HOW TO ORDER

Explore perforated metal possibilities for your projects with Arrow Metal.
To make an enquiry, or to talk through your design ideas,
get in touch with us:

Call: (02) 9748 2200

Email: sales@arrowmetal.com.au

WHY ARROW
METAL?
Extensive choice of standard and architectural designs
Fast lead times
Australia-wide shipping
Bespoke perforated metal design service
Project advice & guidance
Australian-owned and operated
Exceptional quality standards

www.arrowmetal.com.au

AUSTRALIA’S
PERFORATED
METAL EXPERTS
Arrow Metal Pty Ltd
3 Carolyn St, Silverwater NSW 2128
Australia
+61 2 9748 2200 (phone)
+61 2 9748 2210 (fax)
sales@arrowmetal.com.au
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Perforated Metal

CONTENTS
4…..About Arrow Metal

6…..Perforated Metal Applications

8…..Metals & Designs

10…Finishes & Special Effects

12…Bespoke Design Services

14…Perforated Metal Catalogue

26…Perforated Metal Specification

Bring your ideas to life with Arrow Metal perforated panels

 CREATIVE
PERFORATED METAL We design, manufacture, and supply perforated metal to architects,
builders, contractors, and designers.
SOLUTIONS
FOR EVERY PROJECT Manufactured at our factory in Silverwater, New South Wales,
our perforated metal is used for public and private sector projects
across Australia, from multimillion-dollar CBD developments and
residential complexes to transport hubs, award-winning education
institutions, leisure centres, parks, and shopping centres.

A leading choice for architects & designers

With nearly three decades of metal perforation expertise,

Arrow Metal has the technology and know-how to create
perforated metal for every type of project and tender brief.

We work across all Australian architecture and design sectors, partnering with:

• Small to large-scale architecture studios and practices

• Building and construction companies
• Project managers
• Specifiers
• Fit-out firms
• Trade specialists – balustrade, metal fabricators,
and facade installers
• Interior designers
• Artists and creative professionals

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 Applications FROM ENQUIRY
TO PROJECT
SUCCESS
Exceptional customer support is part of the
Arrow Metal service, providing help and guidance
at every stage.

Expert advice
Explore pattern options, metals,
and finishes with our metal
experts. We can advise on
solutions to meet tender briefs,
pitches, and more.

Detailed quotes
Receive a comprehensive, fully
costed quote for your panels,
including delivery timescales. We
will keep you updated on order
progression.

Changes &
alterations
Perforated metal is used for all types If project specification changes
of interior and exterior installations: mid-job, we will make all the
necessary alterations to your
design to ensure your panels
• Architectural facades • Machine guarding perform.
• Fencing • Room dividers
• Balustrade and staircases • Ceiling panels
• Solar shading • Decorative panels Ready-to-install
• Privacy panels • Green walls Your finished panels are quality
• Balcony screens checked by hand and
delivered direct to site,
• Acoustic sound barriers precision cut to size and
• Ventilation ready to fit.

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 METALS & DESIGNS
Choose the metal that suits
Perforated metal is our speciality your project requirements and
customise your panels with a
selection of finishes.

Our state-of-the-art punching machines can create almost limitless panel

patterns. Whether you are using perforated metal for energy-saving
benefits, sound or thermal control, lighting effects, or visual impact, we
have a perforated metal solution for all budgets and timescales, from
standard profiles to made-to-order patterns and unique custom designs.

Patterns & Designs

We have an extensive range of perforated patterns, from traditional shapes to exclusive
architectural designs hand-drawn by our team. All made-to-order patterns can be customised
Mild steel
to your exact project specifications. Design choices include:
Metal Options
• Classic shapes: Round, square, round-end slot, and rectangle Pre-galvanised steel
We perforate the most common
• Geometrics: Hexagons, slanted squares, polygons, grids, checkerboards types of metal used in architecture Galvanneal
• Multi-designs: Mix-and-match hole sizes on a single panel and design, available in a range of
thicknesses. Stainless Steel 304 grade
• 3D designs: Reverse raised perforated metal for tactile surfaces
• Customisable collection: Designs can be adjusted to meet your exact needs,
with complete control over hole sizes, open area, and pattern size Stainless Steel 316 grade
• Bespoke design: A complete custom perforated metal design service, for Aluminium
architectural designs, images, and logos
Brass
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 FINISHES & SPECIAL
EFFECTS
Enhance and upgrade your
perforated panels with a range of finish options

• Colours – powder coating and anodising

• Durable finishes for weather resistance and longevity

• Metallic effects

• Folding, bending, or curving – depending on

pattern specification

Finishes can be applied to in-stock standard, made-to-order, and custom-designed panels.

Lead Time
Lead times range from next-day dispatch for
standard in-stock panels to as soon as two to
three weeks for made-to-order and custom
designs, with the final lead time subject to the
scope of the project. We will advise current lead
times when you order.

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 BESPOKE
DESIGN SERVICE
Imagine, collaborate, and create with Arrow Metal
If you can think it, we can make it. Using our PixelPerf technique that features
CAD-controlled tooling software, we can produce complex designs in perforated metal
without compromising metal performance or functionality.

We can perfectly replicate photographs, drawings, illustrations,

graphics, or logos, using combinations of hole sizes to successfully
recreate every detail, including shadows, tones, and even facial
features.

Create a design using your own CAD drawings

or images, or why not adapt a pattern from our
customisable range?

Blox Haze #1

Customisable
Collection

An exclusive collection
of exotic, geometric, Ombre #2 Haze #2
and impactful patterns,
factors such as hole size
Our design experts work with you throughout and pattern scale can
production, starting with a review of your be adjusted to suit your
concept for performance requirements, exact requirements.
with drawings and samples supplied before
manufacture for statement designs that always
exceed expectations.
Oriental #1 Tiles

Visit our website to see more customisable patterns.

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 Perforated Round holes

In-stock standard pattern perforated metal is ready Manufactured-to-order perforated metal offers a
to dispatch, for tight lead times and last-minute wider pattern choice, but with a longer lead time.
project requirements. Place and pay for your order Contact our team for the latest delivery time frames.
by midday and we will ship it the next working day. Manufactured-to-order sheets can be made up
Stock standard sheets typically come in the to 3600mm x 1500mm depending on perforated

·
following sizes: pattern and material.

Stainless steel / Mild steel / Pre-galvanised Metals

·
steel: 2440mm x 1220mm
Mild Steel Stainless Steel Grade 316
Aluminium: 2400mm x 1200mm Pre-Galvanised Steel Aluminium Grade 5005
Galvanneal Brass
Stainless Steel Grade 304

Actual size Actual size

PERFORATED 208
Open area 40%
2.0mm diameter holes x 3.0mm staggered pitch 210
Open area 40%
2.4mm diameter holes x 3.6mm staggered pitch

METAL
CATALOGUE

Actual size Actual size

Open area 11% Open area 40%

214 2.4mm diameter holes x 6.8mm staggered pitch 218 3.2mm diameter holes x 4.8mm staggered pitch

Actual size Actual size

Open area 30% Open area 10%

WE SHIP AUSTRALIA-WIDE 220 3.2mm diameter holes x 5.6mm staggered pitch 222 3.2mm diameter holes x 9.6mm staggered pitch

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Brass Perforated Round holes Perforated Round holes

Metals
Aluminium Grade 5005

Mild Steel
Actual size Actual size Actual size Actual size

Open area 62% Open area 10% Open area 50% Open area 40%

Pre-Galvanised Steel
223 224 233 234
Stainless Steel Grade 316

4.0mm diameter holes x 4.8mm staggered pitch 4.0mm diameter holes x 12.0mm staggered pitch 6.4mm diameter holes x 8.5mm staggered pitch 6.4mm diameter holes x 9.5mm staggered pitch

Galvanneal
Stainless Steel Grade 304

Actual size Actual size Actual size Actual size

Stainless Steel Grade 304

Open area 40% Open area 51% Open area 23% Open area 62%
225 4.0mm diameter holes x 6.0mm staggered pitch 226 4.8mm diameter holes x 6.4mm staggered pitch 235 6.4mm diameter holes x 12.7mm staggered pitch 238 8.0mm diameter holes x 9.6mm staggered pitch
Galvanneal

Stainless Steel Grade 316

Pre-Galvanised Steel

Actual size Actual size Actual size Actual size

Open area 25% Open area 33% Open area 58% Open area 47%
227 4.8mm diameter holes x 8.4mm diagonal pitch 228 4.8mm diameter holes x 7.9mm staggered pitch 239 8.0mm diameter holes x 10.0mm staggered pitch 240 8.0mm diameter holes x 11.1mm staggered pitch

Aluminium Grade 5005

Mild Steel
Metals

Brass
Actual size Not to Scale Actual size Actual size

Open area 44% Open area 23% Open area 16% Open area 25%
230 4.8mm diameter holes x 6.8mm staggered pitch 2319 5 size holes x 19.2mm straight pitch 241 8.0mm diameter holes x 19.2mm staggered pitch 242 9.0mm diameter holes x 16.0mm straight pitch

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Brass Perforated Round holes Perforated Round holes

Metals
Aluminium Grade 5005

Mild Steel
Actual size Actual size Actual size Actual size

Open area 51% Open area 40% Open area 33% Open area 51%

Pre-Galvanised Steel
244 246 255 258
Stainless Steel Grade 316

9.5mm diameter holes x 12.7mm staggered pitch 9.5mm diameter holes x 14.3mm staggered pitch 15.0mm diameter holes x 25.0mm staggered pitch 19.0mm diameter holes x 25.4mm staggered pitch

Galvanneal
Stainless Steel Grade 304

Actual size Actual size Actual size Actual size

Stainless Steel Grade 304

Open area 20% Open area 55% Open area 44% Open area 48%
247 9.5mm diameter holes x 18.9mm diagonal pitch 2458 259 19.0mm diameter holes x 25.4mm straight pitch 260 25.4mm diameter holes x 35.0mm staggered pitch
19.0mm & 9.5mm diameter holes x 25.4mm
diagonal pitch
Galvanneal

Stainless Steel Grade 316

Pre-Galvanised Steel

Actual size Actual size Actual size

Open area 55% Open area 40% Open area 41%

2459 19.0mm & 9.5mm diameter holes x 25.4mm 248 261
10.0mm diameter holes x 15.0mm staggered pitch 25.4mm diameter holes x 35.0mm straight pitch
straight pitch

Aluminium Grade 5005

Mild Steel
Metals

Brass
Actual size Actual size Actual size Actual size

Open area 49% Open area 24% Open area 58% Open area 44%
252 12.7mm diameter holes x 17.3mm staggered pitch
253 12.7mm diameter holes x 22.9mm diagonal pitch 284 40.0mm diameter holes x 50.0mm staggered pitch 287 70.0mm diameter holes x 100.0mm staggered pitch

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Brass Perforated Slotted holes Perforated Slotted holes

Metals
Aluminium Grade 5005

Mild Steel
Actual size Actual size Actual size Actual size

Open area 41% Open area 40% Open area 37% Open area 40%

Pre-Galvanised Steel
368 370 382 384
Stainless Steel Grade 316

Round slot 19.0mm x 3.2mm, staggered pitch Round slot 25.4mm x 4.8mm, staggered pitch Round slot 30.0mm x 12.0mm, staggered pitch Round slot 40.0mm x 16.0mm, staggered pitch

Galvanneal
Stainless Steel Grade 304

Actual size Actual size Actual size Actual size

Stainless Steel Grade 304

Open area 45% Open area 45% Open area 43% Open area 43%
376 Round slot 25.0mm x 7.0mm, staggered pitch 377 Round slot 25.0mm x 7.0mm, straight pitch 391 Rectangle 31.8mm x 6.4mm, staggered pitch 392 Rectangle 52.0mm x 7.0mm, staggered pitch
Galvanneal

Stainless Steel Grade 316

Pre-Galvanised Steel

Actual size Actual size

Open area 42% Open area 60%

378 Round slot 52.0mm x 7.0mm, staggered pitch 378A Round slot 52.0mm x 7.0mm, staggered pitch

Aluminium Grade 5005

Mild Steel
Metals

Brass
Actual size Actual size Actual size Actual size

Open area 42% Open area 40% Open area 48% Open area 48%
379 Round slot 52.0mm x 7.0mm, straight pitch 380 Round slot 20.0mm x 8.0mm, staggered pitch 396 Rectangle 75.0mm x 8.0mm, staggered pitch 397 Rectangle 75.0mm x 8.0mm, straight pitch

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Brass Perforated Square holes Perforated Square holes

Metals
Aluminium Grade 5005

Mild Steel
Actual size Actual size Actual size Actual size

Open area 29% Open area 53% Open area 33% Open area 60%

Pre-Galvanised Steel
405 412 433 434
Stainless Steel Grade 316

6.4mm square hole x 16.7mm staggered pitch 8.0mm square hole x 11.0mm straight pitch 20.0mm square hole x 35.0mm staggered pitch 20.0mm radius corner square hole x 25.0mm
straight pitch

Galvanneal
Stainless Steel Grade 304

Fast lead time

with Australia-wide
Actual size Actual size
shipping Actual size

Stainless Steel Grade 304

Open area 44% Open area 44% Open area 60%
413 8.0mm square hole x 12.0mm straight pitch 415 10.0mm square hole x 15.0mm straight pitch 435 20.0mm radius corner square hole x 25.0mm
diagonal pitch
Galvanneal

Stainless Steel Grade 316

Pre-Galvanised Steel

Actual size Actual size

Open area 49% Open area 49%

418 11.1mm square hole x 15.9mm straight pitch 419 11.1mm square hole x 15.9mm staggered pitch

Aluminium Grade 5005

Mild Steel
Metals

Brass
Actual size Actual size Actual size Actual size

Open area 56% Open area 33% Open area 56% Open area 56%
424 432 448 30.0mm square hole x 40.0mm staggered pitch 449
15.0mm square hole x 20.0mm straight pitch 20.0mm square hole x 35.0mm straight pitch 30.0mm square hole x 40.0mm diagonal pitch

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Brass3D Perforated Raised & Hexagon holes Perforated Hexagon & Impact holes

Metals
Aluminium Grade 5005

Mild Steel
Not to scale Not to scale Actual size Actual size

Open area 11% Open area 14% Open area 64% Open area 54%

Pre-Galvanised Steel
520 524 622 628
Stainless Steel Grade 316

14.0mm diameter raised holes, 6.35mm diameter 20.0mm star raised holes, 6.35mm drain holes, 20.0mm hexagon hole x 25.0mm staggered pitch 28.0mm hexagon hole x 38.0mm staggered pitch
drain holes, 38.1mm straight pitch 38.1mm straight pitch

Galvanneal
Stainless Steel Grade 304

Not to scale Actual size Actual size Actual size

Stainless Steel Grade 304

Open area 23% Open area 64% Open area 72% Open area 57%
545 20.0mm diameter raised holes, 14.0mm diameter 610 629 28.0mm hexagon hole x 33.0mm staggered pitch 8423
10.0mm hexagon hole x 12.5mm staggered pitch 20.0mm hole star shape
drain holes, 45.0mm straight pitch
Galvanneal

Stainless Steel Grade 316

Pre-Galvanised Steel

Actual size Actual size

Open area 32% Open area 60%

611 10.0mm hexagon hole x 25.0mm staggered pitch 614 14.0mm hexagon hole x 18.0mm staggered pitch

Aluminium Grade 5005

Mild Steel
Metals

Brass
Actual size Actual size Not to scale Actual size

Open area 39% Open area 51% Open area 48% Open area 62%
620 20.0mm hexagon hole x 32.0mm staggered pitch 621 20.0mm hexagon hole x 28.0mm staggered pitch 848 58.0mm x 35.0mm hole diamond shape 8652 45.0mm x 15.0mm hole polygon shape

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Perforated Metal Specification

PERFORATED METAL SPECIFICATION - Perforated Round Holes

Manufactured-to-order In-stock Item
Perforated Round holes
Stainless Steel (Grade) Aluminium
Descriptions Mild Steel Pre-Galvanised Steel Galvanneal Brass
Grade 304 Grade 316 Grade 5005

Measurements, % Open Thickness (mm)

Pattern
hole x pitch (mm) area 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.0 3.0 5.0 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.0 1.5 0.55 0.7 0.9 1.2 1.5 2.0 0.55 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 3.0 1.6 2.0
208 2.0 x 3.0 staggered 40%
210 2.4 x 3.6 staggered 40%
214 2.4 x 6.8 staggered 11%
218 3.2 x 4.8 staggered 40%
220 3.2 x 5.6 staggered 30%
222 3.2 x 9.6 staggered 10%
223 4.0 x 4.8 staggered 62%
224 4.0 x 12.0 staggered 10%
225 4.0 x 6.0 staggered 40%
226 4.8 x 6.4 staggered 51%
227 4.8 x 8.4 diagonal 25%
228 4.8 x 7.9 staggered 33%
230 4.8 x 6.8 staggered 44%
2319 5 sizes x 19.2 straight 23%
233 6.4 x 8.5 staggered 50%
234 6.4 x 9.5 staggered 40%
235 6.4 x 12.7 staggered 23%
238 8.0 x 9.6 staggered 62%
239 8.0 x 10.0 staggered 58%
240 8.0 x 11.1 staggered 47%
241 8.0 x 19.2 staggered 16%
242 9.0 x 16.0 straight 25%
244 9.5 x 12.7 staggered 51%
246 9.5 x 14.3 staggered 40%
247 9.5 x 18.9 diagonal 20%
2459 19.0 & 9.5 x 25.4 straight 55%
2458 19.0 & 9.5 x 25.4 diagonal 55%
248 10.0 x 15.0 staggered 40%
252 12.7 x 17.3 staggered 49%
253 12.7 x 22.9 diagonal 24%
255 15.0 x 25.0 staggered 33%
258 19.0 x 25.4 staggered 51%
259 19.0 x 25.4 straight 44%
260 25.4 x 35.0 staggered 48%
261 25.4 x 35.0 straight 41%
284 40.0 x 50.0 staggered 58%
287 70.0 x 100.0 staggered 44%

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Perforated Slotted holes
Stainless Steel (Grade) Aluminium
Descriptions Mild Steel Pre-Galvanised Steel Galvanneal Brass
Grade 304 Grade 316 Grade 5005

Measurements, slot W (mm) % Open Thickness (mm)

Pattern
x H (mm), pitch area 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.0 3.0 5.0 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.0 1.5 0.55 0.7 0.9 1.2 1.5 2.0 0.55 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 3.0 1.6 2.0

PERFORATED METAL SPECIFICATION - Perforated Slotted & Square Holes

368 19.0 x 3.2, staggered 41%
round slot
370 25.4 x 4.8 staggered 40%
round slot
376 25.0 x 7.0, staggered 45%
round slot
377 25.0 x 7.0, straight 45%
round slot
378 52.0 x 7.0, staggered 42%
round slot
378A 52.0 x 7.0, staggered 60%
round slot
379 52.0 x 7.0, straight 42%
round slot
380 20.0 x 8.0, staggered 40%
round slot
382 30.0 x 12.0, staggered 37%
round slot
384 40.0 x 16.0, staggered 40%
round slot
391 31.8 x 6.4, staggered 43%
rectangle
392 52.0 x 7.0, staggered 43%
rectangle
396 75.0 x 8.0, staggered 48%
rectangle
397 75.0 x 8.0, straight 48%
rectangle

Perforated Square holes

Stainless Steel (Grade) Aluminium
Descriptions Mild Steel Pre-Galvanised Steel Galvanneal Brass
Grade 304 Grade 316 Grade 5005

Measurements, % Open Thickness (mm)

Pattern
hole x pitch (mm) area 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.0 3.0 5.0 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.0 1.5 0.55 0.7 0.9 1.2 1.5 2.0 0.55 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 3.0 1.6 2.0
405 6.4 x 16.7 staggered 29%

412 8.0 x 11.0 straight 53%

413 8.0 x 12.0 straight 44%

415 10.0 x 15.0 straight 44%

418 11.1 x 15.9 straight 49%

419 11.1 x 15.9 staggered 49%

424 15.0 x 20.0 straight 56%

432 20.0 x 35.0 straight 33%

433 20.0 x 35.0 staggered 33%

434 20.0 x 25.0 straight 60%
radius cnrs
435 20.0 x 25.0 diagonal 60%
radius cnrs
448 30.0 x 40.0 staggered 56%

449 30.0 x 40.0 diagonal 56%

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Perforated Raised holes 3D
Stainless Steel (Grade) Aluminium

3D
Descriptions Mild Steel Pre-Galvanised Steel Galvanneal Brass
Grade 304 Grade 316 Grade 5005

Measurements, % Open Thickness (mm)

PERFORATED METAL SPECIFICATION - Perforated Raised, Hexagon & Impact Holes

Pattern
hole x pitch (mm) area 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.5 3.0 0.6 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.5 1.5 0.55 0.7 0.9 1.2 1.5 2.0 0.55 1.2 1.5 2.0 1.6 2.0 3.0 1.6 2.0

14mm diameter raised

holes, 6.35mm
520 11%
diameter drain holes,
38.1mm straight pitch

20mm star raised holes,

524 6.35mm drain holes, 14%
38.1 mm straight pitch

20mm diameter raised

545 holes, 14mm diameter drain 23%
holes, 45mm straight pitch

Perforated Hexagon holes

Stainless Steel (Grade) Aluminium
Descriptions Mild Steel Pre-Galvanised Steel Galvanneal Brass
Grade 304 Grade 316 Grade 5005

Measurements, % Open Thickness (mm)

Pattern
hole x pitch (mm) area 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.5 3.0 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.0 1.5 0.55 0.7 0.9 1.2 1.5 2.0 0.55 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 3.0 1.6 2.0

610 10.0 x 12.5 staggered 64%

611 10.0 x 25.0 staggered 32%

614 14.0 x 18.0 staggered 60%

620 20.0 x 32.0 staggered 39%

621 20.0 x 28.0 staggered 51%

622 20.0 x 25.0 staggered 64%

628 28.0 x 38.0 staggered 54%

629 28.0 x 33.0 staggered 72%

Perforated Impact collection

Stainless Steel (Grade) Aluminium
Descriptions Mild Steel Pre-Galvanised Steel Galvanneal Brass
Grade 304 Grade 316 Grade 5005

Measurements, % Open Thickness (mm)

Pattern
hole x pitch (mm) area 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.5 3.0 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.6 2.0 1.5 0.55 0.7 0.9 1.2 1.5 2.0 0.55 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.6 2.0 3.0 1.6 2.0

8423 20.0 star 57%

848 58.0 x 35.0 diamond 48%

8652 45.0 x 15.0 polygon 62%

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