elZinc expanded
Main features
Expanded zinc is the ultimate in efficiency when it comes to enclosing spaces with and “open” material. In contrast to perforated sheets, expanded zinc undergoes and industrial process that cuts and spreads out the sheet over its length, creating no waste in the process.
Moreover, un large patterns, the process results in significant rigidity across the width of the sheet, reducing the need for structural supports.
These panels are highly cost-effective yet retain all of the qualities that make zinc such an attractive cladding material – aesthetics, sustainability, practicality and durability.

Two different models
Large format architectural panels
elZinc expanded is available in numerous models with different open areas.
They are ideal for the protection of areas that require some free air flow or to avoid external cladding, e.g. in the case of multi-storey car parks.

elZinc® expandido laminado
elZinc® expanded laminated zinc is available in two standard formats: coils and sheets. Both feature a fine perforation and a high free area, so that from a distance, the building it clads appears to have a continuous yet semi-transparent veil. They are also ideal for use as insect screens on roofs and ventilated facades.

Format | Free Area, % | Sheet Weight, kgs/m2. |
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DL | DC | N | ||
90 | 38 | 16 | 15.8 | 4.55 |
110 | 52 | 24 | 7.7 | 4.98 |
122 | 50 | 20 | 40 | 4.32 |
170 | 80 | 30 | 25 | 4.05 |
190 | 60 | 20 | 33.3 | 3.60 |
265 | 90 | 30 | 33.3 | 3.60 |
290 | 88 | 24 | 45.5 | 2.95 |
Format | Free Area, % | Sheet Weight, kgs/m2. |
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DL | DC | N | ||
10 | 7.3 | 1.6 | 56 | 2.28 |
10 | 7.2 | 1.4 | 62 | 1.93 |
Direct fixed elZinc® expanded
These large format panels cannot be folded into cassettes, so are fixed directly to the structure with angled brackets

Direct fixed elZinc® expanded rolled panels - hidden fixings
Can be installed horizontally or vertically.

Direct fixed expanded and rolled panels - visible fixings
Can be installed horizontally or vertically.

elZinc expanded and rolled drapes
Creates a very light, metallic veil over the building.
Supported by a system of tensioned stainless cables and guides Maximum length of veils in elZinc expanded – one floor (4mts).
The cables usually go floor to floor Some quilting is normally present in the zinc veils.

Delivery formats
Our expanded designs are available in the following formats.
Finishes
The full range of elZinc® finishes is available in all of the patterns.
Unperforated edges
Not possible
Other information
Due to the nature of the expansion process, the material cannot be supplied with protective film.
Consult elZinc regarding edgewise bow tolerances on coil material.
Large format architectural panels
Format | Width (mm) | Length (mm) | Thickness (mm) |
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Panel | 1000 | 2000 and 3000 | 1,5 |
1250 | |||
1330 |
Expanded and rolled
Format | Width (mm) | Length (mm) | Thickness (mm) |
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Coil | 1000 | According to project requirements | 0.7mm |
1250 | |||
1330 | |||
Sheet | 500 | 2000 and 3000 | |
1000 | |||
1250 | |||
1330 |
Finishes

elZinc® Natural

elZinc Crystal®

elZinc Slate®

elZinc Oliva®

elZinc Lava®

elZinc Graphite®

elZinc Rainbow® brown

elZinc Rainbow® green

elZinc Rainbow® gold

elZinc Rainbow® blue

elZinc Rainbow® red

elZinc Rainbow® black