Welded mesh - what's this pattern called?

Looks to me like "Expanded Mesh".. (If that's what it is, it ain't welded!).....

It is called "Expamet" and can be purche
ased through Webforge or if wanted in aluminium then you need to go to Alcan Centre .Go on the net a google for Expanded Metal. It comes in a number of differant patterns WM50080 is one size used in industrial walkways

Hi Ozdyssey.
Product is available in
1/ Aluminium - expanded metal
2/ Galvanised steel - Stair tread mesh
Depending on how much you need & where u are I may be able to help.
E-mail me if u like .
alternatively go to a steel fabricator business & you may be able to obtain off cuts.
Metal merchants don`t usually cut sheets.
Good luck
Regards K J

Yep
Expanded mesh or expanded metal or sometimes grid mesh.

Ozdyssey,

This type of mesh was developed during WW2. Steel was hard to come by and they required steel for walk ways and surrounds.

The sheet steel was punched out and then stretched.

I my other job I am a Toolmaker and I make the blades that punch out the sheet steel that makes the mesh.

Wayne

Let me guess what you want /need it for ? 2x sections 300 wide by 1.5 long ? perfect tracks for self extrication on sand or mud ,quicker than shovels and or winching and in ally only half the weight of the plastic jobs now on sale for bulk $.