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Ferrier Wire + Design Metals is excited to present our e-commerce portal which allows customers to browse, purchase and ship products online. In the current era of online shopping and social distancing, it is important to offer our products to our customers for sale online. Our online portal has been designed to (hopefully) simplify the purchase of metal mesh, perforated metals, expanded metals, and other products from the convenience of your laptops, computers, and smartphones. We realize that it is not always easy to pick a product online. That’s why we offer to send you samples to help you make a decision (within reason).

Introduction to our E-commerce Portal

Our online portal is designed to work seamlessly with our website, making it easy for customers to place orders while browsing through our website. Most of our product pages have options to order online; all you need to do is enter the quantity of a particular product and hit the purchase button. If a product does not have a shopping cart icon at the left of the product row, it means that product is not currently available online. We are still working on adding as many products as possible online.

Shopping Cart and Payment Options

Once you input the quantity of a product that you wish to order and press the purchase button, the product gets added to your shopping cart (the “Purchase” icon changes to “Go to shopping cart” icon). You can access the shopping cart by clicking on this icon or by clicking on the shopping cart icon at the top right corner of the webpage. The shopping cart page allows you to update the order by changing the quantity of the product or deleting the product altogether.

 

 

 

 

Once you hit the checkout button, you will be directed to a page that will request your billing and shipping details. If you continue on from here, shipping options (if applicable) will be offered.

Shipping Options

Our shipping options depend on the dimensions and the quantity of the products ordered. We have partnered with Dicom, Purolator, Canpar, and Loomis to deliver our products as efficiently as possible to customers across Canada. Please note that all couriers are incredibly busy at the moment due to unprecedented volume and expect delays. United States shipping options are currently being reviewed and may be offered in the future. Not all items are available to be shipped due to dimensions, weight restrictions or quantities. For many products, the maximum size that can be economically shipped across Canada is a 36” x 48” piece. These pieces are sheared down from a standard 48” x 48” piece which is why the price for the 48” x 48” pieces available for pick up is the same as for the 36” x 48” piece which can be shipped. For the larger, heavier or greater quantities, please note that they are available for pick up only at our 170 Mulock Avenue location. We are also currently looking at expanding our shipping options to offer cross Canada shipping for these orders. Once the shipping option has been selected and payment has been made, you will be emailed an invoice and a ship date by the end of the next business day (subject to holiday/summer/vacation hours). Shipping and tracking details will be sent once the order has been shipped.

Available Sizes and Customization

The minimum available size of products varies depending on the product that you wish to purchase. The smallest quantity or size of any item is listed on the site i.e. we do not offer smaller quantities than are noted. If you require more than 5 pieces of any product or larger sizes than are noted, please complete the custom size fields.

 

 

 

 

 

When you click the request information button, a pop-up appears that allows you to access the information request list. Please complete and submit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We will reply to your request by the end of the next business day (subject to holiday/summer/vacation hours). We hope that this will make it easier to purchase our materials. If you have any questions, concerns or feedback, please contact us.

Steel and metal have always been synonymous with strength and stability, widely used in construction and manufacturing industries. However, the aesthetic quality that metals lend to architectural designs is often understated.

Perforated metals play a significant role in increasing the visual appeal of architecture with its intricate patterns and smooth finish.

In simple words, design perforated metals are metal sheets with patterns punched through them.

Manufacturing Process

During the manufacturing process, mild steel metal sheet is the most commonly used raw material. Some of the design patterns are available made from stainless steel but the selection is very limited. The tooling that punches the mild steel material cannot be used to punch stainless steel material. Generally, mild steel sheet with a thickness ranging between 16-22 gauge is used for the design patterns.
Perforated metal is manufactured by feeding coils of steel or sheets (typically the heavier items) through a press. The tooling in the press punches the patterns into the sheets. If it is coil material, the perforated metal is then coiled up again as it exits the press. The coil material is then run through flattening rollers and then sheared to the finished sheet length. Some perforating lines integrate the flattening and shearing processes with the punching process. If the raw material that has been perforated is sheets, they are also typically run through flattening rollers as the perforating process often curls the sheet.

Characteristics of Perforated Metal

While a perforated metal may not be as strong as its non-perforated counterpart, there are many useful characteristics of perforated metal that can’t be overlooked. Apart from adding aesthetic elegance to structures, it has been found that perforated metals can help reduce sound levels due to their unique acoustic qualities.

Patterns available

Ferrier Wire + Design Metals offers 18 different patterns of design perforated metal. Here’s a brief look at some popular patterns that are available:
AEDELSTEN – A contemporary and unique pattern with one of the most open design patterns at 53% open area.
GRECIAN – One of the most common and recognizable classics, this intricate pattern is popular for radiator covers, cabinetry, and architectural millwork.
VENTILATORE – Another contemporary pattern, this perforated design pattern is lighter than others, on 22 gauge sheet.
WINDSOR – One of the classics, this pattern of square and diamond-shaped perforations has an open area of 45%.
CHAINLINK – This more contemporary design of perforation is widely used in radiator covers, privacy screenings, etc.
SACCHETTO – This criss-cross design pattern on the sheet metal is manufactured using a two stage perforating process. The first stage punches the holes in the metal and the second creates the depth in the pattern giving this pattern a third dimension. .

Applications

Here are some of the major uses of perforated metal across different industries:
1. Manufacturing Industry: Perforated metals are extremely useful in the production process often used as industrial sieves. They can also be an important component to reduce industrial noise.
2. Architecture and Design: They are heavily used in cladding, sunshades, ceiling panels, railing infill panels, privacy screens, interior millwork and cabinetry.
3. Filtration: Due to its porous nature, perforated metals are widely utilized to design filtration products used across various households and industries.
4. Acoustics: Perforated metals are often used to help lower sound levels.

Ferrier Wire + Design Metals projects utilizing design perforated metal

Our 1/2 x 3/4 Diamond pattern design perforated metal has been used to create a privacy screen at Air Canada Centre in Toronto.
Our Chainlink patterned perforated metals have been utilized as privacy screens at various spa facilities across Greater Toronto Area.
Our mild steel 1.00” square pattern powder coated matte white was used as ceiling tiles in an office building in Markham. A very refreshing and cost effective alternative to the usual standard ceiling tile alternatives.

To learn more about our range of design perforated metals and their applications in various projects, please contact us.

Ferrier Wire + Design Metals Family Day Hours:

Closed Friday February 12th
Closed Monday February 15th

Wishing all the best and please stay safe.