The Different Specifications of Steel Gratings

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The Different Specifications of Steel Gratings
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Steel gratings differ in their specifications to
achieve certain results like to bear higher
weights, provide better grip and last longer in
extreme conditions.
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The many possibilities of choices to achieve such
results include variations in several features,
such as
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Material
Though gratings can be made using metals, alloys,
concrete, wood and other materials, the most
common types are

• Mild Steel Gratings, and
• Stainless Steel Gratings.

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Choosing the right material for the right
application is essential. For ex. Stainless
steel gratings are ideal for use in exteriors or
highly corrosive settings.
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Bearing Bar Type
The bearing bar is the part of a grating that
bears the main load of any object on its
surface. These bars can be either

• Plain Bearing Bars, Or
• Serrated Bearing Bars.

Serrated bearing bars provide better grip than
the plain types and help prevent many accidents
at the workplace.
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Bearing Bar Height and Thickness
The amount of weight a grating can bear depends a
great deal on the height and thickness of the
bearing bars.
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Bearing Bar Pitch
The pitch is the distance between two parallel
bearing bars. Setting the bearing bars too far
apart could make the grates weak and lowers its
load bearing capacity.
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Cross Bar Pitch and Diameter
The thickness and distance between the cross bars
also affect the strength of a grating. The
thicker and closely placed the cross bars are,
the better the strength of the grate.
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Type of Finish

• Gratings can be packed for supply either self
  color, pained or hot dip galvanized.

• While stainless steel gratings usually do not
  need a protective finish, mild steel gratings can
  be painted and hot-dip galvanized for more
  protection against corrosion and rust.

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