How are the fasteners attached to the grating?
Style B bridge two bearing bars. Fasteners require a hole in the support structure. Styles C-F hook onto the support structure and are connected by a bolt to the plate on top of the grating. They tighten from above the grating for easy installation.
Which is better welding or mechanical grating fasteners?
Welding will provide a superior, permanent installation, while mechanical fasteners are available when the grating needs to be removable or welding is not practical. The recommended minimum weld pattern to the right also indicates the minimum fastener spacing for pedestrian applications.
Which is better for grating fasteners G clips or saddle clips?
G-Clip tops provide more hold down strength and vibration resistance than typical saddle clips. We have a variety of innovative engineered G-Clips products to solve any grating fastener problem. The ONLY Tool Needed!
What are the features of close mesh grating?
The narrow spacing of close mesh grating allows for countersinking or milling of the bearing bars to support bolt shoulders. Flat head screws or self-drilling fasteners shall be supplied by others. Plates, punched with holes and welded between the bearing bars, facilitate bolting to the supporting structure.
What kind of grating is used on stair treads?
Additionally, McNICHOLS stocks FRP Stair Tread Panels with integral nosing on both sides (length dimension). Pultruded Grating is also constructed with rectangular bearing bar panels and is available by special order. A plethora of resin types, colors, heights, thickness, bar types and spacing are immediately available from stock!
What kind of grit do you use for Pultruded grating?
We supply several types of grit surface for Pultruded products, including fine, medium and coarse grit. Choose the percentage of open area desired in the panel or pieces of Fiberglass Grating. Choose the direction the Pultruded bearing bars need to run to support the application load.
How are C-clips attached to bar grating?
C-clips hook onto the support structure and are connected by a bolt to the plate on top of the grating. They tighten from above the grating for easy installation. Connectors tie two sheets of bar grating together. They hold edges of sheets together as you walk, reducing trip hazards. Ht. Wd. Wd. Structure Thick. Ht. Wd. Wd. Structure Thick. Ht. Lg.