
Confirm dimensions, packing, MOQ and delivery requirements for your specification. View Inspection Photos ·View Packing & Shipment Photos
Buyer questions
Stainless Steel Expanded Metal FAQ
What stainless steel grades are available?
We supply stainless steel expanded metal in 201, 304, 316, and 316L grades. Grade selection depends on corrosion exposure, hygiene requirements, operating environment, and fabrication needs.
What is the difference between 304 and 316 stainless steel expanded metal?
Grade 304 is a common choice for general industrial, food, filtration, and architectural uses. Grade 316 contains molybdenum and offers better resistance in marine, chloride, and chemical environments.
Which grade is better for marine or chemical use?
Grade 316 or 316L is generally preferred for marine, chloride, and many chemical environments. Final selection should consider the specific chemical, concentration, temperature, and service conditions.
Can you produce custom stainless steel expanded metal sheets?
Yes. We support custom grade, opening size, strand width, thickness, sheet dimensions, raised or flattened profile, surface condition, and export packing based on drawings or samples.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Please send the stainless grade, thickness, SWD, LWD, strand width, sheet size, surface finish, quantity, application, and destination port for an accurate quotation.
Drawings & specifications welcome
Request a Quote for Stainless Steel Expanded Metal
Tell us the required stainless grade, opening pattern, thickness, sheet size, surface condition, quantity, and working environment. Our team will help confirm the right stainless steel expanded metal sheet specification for your project or bulk order.
Before sending a sample or drawing, use the expanded metal measurement guide to distinguish diamond pitch, clear opening and metal thickness.
- Material
- Stainless steel 201, 304, 316, 316L, and custom grades on request
- Opening Pattern
- Diamond opening; available in raised and flattened profiles
- Surface Treatment
- Mill finish, pickled, polished, and custom finish on request
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Technical DataProduct parameters & construction details
- Material
- Stainless steel 201, 304, 316, 316L, and custom grades on request
- Opening Pattern
- Diamond opening; available in raised and flattened profiles
- Surface Treatment
- Mill finish, pickled, polished, and custom finish on request