Many companies use bar grating for flooring because it is both versatile and strong. Serrated carbon steel bar grating provides extra grip on slippery surfaces for walking. Bar grating can be used in a variety of applications such as bridge flooring, trench covers, walkways, ramps, platforms, catwalks and mezzanine floors for floor grating or surface needs. Bar grating is available in materials such as aluminum and various types of steel grating.

Steel Grating

Aluminum Bar Grating

Aluminum bar grating is an ideal choice when a lightweight, corrosion-resistant material is desired. Aluminum grating can be used for a variety of industrial applications, due its versatile and durable properties. There are many options for aluminum bar grating, such as rectangular bar, flush top, riveted, plank and I-bar aluminum bar grating products. Aluminum grating is non-toxic, resilient and durable. In addition, it is corrosion resistant, lightweight, and can easily be recycled, fabricated or customized.

One of the most common methods of manufacturing aluminum grating is through a swaging process. Swaged aluminum bar grating is defined as “Grating in which the cross bars are mechanically locked to the bearing bars at their intersections by deforming or swaging the metal.” Modern swaging technology is available to provide attached intersections. A mechanically attached joint can give aluminum grating a long-lasting life under normal service conditions. Another common type of aluminum grating is press lock grating. This type of aluminum grating has bars that are assembled together mechanically. The bars of this aluminum grating are locked into place by a hydraulic pressing process.

Carbon Steel Bar Grating

Carbon steel bar grating is a great choice when your project requires a strong material that won’t be exposed to an expressly corrosive environment. Bar grating is ideal for industrial steel grating flooring and metal grates. Plain or serrated bar grating surfaces come in galvanized, bare steel or painted finishes.

A common bar grating application is drainage grates, which are an integral part of the interior of industrial plants, and the exterior landscape all around us. Also known as bar grating trench grating, these grates permit the passage of light, heat and liquid, and therefore are useful in screening out unwanted elements and debris in various settings.

Steel grates are also functional for industrial decks and flooring in chemical plants, food processing facilities, and oil and gas refineries. Metal grates are ideal for these applications, since they allow liquid to pass through the material, which helps to prevent slippery and hazardous work conditions. In addition, pedestrians rely on metal grates on public walkways, and near fountains and trees.

Architectural Bar Grating

Architectural bar grating can be used for many applications including sunshades, railing infill panels, water fountain features and pedestrian areas. It has tight spacing for ADA and high-heel traffic, or wide spacing for maximum open area.