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Expanded metal is a single sheet of metal that has been stretched by an expanding machine to produce a thinner metal with perforations or openings. These openings or cuts come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, including:

diamond (most common)
circles
ovals

squares
and hexagons

At Texas Iron & Metal, we have an extensive inventory of expanded metal in a wide variety of cut sizes and shapes. The three types of prime and less-than-prime expanded metal we carry include:

Standard Expanded Metal
Flattened Expanded Metal

Expanded Metal Grating

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Standard Expanded Metal

Steel sheet that has been slit and then stretched to create a diamond lattice pattern. This type can come in various sizes and weights, which makes it suitable for a wide variety of applications, including BBQ grills, benches, heavy duty shelving, industrial fan safety cover, and industrial walkways.

Flattened Expanded Metal

Standard expanded metal that passes through a cold-rolling press to flatten it. This process makes the expanded metal flatter, thinner, and longer. This lightweight version is ideal for fences, walls, partitions, grilles, and ventilation.

Expanded Metal Grating

Produced by low-carbon, heavy gauge steel plates, makes expanded metal structurally stronger and heavier than standard or flattened expanded metal. Due to its enhanced strength-to-weight ratio and durability, it is commonly used for walkways, stair platforms, cages, and industrial flooring.

Applications and Industries

Due to its diverse range of desirable qualities, expanded metal is an extremely versatile material that benefits numerous applications and industries, including:

Building & Construction
Architecture
Automotive
Agriculture

Filtration
Security & Defense
Architectural design
Engineering

Benefits

Because it is formed from a single sheet of metal, expanded metal is inherently strong with a better strength-to-weight ratio than sheet metal or perforated metal. Compared to other metal processing methods, such as perforations, expanded metal offers immediate cost savings that results in minimal raw material waste. Because there are no breaks or cuts, the knuckles formed when expanding metal can withstand great pressure and loads, provide better electrical conduction, and offers anti-slip qualities. Plus, the perforations make flat carbon expanded metals perfect for ventilation and light-in applications.

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SKU	Description	expanded metal type	size
XM11210	1 1/2" #10 STANDARD EXPANDED METAL	Standard	1 1/2" #10
XMF11213	1 1/2" #13 FLAT EXPANDED METAL	Flattened	1 1/2" #13
XM11213	1 1/2" #13 STANDARD EXPANDED METAL	Standard	1 1/2" #13
XMF11216	1 1/2" #16 FLAT EXPANDED METAL	Flattened	1 1/2" #16
XM11216	1 1/2" #16 STANDARD EXPANDED METAL	Standard	1 1/2" #13
XMF1126	1 1/2" #6 FLAT EXPANDED METAL	Flattened	1 1/2" #6
XM1126	1 1/2" #6 STANDARD EXPANDED METAL	Standard	1 1/2" #6
XMF1129	1 1/2" #9 FLAT EXPANDED METAL	Flattened	1 1/2" #9
XM1129	1 1/2" #9 STANDARD EXPANDED METAL	Standard	1 1/2" #9
XMF116	1" #16 FLAT EXPANDED METAL	Flattened	1" #16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of expanded metal do you offer (e.g., flattened, grating, standard)?

We offer flattened, standard, and grating expanded metal.

What are the available sheet sizes of expanded metal?

Our sheets of expanded metal start at ¼” #18 to1-1/2” #6.

What finishes are available for expanded metal?

We have expanded metal in carbon steel, stainless steel, galvanized, and aluminum.

Texas Iron & Metal offers one of the largest supplies of surplus steel for sale in Texas, including less-than-prime expanded metal. Less-Than-Prime (LTP^©) expanded metal is a viable option to prime steel when visible imperfections, minor surface defects, odd shapes, and miscuts are not an issue. In most cases, this cost-saving alternative offers all the benefits of the prime version.

Contact one of our steel experts to help you determine which type of expanded metal is best for your next Less-Than-Prime expanded steel project needs.

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While “Texas” is in our name, Texas Iron & Metal has grown from a local to regional to nationwide supplier of both prime and surplus steel and pipes. We strive to be your one-stop provider for all your steel needs by offering value-added services such as saw cutting, shearing, punching, and CNC.

We stock both prime and surplus steel and pipe in thousands of shapes, sizes, grades, and lengths in our 10-acre facility located minutes from downtown Houston. Our central location allows us to quickly ship our inventory locally, regionally, and nationally in the most cost-effective way.  Whether it is a bulk order or a few pieces, we require short lead times and guarantee your order is shipped to your work location so you can keep your projects moving.  We also offer same-day pickup and for local and some regional customers,  same-day delivery options.

Interested in purchasing prime or less-than-prime steel angles today? Or do you have questions about our excess steel angle iron for sale? Contact one of our steel experts to help you with all your steel supply and service needs. Give us a call at 713.913.6973 today.