Products & Services
Protocase manufactures fully finished custom electronic enclosures and associated parts from a wide variety of materials and components, in 2-3 days with no minimum order. Protocase also provides expert and affordable enclosure design services.
Perforated Sheet Metal
Perforated metal is any type of sheet metal that has a pattern of holes punched into it. This makes it useful for controlling the passage of air, light, liquids, and even sound. Perforated sheet metal is most commonly used for ventilation and filtering.
Sometimes referred to as mesh or grated, perforated metal is lightweight, versatile, durable, and aesthetically pleasing. It is easily powdercoat painted, as well as welded.
Perforated Examples
If you need an enclosure that requires a series of holes for ventilation and filtration purposes, perforated metal is a cost-effective option compared to laser-cutting hundreds of holes individually.
Perforated sheet metal can be attached to sheet metal enclosures or panels either by welding, or using fasteners.
Protocase stocks perforated aluminum, and perforated cold rolled steel.
To discuss incorporating perforated sheet metal into your design, contact us.
Perforated Aluminum
Finish:
Powdercoat, No Finish or Grained Finish
Fasteners:
Typically, stainless steel fasteners are used with aluminum. However, in some cases, zinc-plated fasteners are used, depending on the application.
Welding:
Highly weldable with seam or Tack weld.
Stocked Perforated Aluminum:
| Gauge | Thickness | Circle Diameter |
Pattern (Staggered distance) |
Sheet Size | Thickness Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | (0.032" | 0.81 mm) | (0.125" | 3.18 mm) | (0.188" | 4.76 mm) | (4' x 8' | 1219.2 mm x 2438.4 mm) | ± 0.0030 |
Perforated Cold Rolled Steel
Finish:
Powdercoat or unfinished (Note: An unfinished surface will rust)
Fasteners:
Typically use zinc-plated PEMS and fasteners.
Welding:
Highly weldable with seam or spot processes.
Stocked Perforated Cold Rolled Steel:
| Gauge | Thickness | Circle Diameter |
Pattern (Staggered distance) |
Sheet Size | Thickness Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | (0.030" | 0.76 mm) | (0.125" | 3.18 mm) | (0.188" | 4.76 mm) | (3' x 8' | 914.4 mm x 2438.4 mm) | ± 0.0030 |
Please note: Our suppliers have provided the material data above, with the nominal thicknesses based on industry standards.