Perforated metals can control the passage of air, liquid, light, solids, heat, electromagnetic waves, and sound waves.

With these abilities, perforated metals are often found in the following OEM applications:

clothes washer and dryer drums
speaker covers
automotive grills
exhaust components
airplane engine silencers
grain dryers
microwave ovens
computer cabinets
In addition to OEM applications, perforated metals are also used for their aesthetics in architectural and design applications such as facades, fixtures, and privacy panels.

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