Expanded Metal Mesh Panels

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Modern Ceiling Solutions - KRAFT Mesh T-24 Lay-On Mesh Panels

What is expanded metal mesh? It is created from a single sheet of metal by cutting openings and then stretching it to the desired size, resulting in a diamond-shaped mesh. Due to its qualities—such as strength, lightness, the absence of welds, and aesthetic appearance—it is widely used for decorative purposes, including in ceiling panels.

KRAFT Mesh Lay-On ceiling panels are 600x600 mm or 1200x600 mm mesh plates framed by a metal border around the perimeter. These panels are designed for installation in suspended ceiling systems with KRAFT Fortis T-24 T-profiles as the supporting structure. The ease of installation, striking appearance, and variety of mesh sizes make these ceiling panels an increasingly popular choice.

Suspended ceilings with KRAFT Mesh T-24 Lay-On panels in the interior of a fitness club

Main Characteristics of KRAFT Mesh T-24 Lay-On Ceiling Panels:

Lightweight and Durable: Made from a single sheet of metal

Compatible with KRAFT Fortis T-24 Profile System

Aesthetic Appeal: Features no welding or weaving

Basic Colors: RAL 9003, RAL 9005, RAL 9006, RAL 7024, RAL 8017. Additional RAL colors available upon request

Cell Sizes: Available in 16x8 mm, 30x10 mm, 42x14 mm, and 60x20 mm

Panel Sizes: Available in 600x600 mm and 1200x600 mm

Simple Design: Quick installation (LAY-ON method)

Suspended ceilings with KRAFT Mesh T-24 Lay-On mesh panels feature a simple design that allows for quick and easy installation. The non-welded mesh structure provides high strength, durability, and reliability.

Gallery of Suspended Ceilings with KRAFT Mesh T-24 Lay-On Panels

Basic Mesh Colors for KRAFT Mesh T-24 Lay-On Panels

Basic colors: RAL 9003 (white), RAL 9005 (black), RAL 9006 (metallic gray), RAL 7024 (graphite gray), RAL 8017 (chocolate). Additional colors are available upon request based on the RAL scale.

RAL 9003 (white)

RAL 9005 (black)

RAL 9006 (gray metallic)

RAL 7024 (graphite)

RAL 8017 (chocolate)

Mesh Size Options for KRAFT Mesh T-24 Lay-On Panels

The mesh cells of the expanded metal mesh have several sizes - the width (H) and height (A) of the diamond shaped cell, the thickness (K) and height (I) of the metal mesh thread. Different ratios affect the throughput, transparency, structural integrity, strength, and weight of the mesh panels.

H (Mesh Width): The width of each diamond-shaped opening in the grid. This affects the overall appearance and airflow.
A (Cell Height): The vertical distance from the top to the bottom of a diamond-shaped opening. It impacts strength, aesthetic appeal, and object passage.
K (Strand Width): The width of the metal strands forming the edges of the mesh openings. This affects strength and durability.
I (Strand Thickness): The thread thickness is the thickness of the metal sheet from which the mesh is made. The thickness of the metal strands measured perpendicular to the mesh grid.

Image of the mesh panel with cell dimensions (mesh cell width and height, thickness and height of the metal mesh strand)

Dimensions (H x A x K x I) (mm): 16x8x2.0x1
Material: galvanized steel
H (Mesh Width): 16 mm
A (Cell Height): 8 mm
K (Strand Width): 2.0 mm
I (Strand Thickness): 1 mm
Weight: 2,944 kg/m2
Overlap (transparency): 62 %

Dimensions (H x A x K x I) (mm): 30x10x3.0x1

Material: galvanized steel

H (Mesh Width): 30 mm

A (Cell Height): 10 mm

K (Strand Width): 3.0 mm

I (Strand Thickness): 1 mm

Weight: 2.62 kg/m2

Overlap (transparency): 66 %

Dimensions (H x A x K x I) (mm): 42x14x3.0x1

Material: galvanized steel

H (Mesh Width): 42 mm

A (Cell Height): 14 mm

K (Strand Width): 3.0 mm

I (Strand Thickness): 1 mm

Weight: 3.93 kg/m2

Overlap (transparency): 50 %

Dimensions (H x A x K x I) (mm): 60x20x4.0x1

Material: galvanized steel

H (Mesh Width): 60 mm

A (Cell Height): 20 mm

K (Strand Width): 4.0 mm

I (Strand Thickness): 1 mm

Weight: 1.96 kg/m2

Overlap (transparency): 75 %

Installation of Suspended Ceilings with KRAFT Mesh Panels

The Lay-On installation method is a straightforward way to install exapanded metal mesh panels by placing them directly onto the skeleton of the suspended ceiling. This method is quick, easy and time-saving, making it a popular choice, even for beginners.

1. Install the Suspended Ceiling System on T-Profiles

Begin by constructing a ceiling framework using T-profiles, designed to accommodate 600x600 mm or 1200x600 mm panels. For detailed instructions on installing a suspended ceiling on T-profiles, see here.

Suspended ceiling construction on T-profiles

2.Install KRAFT Mesh Panels

Place the mesh panels into the designated cells, paying attention to the panel pattern's direction. If fasteners are required, secure all necessary elements. Once done, the installation is complete!

Positioning the mesh panel in the provided cell of the suspended ceiling