Aluminum · perforated
Perforated Aluminum Sheet
- Thickness
- .030"
- Width
- Up to 48"
- Pattern
- Ø3.18 mm round, 60° stagger
- Form
- Sheet
Aluminum sheet punched to a pattern, for screening, sunshading and ventilation where weight and corrosion resistance matter.
About the material
Perforated aluminum is aluminum sheet punched with a repeating pattern of holes. Hole size, shape and spacing determine the open area, and the open area determines airflow, how much light passes and how much the sheet can be seen through.
Aluminum is the usual choice for perforated architectural screening: it is light enough to span without heavy framing, and its cut hole edges do not need protecting the way steel edges do.
Perforating removes material, so a perforated panel is less stiff than a solid one. Spans, framing and fixing centres have to be set against the pattern rather than the sheet thickness alone.
The stocked pattern is a Ø3.18 mm round hole on a 60° staggered layout, 5.56 mm centre to centre across the sheet and 4.81 mm between rows, giving roughly 30% open area.
Grades, finishes, and availability may vary by branch. Please contact your local branch for current product availability.
Typical applications
- Sunshades & screening
- Ventilation
- Infill panels
- Ceilings
- Enclosures
Processing available
| Branch | Cut to length | Slitting | Stretch Leveling | In-Line Slearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta, BC | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Surrey, BC | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Edmonton, AB | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Brandon, MB | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Hamilton, ON | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Dorval, QC | Yes | No | No | No |
| Longview, WA | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Availability of a capability for a given material varies. Ask your branch.