Pattern ProfileStraight Centers

Square hole perforated metal

Square hole perforated metal features square or rectangular perforations arranged in straight centers, offering higher open area than round hole patterns at the same center spacing.

Pattern Layout
Straight Center
Standard spacingStraight-line centers
Flow efficiency+15% to 25% vs round
Standard hole sizes1/8 in to 1 in square

Technical specifications

Dimensional ranges and mechanical properties for square perforation tooling.

Hole sizes
1/8 in to 1 in square

Standard straight center arrangements with customizable pitch and bar width.

Open area
Up to 65%

Delivers higher open area than round patterns at equivalent center spacing.

Sheet gauges
26 gauge to 1/2 in plate

Available in light-gauge screening foils through heavy-duty impact plates.

Pattern alignment
Straight or staggered

Straight line alignment standard; staggered layout available on request.

Available material grades

Supplied in standard 4×8 ft and 4×10 ft sheets, continuous coils, or custom sheared blanks.

Carbon steel

Commercial quality & cold rolled

Finishes

Mill finish, primed, or galvanized

Stainless steel

Type 304 & Type 316 / 316L

Finishes

2B mill, #4 brushed, or passivated

Aluminum

3003-H14, 5052-H32, 6061-T6

Finishes

Mill finish, anodized, or powder coated

Common applications

Field-proven in heavy industrial processing, structural acoustics, and architectural fabrication.

Grain and aggregate screening

Sizing and sorting of dry agricultural bulk, quarry rock, gravel, and sand feeds.

Vibrating screens & separators

Heavy-duty deck screens that maximize throughput and resist blinding during processing.

Sound-dampening panels

Acoustic backing and protective facings for industrial equipment enclosures and silencers.

Architectural & decorative panels

Sunshades, ventilation grilles, interior partitions, and modern exterior cladding systems.

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Technical Data SheetSeries MM-SQ

Perforated metal specifications

Standard tooling profiles, allowable thickness limits, and material grades for square straight-center patterns.

Geometry
Hole size range
1/8 in – 1 in square

Clean-edge punches configured for uniform open area across full sheets.

Alignment
Pattern type
Straight centers

Parallel row alignment engineered for architectural aesthetics and air flow.

Thickness
Gauge range
26 ga to 1/2-in plate

Lightweight architectural skins to structural load-bearing thick plates.

Alloys
Available materials
Carbon, Stainless 304/316, Aluminum

Mill-finish, anodized, or passivated grades suited for all environments.

Tolerance & Dimension Summary

Custom margins available
ParameterSpecificationNotes
Hole Size Range1/8 in to 1 in (Square)Standard punch tooling
Pattern LayoutStraight CentersSquare inline pattern
Thickness Capacity26 Gauge (.018 in) to 1/2-in Plate (.500 in)Sheet and heavy coil stock
Primary AlloysCarbon Steel, SS 304/316, Aluminum (3003/5052)Mill certs available upon dispatch
Common UsesScreening, Sound Dampening, Decorative PanelsCut-to-size and custom framing
Standard sheets ship in 48 in × 96 in, 48 in × 120 in, and 60 in × 120 in blanks or sheared to size.

Typical applications

Industrial & Architectural

Screening & Sifting

ASTM Standards compliant

Particle separation, industrial aggregate grading, and protective debris barriers.

Sound Dampening

Engineered open-area ratio

Acoustical wall claddings, machinery enclosures, and studio noise mitigation baffles.

Decorative Panels

Custom margin tolerances

Interior facades, exterior sunshades, balustrade infill, and architectural ceilings.

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