What is perforated metal panel?
What is a Perforated Panel & What Are the Most Common Uses?
Perforated metal panels are a popular choice for architects, contractors, and homeowners thanks to their versatility and durability.
Finding new and innovative solutions to make the most of sustainable, lasting materials is crucial in todays environment.
But what is a perforated panel? And how can it be used?
What is a Perforated Panel?
As construction and design continue to grow, perforated panels are used more and more for facades and design elements.
A perforated panel is a type of metal sheet that has been perforated with a pattern of holes. Typically, these holes can be customised to meet any design specific and can be made using a variety of shapes such as circles, squares, rectangles, hexagons etc.
Virtually any shape of panel can be perforated using both ferrous and non-ferrous metals including pre-galvanised sheet, aluminium, and stainless steel. Which can be powder coated to give a wide range of colours.
What Are Perforated Panels Used For?
There are countless ways that perforated panels can be used in modern construction and design. Perforated panels are becoming more and more popular, not simply due to their aesthetic appeal, but their practical and versatile abilities.
Architectural Projects
Perforated panels can be used in a wide range of internal and external applications to create visually striking architectural perforated panels such as facades, partitions, sunscreens, decorative elements, privacy screens, acoustic panels, and much more.
Architects often include the implementation of perforated panels for their aesthetic purposes but also for practical solutions. For example, to create privacy in areas such as balconies, terraces, or outdoor seating areas without compromising views or ventilation. They can also be used to enclose heating, ventilation, or air conditioning systems without compromising airflow whilst creating a more aesthetically streamlined appearance.
Balustrades & Balcony Panels
Perforated panels can be used for balustrades and balcony panels. They can be designed to look visually appealing and can create interesting light and shadow effects, whilst ensuring safety and security which is their primary objective.
The holes in the panels allow unobstructed airflow while maintaining necessary safety standards. They also offer an effective solution to privacy control without compromising the overall aesthetic appeal.
Staircase Infill Panels
Perforated panels can be used for staircase infill panels to fill the spaces between the structural components of the staircase such as handrails, balusters, and posts.
They can be used horizontally or vertically to enhance the overall aesthetic and ensure safety. They are resistant to staining, fading, and warping making them a practical and low-maintenance option for metal staircase panels.
PicPerf
PicPerf is a special, often bespoke, perforated pattern which produces images from perforation. It can be used in both domestic and whole-building designs to produce building cladding or plant screening. These can be backlit either by natural light or LED lighting to create and transform a building or structure.
PicPerf can be designed in a range of shapes, sizes, patterns, and colours to allow for creative and visually appealing panels for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Cladding Panels
Cladding panels can be used in a range of environments both for decorative and non-decorative purposes. They can be produced in a range of sizes and finishes.
At EE Ingleton, we have created cladding panels for a range of high-profile projects including Meadowhall Shopping Centre Sheffield, Portrush Railway Station and Sandwell District Hospital for example.
What Are the Benefits of Perforated Panels?
There are lots of benefits of perforated panels covering both the range of applications and design considerations. These panels offer advantages both in terms of design, aesthetic appeal, and functionality.
- Functionality
- Customisation
- Durability
- Versatility
- Privacy and Security
- Light Control
- Improved Aesthetic Appearance
- Low Maintenance
- Ventilation and Airflow
- Noise Reduction
- Sustainability
With their diverse array of benefits, perforated panels are both a practical and versatile choice for various industrial, commercial, and architectural needs.
EE Ingleton Perforated Panel Expert Manufacturers
At EE Ingleton, we produce the highest quality of perforated panels for architectural metalwork, from balustrade panels, staircase infill panels, PicPerf, cladding panels and architectural metal facades.
We can assist in the creation of bespoke designs using high-quality materials and specialist tooling.
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We aim to offer cost-effective and custom solutions to meet your requirements for both engineering components for use in arduous and hostile environments to aesthetic architectural applications.
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Perforated metal
Perforated metal, also known as perforated sheet, perforated plate, or perforated screen, is sheet metal that has been manually or mechanically stamped or punched using CNC technology or in some cases laser cutting to create different holes sizes, shapes and patterns. Materials used to manufacture perforated metal sheets include stainless steel, cold rolled steel, galvanized steel, brass, aluminum, tinplate, copper, Monel, Inconel, titanium, plastic, and more.[1]
The process of perforating metal sheets has been practiced for over 150 years. In the late 19th century, metal screens were used as an efficient means of separating coal. The first perforators were laborers who would manually punch individual holes into the metal sheet. This proved to be an inefficient and inconsistent method which led to the development of new techniques, such as perforating the metal with a series of needles arranged in a way that would create the desired hole pattern.
Modern day perforation methods involve the use of technology and machines. Common equipment used for the perforation of metal include rotary pinned perforation rollers, die and punch presses, and laser perforations.[2]
Applications
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Perforated metal has been utilized across a variety of industries including, but not limited to:
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The acoustic performance of perforated metal helps people or workers to limit health effects from noise. Studies have shown that perforated metals help reduce sound levels.[4]
Studies have shown that having buildings use perforated metal sheets in front of their façade can bring in one study 29% energy savings (HVAC + Lighting estimated consumption in 1 year) and in the second one 45% energy savings (heating, ventilation, air conditioning). Depending on the location of the building (intensity of the external sun), solar irradiation can be decrease by 77.9%.[citation needed]
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- Europerf, the European trade association for the metal perforation industry
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