Perforated metal is one of the many fabricated metals that is commonly used in a variety of different applications. Perforated metal is manufactured by using punches or presses to create a series of holes, slots, bars, or decorative patterns in sheet metal. From serious pharmaceutical needs to construction applications to filtration and other industrial uses, perforated metal is an important material in today’s world.
How Can Perforated Metal Differ?
Not all perforated metal is the same. Similar to many of Lawrence Sintered Metals’ products, perforated metal can be customized to fit your job’s exact needs. Beyond just the quantity of metal needed, perforated metal can be created using different alloys. Choosing certain alloys for different metal materials can change the look of your perforated metal and offer different advantages like corrosion resistance. For example, stainless steel is a premium material that’s easy to work with and resistant to corrosion and rust. Using an alloy like copper or bronze will offer a different look to your material, making it a good choice for any design-oriented application.
Alloy choice isn’t the only decision to make when purchasing perforated metal. It is also important to know what hole patterns or openings you may need to punch into your perforated metal. When it comes to choosing the shape of your perforated sheet metal, hexagonal, square, and round hole are the three main types used and offered by Lawrence Sintered Metals. Each of these shapes can be used in a multitude of places but some shapes work best for certain applications.
Hexagonal – Hexagonal mild steel perforated sheet metal is especially useful in interior spaces for homes and businesses for partition uses, in addition to other smaller screening and filtration needs.
Square – Square perforated metal offers a uniform design that can cover many use cases, and is often used for decorative purposes because of the many patterns, materials, and gauges that are available. Square perforated sheet metal is an optimal choice for security screens, filtration needs, and aesthetic architectural designs. Square holes work especially well for grills and guards on appliances.
Round Hole – Round hole sheet perforated metal is more commonly seen in industrial and architectural settings. HVAC applications also commonly use perforated metal with round holes. The round holes can be punched in specific diameters to offer as much open space needed for air flow, filtration, and more.
How Can Perforated Metal be Used?
Regardless of the opening size and shape you desire, at its core perforated metal is an extremely versatile material that can be used in industries across the world. Perforated metal is highly functional and visually interesting. Just some of the many ways perforated metal include acoustical enclosures, lighting fixtures, home appliances, agricultural equipment, store displays and fixtures, speaker grills, grain dryers, and more.
There are many different advantages that come with using perforated metal. Perforated metal can:
- regulate light and ventilation within a space.
- enhance privacy and create a sense of enclosure without fully closing off a space.
- diffuse sound and prevent some echo
- Create a slip-resistant easy-to-clean option for walkways and stair treads.
Lawrence Sintered Metals: Professionals in Custom Perforated Metal
When it comes to metal that needs to be punched to perfection, Lawrence Sintered Metal should be at the top of your list. For over 30 years, Lawrence Sintered Metals has been a trusted supplier of mesh and metal materials. From DIY projects to bulk orders across the globe, the professionals at Lawrence Sintered Metals take a specialized approach to each order that comes to our doors.
We supply hexagonal, square, and round hole perforated metal sheets to meet the needs of our clients. Lawrence Sintered Metals is also a supplier of various alloys to add aesthetic value to many of the important uses of metal.
There can be a lot of questions that come with perforated metal, from how much an application may use to the type of opening punched into the sheet. When you contact Lawrence Sintered Metals, you can rest assured that you’re getting the help you need to make the most successful decision in perforated metal. Whether it’s a quote or a full conversation, you can always reach out to our professionals for help. From heavy-duty industrial sites to the interior needs of your home, custom perforated metal can be integral in your next job.
