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Expanded Metal Machine for Industrial Sheet Expansion

Professional Expanded Metal Mesh Machine Manufacturer

RKM Factory is a professional expanded metal mesh machine manufacturer specializing in the design and production of automatic metal sheet expanding equipment.
Our machines are widely used for producing expanded metal mesh for construction, fencing, architecture, filtration and industrial applications.
With years of manufacturing experience, we provide customized expanded metal solutions according to material type, sheet thickness, mesh opening size and production capacity requirements.

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Types of Expanded Metal Machines

>>Explore Machines by Application: Micro-Mesh Series | Construction Mesh Series | Heavy Duty Walkway Series

Micro Expanded Metal Machine – Precision for High-Tech Industry

The RKM Micro expanded metal machine, including the TG10, 6.3T, 16T, and 25T models, is a precision machine designed for the efficient and precise production of micro-expanded metal mesh. It can process raw materials (nickel, lead, silver, copper, and aluminum) with thicknesses ranging from 0.1 to 1.5 mm. These machines utilize a high-speed servo feeding system with an error of ±0.01 mm and no raw material waste. making them an excellent choice for battery energy storage, aerospace, high-end filtration, Filter mesh, and lightweight expanded metal.

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TG10 Expanded metal machine

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6.3T Expanded metal machine

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25T Expanded metal machine

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Standard Expanded Construction Mesh Machines – Versatility, High Output

The RKM standard construction expanded metal machine is available in 30-ton, 35-ton, and 40-ton models and can process raw materials with thicknesses from 0.5 to 2.5 mm and widths up to 2500 mm. With rapid mold changes, our equipment can change between different molds within 30 minutes, so various patterns can be produced, including diamonds, hexagons, and fish scales. This reduces downtime by a lot and raises the working efficiency of the equipment. These machines are widely applicable in the production of safety fencing panels, stair treads, building ceilings, and ventilation mesh.

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30T Expanded metal machine

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35T Expanded metal machine

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40T Expanded metal machine

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Heavy Duty Walkway Mesh Machines – Power, Structural Integrity

The RKM heavy-duty walkway mesh machine, including the 100T, 160T, and 260T models, is suitable for producing large-diameter, thick, and high-strength expanded metal. It can process raw material thicknesses (carbon steel and stainless steel plates) from 1 to 8 mm and is equipped with an automatic lubrication system to protect the punching system from wear and extend the machine’s lifespan. and is widely used in industrial load-bearing platforms, industrial grating/ walkways, military protective nets, ships, mines, architectural facade mesh and oil and gas platforms.

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100T Expanded metal machine 

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160T Expanded metal machine

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260T Expanded metal machine

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Technical Data of Expanded Metal Machine

ModelPunching speed(R/M)LWD Max.(mm)Thick.(mm)Width Max.(mm)Feeding distance(mm)Motor(kw)Weight(t)Machine size(mm)
TG10500120.1-1.06500-67.5/10001.51750*740*1250
6.3T300200.2-1.56500-54/14401.2800*1400*1520
16T260300.2-1.510000-55.5/14402.81350*1880*1930
25T260300.2-1.512500-55.5/14403.31350*2250*1930
40T110800.5-2.515000-1011/144061830*3100*2030
100T601800.5-525000-1022/1470143300*4200*2500
160T552000.5-632000-1030/1470203550*5000*2650
260T322001-825000-1055/1470283700*4900*2700
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Expanded Metal Production Process

Coil Sheet→Decoiler→Servo Feeding→Punching & Expanding→Flattening→Slitting→Recoiler→Finished Expanded Metal

Technology of Expanded Metal Machine

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1.(Germany) Siemens Touch screen + PLC control + (France Schneider) switch, reliable quality.
2. (Taiwan) A Delta inverter to adjust working speed, flexibly, and save some electricity.
3. Pneumatic clutch brake + main motor to stop the machine faster.
5. Servo motor to help material feeding, more precise and works faster than before.
6. Alloy cutter mold can be made of Cr12#1 or YG-8 hardened tool steel, with a life of up to one year.
7. Key parts adopt a copper bush to decrease wear-out.
8. Central lubrication system to decrease wear and make maintenance easier.
9. Two-year hardened Cast steel base and frame, shock-resistant and working smoothly.
10. A reliable oil-water separator for the machine to work smoothly.

Expanded Metal Production Line Solution

A complete expanded metal production line includes coil feeding, expanding, flattening, and cutting. This integrated solution improves productivity and ensures consistent mesh quality.

Hydraulic Decoiler: Utilizes a hydraulic system to provide a powerful drive, enabling rapid and smooth unwinding of steel coils. It can automatically adjust tension and speed; is suitable for various types and thicknesses of steel sheet material; and is easy to operate.

Flattening Machine: Quickly and reliably removes warping, ripples, and unevenness from the surface of metal sheets.

Precision Leveling Machine: Provides high-precision leveling of steel sheets, achieving micron-level accuracy for a smooth and flat surface.

Slitting Machine: Capable of rapidly cutting wide-width rolls into multiple narrow strips, significantly improving production efficiency.

Recoiler: Equipped with an automatic control system that adjusts rewinding speed, tension, and roll diameter, ensuring stable and efficient rewinding.

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How Much Does an Expanded Metal Mesh Machine Cost?

How to Customize Your Expanded Machine？

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Flattened mesh specifications:
Thickness (Thickness of the base metal) =?
Strand width ( Amount of metal fed under dies to produce one strand) =?
LWD (Nominal dimension, Long Way of Diamond) =?
LWO (Long Way of Opening)=?
SWO (Short Way of Opening) =?
SWD (Nominal dimension, Short Way of Diamond) =?

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Finished Product: Expanded metal fence panels in various shapes

Our CNC wire mesh stretching lathes are highly flexible, allowing the production of various mesh patterns simply by changing the precision punching dies: standard rhombuses, hexagons (honeycomb), Gothic and scaly patterns, as well as micro-mesh, raised and flat patterns.

Classic Diamond Opening

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Hexagonal Opening

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Fish Scale Opening

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Raised vs. Flattened

Our simultaneous flattening system ensures zero deformation of the mesh, achieving 100% flatness while maintaining a precise length-to-width ratio/thickness-to-slimness ratio (LWD/SWD).

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Applications of Expanded Metal Mesh

Expanded metal mesh is widely used in construction, fencing, and industrial platforms due to its high strength and ventilation properties. It is also commonly applied in decorative panels and filtration systems.

Expanded metal mesh is the best material for building exterior wall decoration. Due to its good light transmittance, good ventilation, light weight, strong corrosion resistance, and low maintenance cost, it is mainly used for commercial building exterior wall decoration.

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Expanded metal mesh adopts stretching technology, is light and thin, has high light transmittance and air permeability, and reduces the burden on the building compared with traditional metal panels or concrete ceilings.

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Expanded metal mesh has also been widely used in building safety protection, such as stair handrails, balcony guardrails, etc.

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The special diamond-shaped grid of the expanded metal is strong and breathable. As a protective cover for the outer shell, it can prevent objects from falling into critical areas, and the operating status of the equipment can be observed without frequently removing the protective cover.

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Expanded metal mesh is used for factory platforms and stair treads. The diamond-shaped mesh structure is strong, preventing people or tools from falling, and the surface friction is strong, making it difficult to slip.

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The expanded diamond mesh design effectively blocks debris (e.g., leaves, trash) from clogging drainage channels, ensuring smooth water flow. Expanded metal is commonly used in Australia for this purpose.

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As a safety fence, expanded metal mesh diamond mesh design to prevent climbing.

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Expanded metal mesh as a filter material micro diamond mesh, accurate filtering effect.

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expanded metal can be used to make a variety of furniture that is both functional and designed, such as tables and chairs (cafe tables, dining chairs, benches, etc.), storage and placement (bookshelves, shelves, display racks, etc.), screens and partitions, coffee tables, flower pot racks/plant climbing racks, pet cages/cat climbing racks and outdoor furniture (park benches, balcony guardrail tables, etc.)

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Expanded Metal Machine in Exhibition:

RKM factory transports CNC expanded metal machines to domestic and international exhibition booths, allowing customers to witness the production process of expanded metal, understand the precision and efficiency of the product, and enhance their trust in us.

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RKM Professional Services:

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  • Customized solution design – meet customer needs
  • Provide field inspection and trial machine services
  • Arrange production plans to ensure on-time delivery of equipment
  • Provide free repair and replacement of parts within 1 year of the equipment warranty period (except for man-made damage and consumables)
  • Provide expanded metal mesh machine installation and commissioning videos, and user manuals
  • Provide overseas services and online support
  • Provide employee training
  • Regularly visit customers to understand the equipment operation status and solve problems
  • Provide equipment upgrade services
  • Quick response parts service

FAQ:

The core process is “punching and stretching.” The machine uses a die equipped with specialized cutting tools to simultaneously cut and stretch a metal sheet, creating a mesh with diamond or other shapes. This process produces no waste, resulting in a very high material utilization rate.

The total manufacturing plant cost depends on the required sheet thickness (light mesh vs. heavy-duty mesh), machine automation level (PLC servo feeding vs. mechanical drive), and auxiliary equipment such as leveling machines and sheet cutters.

The main difference lies in material utilization. Punching machines punch holes and generate waste, while expanded mesh machines cut and stretch the material, achieving zero waste. Significantly reducing raw material costs, expanded mesh machines can stretch raw metal sheets 3-5 times longer, increasing the utilization of raw materials.

Yes. Our machines are designed for a wide range of applications. By changing the upper and lower precision punching dies and adjusting the CNC feeding time, you can produce various specifications of expanded mesh on a single machine. For example, a standard 63T machine can produce both lightweight gypsum board and decorative building panels.

0.5mm~8mm

Standard (Raised): This is formed by directly stretching the metal sheet through a machine. Its surface features three-dimensional, angled ribs and nodes, providing excellent slip resistance and strength.

Flattened: This is a standard metal mesh that undergoes a cold rolling process to achieve a smooth, flat surface. This process increases the length of the sheet.

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1 year warranty (worldwide free spare parts)

1. Regularly check and add lubricating oil to ensure the smooth operation of the mold and transmission system.
2. Regularly check the tightness of screws and nuts to prevent loosening.
3. Ensure the normal operation of electrical equipment, servo motors, and PLC control systems.
4. Clean the waste generated during stamping in time to keep the machine clean.

Yes. By customizing the punching dies and feed pitch, our expanded sheet metal core machine can process thicker steel sheets to manufacture heavy-duty walkway grating, drainage cover panels, and safety machine guarding mesh.

Related Expanded Metal Machines

RKM provides different types of expanded metal machines for various applications, including precision mesh production, aluminum sheet expansion, heavy-duty metal processing and complete production lines.

Micro expanded mesh machine for manufacturing ultra-fine expanded metal mesh

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Expanded metal grating machine for heavy-duty walkways and industrial platforms

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Complete expanded metal production line for automatic metal mesh manufacturing

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In addition to the production of expanded metal mesh machines, RKM factory also offers a wide range of accessories and customization options for your machines.
Modular production lines increase your automation level.

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