A Saudi Arabian Customer Purchased a JIAKE Expanded Metal Machine: Improve Expanded Metal Production Efficiency

A leading local metal product manufacturer in Saudi Arabia, the customer supplies local construction companies with expanded metal products for exterior wall decoration, office ceilings, screens, shopping mall interior decoration, security fencing, residential balconies, staircases, security doors and windows, facade cladding, and walkway grating. Expanded metal (stretched metal) is a versatile material with extensive applications in Saudi Arabia, so the customer required high-quality, high-capacity expanded metal machines.

The purpose of this visit to the JIAKE factory was to observe the expanded mesh-making machines in operation and to verify the quality of the machines and the specifications of the finished products. Furthermore, the customer was most concerned about production efficiency and after-sales service.

The Saudi Arabian customer’s factory has expanded metal machines, though the exact number was not disclosed. Some of the older equipment suffers from slow stamping speeds and frequent malfunctions, resulting in waste of raw materials and increased production costs. Furthermore, the molds are severely damaged, resulting in large mesh size errors, and the machine supplier is no longer available. These various issues have made it impossible to meet the demands of large-scale, fast-paced project orders.

The JIAKE Expanded Metal Machine Solution

JIAKE has over 30 years of experience in expanding metal mesh production. Through continuous research and development, and innovation, JIAKE is committed to providing efficient, stable, and durable expanded metal production equipment to customers worldwide. Its products are exported to numerous countries and regions and have earned widespread acclaim.

JIAKE expanded metal machine advantages:

1. The JIAKE expanded metal machine utilizes a high-speed punching and shearing system and servo feeding technology, ensuring fast and accurate production of expanded metal.

2. The machine utilizes a PLC programmable control system, enabling precise control of mesh size and shape, ensuring high consistency and standardization of the finished product.

3. The punching die is made of alloy. To produce expanded metal of varying specifications, simply replace the die – a convenient and quick process.

4. After the JIAKE expanded metal machine undergoes a “punching, shearing, and stretching” process, the steel is formed into diamond, hexagonal, and fish-scale mesh shapes, without generating any waste.
5. JIAKE expanded metal machines can process a variety of material thicknesses, including stainless steel sheets/coils, galvanized sheets/coils, and aluminum sheets/coils.

6. Made of cast steel, JIAKE expanded metal machines are heavy-duty equipment, ensuring stable operation during the rapid pressing of steel.

7. They utilize renowned domestic and international electronic components, ensuring a long service life and resistance to damage.

8. In addition to the expanded metal machine, JIAKE has also developed other expansion options: hydraulic/mechanical uncoilers, precision levelers, flatteners, slitters, and rewinders, providing customers with fully automated expanded metal production lines.

JIAKE High-speed expanded metal mesh machine Video:

Key Customer Concerns:

1. How many punches can it produce per minute?

The speed of the JIAKE expanded metal machine depends on the thickness of the sheet and the size of the mesh opening. Punching speeds are faster when processing smaller mesh openings and thinner sheets, while larger mesh openings and thicker sheets produce slower speeds.

2. What is the maximum sheet thickness and width that can be processed?
The maximum sheet thickness and width that the JIAKE expanded metal machine can process is 8mm; the maximum width is 3200mm.

3. What is the control accuracy of the long-pitch (LWD) and short-pitch (SWD) of the mesh openings?
The JIAKE expanded metal machine uses a high-precision CNC system and advanced positioning devices, enabling precise control of mesh size within a ±1mm error range.

4. What is the lifespan of the molds? Is replacement quick and easy?
The molds of the JIAKE expanded metal machine are made of alloy, and their lifespan is generally 200,000-500,000 punches, depending on the raw material.

Are the feeding, punching, flattening, shearing, and slitting/rewinding processes automated? The JIAKE expanded metal machine features a high level of automation:

Feeding System: When the steel is in coil form, a hydraulic uncoiler provides stable feeding; when the steel is in sheet form, a servo motor provides precise and smooth feeding.

Expanded Metal Machine: A PLC programming system controls the punching and shearing of the steel, ensuring consistent mesh size.
Flattening Machine/Precision Leveler: Removes the bends in the expanded metal caused by the machine’s powerful punching, resulting in a smooth surface.

Shearing System: The machine is equipped with a shearing system to cut the produced expanded metal horizontally into specified lengths.

Slitting System: Cuts the expanded metal vertically into strips.

Rolling System: Automatically rewinds the slit expanded metal.

5. Can the machine operate stably and continuously under high loads?
The JIAKE expanded metal machine has a simple cast steel body and is designed to operate stably under long-term, high-load conditions.

6. Can it process different types of metals? (Such as steel, aluminum, and stainless steel)
Yes
7. Does the factory provide installation, training, and timely technical support? What about spare parts availability?

Overseas installation and commissioning services: JIAKE dispatches professional engineers to install the expanded metal machine overseas, ensuring the equipment is ready for production quickly after installation.

Operator training: Detailed operating manuals are provided, along with training for workshop personnel.

Technical support: Online customer support is provided to ensure any technical issues encountered during use are promptly resolved.

Spare parts availability: JIAKE is committed to providing timely spare parts supply to ensure normal equipment operation and minimize downtime.

 

After learning about these issues, a Saudi Arabian customer recognized JIAKE as China’s most professional expanded metal machine manufacturer and immediately purchased one. The customer expressed their hope for future cooperation and declared the JIAKE factory their best partner.

This collaboration embodies Saudi Arabia’s “Vision 2030” goals of manufacturing localization and technological upgrading. JIAKE is committed to providing China’s best expanded metal processing technology, helping customers in the Middle East and around the world succeed in the fiercely competitive expanded metal market.

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