Perforated Metal

Perforated Metals are used in a number of different applications for a variety of reasons

Perforated Metal Uses
screens
filters
shields
guards

Perforated metals can control the passage of air, liquid, light, solids, heat, electromagnetic waves, and sound waves.

With these abilities, perforated metals are often found many OEM applications:

Some OEM Applications:
clothes washer and dryer drums
speaker covers
automotive grills
exhaust components
airplane engine silencers
grain dryers
microwave ovens
computer cabinets

In addition to OEM applications, perforated metals are also used for their aesthetics in architectural and design applications such as facades, fixtures, and privacy panels.

As seen in the table below, there are a variety of industries which use perforated materials for their various functions.

Common Industries Served Display/ Aesthetics EMI/ RFI Shielding Liquid Control Air/ Gas Control Sizing/ Filtering Acoustics Heat Dissipation
Aerospace x x x x
Agriculture x x x
Appliance x x x x x x
Architectural x x x
Automotive x x x
Computer x x x
Construction x x x x
Electronics x x x
Food Service x x x
Furniture x x
HVAC x x
Lighting x
Marine x x x x
Medical x x x
Mining x
Petrochemical x x
Power Generator x
Retail x
Security x x x
Telecomm x x