As the latest addition to Alghanim Specialities Co., the Specialities Expanded Metal Factory or KUMEX, established in 2002, promises to be another strong and vital link in professional products and services to the construction business, for both domestic and foreign markets.
With several challenges to face and overcome, our aim to realize the slogan "Made in Kuwait " stands as the fulcrum to all our enterprise. As a Group, it has been our mission to contribute vigorously to the progress of the building and construction business in Kuwait , bringing it to the forefront of the Middle East market.
Like its sister factory, ASPEC, Specialities Expanded Metal Factory (KUMEX) promises to continue the grand tradition of 'Trust-Quality-Value' towards its customers and proudly uphold the banner of "Made in Kuwait ' at all times.
Angle Beads
Provides a straight edge to help the formation of joints, corners and abutments in plaster work, which resists chipping or cracking and impact damage.
Specification comply to :
BS 6452 Part 1 – 1984
BS EN 10142 - 1991 for galvanized steel.
When stainless steel is required, it has to comply to:
BS 1449: Part - 1983 Grade 304515
ASTM A – 240M-98M – 304 2B finish
Special types and sizes available to order.
Corner Lath (Mesh)
Is used for reinforcement of plaster work of the internal and external corners and door reveals, to reduce cracking due to shrinkage or stress.
Specification comply to :
BS 5262: 1976 code of practice external rendered.
BS EN 10142 for galvanized steel.
Other sizes available to order.
Expanded Metal Lath & Sheets
for Internal Plastering and External Rendering
Used as a plastering base to provide key and reinforcement to minimize cracking. Also used for sprayed finishes in suspended ceiling, partitions, and fireproofing steel work.
Specification comply to :
BS 1369: Part 1 – 1987
BS EN 10142 for galvanized steel.
For stainless steel: B.S.1449 Part 2: 1983 Grade 304 S 15
ASTM: A 240M – 98M in 304 2B finish.
Coil Lath for Block Work
Used as reinforcement for block or brickwork to reduce cracking from vibration, stress or settlement and can also be used to cover trenches of electrical or telephone cables and around water and gas pipes.
Specification comply to :
BS 1369 Part 1: 1987
BS EN 10142 for galvanized steel.
Control Expansion Joint (CEJ)
It is used to control and relief of stress concentration in large plaster areas. It is produced from galvanized steel sheets in two types:
SV - Joint with single V
DV - Joint with double V
Specification comply to :
BS EN 10142 for galvanized steel.
Rib Lath Sheets
Expanded metal lath sheet with its longitudinal ribs offers extra stiffness used in the external and internal rendering and suspended ceiling for its rigidity, thus improves the suspension and reduces bending effects.
Specification comply to :
Complies to: BS 1369 Part 1 – 1987 Type – Ribbed Lath G 275
Plaster Stop
Provides better straight edges of the finished plaster, giving a neat finish and minimizes chances of cracking and impact damage.
Specification comply to :
BS 6452: Part 1. 1984
ASTM C1047: 99
BS EN 10142: 1991 for galvanized steel.
Can be manufactured from stainless steel that complies to:
B-1449 Part – 2 1983 Grade – 304515
ASTM: A – 240M – 98M in 3042 finish.
Architrave Bead
Galvanized steel with its expanded mesh wing is designed to create plaster stop around door- frames, provide key for plaster forming a straight edge guide for ruling off plaster. The recess created by flange provides a shadow line effect around door frame which can be painted by a contrasting color.
Specification comply to :
BS 6452 Part 1 – 1987
