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Brown-Campbell Company
Brown-Campbell Company
800-472-8464
Specialty Steel Manufacturer,
Fabricator & Distributor Since 1952

Introduction to Expanded Metal

Finishes and Special Treatments

MILL FINISH

Carbon Steel: Expanded metal is lightly oiled and requires cleaning before final finish using acid or solvent bath with a water rinse.

Aluminum: Clean with a non-etching chemical or detergent, then rinse and dry thoroughly. A wax or non-wax base cleaner can be used.

HOT DIP GALVANIZING

Protective coating of zinc; may have a rough uneven appearance. Not applicable to patterns smaller than 1/4”.

ELECTRO-GALVANIZED

Zinc finish applied to sheets to provide weather resistance.

DEBURRING

Remove burrs and sharp edges by wire brushing 9”-72” SWD, 50”-150” LWD. Not all styles will be deburred.

LEVELING

A plane of the sheet leveled without flattening strands or bonds.

ANODIZED, COATED, PAINTED OR PLATED expanded metal also available.