Steel Fabrications
Grating is a versatile and essential component used across various industries for its functional and structural benefits. It refers to a type of framework or mesh made from metal, plastic, or other materials, designed to cover openings, support loads, or facilitate drainage. Understanding the meaning and applications of grating can significantly impact its effective use in industrial, commercial, and residential settings.
Types of Gratings We Fabricate:
Welded Bar Grating: The most popular and versatile type, manufactured by welding cross bars to bearing bars. It offers exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, making it ideal for industrial flooring, platforms, and trench covers.
Press-Locked Grating: Features interlocking perpendicular bars that are hydraulically pressed together. This method provides a clean, smooth appearance, perfect for architectural applications, shelving, and high-traffic pedestrian areas.
Heavy-Duty Grating: Engineered to withstand extreme loads from rolling traffic like forklifts, trucks, and heavy equipment. It is the ultimate solution for loading docks, airports, and heavy industrial facilities.
Stair Treads: Custom-fabricated grating panels designed for staircases, complete with nosing for enhanced visibility and slip resistance. Available in all grating types to match adjacent flooring.
Materials & Finishing:
To ensure performance in any environment, we offer gratings in a variety of materials and finishes:
Materials:
- Carbon Steel: The standard choice for strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Stainless Steel (304 & 316): Offers excellent corrosion resistance, ideal for chemical plants, food processing facilities, and marine environments.
- Aluminum: Provides a high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and a clean aesthetic. Perfect for applications where weight is a concern.
Finishing Options:
- Hot-Dip Galvanized: A protective zinc coating for maximum corrosion and rust prevention in outdoor or harsh environments.
- Painted / Powder Coated: Available in various colours for specific project requirements, branding, or additional protection.
- Mill Finish: The standard, untreated surface of the raw material.
Applications and Industries Served
Our metal gratings are essential components in a wide range of sectors, providing safety and structural integrity where it matters most:
- Industrial Flooring & Platforms: For factories, power plants, and refineries.
- Walkways & Catwalks: Safe and secure access in elevated areas.
- Drainage & Trench Covers: Durable solutions for managing water flow and covering utility trenches.
- Staircases & Landings: Non-slip and robust stair systems.
- Safety Barriers & Fencing: Secure and ventilated enclosures.
- Architectural Accents: Building facades, sunscreens, and decorative elements.