You have a particular need for a sheet metal component— a screen for a generator, a metal grille for speakers, an HVAC grille, a guard for heavy equipment, an architectural perforated metal screen to allow light and air through but keep privacy, a diffuser for a lighting component, or a series of tiny guards. Don't you wish there was a place that could handle nearly any size, quantity, shape, thickness, and pattern of perforated component you need for your fabricated sheet metal component? Accurate Metal Fabricating can do that all in-house.
Applications
We can supply sheet metal screens, guards, and perforated metal grilles from a few inches in size up to 12 feet wide; thickness gauges ranging from 24 gauge to 10 gauge; and perforations from .045" to 4" in diameter in a wide selection of patterns, and in many different metals and finishes. All are fabricated to order for your project, such as (but not limited to):
- Speaker grilles
- CTA enclosures
- Amplifier covers
- Computer enclosures
- Light and HVAC diffusers
- Grille guards for automobiles and tractors
- Sensor guards for manufacturing equipment
- Perforated steel screen components for generators
What Industries Benefit the Most From Perforated Metal Screens?
Perforated metal screens are incredibly versatile and find applications across various industries due to their unique properties. Some of the industries that benefit the most from perforated metal screens include:
- Architecture and Construction: Perforated metal screens are used for facades, sunshades, and interior design elements.
- Filtration and Separation: Industries such as oil and gas, water treatment, and agriculture use perforated metal screens for filtration because they can control particle size and flow.
- HVAC and Ventilation: Perforated metal screens enable airflow while blocking insects and debris.
- Automotive: Due to their durability and acoustic properties, perforated metal screens are used in speakers and radiator grilles in the automotive industry.
- Food Processing: Used for sorting, sifting, and separating food products during manufacturing.
- Mining and Aggregate Processing: Includes sorting, sizing, and separating various materials, improving efficiency in mining operations.
- Acoustic Control: Perforated metal screens control sound transmission and reverberation in architectural settings, theaters, and auditoriums.
- Security and Safety: Due to their robust nature, they are used for security purposes such as fencing, barriers, and protective coverings while still allowing visibility and airflow.
Can Perforated Metal Screens be Recycled at the End of Their Life Cycle?
Yes! Perforated metal screens can typically be recycled or repurposed at the end of their life cycle. Metal is highly recyclable and can be melted down and reformed into new products, making it an environmentally friendly material. When perforated metal screens are no longer needed or have reached the end of their useful life, they can be collected and taken to recycling facilities, where they can be processed and used to create new metal items.
What is the Difference Between Mesh and Perforated Metal?
Structure:
- Mesh: Mesh is made by weaving or welding metal strands to create a grid-like structure with evenly spaced gaps between the wires.
- Perforated Metal: Perforated metal is manufactured by stamping or punching holes into a solid metal sheet, leaving behind a pattern of regularly spaced holes. Depending on the specific application, the holes can be of different shapes (round, square, slotted, etc.) and sizes.
Strength and Durability:
- Mesh: The strength of mesh largely depends on the thickness, type of metal used, and weaving or welding technique. It's generally less rigid than solid sheets.
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Perforated Metal: Perforated metal is more rigid and sturdy due to the continuous sheet, which has added strength from the remaining unperforated metal between the holes.
Leading The Pack With Perforated Metal Screens
As Chicago's leader in high-volume metal screen manufacturing, Accurate Metal Fabricating has over 80 years of experience fabricating precision sheet metal guards, screens, and grilles for OEMs, manufacturers, architects, and fabricators. We can manufacture and perforate any design you require—from simple to complex. We are ISO 9001:2015 certified, so you can rest assured you'll get a quality metal screen. Reach out today for a quote on your next project.