Mentex expanded metal, also called regular expanded metal, is manufactured by pressing, cutting and expanding, leaving sharply angled knuckles where the individual strands meet, which makes it have a non-slip surface.
Flatex expanded metal, also called flattened expanded metal, creates a smoother surface by an additional cold rolling process on the basis of Mentex expanded metal, forming a finished product that is about 5% lighter than regular expanded metal.
No matter whether Mentex expanded metal or Flatex expanded metal is used, both are formed from a single piece of metal. There is no waste in the production process, which makes them environmentally friendly metal products.
Mentex expanded metal is usually used as stair treads outdoors.
Mentex and Flatex expanded metal combine durability, economical production and aesthetic appeal with practical fabrication and surface options.
Manufactured from a single piece of metal for a durable and reliable finished product.
The expanded metal production process creates no waste because the product remains one continuous piece of metal.
Efficient production and material usage make Mentex and Flatex expanded metal economical solutions.
Expanded metal provides an attractive open pattern suitable for architectural and decorative applications.
Expanded metal can be cut and sheared to suit different fabrication and installation requirements.
Mentex expanded metal has a non-slip surface created by its sharply angled knuckles.
Mentex is regular expanded metal with a non-slip surface, while Flatex is produced by an additional cold rolling process to create a smoother surface.
| Product Types | Mentex Expanded Metal and Flatex Expanded Metal |
|---|---|
| Mentex Surface | Sharply angled knuckles with a non-slip surface |
| Flatex Surface | Smoother surface produced by an additional cold rolling process |
| Weight | Flatex finished product is about 5% lighter than regular expanded metal |
| Manufacturing | Pressing, cutting and expanding; Flatex additionally undergoes cold rolling |
| Material Usage | Formed from a single piece of metal with no production waste |
| Fabrication | Easy cutting and shearing |
Mentex and Flatex expanded metal are suitable for construction, architectural, decorative, fencing, furniture, storage and machine protection applications.
Mentex and Flatex expanded metal offer different surface characteristics for different applications.
Regular expanded metal with sharply angled knuckles that provide a non-slip surface. It is widely used for platforms, walkways and stair treads.
Flattened expanded metal produced through an additional cold rolling process, creating a smoother surface and a finished product about 5% lighter than regular expanded metal.
Suitable for building platforms, elevated work areas, walkways, stairs, facade decoration and flooring gratings where a non-slip surface is useful.
Suitable for outdoor furniture, partitions, fencing, panels, screens, machine guards, shelving and racks where a smoother surface is preferred.
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