Round Holes
Round holes in three layouts: straight (Rg), 45° (Rd) and 60° (Rv). The most popular category — filtration, guards, facades, acoustics. Standard patterns (in stock, up to 1600 mm) marked in orange.
Straight layout
Open area P% = 0.785 × a²/t² × 100
Holes arranged in perpendicular rows and columns. 77 standard patterns.
| Nr | Typ Rg a-t | P% |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Rg 3-6 | 19.6 |
| 12 | Rg 4-8 | 19.6 |
| 16 | Rg 5-8 | 30.7 |
| 17 | Rg 5-10 | 19.6 |
| 24 | Rg 6-10 | 28.3 |
| 33 | Rg 8-15 | 22.3 |
45° layout
Open area P% = 1.57 × a²/t² × 100
Holes arranged diagonally at 45°. 61 standard patterns. Column „p” = diagonal pitch.
| Nr | Typ Rd a-t | p | P% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Rd 3-5 | 5 | 28.3 |
| 16 | Rd 5-8 | 8 | 30.7 |
| 24 | Rd 6-10 | 10 | 28.3 |
| 33 | Rd 8-12 | 12 | 34.9 |
| 52 | Rd 10-15 | 15 | 34.9 |
60° layout (honeycomb)
Open area P% = 0.91 × a²/t² × 100
The densest layout — holes in a 60° triangular pattern, the largest possible open area. 164 patterns.
| Nr | Typ Rv a-t | P% |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Rv 3-5 | 32.8 |
| 45 | Rv 4-6 | 40.4 |
| 55 | Rv 5-8 | 35.5 |
Manufacturer technical data — full range of 302 round patterns. Orange = standard perforations (dies for wide-format perforating, sheets/coils up to 1600 mm). Other diameters and pitches on request.
Hexagonal Holes
Hexagonal holes in a 60° (honeycomb) layout. The largest possible open area, ideal for filtration, ventilated facades and acoustic screens.
60° layout
Open area P% = a²/t² × 100
Regular hexagon in a dense honeycomb layout.
| Nr | Typ Sv a-t | P% |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sv 8-10.5 | 58.1 |
| 4 | Sv 10-15 | 44.4 |
| 7 | Sv 12-16 | 56.3 |
| 9 | Sv 16-21 | 58.1 |
| 12 | Sv 20-26 | 59.2 |
| 15 | Sv 25-35 | 51.0 |
Manufacturer data. Orange = standard patterns.
Square Holes
Square holes in three layouts: straight (Qg), staggered (Qv) and 45° (Qd). Clean, technical look — furniture, panels, facades.
Straight layout
Open area P% = a²/t² × 100
Squares in perpendicular rows. 87 patterns.
| Nr | Typ Qg a-t | P% |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Qg 3-5 | 36.0 |
| 8 | Qg 5-8 | 39.1 |
| 9 | Qg 5-10 | 25.0 |
| 19 | Qg 8-12 | 44.4 |
| 31 | Qg 10-15 | 44.4 |
| 33 | Qg 10-20 | 25.0 |
| 44 | Qg 12-18 | 44.4 |
| 59 | Qg 20-30 | 44.4 |
Staggered layout
Open area P% = a²/t² × 100
Squares staggered in a brick-like pattern. 16 patterns.
| Nr | Typ Qv a-t | P% |
|---|
45° layout
Open area P% = 2 × a²/t² × 100
Squares rotated 45°. 42 patterns.
| Nr | Typ Qd a-t | P% |
|---|
Manufacturer data. Orange = standard patterns. For holes 54-120 mm, various spacings and layouts are possible.
Rectangular Holes
Rectangular holes (a×b) in straight (Pg) and staggered (Pv) layout. Filters, ventilation grilles, directional elements.
Straight layout
Open area P% = (a×b)/(t×t1) × 100
First dimension = side parallel to the sheet’s longer edge. 14 patterns.
| Nr | Typ Pg axb-txt1 | P% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pg 4.2×16 – 7×20 | 48.0 |
| 4 | Pg 15×25 – 18×28 | 74.4 |
| 6 | Pg 18×4 – 25×8 | 36.0 |
| 10 | Pg 50×15 – 60×18 | 69.4 |
| 11 | Pg 60×11 – 92×28 | 25.6 |
Staggered layout
Open area P% = 2 × (a×b)/(t×t1) × 100
Rectangles staggered in a brick-like pattern. 3 patterns.
| Nr | Typ Pv axb-txt1 | P% |
|---|
Manufacturer data.
Slotted Holes
Slotted holes with rounded ends in straight (Lg), staggered (Lv) and 45° (Ld) layouts. From narrow slots to wide industrial slots.
Straight layout (a<b)
P% = (axb – 0.215×a²)/(t×t1) × 100
Horizontal slots, first dimension = side parallel to the sheet’s longer edge. 26 patterns.
| Nr | Typ Lg axb-txt1 | P% |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Lg 5×25 – 16×34 | 22.0 |
| 8 | Lg 6×35 – 24×42 | 20.1 |
| 10 | Lg 8×40 – 14×92 | 23.8 |
| 12 | Lg 10×40 – 16×92 | 25.7 |
| 14 | Lg 12×40 – 18×92 | 27.1 |
| 17 | Lg 16×32 – 24×80 | 23.8 |
| 20 | Lg 20×40 – 28×50 | 51.0 |
Straight layout (a>b)
P% = (axb – 0.215×b²)/(t×t1) × 100
Vertical slots. 34 patterns.
| Nr | Typ Lg axb-txt1 | P% |
|---|
Staggered layout (a<b)
P% = 2 × (axb – 0.215×a²)/(t×t1) × 100
Horizontal slots staggered brick-like. 27 patterns.
| Nr | Typ Lv axb-txt1 | P% |
|---|
Staggered layout (a>b)
P% = 2 × (axb – 0.215×b²)/(t×t1) × 100
Vertical slots staggered brick-like. 76 patterns.
| Nr | Typ Lv axb-txt1 | P% |
|---|
45° layout
P% = (axb – 0.215×a²)/(t×t1) × 100
Diagonal slots at 45°. 9 patterns.
| Nr | Typ Ld axb-txt1 | P% |
|---|
Manufacturer data.
Dimpled Holes
Dome-pressed holes (embossing height 2-3 mm) in straight (Mg), 45° (Md) and 45° with drainage hole (Mdo) layouts. Platforms, ramps, anti-slip surfaces.
Straight layout
Open area P% = 0.785 × a²/t² × 100
Dome-pressed dimples in a straight layout. 11 patterns.
| Nr | Typ Mg a-t |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mg 6 – 20 |
| 4 | Mg 8 – 30 |
| 5 | Mg 10 – 30 |
| 6 | Mg 10 – 40 |
| 8 | Mg 12 – 50 |
| 11 | Mg 25 – 80 |
45° layout
Open area P% = 1.57 × a²/t² × 100
Dimples in a 45° layout. 10 patterns.
| Nr | Typ Md a-t |
|---|
45° layout with drainage hole
Dimples with an additional drainage hole. 1 pattern.
| Nr | Typ Mdo a-b-t |
|---|
Embossing height 2-3 mm. Manufacturer data.
Other Patterns
Special and embossed patterns: louvre, clover, herringbone, scale, embossed, bridge-slot, mixed, and keyhole/teardrop. Most are made to order.
Embossed Slotted
Mlg / Mld · straight and staggered layoutCar trailer/carrier deck elements. Hole spacing t~60 mm, t1~105 mm. Type Mlg 21×48, Mld 21×48.
Anti-Slip Teeth
Embossed · one-sidedAnti-slip platforms. Suggested platform width 250 mm. Embossing height 6 / 13.5 mm.
Louvre Holes
Dd / Dg · staggered and straight layoutDirectional airflow. Dd 15×50 – 60×50, Dg 50×15 – 60×25. Minimum t, t1 values.
Clover
Oz a-tDecorative pattern. Oz 8-12, 8-20, 11-16, 11-18, 12-24. In pattern Oz 17-24 the corners are cut.
Herringbone
Ozj axb – txt1Decorative diagonal pattern. Ozj 2.2×23 – 6.3×36, Ozj 2.5×23 – 7×36.
Scale Holes
Embossed · directionalThree-dimensional scales with a directional character. Decorative and functional effect.
Embossed Sheets
Round Ø10 mm / square 15×15 mmThree-dimensional embossed surfaces — aesthetic effect and increased stiffness.
Bridge-Slot
a-b-txt1 · embossedEmbossed bridges. a=30/52, b=5/6, t=40/72, t1=24/34, depth g=2-6 mm.
Mixed Patterns
Hole combinationsCombining different shapes and layouts on one sheet. Decorative effects.
Keyhole / Teardrop Holes
Special shapesKey- and teardrop-shaped holes. Assembly and decorative applications.
Special Holes
Custom designAny pattern can be made to the customer’s design — shape, pitch, material.
Special patterns — details and feasibility to be agreed. Ask about a custom design.