Technical Metal Industrial Co. L.L.C.

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About Expanded Mesh Systems

Crimbed Expanded Metal Crimbed Expanded Metal

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 About Expanded Mesh Systems
Expanded metal is a mesh formed from a
single piece sheet metal. That sheet of
solid metal is slit and stretched with each
stroke of a die which forms a raised diamond
pattern. The pattern varies by gauge and
type of material and the size of the diamond.
The meshes can be pressure rolled into a
flat condition so that the strands are in the
same plane as the sheet. Expanded Metal
mainly used for reinforcement purposes
and plaster embracing in addition to giving
better finishing and stronger edges which
increase the life time of any building.

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TMI has been supplying mesh and wire
products since 1997. We have exported
our products throughout the Gulf Region,
Middle East and Africa, and are renowned
for our service and quality. When you call TMI,
you become our number one priority. Whether
your requirements are large or small, ourx-
experienced staff members are committed to
meeting your needs accurately and efficiently.

Standard products are stocked and distributed

from our Mussafah based factory. TMI offers a
complete service to its customers producing
customized meshes built to order in small batch
quantities or high volume. Quick quotes, for
standard products in moments whilst you are still
on the line. For non standards you may have to
wait for a few minutes or longer dependent on
the complexity of your requirements.

TMI believes in prompt delivery and highest

product value to its customer. Our service
excellence comes from our committed in
investment on complete in-house manufacturing
and computer systems.

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 Angle Beads
The intended use of Angle Beads is to help the
formation of corners and abutments which are
resistant to chips, cracks, and impact damage.
Protecting corners & edges and giving better
shape are the main purpose

Fix either by nailing or using plaster dabs.

Powder coated material, or special fire

protection paint coated material with resistance
up to 120 minutes, is available upon request.

)w)

Plaster Stop Beads

Plaster Stop Beads are used for the finishing and
reinforcing of plaster edges. They provide a true
straight line and protect the plaster where it is
most vulnerable. They are available to suit various
plaster depths.

Fix either by nailing or using plaster dabs.

Powder coated material, or special fire

protection paint coated material with resistance
up to 120 minutes, is available upon request.

Plaster Depth
)D)

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 Architrave Beads
Mainly used for decorative purposes to give a
channel gap or a shadow between different
walls finishes (i.e. wall and ceiling or door and
window reveals).

Fix either by nailing or using plaster dabs.

Powder coated material, or special fire

protection paint coated material with resistance
up to 120 minutes, is available upon request.

Plaster Depth
)D)

Architrave Beads With Out Flange

Mainly used for decorative purposes to give a
shadow between different walls finishes (i.e. wall
and ceiling or door and window reveals).

Fix either by nailing or using plaster dabs.

Powder coated material, or special fire

protection paint coated material with resistance
up to 120 minutes, is available upon request.

Plaster Depth
)D)

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 Render Stop Beads
Major purpose is to obtain a lower edge to
external finishes and to protect stonework from
water.

Fix either by nailing or using plaster dabs.

Powder coated material, or special fire

protection paint coated material with resistance
up to 120 minutes, is available upon request.

Plaster Depth
)D)

Movement Beads
Joining two plaster beads using PVC would
allow movement between surfaces resulting from
differential expansion, gaps or opening out.

Fix either by nailing or using plaster dabs.

Powder coated material, or special fire

protection paint coated material with resistance
up to 120 minutes, is available upon request.

Plaster Depth
)D)

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 Control Joint Beads
Designed to deal with normal initial stucco
shrinkage during the hydrating and curing stage of
the portland cement stucco ( generally exterior or
gypsum plaster interior ) coats and minor thermal
expansion and contraction.

Fix either by nailing or using plaster dabs.

Powder coated material, or special fire

protection paint coated material with resistance
up to 120 minutes, is available upon request.

Plaster Depth
)D)

Method of Application
The most appropriate TMI metal bead should be chosen to suit the application, required plaster depth
and the desired finish of the work.

Using galvanised or stainless steel nails (compatible with bead

material), fixed at a maximum of 600mm apart. When nailing to
a solid background the line of the bead will follow the line of the
background.

Pressing dabs of the same material as the undercoat onto

bead. Dabs should be applied at a maximum of 600mm apart.
This method will even out minor irregularities in the line of
the background, although the line of the bead will tend to
generally follow the line of the background.

When beads are used with metal lath backgrounds, galvanised or

stainless steel may be used to secure the beads in position. Soft
galvanised wire or soft stainless steel wire should be used to match
the bead and lath materials. All wires should be twisted tightly and
the ends bent away from the finished face of the coating.

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 Micro Angle Beads
Micro Angle Bead is designed for thin / single
coat plaster, and used at corners for protection.

Fix either by nailing or using plaster dabs.

Powder coated material, or special fire

protection paint coated material with resistance
up to 120 minutes, is available upon request.

Micro Plaster Stop Beads

Designed for thin / single coat plaster and are used
for the finishing and reinforcing of plaster edges.

Fix either by nailing or using plaster dabs.

Powder coated material, or special fire

protection paint coated material with resistance
up to 120 minutes, is available upon request.

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 Expanded Metal Lath
Expanded Metal Lath is widely used as a plastering base for reinforcement against cracks. It is used to provide
a bond between dissimilar materials and at crack-prone areas adjacent to openings. It is highly recommended
for reinforcing along lines of stress.

-How
TMI’s
toplaster
insatallmesh comprises
Expanded Metal of Sheet lath, Strip lath and Coil lath according to the sizes
lath
- Width of mesh up to 800mm

- Weight per square meter varies from 0.63kg/m2 to 2.00kg/m2

Place of Use
At joints of dissimilar materials, at crack prone areas adjacent openings and at areas of stress.

Material
- Galvanized Steel for internal walls.

- Stainless Steel for external walls and walls with more moisture contacts.

Recommended Size
- 150mm to 300mm medium or heavy duty according to plaster thickness.
- 600 / 700 / 800mm X 2.5m sheet for covering wide areas.

Corner Lath
Corner Lath is a joint less mesh, bent length wise in
the center and are used inside corner joints dissimilar
material base.

Fix either by nailing or using plaster dabs.

Powder coated material, or special fire

protection paint coated material with resistance
up to 120 minutes, is available upon request.

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 Sheet Lath
Weight Sheet Size Qty./Bundle
Kg/m2 mm Piece

B 0.60

• Special widths up to 800mm are available upon request.

Strip Lath
Reference Weight Strip Width Strip Length Material Qty./Bundle
Kg/m2 mm mm Piece

SL-B 150 0.60

SL-B 200 0.60
SL-L 150
SL-L 200
SL-M 150
SL-M 200
SL-H 150
SL-H 200
SL-E 150
SL-E 200
SL-S 150
SL-S 200
SL-L 150 S
SL-L 200 S
SL-M 150 S
SL-M 200 S
SL-H 150 S
SL-H 200 S

• Special widths up to 400mm are available upon request.

Coil Lath
Reference Weight Coil Width Coil Length Material
Kg/m2 mm m

CL-B 150 0.60

CL-B 200 0.60
CL-L 150
CL-L 200
CL-M 150
CL-M 200
CL-H 150
CL-H 200
CL-E 150
CL-E 200
CL-S 150
CL-S 200
CL-L 150 S
CL-L 200 S
CL-M 150 S
CL-M 200 S
CL-H 150 S
CL-H 200 S

• Special widths up to 400mm are available upon request.

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 Rib Lath
- Rib Lath is a specially designed expanded metal lath for the construction of suspended ceilings and stud
---wall partitions.
- This lath has an integral stiffening ribs rolled-formed during manufacturing. The mesh areas of the lath are
---expanded.
- The Rib Lath is easy to handle and can be cut with handshears and bent to the required angles.

Weight Rib Depth )D) Width )w) Length

Kg/m2 mm mm mm

• Special lengths are available upon request.

Method of Application
Prepare the walls ruff and fix TMI expanded lath firmly by washers and nails at a distance of which it should
be rigid. Washers & nail should be of the same material.

- Prepare the line of electrical, sanitary or water supply and fill the gap fully with cement mortar. Prepare the
surface ruff and fix TMI expanded lath firmly by washers & nails at a distance of which it should be rigid.
Washers and nails should be of the same material.
- Use lath of correct size singly to cover the full area.
- Avoid using lath in series or overlapping.

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 Hy Rib
Hy-Ribs are used widely in the construction works for joints, stopend, retaining walls and columns. It creates a
strong bond base for successive pours. Hy-Rib is fixed as permanent formwork. When concrete is poured behind it,
the angled tabs of mesh become embedded. This produces a mechanical key for the adjacent pour. Hy-Rib provides
a high degree of control over the quality of the joint - which is as strong in bond and shear as a well prepared
scabbled joint.

Weight Rib Depth Width Length

Kg/m2 )D) mm )w) mm mm

• Special lengths are available upon request.

Key Product Features

- Unique design incorporates mesh and roll-formed ribs to retain poured concrete.

- Versatile, lightweight, easy to cut, bend and shape.

- Openwork mesh design can reduce concrete pressure by up to a half, thus formwork supports are considerably
---reduced.
- Can be installed in less time than traditional plywood or steel formwork.
- Permanent formwork. No stripping or preparation of joint surface for bonding to the next pour.

Key Benefits
- Hy-Rib achieves significant reductions in the concrete pressures normally associated with conventional
----formwork.
- Hy-Rib can be installed more quickly than plywood or steel formwork.

- Hy-Rib can be placed before rod reinforcement which is then installed by piercing through the mesh area.

- When it is to be placed after the reinforcement rods, Hy-Rib is readily cut to accommodate the rods.

- The combination of Hy-Rib with the concrete creates a bonding surface for the next pour.

- Hy-Rib eliminates preparation of the joint surface, so reinforcement fixing can continue with out a break.

- Hy-Rib allows a high rate of rise of concrete.

- Hy-Rib enables the pour to be visually monitored.

- Hy-Rib reduces the risk of voids and honeycombing.

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 Crimped Expanded Metal
Crimped expanded metal is the most practical and economical way for safety and to assure structural
strength. It acts as an effective preventative measure to secure internal and external walls, ceilings and
roofs from intruders. It can be quickly installed by fasteners either by bolting or by welding.
The knuckles and strands are set at a uniform angle to plane of sheet mesh. It allows free air circulation and
distributes the load on the metal to the supporting frames.

Sheet Size Strand Strand Width LWD SWD

mm Thickness mm mm

CM240 2440 x 1220 0.3 Up to 3.0 1.5/3.0/4.5/6.0/7.5 90 28

• Material: Mild Steel, Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel.

• Finish: Hot Dipped Galvanized, Powder Coated.

Method of Application
- Cash handling locker offices.

- High value goods stores.

- Industrial application such as catwalk or walkway over machinery parts.

- Safety guards to protect glass.

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 Block Work Expanded Mesh
Block Work Mesh is an anti-crack reinforcement mesh for non-structural use. Block work reinforcement
mesh should be used in every second course of a wall. Combinations of different widths of reinforcement
mesh may be used to suit any wall thickness. It is also recommended for window and doorframes for stress
resistance.

Coil Width Length

mm m

• Special lengths and widths up to 800mm available upon request.

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 Reinforcement Mesh
Block mesh reinforcing in walls will help to combat wind effects, withstand the loading of material
against the wall, control shrinkage, thermal and settlement effects and enable the wall to span across
openings. TMI block mesh is manufactured to customer specifications, which enables its strength to be
used with maximum efficiency.
Ladder
Width Length Diameter of
mm mm rod

Truss
Width Length Diameter of
mm mm rod
T

T
T
T
T
T

Prefabricated Corners and Tees

Corners and tees are available for any joint reinforcing product. We manufacture 500mm lengths as
standard.

• Ladder Tee - BLT • Truss Tee - BTT • Ladder Corner - BLC • Truss Corner - BTC

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 Wall Ties
TMI wall ties, Anchor Plates, are used to attach structural members or equipment to concrete structure. Plates and
Angles can also be used to frame openings in concrete walls or as shelf angles. They are used with precast or cast
in place concrete.

AWS ASP2 AH-2ST

Achor with Support 2 Side screwed 2 Side slot
punched anchor Anchor horizontal

WTTC DTT WTRC

Dove tail with Dove tail tie Dove tail with rectangular
triangular channel
channel

LPS LPT ZPSS

L-Plain bolt/screw-on tie L-plain slot tie Z-plain tie bolt/screw-on
slot

LSSB LSSB-ST LPSW

Bolt screw-on flat split-bend Slot flat split - bond tie L-plain tie bolt/screw-on
tie with sleeves

LPSW-ST PTSW PTS

L-plain tie slot with Perforated tie special Plain tie special
sleeves with sleeves

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LPS-S LPS-ST LPS-SC
L-Perforated special L-Perforated special L- Perforated bolt/screw-on
tie bolt/screw-on slot tie special cavity tie

LPS-STC CWT CGWT

L-Perforated slot Cavity wall tie Corrugated bolt Wall ties
special cavity tie bolt/screw-on

LBT LST FCWT

L-bolt tie with cut end L-Slot tie with with Flat two side split end
U-Cut end cavity wall tie

FS2 LSS LSS-ST

Flat two side split-end L-bolt/screw-on split-end L-slot tie with split-end

LSSF PSF SCT

L-Bolt screw-on Plain tie safety Safety cavity tie
safety

WTCW ZWT DTW-DD

Ceiling wall strap tie Z wire tie Double triangle wire
tie double drip

TW WTZ WTB
Triangular Z-shape wire tie Butterfly
wire tie wire tie.

VM1 VM2 VHM-ST1 VHM-ST2

Vertical movement tie Bolt Vertical movement tie Bolt Vertical horizontal Vertical horizontal
screw-on screw-on movement tie solt movement tie Slot

• Special designs are available upon request.

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 Lintel
TMI Steel channel lintels provide open span support over door and window apertures providing light weight
support and efficient load bearing for all types of block. All TMI Lintels are manufactured using prime steel
galvanized with zinc which can be coated with black thermoset polyester powder or black dual-coat epoxy paint
which provides excellent long-term corrosion resistance.

Installation
- Lintels shall be simply supported at each solid base using a minimum end bearing of 200mm.

- Lintels should not be cut to length or used if damaged or welded.

- Lintels must always be used within their weight capacity (see Lintels table).

- Use support at center until mortar is dry to avoid high deflection.

Advantage
- Easy to use.

- Time saving.

- Cost effective.

• Width dimensions are for the inside of channels and in mm.

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Plaster Key
Generally lintels are supplied with perforations as a plaster key but occasionally it may be necessary to supply
expanded mesh fixed to the lintels as an alternative.

Lintels Table Safe working load uniformly distributed (tonnes)

Reference Guage Code Thickness Weight Height of Width of
mm kg/m
Flange mm Lintel mm

• Special width of 225, 250, 300, 350 & 400. Thickness up to 4mm and different height are available upon request.
• Powder coated material, or special fire protection paint coated material with resistance up to 120 minutes, is available.
• Load Calculation can be provided as per the client request.

Lintel Brackets
c

A B C Thickness )t) Suitable Lintel No. & Diameter Of Anchors

mm mm mm mm

• Special designs are available upon request.

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 Dry Wall Plaster Bead
A general purpose interior corner plaster bead
most commonly used over gypsum plaster board.
Provides a neat straight corner.

A Length Material Qty./Bundle

mm mm Piece

Dry Wall Stop Bead

The Dry Wall Stop Bead is designed for a protective
single and thin protective coat plaster work.

Plaster width Qty./Bundle

Piece

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Dry Wall Edge Bead
The Dry Wall Edge Bead is designed to provide a
protective finish to the edges of plasterboard.

Plaster width Qty./Bundle

Piece

Main Channel
Main Channel is used for making grooves in plaster
finishes for decorative purposes.

Plaster width Qty./Bundle

Piece

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 Aluminum Channel
The Aluminum Channel is a versatile product,
commonly used for groove making; a decorative
purpose for plaster finishes.

Powder coated material, or special fire protection

paint coated material with resistance up to 120
minutes, is available upon request.

Size Thickness
mm mm

Pullout Box
The GI Pullout Box is supplied in retainer boxes made from galvanized sheet steel, for the reliable transmission
of shear forces. The GI Pullout Box, designed to ensure the exact distance between rods, in which the holes
are made slightly bigger than the rod diameter.

Material Used: Galvanized sheet, different zinc coatings.

Gi Pullout Box Length: 1.2m, 2.44m, 3m (other length can be manufactured upon request.)

Gi Pullout Box Width: 100mm – 400mm (other widths, smaller or larger can be arranged.)

Hole Diameter: 10mm – 25mm (other punching required, can be done.)

Material Thickness: 0.4mm – 1.5mm as standard (other thickness 0.3mm – 5mm can be manufactured.)

Covers: According to the requirements.

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 Technical Specifications
Metal Beads
Manufactured to BS EN 13658-1 & 2:2005 (formerly BS 6452:Part 1:1984)
ASTM C 1047

Galvanized Steel BS EN 10346:2009 (formerly BS EN 10142:1991) coating type: Z180-275

ASTM A 653/A 653M

Stainless Steel BS EN 10088-2:2005 (which was direct equivalent to formerly

BS 1449:Part 2:1983 in Grade 304 2B FINISH)
ASTM A240/A240M in Grade 304 2B FINISH

Expanded Metal Lath & Block Work Expanded Mesh

Manufactured to BS EN 13658-1& 2:2005 (formerly BS 1369: Part 1:1987)
ASTM C 847
Galvanized Steel BS EN 10346:2009 (formerly BS EN 10142:1991) coating type: Z180-275
ASTM A 653/A 653M
Stainless Steel BS EN 10088-2:2005 (which was direct equivalent to formerly
BS 1449:Part 2:1983 in Grade 304 2B FINISH)
ASTM A 240/A 240M in Grade 304 2B FINISH

Reinforcement Mesh
Manufactured to BS EN 845-3:2003
ASTM A 951/A 951M
Cold drawn steel for concrete/ BS 4482:2005
masonry Reinforcement ASTM A 496/A 496M, ASTM A 82/A 82M

Hot dipped Galvanizing (After BS EN ISO 1461:1999 (formerly BS 729)

fabrication) to ASTM A123/A 123M, A 153/A 153M

Pre Galvanized Steel Wire BS EN 10244-2:2001 (formerly BS 443)

ASTM A 641/A 641M
Stainless steel wire: BS EN 10088-3:2005 (which was direct equivalent to formerly
BS 1554:1990)
ASTM A 1022/A 1022M

Wall Ties
1 - Sheet
Manufacured to BS EN 845-1:2003 (formerly BS 1243)

Pre Galvanized Steel BS EN 10346:2009 (formerly BS EN 10142:1991)

ASTM A 653/A 653M

Mild Steel BS EN 10149-3:1996

Hot dipped Galvanizing to BS EN ISO 1461:1999 (formerly BS 729)

ASTM A123/A 123M, ASTM A153/A 153M

Stainless Steel BS EN 10088-2:2005 (which was direct equivalent formerly

BS 1449: Part 2:1983 in Grade 304 2B FINISH)
ASTM A240/A 240 M in Grade 304 2B FINISH
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 2 - Wire
Manufacured to BS EN 845-1:2003 (formerly BS 1243)

Mild steel wire BS 1052:1980, BS 4482:2005

Zinc Plated Wire BS EN 10244-2:2001 (formerly BS 1706)

ASTM A 641/A 641M

Hot dipped Galvanizing to BS EN ISO 1461:1999 (formerly BS 729)

ASTM A 123/A 123M

Stainless steel wire BS EN 10088-3:2005 (formerly BS 1554:1990)

ASTM A580/ A 580M

Lintels
Manufacured to BS EN 845-2:2003, BS 5977:Part 1:1981

Galvanized Steel BS EN 10346:2009 (formerly BS EN 10142:1991) coating type:Z180-275

Drywall Beads
Manufactured to BS EN 13568-1& 2:2005 (formerly BS 1369:Part 1:1987)
ASTM C 847
Galvanized Steel BS EN 10346:2009 (formerly BS EN 10142:1991) coating type:Z180-275
ASTM A 653/A 653M
Stainless Steel BS EN 10088-2:2005 (which was direct equivalent to formerly
BS 1449:Part 2:1983 in Grade 304 2B FINISH)
ASTM A240/A 240M in Grade 304 2B FINISH

Pullout Box
Galvanized Steel BS EN 10346:2009 (formerly BS EN 10142:1991) coating type: Z180-275
ASTM A 653/A 653M

Storage Conditions
Please follow the below recommendations for storage Conditions:

• Store in covered and dry area.

• Avoid contact with sand, chemicals & water.

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