Sankey's expanded metal mesh range includes popular brands such as Ornamesh, Louvamesh, Balustmesh, Ruralmesh, Maximesh and Rendalock , formerly offered by BlueScope Lysaght.

Often incorporated as a popular architectural feature, expanded metal mesh offers the benefits of decoration, protection, support and security. This versatile mesh allows light, heat and air through, while retaining its strength forming a very strong barrier for security purposes.

Sankey manufacture expanded metal mesh for every application including various

• pattern types,
• mesh sizes, and
• material thicknesses.

Materials available include:

• black steel,
• galvanized steel,
• stainless steel, and
• aluminium

The manufacturing process of expanded metal mesh involves taking a flash sheet of metal which is simultaneously slitted and stretched to form a diamond shaped hole pattern. During the process no metal is lost and the final product is stronger per kilogram and lighter per metre than the original sheet.

Complimenting accessories available include

• edge trims, and
• brackets.

Each of our popular expanded metal mesh brands is described below.

Sankey Balustmesh®
SANKEY BALLUSTMESH® is adecorative expanded metal that combines strength with thetraditional charm of delicate wrought iron work. It is suitable for many different uses, both internally and externally. SANKEY BALUSTMESH® is supplied in uncoated or zinc-coated steel or in aluminium in sizes to suit most domestic or architectural applications.

Sankey Gridmesh®
SANKEY GRIDMESH® is a light yet strong expanded metal mesh used extensively in walkways,ramps and flooring.SANKEY GRIDMESH® comes in two series. The GR series is a comparatively open product suitable for general purpose applications, while the GM series has smaller openings and is recommended for heavy duty applications.

Sankey Louvamesh™
SANKEY LOUVAMESH™ is intended to be used primarily as a sun screen. It is, however, equally popular as a privacy screen or wind break and is widely used for glare reduction on main roads and highways.

Sankey Maximesh®
SANKEY MAXIMESH ® is a decorative expanded metal that combines strength with the traditional charm of delicate wrought iron work. With a small hole and sharp edges it is for perimeter barrier fencing in jails, and for security screens and gates.

Sankey Ornamesh®
SANKEY ORNAMESH® is a versatile product which can be used in many different applications. It admits light and air and permits easy vision, yet it forms an effective barrier against entry.

Sankey Rendalok®
SANKEY RENDALOK® is a galvanised steel lathing expanded metal used as a base or key for plaster.

Sankey Ruralmesh®
SANKEY RENDALOK® is a galvanised steel lathing expanded metal used as a base or key for plaster.