Engineering Reference

Product specifications

Detailed technical specifications for perforated metal, expanded metal, and bar grating products.

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Specification categories

Review standard dimensions, open area ranges, and manufacturing tolerances across industrial metal lines.

Perforated Metal Specifications

  • Hole size0.020" to 1.00"+ diameter
  • Sheet thickness26 gauge to 1/2" plate
  • Open area5% to 75%
  • Standards referenceASTM E323 / IPA

Expanded Metal Specifications

  • Strand gauge range18-ga to 9-ga structural
  • Open area35% to 80%
  • Dimensions defined bySWD and LWD
  • Standards referenceASTM F1267 / EMMA 557

Bar Grating Specifications

  • Bearing bar spacing19, 15, 11, 7-space
  • Standard panel sizes2'x20', 2'x24', 3'x20', 3'x24'
  • Standards referenceNAAMM MBG 531
ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS

Technical parameter comparison

Review standard dimensional baselines, manufacturing tolerances, and governing standards across our core industrial product lines.

Perforated metal
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Thickness range26 Ga to 1/2" plate
Open area / spacing5% to 75% open area
Governing standardASTM E323 / IPA
Typical materialsCarbon steel, 304/316 stainless, aluminum
Expanded metal
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Thickness range18-ga to 9-ga
Open area / spacing35% to 80% open area
Governing standardASTM F1267 / EMMA 557
Typical materialsCarbon steel, stainless, aluminum
Bar grating
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Thickness range1/8" to 1/4" bar thickness, heights 3/4" to 2-1/2"
Open area / spacingBearing bar spacing 7-space to 19-space centers
Governing standardNAAMM MBG 531
Typical materialsCarbon steel, galvanized, stainless

Custom dimensional and material requirements

Mutual Metal manufactures non-standard open areas, specialized alloy blends, custom patterns, and heavy-duty gauges outside standard catalog ranges.

Technical Engineering Support

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Mutual Metal's engineering team can help match your exact technical requirements to the proper perforated metal, expanded metal, or bar grating specification. We provide custom tooling and precision fabrication for out-of-standard dimensions and harsh industrial environments.