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MATERIAL
MILD STEEL STAINLESS STEEL
Recommended for high impact, high load applications Recommended where rust resistance is required.
where economy and strength are paramount.
FLOORING
CODES:
ALUMINIUM
M = Mild Steel A = Aluminium
Recommended where light weight is important and where S = Stainless Steel I = Isopthalic Polyester
quality of appearance is paramount. Grade 316 Resin
FIBREGLASS (FRP) S1 = Stainless Steel V = Vinyl Ester Resin
Recommended where physical properties are important. Grade 304 P = Phenolic Resin
Chemical resistant. Low thermal conductivity.
Non conductive. Non magnetic. Non sparking.
TOP SURFACE
SAFETY the floor parallel to the loadbars. In steel grating there is
The slip resistance of the flooring and walkway product better slip resistance in patterns with 100mm cross rod
needs to be considered. Standard grating comprises plain centres. i.e. Pattern A and C.
square edge flat bars.
FIBREGLASS GRATING (FRP)
To increase slip resistance the following points should be
FRP grating is normally provided with an antiskid surface.
considered on sloping walkways.
This is a coarse grit that is embedded into the top surface
STEEL & ALUMINIUM GRATING of the grating. Plain top surface is available.
Although not mandated by AS 1657 the use of 10 x 10mm
EXPANDED METAL
square bar cleats or abrasive strips can be used for
Slip resistance is improved if the direction of walking
additional security. ISO 14122.1 recommends cleats between
is parallel to the Short Way Mesh (SWM).
10° and 20°. Serrated (see page 18) grating can be
specified. Stainless steel and any bars 20mm deep are not CODES:
recommended to be serrated. P = Plain R = Raised
In addition both steel and aluminium grating can improve S = Serrated F = Flattened
their slip resistance by setting the direction of walking over G = Grit
TREATMENT/COLOUR
MILD STEEL GRATING/EXPANDED METAL Green - Isopthalic Polyester Resin.
Available Galvanised (AS/NZS 4680), Bitumen Dipped or Yellow - Vinyl Ester Resin.
left Untreated. Reddish-Brown - Phenolic Resin.
STAINLESS STEEL GRATING CODES: A = Anodised
Available Electro Polished, Garnet Blasted or left Mill Finish. G = Galvanised PC = Powder Coated
B = Bitumen Dipped G = Green
ALUMINIUM GRATING
U = Untreated Y = Yellow
Available Anodised, Powder Coated, Painted or left Mill
M = Mill Finished D = Dark Grey
Finish.
E = Electro Polished L = Light Grey
FIBREGLASS GRATING (FRP) P = Painted R = Red
Available in a variety of colours. We recommend GB = Garnet Blasted RB = Reddish-Brown
the following:
PANEL SIZE
MILD STEEL GRATING Panel sizes noted are nominal. Dimensions will vary slightly
Western Australia 1200 x 6000 span according to load bar thickness and the pattern.
New Zealand 900 x 6000 span Exact dimensions are shown in the table on page 17.
All other locations 1000 x 6000 span
Smaller panels can be made on request or the above CODES:
panels can be cut down as required. Mild Steel/Stainless Steel Expanded Metal
1 = 1000 x 6000 span 1 = 3000 x 1200 LWM
STAINLESS STEEL GRATING 2 = 1200 x 6000 span 2 = 3000 x 900 LWM
Available in the above described sizes or as dictated by 3 = 900 x 6000 span 3 = 3000 x 750 LWM
the availability of the raw material flat bar. 4 = 900 x 4000 span 4 = 3000 x 600 LWM
Aluminium 10 = 2300 x 1200 LWM
EXPANDED METAL 11 = 2300 x 900 LWM
1 = 1000 x 6000 span
Available in a range of sizes that allow for direct placement 12 = 2300 x 750 LWM
2 = 1200 x 6000 span
onto support steel without the need for cutting. 13 = 2300 x 600 LWM
Fibreglass (FRP)
FIBREGLASS GRATING 1 = 1220 x 3660
Available in a variety of sizes suitable for cutting to suit
the application.
ALUMINIUM GRATING
Available in panels up to 1200 x 6000.
