Expanded Metal Expanded metal can be made from a wide range of materials, chiefly expanded steel mesh, aluminum expanded metal mesh, expanded stainless steel, expanded nickel and other metal , as steel reinforcement materials in petroleum, chemical industry and building decorations. Thickness available from 0.5mm to 8mm. Uses of Expanded Metal Mesh: Fencing for road, railway, civil building, water conservancy's construction; protecting of all kinds of machines, electrical equipment, window and aquatic product's breeding