Metal Grating serves as a reliable cornerstone of industrial flooring, supporting industries for decades. It offers exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and durability, allowing easy fabrication into nearly any configuration. The high open area ratio minimizes maintenance, and all grating products remain fully recyclable.
Metal Grating Options
Manufacturing Process: Welded Grating / Press-Locked Grating / Swage-Locked Grating / Riveted Grating
Material: Galvanized Carbon Steel / Aluminum / Stainless Steel
Surface: Smooth surface / Serrated surface
Manufacturing Process
Welded Grating
This economical design suits most industrial applications. Manufacturers weld the bearing bar and cross bar intersections, typically using automated forge welding equipment. They produce it in carbon steel and stainless steel.
Press-Locked Grating
Workers assemble this grating by inserting pre-punched bearing and cross bars into an interlocking configuration, then deforming the cross bars under intense hydraulic pressure. Available in all materials, this type excels in architectural and ornamental uses.
Swage-Locked Grating
This method works well for aluminum, stainless steel, and close mesh gratings. Workers insert cross bars into pre-punched holes in bearing bars, then hydraulically deform them to lock the bars securely.
Riveted Grating
Exceptionally durable, this grating uses rivets to join bearing bars and bent connecting bars at contact points. It performs excellently under impact loads and repetitive traffic.
Materials of Metal Grating
Manufacturers create bar grating by assembling equally spaced metal bars with connecting cross members. The three most common materials include mild carbon steel, 6000 series aluminum, and 300 series stainless steel. ABX Metal can also produce grating from other specialty metal alloys. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.
Understanding Metal Grating Nomenclature
Bearing Bars: Load-carrying bars that determine the grating span
Cross Bars: Connecting bars that run along the grating width
Finish: Applied coating, such as painted black or galvanized
Serrated: Notched surface for slip resistance
Widths: Overall dimension perpendicular to bearing bars
Span: Distance along the direction of bearing bars
Banding: Bar matching bearing bar size to close open ends
Kick Plate: Flat bar welded to the outer edge, projecting above the grating
Custom Fabrication
ABX Metal serves as your premier full-service grating supplier. Whether you need stock panels or custom fabrication, we cover all your requirements. As your trusted partner, we guide you through a seamless journey from concept to fully fabricated, ready-to-install grating.
We deliver tailored solutions that meet your project specifications. Our Sales, Engineering, Drafting, and Fabrication teams collaborate closely with you to realize your vision. From initial structural drawings to detailed grating plans, we use cutting-edge computer-aided design and 3-D software to ensure precision and efficiency throughout the process.
As both manufacturer and fabricator, we provide comprehensive “One Source” solutions for all grating needs. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives us to maximize efficiency at every stage.
Your satisfaction remains our top priority. We deliver exceptional products and service throughout your project.
Fabrication Examples
Designing circular layouts and radial platforms
Cutting to size
Creating cutouts for panel penetrations
Welding banding, kick plates, or nosings to grating
Fabricating stair treads
Adding custom features like checker plate, lifting handles, and hinges
