Difference between Perforated Sheet, Expanded Metal and Welded Wire Mesh
If
you are looking for a mesh to use for various needs such as in construction,
agriculture, framing, mining and so on and for a product that will allow good
drainage, ventilation and also one that adds a decorative touch, you will have
3 main choices to choose from i.e., Perforated
Sheet, Expanded Metal Mesh and Welded
Wire Mesh. Banaraswala Metal Crafts is
leading Wire Mesh Manufacturers from India.
What are the
differences between the 3 types of mesh?
Well,
there are three main differences between perforated
sheet, expanded metal mesh and welded
wire mesh and they are-
·
The way they are
manufactured
Perforated sheet
is made from a steel sheet that is fed through a machine which punches holes or
any other designs through the sheet. Whereas, an expanded metal mesh is created by making multiple slits in the
sheet after which the sheet is stretched and on the other hand, a welded wire mesh is created using
different kinds of metals which are woven together like clothes on a right
angle.
·
Their characteristics
Perforated sheets
are available in many different types and sizes, give stability and also add a
decorative touch. Whereas, an expanded
metal mesh has strong structural integrity as it has not had any holes
punched into it and thus it has not undergone any stress and on the other hand,
a welded wire mesh is very
versatile, can be adopted in more or less any situation and can also be cleaned
easily.
·
Their end uses
The
typical end uses of perforated sheets
include being made into screens, trash cans, baskets, filters etc. Whereas for expanded metal mesh, it can be used for
fences, construction rigging, security applications, wash stations etc and on
the other hand, welded wire mesh can
be used for transportation, agricultural, poultry etc needs.
Now
that you have seen the basic differences between the perforated sheet, expanded metal mesh and welded wire mesh, you can make a decision as to what you want go
for depending on your needs.

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