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of architectural applications. elevated platforms or catwalks, from the floor up, you can
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contents
5 bar grating
6 Tru-Weld® Standard Mesh Bar Grating
6 Bar Grating Anatomy
7 Steel Bar Grating
8 Custom Fabrication
9 How to Order
10 Manufacturing Tolerances
11 Steel Stair Treads
12 Standard Mesh Load Tables
14 Stainless Steel Bar Grating
15 Special Mesh Bar Grating

16 Special Mesh (Metric)
17 Special Mesh
18 Theoretical Weights and Open Areas
19 Heavy Duty Bar Grating

20 Heavy Duty Load Tables
22 Heavy Duty Special Mesh (Metric)
23 Heavy Duty Special Mesh
24 Fisholow® Aluminum Standard Mesh Bar Grating

25 Aluminum Stair Treads
26 Aluminum Load Tables
28 Aluminum Special Mesh
29 fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) grating

30 Molded FRP
31 Pultruded FRP
33 grating fastening methods

bar grating
steel, stainless steel, and aluminum

standard mesh bar grating
bar grating anatomy

Tru-Weld® Bar Grating
Tru-Weld bar grating is forge-welded, a system in which What does “Type 19-4” Mean?
Nucor Grating was a pioneer. In this process the bearing
bars and cross rods are permanently forged together by heat
and pressure into a single unit construction, resulting in greater
strength per pound than mechanical assembly methods.
Standard Mesh
The twisted cross rods provide a non-slip walking surface.
For applications where extremely slippery conditions prevail,

Serrated Tru-Weld offers a superior grip surface to the load
bearing bars.
Bar grating
Bar grating types are specified by bearing bar spacing

followed by cross rod spacing.
In imperial measurements, bearing bar spacing is described

in sixteenths of an inch. Therefore, Type 19 has bearing bar
centers at 19/16 of an inch (or 1 3/16”). Type 15 has bearing
plain surface bar centers at 15/16”. Type 11 is at 11/16” etc. The second
number after the dash in the Type designation refers to
the cross rod spacing. Cross rods are available in either 4”
(standard) or 2” (special) spacings.
All bar grating Types may also be described in metric units.

Again, the first number represents the bearing bar spacing
on centers and the second number represents the cross
rod spacing, both units measured in millimeters. Therefore,
Type 30-102 Metric equals bearing bars at 30mm centers
and cross rods at 102mm centers. This is the metric equivalent
of Type 19-4.
Note: Although the special 2” (50mm) cross rod spacing does

allow for less open space on the grating surface, it does not
affect the load rating of the grating. The most economical
and readily available choice for bar grating selection is
serrated surface Type 19-4 (Type 30-102 Metric).

Steel Bar Grating

Tru-Weld steel bar grating is the most popular product
manufactured by Nucor Grating. Nearly all sizes in Standard
Mesh Type 19-4 (Type 30-102 metric) are readily available in
our warehouses or stocked on the shelves of our distributors.
Simplicity in design is surpassed by its versatility in usage.
Standard Mesh
From mezzanines, platforms, catwalks, and stairs to fences,
benches, racking shelves, and ventilation covers, Tru-Weld
Steel Bar Grating is by no means limited to the industrial
applications for which it was originally designed.
Available in bare steel, shop primed, or hot dip galvanized.
bar grating

custom fabrication
Nucor Grating is a full service grating supplier. All of our
products are available in either stock panels, or fully
fabricated to suit your individual requirements. Examples of
fabrication include:
• Cutting to size
• Providing cutouts for penetrations in grating panels
• Welding banding, kick plate, or nosings to grating
Standard Mesh
• Fabricating stair treads

• Custom additions such as checker plate, lifting handles,
and hinges
• Circular layouts and radial platforms
Our Sales, Engineering, Drafting, and Fabrication departments

can take your requirements from structural drawings to
detailed grating drawings and on to completely fabricated
ready-to-install grating. Armed with the latest technology
in computer aided design and 3-D software applications,
Bar grating
Nucor Grating is dedicated to continuous improvement

and maximizing efficiencies in the detailing process.
Many of today’s projects demand just-in-time delivery.

Our experienced project managers can effectively coordinate
your multi-release schedules to ensure your job site receives
the grating they need, when they need it. Grating panels are
piece marked and clearly identified on our supplied grating
drawings for accurate field installation.
As we are both a manufacturer and fabricator of grating we

can offer our customers complete “One Source” responsibility
for all their grating needs.

how to order
Tru-Weld Bar Grating standard clearances
When ordering or specifying Tru-Weld Bar Grating,
please confirm:
• The Type of grating.

Type 19-4 (Type 30-102 Metric) is Standard.
• Bar Size
Standard Mesh
• Grating surface – serrated or plain top
• Finish – unpainted, shop primer, or hot dip galvanized
• Style and quantity of fasteners, if required.
Example: Nucor Grating Tru-Weld bar grating Type 19-4,

1 1/4 x 3/16 serrated, galvanized.
If purchasing fabricated grating, please also confirm:
• Span Direction (Direction of bearing bars)
bar grating
• Area to be covered and method of support
• Dimensions – indicate whether your dimensions
take clearances into account
• Indicate any banding, kick plate, or nosing requirements
• Shipping and tagging instructions
Standard Practices
Standard quantity measurements for invoicing
Invoicing area or net area for grating ordered to specific
dimensions without drawings will be based on length
by width of each panel, with no deductions for cutouts. load table information
For grating supplied from a drawing, the invoicing area The load table calculations used throughout this catalogue are
shall be on the basis of gross floor area measured out based on “single span” condition. The dimensions shown are
to out of grating, with no deductions for clearances. for a clear, unsupported span.
Any detailing and/or fabrication of grating by Nucor Grating

will conform to the ANSI/N.A.A.M.M. Standards.
Field measurement
The Seller shall not be responsible for the actual dimensions
of construction work in the field, but shall be responsible for
the accurate fabrication of grating and treads in accordance
with plans and specifications, if applicable.
*All weights will increase by 5% when galvanized.

manufacturing tolerances
Standard Mesh
Bar grating
Stair tread
Note: Length of tread is distance

between outer faces of carrier plates
or back to back of carrier angles.

steel stair treads

standard tread detail Tread with checker plate nosing
(Standard)
Tru-Weld standard treads with checker plate nosings are
cost effective, durable and self-cleaning. The checker plate
nosing insures maximum visibility and underfoot safety where
needed most.
Standard Mesh
Tread with aluminum abrasive nosing
(Special order)
bar grating
Cast aluminum abrasive nosings offer maximum slip resistance
on the leading edge of the tread.
End Plate Width and Hole Pattern Dimensions

# of TREAD WIDTH “A” dimension “B” dimension
Bars (Type 19-4 Only) (Outer Slot) (Inner Slot)
METRIC IMPERIAL METRIC IMPERIAL METRIC IMPERIAL
(mm) (inches) (mm) (inches) (mm) (inches)
5 157 6 3/16 64 2 1/2 n/a n/a
6 187 7 3/8 114 4 1/2 n/a n/a
7 217 8 9/16 114 4 1/2 n/a n/a
8 248 9 3/4 178 7 114 4 1/2 Note: Bolts for mounting to stringers are not included.
9 278 10 15/16 178 7 114 4 1/2
10 308 12 1/8 178 7 114 4 1/2
How to Order
For tread widths 9 3/4”, 10 15/16” & 12 1/8”, standard end
plate is complete with 2 slots. See “B” dimension in chart. When ordering or specifying Tru-Weld Bar Grating Treads,
please confirm:
End Plate Depth Dimensions
• Type, bar size, and surface of grating
grating depth “c” dimension “d” dimension • Type of nosing – checker plate is standard
METRIC IMPERIAL METRIC IMPERIAL METRIC IMPERIAL • Width of tread
19 to 32 3/4 to 1 1/4 44 1 3/4 64 2 1/2 • Length of tread
38 and up 1 1/2 and up 57 2 1/4 76 3 • Finish – unpainted, shop primer, or hot dip galvanized
• Number of treads
maximum recommended tread lengths
Example: Nucor Grating Tru-Weld bar grating treads,
bearing maximum lenth of tread
c/w 1 1/4” x 3/16” serrated grating, checker plate nosing
bar size (Type 19-4 Only)
and standard end plates, 12 1/8” wide x 36” long,
Plain Serrated
painted black, 150 pcs, tagged “Project ABC”.
(mm) (inches) (mm) (ft. & in.) (mm) (ft. & in.)
25 x 4.8 1 x 3/16 1040 3’ 5” 860 2’ 10”
32 x 4.8 1 1/4 x 3/16 1420 4’ 8” 1270 4’ 2”
38 x 4.8 1 1/2 x 3/16 1670 5’ 6” 1600 5’ 3” *All weights will increase by 5% when galvanized.
Note: 1/8” (3.2mm) bearing bar not recommended.

standard tru-weld – type 30 (Metric)

Bearing Bars: 30mm centers
type 30 metric
Stock panels: 915mm nominal width x 7315mm long
METRIC LEGEND
U = Safe Uniform Load (kPa)
Standard Mesh
C = Safe Concentrated Load (kN/metre of grating width)

D = Deflection (mm)
Loads and deflections given in this table are theoretical and are based on a maximum allowable fibre stress of 124.0 MPa.
All metric dimensions are based on a “soft” conversion.
bearing Approx. Load/ Span in millimetres (mm) SECtion
bar size Weight (kg/m2) Deflection modulus
(mm) TYPE TYPE PER 305mm
30-102 30-51 610 762 914 1067 1219 1372 1524 1676 1829 1981 2134 2286 2438 2591 2743 OF WIDTH
U 25.52 16.33 11.34 8.33 6.38 5.04
D 2.52 3.94 5.68 7.73 10.09 12.77 Spans and loads in the green shaded area
19 x 4.8 27.2 3000
C 7.78 6.22 5.18 4.44 3.89 3.46 exceed a deflection of 6mm for uniform loads
D 2.02 3.15 4.54 6.18 8.07 10.22 of 5kPa. Experience has shown that 6mm
Bar grating
U 30.24 19.32 13.44 9.87 7.56 5.97 4.84 4.00 3.36 deflection is the maximum deflection to give
D 1.89 2.96 4.26 5.79 7.57 9.58 11.82 14.31 17.03 pedestrian comfort, but can be exceeded
25 x 3.2 24.6 3540
C 9.22 7.37 6.14 5.27 4.61 4.10 3.69 3.35 3.07 for other types of loads at the discretion of
D 1.51 2.36 3.41 4.64 6.05 7.66 9.46 11.45 13.62 the engineer.
U 45.36 29.03 20.16 14.81 11.34 8.96 7.26 6.00 5.04
D 1.89 2.96 4.26 5.79 7.57 9.58 11.82 14.31 17.03 For serrated surface, increase depth by one size.
25 x 4.8 35.3 38.4 5330
C 13.83 11.06 9.22 7.90 6.91 6.14 5.53 5.03 4.61
D 1.51 2.36 3.41 4.64 6.05 7.66 9.46 11.45 13.62
U 47.25 30.24 21.00 15.43 11.81 9.33 7.56 6.25 5.25 4.47 3.86
D 1.51 2.36 3.41 4.64 6.05 7.66 9.46 11.45 13.62 15.99 18.54
32 x 3.2 29.9 33.0 5560
C 14.40 11.52 9.60 8.23 7.20 6.40 5.76 5.24 4.80 4.43 4.11
D 1.21 1.89 2.72 3.71 4.84 6.13 7.57 9.16 10.90 12.79 14.83
U 70.88 45.36 31.50 23.14 17.72 14.00 11.34 9.37 7.88 6.71 5.79
D 1.51 2.36 3.41 4.64 6.05 7.66 9.46 11.45 13.62 15.99 18.54
32 x 4.8 43.3 46.4 8310
C 21.60 17.28 14.40 12.34 10.80 9.60 8.64 7.86 7.20 6.65 6.17
D 1.21 1.89 2.72 3.71 4.84 6.13 7.57 9.16 10.90 12.79 14.83
U 68.04 43.55 30.24 22.22 17.01 13.44 10.89 9.00 7.56 6.44 5.55 4.84 4.25 3.77 3.36
D 1.26 1.97 2.84 3.86 5.04 6.39 7.88 9.54 11.35 13.32 15.45 17.74 20.18 22.78 25.54
38 x 3.2 35.3 38.4 8000
C 20.74 16.59 13.83 11.85 10.37 9.22 8.30 7.54 6.91 6.38 5.93 5.53 5.18 4.88 4.61
D 1.01 1.58 2.27 3.09 4.04 5.11 6.31 7.63 9.08 1.66 12.36 14.19 16.14 18.22 20.43
U 102.03 65.32 45.36 33.33 25.52 20.16 16.33 13.50 11.34 9.66 8.33 7.26 6.38 5.65 5.04
D 1.26 1.97 2.84 3.86 5.04 6.39 7.88 9.54 11.35 13.32 15.45 17.74 20.18 22.78 25.54
38 x 4.8 51.3 54.4 11960
C 31.11 24.89 20.74 17.78 15.55 13.83 12.44 11.31 10.37 9.57 8.89 8.30 7.78 7.32 6.91
D 1.01 1.58 2.27 3.09 4.04 5.11 6.31 7.63 9.08 10.66 12.36 14.19 16.14 18.22 20.43
U 138.92 88.91 61.74 45.36 34.73 27.44 22.23 18.37 15.44 13.15 11.34 9.88 8.68 7.69 6.86
D 1.08 1.69 2.43 3.31 4.32 5.47 6.76 8.18 9.73 11.42 13.24 15.20 17.63 19.53 21.89
45 x 4.8 59.4 62.5 16290
C 42.34 33.87 28.23 24.20 21.17 18.82 16.94 15.40 14.11 13.03 12.10 11.29 10.59 9.96 9.41
D 0.86 1.35 1.95 2.65 3.46 4.38 5.41 6.54 7.78 9.13 10.59 12.16 13.84 15.62 17.51
U 181.44 116.12 80.64 59.25 45.36 35.84 29.03 23.99 20.16 17.18 14.81 12.90 11.34 10.05 8.96
D 0.95 1.48 2.13 2.90 3.78 4.79 5.91 7.15 8.51 9.99 11.59 13.30 15.13 17.09 19.16
51 x 4.8 67.4 70.6 21290
C 55.30 44.24 36.87 31.60 27.65 24.58 22.12 20.11 18.43 17.02 15.80 14.75 13.83 13.01 12.29
D 0.76 1.18 1.70 2.32 3.03 3.83 4.73 5.72 6.81 7.99 9.27 10.64 12.11 13.67 15.32
U 229.64 146.97 102.06 74.98 57.41 45.36 36.74 30.37 25.52 21.74 18.75 16.33 14.35 12.71 11.34
D 0.84 1.31 1.89 2.58 3.36 4.26 5.26 6.36 7.57 8.88 10.30 11.82 13.45 15.19 17.03
57 x 4.8 75.4 78.6 26940
C 69.99 55.99 46.66 40.00 35.00 31.11 28.00 25.45 23.33 21.54 20.00 18.66 17.50 16.47 15.55
D 0.67 1.05 1.51 2.06 2.69 3.41 4.20 5.09 6.05 7.10 8.24 9.46 10.76 12.15 13.62
U 283.50 181.44 126.00 92.57 70.88 56.00 45.36 37.49 31.50 26.84 23.14 20.16 17.72 15.70 14.00
D 0.76 1.18 1.70 2.32 3.03 3.83 4.73 5.72 6.81 7.99 9.27 10.64 12.11 13.67 15.32
64 x 4.8 83.5 86.7 33250
C 86.41 69.13 57.61 49.38 43.21 38.41 34.56 31.42 28.80 26.59 24.69 23.04 21.60 20.33 19.20
D 0.61 0.95 1.36 1.85 2.42 3.06 3.78 4.58 5.45 6.39 7.42 8.51 9.69 10.93 12.26
Tru-Weld grating meets N.A.A.M.M. standards. *All weights will increase by 5% when galvanized.

standard tru-weld – type 19

Bearing Bars: 1 3/16“ centers
type 19
Stock panels: 3’ nominal width x 24’ long
IMPERIAL LEGEND
U = Safe Uniform Load (lbs./ft.2)
Standard Mesh
C = Safe Concentrated Load (lbs./foot of grating width)
D = Deflection (inches)
Loads and deflections given in this table are theoretical and are based on a maximum allowable fibre stress of 18,000 P.S.I.
bearing Approx. Load/ Span in Feet and inches SECtion

bar size Weight (lbs./ft.2) Deflection modulus
(inches) TYPE TYPE PER FOOT
19-4 19-2 2’ 0” 2’ 6” 3’ 0” 3’ 6” 4’ 0” 4’ 6” 5’ 0” 5’ 6” 6’ 0” 6’ 6” 7’ 0” 7’ 6” 8’ 0” 8’ 6” 9’ 0” OF WIDTH
U 533 341 237 174 133 105
D 0.099 0.155 0.223 0.304 0.397 0.503 Spans and loads in the green shaded area
3/4 x 3/16 5.58 0.183
C 533 426 355 305 266 237 Spans and loads in the pinkexceed
shadeda deflection
area exceedof 1/4” for uniform
a deflection loads
of 1/4”
D 0.079 0.124 0.179 0.243 0.318 0.402 of 100 ft.
for uniform loads of 100 lbs./sq. lbs/sq. ft. Experience
Experience has that
has shown shown that
1/4”
bar grating
U 632 404 281 206 158 125 101 84 70
deflection is the maximum1/4” deflection
deflection is the
to give maximumcomfort,
pedestrian deflection
but to
can
D 0.074 0.116 0.168 0.228 0.298 0.370 0.466 0.563 0.670 give pedestrian comfort, but can be exceeded
1 x 1/8 5.03 be exceeded for other types of loads at the discretion of the engineer. 0.216
C 632 505 421 361 316 281 253 230 211 for other types of loads at the discretion of
D 0.060 0.093 0.134 0.182 0.238 0.302 0.372 0.451surface,
For serrated 0.536increase depth by one size.
the engineer.
U 947 606 421 309 237 187 152 125 105
D 0.074 0.116 0.168 0.228 0.298 0.377 0.466 0.563 0.670 For serrated surface, increase depth by one size.
1 x 3/16 7.23 7.87 0.325
C 947 758 632 541 474 421 379 344 316
D 0.060 0.093 0.134 0.182 0.238 0.302 0.372 0.451 0.536
U 987 632 439 322 247 195 158 130 110 93 81
D 0.060 0.093 0.134 0.182 0.238 0.302 0.372 0.451 0.536 0.629 0.730
1 1/4 x 1/8 6.12 6.76 0.339
C 987 789 658 564 493 439 395 359 329 304 282
D 0.048 0.074 0.107 0.146 0.191 0.241 0.298 0.360 0.429 0.504 0.584
U 1480 947 658 483 370 292 237 196 164 140 121
D 0.060 0.093 0.134 0.182 0.238 0.302 0.372 0.451 0.536 0.629 0.730
1 1/4 x 3/16 8.87 9.51 0.507
C 1480 1184 987 846 740 658 592 538 493 455 423
D 0.048 0.074 0.107 0.146 0.191 0.241 0.298 0.360 0.429 0.504 0.584
U 1421 909 632 464 355 281 227 188 158 135 116 101 89 79 70
D 0.050 0.078 0.112 0.152 0.199 0.251 0.310 0.376 0.447 0.524 0.608 0.698 0.794 0.897 1.006
1 1/2 x 1/8 7.23 7.87 0.488
C 1421 1137 947 812 711 632 568 517 474 437 406 379 355 334 316
D 0.040 0.062 0.089 0.122 0.159 0.201 0.248 0.300 0.358 0.420 0.487 0.559 0.636 0.718 0.804
U 2132 1364 947 696 533 421 341 282 237 202 174 152 133 118 105
D 0.050 0.078 0.112 0.152 0.199 0.251 0.310 0.376 0.447 0.524 0.608 0.698 0.794 0.897 1.006
1 1/2 x 3/16 10.51 11.15 0.730
C 2132 1705 1421 1218 1066 947 853 775 711 656 609 568 533 502 474
D .0040 0.062 0.089 0.122 0.159 0.201 0.248 0.300 0.358 0.420 0.487 0.559 0.636 0.718 0.804
U 2901 1857 1289 947 725 573 464 384 322 275 237 206 181 161 143
D 0.043 0.067 0.096 0.130 0.170 0.215 0.266 0.322 0.383 0.450 0.521 0.599 0.681 0.769 0.862
1 3/4 x 3/16 12.17 12.81 0.994
C 2901 2321 1934 1658 1451 12859 1161 1055 967 893 829 774 725 683 645
D 0.034 0.053 0.077 0.104 0.136 0.172 0.273 0.257 0.306 0.360 0.417 0.479 0.545 0.615 0.689
U 3789 2425 1684 1237 947 749 606 501 421 359 309 269 237 210 187
D 0.037 0.058 0.084 0.114 0.149 0.189 0.233 0.282 0.335 0.393 0.456 0.524 0.596 0.673 0.754
2 x 3/16 13.81 14.45 1.299
C 3789 3032 2326 2165 1895 1684 1516 1378 1263 1166 1083 1011 947 892 842
D 0.030 0.047 0.067 0.091 0.119 0.151 0.186 0.225 0.268 0.315 0.365 0.419 0.477 0.538 0.603
U 4796 3069 2132 1566 1199 947 767 634 533 454 392 341 300 266 237
D 0.033 0.052 0.074 0.101 0.132 0.168 0.207 0.250 0.298 0.350 0.406 0.466 0.530 0.598 0.670
2 1/4 x 3/16 15.45 16.09 1.644
C 4796 3837 3197 2741 2398 2132 1918 1744 1599 1476 1370 1279 1199 1128 1066
D 0.026 0.041 0.060 0.081 0.106 0.134 0.166 0.200 0.238 0.280 0.324 0.372 0.424 0.478 0.536
U 5921 3789 2632 1933 1480 1170 947 783 658 561 483 421 370 328 292
D 0.030 0.047 0.067 0.091 0.119 0.151 0.186 0.225 0.268 0.315 0.365 0.419 0.477 0.538 0.603
2 1/2 x 3/16 17.11 17.75 2.029
C 5921 4737 3947 3383 2961 2632 2386 2153 1974 1822 1692 1579 1480 1393 1316
D 0.024 0.037 0.054 0.073 0.095 0.121 0.149 0.180 0.215 0.252 0.292 0.335 0.381 0.431 0.483

stainless steel bar grating
stainless steel information

tru-weld Stainless Steel Bar Grating
Tru-Weld Stainless Steel Bar Grating provides a long-term
durable grating solution for caustic atmospheres where
corrosion resistance and minimum carbide precipitation
are important considerations. Typical applications include
stairs and platforms within chemical production and storage,
food processing plants, and water and wastewater treatment
Stainless Steel
facilities. Your choice of 304, 304L, 316, or 316L Stainless

Steel grades are available.
Heat from the Electroforge welding process discolors the

surface of the stainless steel in the weld area. For this reason,
Tru-Weld Stainless Steel Bar Grating is best suited for
industrial uses where cosmetic appearance is not a factor.
Bar grating
stainless steel conversion factors

When considering load conditions for stainless steel bar
grating, please apply the calculations in the table below
to the values shown in the carbon steel load tables on
pages 12 and 13.
METRIC LEGEND IMPERIAL LEGEND

U = Safe Uniform Load (kPa) U = Safe Uniform Load (lbs./ft.2)
C = Safe Concentrated Load (kN/metre of grating width) C = Safe Concentrated Load (lbs./foot of grating width)
D = Deflection (mm) D = Deflection (inches)
Stainless Steel Grade Load/Deflection multiply carbon steel load tables by: BASED ON MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE FIBRE STRESS
U 1.111
304
C 1.111 20,000 P.S.I. (137.9 MPa)
Stainless Steel
D 1.151
U 0.917
304L
C 0.917 16,500 P.S.I. (113.8 MPa)
Stainless Steel
D 0.949
U 1.111
316
C 1.111 20,000 P.S.I. (137.9 MPa)
Stainless Steel
D 1.151
U 0.917
316L
C 0.917 16,500 P.S.I. (113.8 MPa)
Stainless Steel
D 0.949

special mesh bar grating
special mesh information

tru-weld Special Mesh Bar Grating
Tru-Weld Special Mesh Bar Grating offer a variety of close
or wide space mesh options to suit specific aesthetic or
functional bar spacing requirements.
As with Tru-Weld Standard Mesh Bar Grating, Special Mesh

Bar Grating may be ordered with either plain or serrated
bearing bars. Similarly, panels are manufactured with a
Special Mesh
standard 4” cross rod spacing but 2” cross rod spacing
is available.
Close Mesh
Advantages of the close mesh grating style include close mesh wide mesh
greatly increased load bearing capabilities and prevention
of fall through by dangerous objects such as heavy tools
or equipment accidentally dropped from above.
Wide Mesh
bar grating
Wide mesh grating options are designed for applications
requiring additional openness of bar grating to minimize
buildup of snow, ice, or other debris.
Available in most 1/8” and 3/16” Steel and Stainless Steel

bar sizes and select Heavy Duty bar sizes.
*Special Mesh Bar Grating is a non-stocked specialty item.

For the most cost effective and readily available bar grating
option, choose Standard Mesh Type 19-4 (Type 30-102 Metric).

special mesh (metric)

special close mesh
(metric)
Deflections as per table on page 12. metric Panel width in millimetres
(For 4.8mm bearing bars)
X
Type 18 Metric # of close mesh standard wide mesh
ADA Compatible with 4.8mm bars Bars mesh
TYPE 18 TYPE 24 TYPE 30 TYPE 41 TYPE 48 TYPE 60
Multiply load values by 1.72 as per METRIC METRIC METRIC METRIC METRIC METRIC
table on page 12. 2 22 28 35 46 52 65
Special Mesh
3 40 52 65 87 100 125
4 57 76 95 129 148 186
5 75 100 125 170 195 246
6 92 124 156 211 243 306
Type 24 Metric 7 110 148 186 252 291 367
Multiply load values by 1.25 as per 8 127 171 216 294 338 427
9 144 195 246 335 386 487
table on page 12. 10 162 219 276 381 433 548
11 179 243 306 418 481 608
12 197 267 337 459 529 668
13 214 291 367 500 576 729
Bar grating
special wide mesh 14 232 314 397 541 624 789

15 249 338 427 583 683 849
(metric) 16 267 362 457 624 719 910
Deflections as per table on page 12. 17 284 386 487 665 767
18 302 410 518 706 814
Type 41 Metric 19 319 433 548 748 862
Multiply load values by 0.73 as per 20 337 457 578 789 910
21 354 481 608 830
table on page 12. 22 371 505 638 872
23 389 529 668 913
24 406 552 698
25 424 576 729
26 441 600 759
27 459 624 789
28 476 648 819
Type 48 Metric 29 494 672 849
Multiply load values by 0.63 as per 30 511 695 879
table on page 12. 31 529 719 910
32 546 743
33 564 767
34 581 790
35 598 814
36 615 838
37 862
38 886
Type 60 Metric 39 910
Multiply load values by 0.50 as per 40
table on page 12. 41
Dimensions shown are out to out of bearing bars.

For 3.2mm bearing bars, deduct 1.6mm from panel width.

special mesh
special close mesh
Deflections as per table
on page 13. IMPERIAL Panel width in INCHES
X
(For 3/16” bearing bars)
Type 11 # of close mesh standard wide mesh
ADA Compatible with 3/16” bars Bars mesh
TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE
Multiply load values by 1.72 as per 11 15 19 26 30 38
table on page 13. 2 7/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 27/32 2 1/16 2 9/16
Special Mesh
3 1 9/16 2 1/16 2 9/16 3 15/32 3 15/16 4 15/16
4 2 1/4 3 3 3/4 5 3/32 5 13/16 7 5/16
5 2 15/16 3 15/16 4 15/16 6 23/32 7 11/16 9 11/16
6 3 5/8 4 7/8 6 1/8 8 11/32 9 9/16 12 1/16
Type 15 7 4 5/16 5 13/16 7 5/16 9 31/32 11 7/16 14 7/16
Multiply load values by 1.25 as per 8 5 6 3/4 8 1/2 11 19/32 13 5/16 16 13/16
9 5 11/16 7 11/16 9 11/16 13 7/32 15 3/16 19 3/16
table on page 13. 10 6 3/8 8 5/8 10 7/8 14 27/32 17 1/16 21 9/16
11 7 1/16 9 9/16 12 1/16 16 15/32 18 15/16 23 15/16
12 7 3/4 10 1/2 13 1/4 18 3/32 20 13/16 26 5/16
13 8 7/16 11 7/16 14 7/16 19 23/32 22 11/16 28 11/16
bar grating
special wide mesh 14 9 1/8 12 3/8 15 5/8 21 11/32 24 9/16 31 1/16
15 9 13/16 13 5/16 16 13/16 22 31/32 26 7/8 33 7/16
Deflections as per table 16 10 1/2 14 1/4 18 24 19/32 28 5/16 35 13/16
on page 13. 17 11 3/16 15 3/16 19 3/16 26 7/32 30 3/16
18 11 7/8 16 1/8 20 3/8 27 27/32 32 1/16
Type 26 19 12 9/16 17 1/16 21 9/16 29 15/32 33 15/16
Multiply load values by 0.73 as per 20 13 1/4 18 22 3/4 31 3/32 35 13/16
21 13 15/16 18 15/16 23 15/16 32 23/32
table on page 13.
22 14 5/8 19 7/8 25 1/8 34 11/32
23 15 5/16 20 13/16 26 5/16 35 31/32
24 16 21 3/4 27 1/2
25 16 11/16 22 11/16 28 11/16
26 17 3/8 23 5/8 29 7/8
27 18 1/16 24 9/16 31 1/16
28 18 3/4 25 1/2 32 1/4
Type 30 29 19 7/16 26 7/16 33 7/16
Multiply load values by 0.63 as per 30 20 1/8 27 3/8 34 5/8
table on page 13. 31 20 13/16 28 5/16 35 13/16
32 21 1/2 29 1/4
33 22 3/16 30 3/16
34 22 7/8 31 1/8
35 23 9/16 32 1/16
36 24 1/4 33
37 33 15/16
38 34 7/8
Type 38 39 35 13/16
Multiply load values by 0.50 as per 40
table on page 13. 41
Dimensions shown are out to out of bearing bars.

For 1/8” bearing bars, deduct 1/16” from panel width.

theoretical weights and open areas

metric weights (kg/m2)

bearing Bar special close mesh standard mesh special wide mesh
size (mm) TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE
15-51 18-102 18-51 24-102 24-51 30-102 30-51 41-102 41-51 48-102 48-61 60-102 60-51
19 x 4.8 54.39 44.67 47.80 33.49 36.42 27.24 30.37 n/a n/a 18.02 20.51 15.33 17.77
25 x 3.2 49.07 40.09 43.16 30.12 33.10 24.56 27.68 19.19 n/a 16.26 18.75 13.87 16.31
25 x 4.8 70.55 58.64 61.71 42.72 46.68 35.30 38.43 27.49 n/a 23.19 25.68 19.58 22.02
32 x 3.2 59.76 49.31 52.39 36.91 39.89 29.88 33.01 23.34 n/a 19.73 22.17 16.70 19.14
Special Mesh
32 x 4.8 86.62 72.46 75.53 53.80 56.78 43.31 46.43 33.74 n/a 28.37 30.86 23.83 26.32
38 x 3.2 70.55 58.64 61.71 43.75 46.73 35.30 38.43 27.49 n/a 23.19 25.68 19.58 22.02
38 x 4.8 102.63 86.27 89.40 65.62 70.21 51.31 54.44 39.94 n/a 34.23 37.35 28.81 31.93
44 x 4.8 119.18 100.58 103.65 76.07 80.66 59.42 62.54 46.14 n/a 40.67 44.87 34.27 38.52
51 x 4.8 135.34 114.49 117.57 86.27 90.86 67.43 70.55 52.34 n/a 45.90 50.09 38.57 42.82
57 x 4.8 150.48 127.53 130.65 95.84 100.43 75.43 78.56 58.59 n/a 50.78 54.98 42.62 46.82
64 x 4.8 166.64 141.49 144.57 106.05 110.64 83.54 86.66 64.74 n/a 55.95 60.20 46.92 51.12
imperial weights (lbs/ft2)

bearing Bar special close mesh standard mesh special wide mesh
Bar grating
size (inches) TYPE 9.5-2 TYPE 11-4 TYPE 11-2 TYPE 15-4 TYPE 15-2 TYPE 19-4 TYPE 19-2 TYPE 26-4 TYPE 26-2 TYPE 30-4 TYPE 30-2 TYPE 38-4 TYPE 38-2
3/4 x 3/16 11.14 9.15 9.79 6.86 7.46 5.58 6.22 n/a n/a 3.69 4.20 3.14 3.64
1 x 1/8 10.05 8.21 8.84 6.17 6.78 5.03 5.67 3.93 n/a 3.33 3.84 2.84 3.34
1 x 3/16 14.45 12.01 12.64 8.75 9.56 7.23 7.87 5.63 n/a 4.75 5.26 4.01 4.51
1 1/4 x 1/8 12.24 10.10 10.73 7.56 8.17 6.12 6.76 4.78 n/a 4.04 4.54 3.42 3.92
1 1/4 x 3/16 17.74 14.84 15.47 11.02 11.63 8.87 9.51 6.91 n/a 5.81 6.32 4.88 5.39
1 1/2 x 1/8 14.45 12.01 12.64 8.96 9.57 7.23 7.87 5.63 n/a 4.75 5.26 4.01 4.51
1 1/2 x 3/16 21.02 17.67 18.31 13.44 14.38 10.51 11.15 8.18 n/a 7.01 7.65 5.90 6.54
1 3/4 x 3/16 24.41 20.60 21.23 15.58 16.52 12.17 12.81 9.45 n/a 8.33 9.19 7.02 7.89
2 x 3/16 27.72 23.45 24.08 17.67 18.61 13.81 14.45 10.72 n/a 9.40 10.26 7.90 8.77
2 1/4 x 3/16 30.82 26.12 26.76 19.63 20.57 15.45 16.09 12.00 n/a 10.40 11.26 8.73 9.59
2 1/2 x 3/16 34.13 28.98 29.61 21.72 22.66 17.11 17.75 13.26 n/a 11.46 12.33 9.61 10.47
metric open area imperial open area

bearing Bar special standard mesh special wide mesh bearing Bar special standard mesh special wide mesh
size (mm) close mesh size (inches) close mesh
TYPE 18 TYPE 24 TYPE 30 TYPE 41 TYPE 48 TYPE 60 TYPE 11 TYPE 15 TYPE 19 TYPE 26 TYPE 30 TYPE 38
51mm cross rods 2” cross rods
3.2mm 74% 77% 79% 81% 82% 83% 1/8 74% 77% 78% 81% 82% 83%
4.8mm 64% 70% 74% 78% 79% 81% 3/16 64% 70% 74% 78% 79% 81%
102mm cross rods 4” cross rods
3.2mm 78% 82% 84% 87% 88% 89% 1/8 78% 82% 84% 87% 88% 89%
4.8mm 68% 75% 79% 83% 84% 86% 3/16 68% 75% 79% 83% 84% 86%
RailROAD Grating
Tru-Weld Steel Railroad Grating is special wide mesh Type 26-4
(Type 41-102 Metric) with bearing bars supplied serrated for
additional safety. It was originally designed specifically for
use as brake steps, running boards, walkways, and platforms
on railcars and locomotives. Railroad Grating is supplied as
standard AAR (Association of American Railroads) approved
welded bar grating with bar spacing at 1 5/8” centers and
cross rods at 4” centers.

heavy duty bar grating
heavy duty information

Heavy-Duty Steel Bar Grating
Steel Bar Grating with bearing bars thicker than 3/16” is
considered to be “Heavy Duty” and carries the designation
prefix “Type HD”. Available bar thicknesses are 1/4” and
3/8” in either a plain or serrated surface. Standard depths
range from 1” up to 4”, although larger sizes are available
upon request.
Heavy Duty
Tru-Weld Heavy Duty Steel Bar Grating is commonly used for
floor trench and sump covers exposed to heavy equipment
traffic. It is used extensively throughout mining, power
generation, highways, airfields, and on truck terminal loading
docks and ramps. It is suitable for large single span conditions
or where grating must support extreme loads.

*For serrated surface, the load carrying capacity
bar grating
would be minimized.

heavy duty tru-weld – type HD-30 (Metric)

Bearing Bars: 30mm centers
type hd-30 metric
Panel Sizes: 914mm nomimal width x 6096mm long for 6.4mm only
610mm nomimal width x 6096mm long for 9.5mm
METRIC LEGEND
Heavy Duty
(mm) TYPE TYPE PER 305mm
30-102 30-51 305 457 610 762 914 1067 1219 1372 1524 1676 1829 1981 2134 2286 2438 OF WIDTH
U 268 120 67 43 30 22 17 13 11 9 7 6 5 5 4
25 x 6.4 47.0 51.3 6900
C 41 27 20 16 14 12 10 9 8 7 7 6 6 5 5
U 403 179 101 65 45 33 25 20 16 13 11 10 8 7 6
25 x 9.5 68.0 72.7 10350
C 61 41 31 25 20 18 15 14 12 11 10 9 9 8 8
Bar grating
U 419 187 105 67 47 34 26 21 17 14 12 10 9 7 7

32 x 6.4 58.0 62.0 10780
C 64 43 32 26 21 18 16 14 13 12 11 10 9 9 8
U 629 280 157 101 70 51 39 31 25 21 17 15 13 11 10
32 x 9.5 84.0 88.9 16170
C 96 64 48 38 32 27 24 21 19 17 16 15 14 13 12
U 604 269 151 97 67 49 38 30 24 20 17 14 12 11 9
38 x 6.4 68.0 72.7 15520
C 92 61 46 37 31 26 23 20 18 17 15 14 13 12 12
U 906 404 227 145 101 74 57 45 36 30 25 21 19 16 14
38 x 9.5 100.0 105.0 23300
C 138 92 69 55 46 39 35 31 28 25 23 21 20 18 17
U 822 366 206 132 92 67 51 41 33 27 23 19 17 15 13
44 x 6.4 79.0 83.5 21100
C 125 84 63 50 42 36 31 28 25 23 21 19 18 17 16
U 1233 549 308 198 137 101 77 61 49 41 34 29 25 22 19
44 x 9.5 116.0 121.1 31700
C 188 126 94 75 63 54 47 42 38 34 31 29 27 25 24
U 1074 478 268 172 120 88 67 53 43 36 30 25 22 19 17
51 x 6.4 89.0 94.7 27600
C 164 109 82 66 55 47 41 36 33 30 27 25 23 22 20
U 1611 717 403 258 179 132 101 80 65 53 45 38 33 29 25
51 x 9.5 131.0 137.2 41400
C 246 164 123 98 82 70 61 55 49 45 41 38 35 33 31
U 1359 605 340 218 151 111 85 67 54 45 38 32 28 24 21
57 x 6.4 100.0 116.2 34900
C 207 138 104 83 69 59 52 46 41 38 35 32 30 28 26
U 2039 908 510 327 227 167 128 101 82 68 57 48 42 36 32
57 x 9.5 147.0 169.4 52400
C 311 207 155 124 104 89 78 69 62 57 52 48 44 41 39
U 1678 747 419 269 187 137 105 83 67 56 47 40 34 30 26
64 x 6.4 110.0 116.2 43100
C 256 171 128 102 85 73 64 57 51 47 43 39 37 34 32
U 2517 1121 629 403 280 206 158 124 101 83 70 60 51 45 39
64 x 9.5 163.0 169.4 64700
C 384 256 192 154 128 110 96 85 77 70 64 59 55 51 48
U 2416 1076 604 387 269 197 151 119 97 80 67 57 49 43 38
76 x 6.4 131.0 137.7 62100
C 368 246 184 147 123 105 92 82 74 67 61 57 53 49 46
U 3624 1614 906 581 404 296 227 179 145 120 101 86 74 65 57
76 x 9.5 194.0 201.1 93100
C 553 369 276 221 184 158 138 123 111 101 92 85 79 74 69
U 3289 1465 822 527 366 269 206 163 132 109 91 78 67 59 51
89 x 6.4 152.0 159.2 84500
C 502 335 251 201 167 143 125 111 100 91 84 77 72 67 63
U 4933 2197 1233 790 549 403 309 244 198 163 137 117 101 88 77
89 x 9.5 226.0 233.4 126800
C 752 502 376 301 251 215 188 167 151 137 125 116 108 100 94
U 4295 1913 1074 688 478 351 269 212 172 142 119 102 88 76 67
102 x 6.4 173.0 193.8 110400
C 655 437 328 262 219 187 164 146 131 119 109 101 94 87 82
U 6443 2870 1611 1032 717 526 403 318 258 213 179 153 132 115 101
102 x 9.5 257.0 279.3 165600
C 983 656 491 393 328 281 246 218 197 179 164 151 140 131 123

heavy duty tru-weld – type HD-19

Bearing Bars: 1 3/16“ centers
type hd-19
Panel Sizes: 3’ 0” nomimal width x 20’ for 1/4” only
2’ 0” nomimal width x 20’ for 3/8” only
IMPERIAL LEGEND
Heavy Duty
bearing Approx. Weight Load/ Span in feet and inches SECtion

bar size (lbs./ft2) Deflection modulus
(inches) TYPE TYPE PER FOOT
19-4 19-2 1’ 0” 1’ 6” 2’ 0” 2’ 6” 3’ 0” 3’ 6” 4’ 0” 4’ 6” 5’ 0” 5’ 6” 6’ 0” 6’ 6” 7’ 0” 7’ 6” 8’ 0” OF WIDTH
U 5613 2495 1403 898 624 458 351 277 225 186 156 133 115 100 88
1 x 1/4 9.4 10.5 0.432
C 2807 1871 1403 1123 936 802 702 624 561 510 468 432 401 374 351
U 8427 3745 2107 1348 936 688 527 416 337 279 234 199 172 150 132
1 x 3/8 13.8 14.9 0.646
C 4213 2809 2107 1685 1404 1204 1053 936 843 766 702 648 602 562 527
bar grating
U 8773 3899 2193 1404 975 716 548 433 351 290 244 208 179 156 137
1 1/4 x 1/4 11.6 12.7 0.675
C 4387 2924 2193 1755 1462 1253 1097 975 877 798 731 675 627 585 548
U 13160 5849 3290 2106 1462 1074 823 650 526 435 366 311 269 234 206
1 1/4 x 3/8 17.1 18.2 1.009
C 6580 4387 3290 2632 2193 1880 1645 1462 1316 1196 1097 1012 940 877 823
U 12627 5612 3157 2020 1403 1031 789 624 505 417 351 299 258 224 197
1 1/2 x 1/4 13.8 14.9 0.972
C 6313 4209 3157 2525 2104 1804 1578 1403 1263 1148 1052 971 902 842 789
U 18947 8421 4737 3031 2105 1547 1184 936 758 626 526 448 387 337 296
1 1/2 x 3/8 20.4 21.5 1.453
C 9473 6316 4737 3789 3158 2707 2368 2105 1895 1722 1579 1457 1353 1263 1184
U 17187 7639 4297 2750 1910 1403 1074 849 687 568 477 407 351 306 269
1 3/4 x 1/4 16.0 17.1 1.323
C 8593 5729 4297 3437 2864 2455 2148 1910 1719 1562 1432 1322 1228 1146 1074
U 25787 11461 6447 4126 2865 2105 1612 1273 1031 852 716 610 526 458 403
1 3/4 x 3/8 23.7 24.8 1.978
C 12893 8596 6447 5157 4298 3684 3223 2865 2579 2344 2149 1984 1842 1719 1612
U 22453 9979 5613 3593 2495 1833 1403 1109 898 742 624 531 458 399 351
2 x 1/4 18.3 19.4 1.728
C 11227 7484 5613 4491 3742 3208 2807 2495 2245 2041 1871 1727 1604 1497 1403
U 33680 14969 8420 5389 3742 2749 2105 1663 1347 1113 936 797 687 599 526
2 x 3/8 27.0 28.1 2.583
C 16840 11227 8420 6736 5613 4811 4210 3742 3368 3062 2807 2591 2406 2245 2105
U 28427 12634 7107 4548 3159 2321 1777 1404 1137 940 790 673 580 505 444
2 1/4 x 1/4 20.5 21.6 2.700
C 14213 9476 7107 5685 4738 4061 3553 3159 2843 2584 2369 2187 2030 1895 1777
U 42627 18945 10657 6820 4736 3480 2664 2105 1705 1409 1184 1009 870 758 666
2 1/4 x 3/8 30.1 31.3 4.036
C 21313 14209 10657 8525 7104 6090 5328 4736 4263 3875 3552 3279 3045 2842 2664
U 35093 15597 8773 5615 3899 2865 2193 1733 1404 1160 975 831 716 624 548
2 1/2 x 1/4 22.7 23.8 2.700
C 17547 11698 8773 7019 5849 5013 4387 3899 359 3190 2924 2699 2507 2340 2193
U 52627 23390 13157 8420 5847 4296 3289 2599 2105 1740 1462 1246 1074 936 822
2 1/2 x 3/8 33.6 34.7 4.036
C 26313 17542 13157 10525 8771 7518 6578 5847 5263 4784 4386 4048 3759 3508 3289
U 50520 22453 12630 8083 5613 4124 3158 2495 2021 1670 1403 1196 1031 898 789
3 x 1/4 27.1 28.2 3.889
C 25260 16840 12630 10104 8420 7217 6315 5613 5052 4593 4210 3886 3609 3368 3158
U 75787 33683 18947 12126 8421 6187 4737 3743 3031 2505 2105 1794 1547 1347 1184
3 x 3/8 40.1 41.2 5.813
C 37893 25262 18947 15157 12631 10827 9473 8421 7579 6890 6316 5830 5413 5052 4737
U 68773 30566 17193 11004 7641 5614 4298 3396 2751 2273 1910 1628 1404 1223 1075
3 1/2 x 1/4 31.5 32.6 5.293
C 34387 22924 17193 13755 11462 9825 8597 7641 6877 6252 5731 5290 4912 4585 4298
U 103160 45849 25790 16506 11462 8421 6448 5094 4126 3410 2866 2442 2105 1834 1612
3 1/2 x 3/8 46.7 47.8 7.911
C 51580 34387 25790 20632 17193 14737 12895 11462 10316 9378 8597 7935 7369 6877 6448
U 89827 39923 22457 14372 9981 7333 5614 4436 3593 2969 2495 2126 1833 1597 1404
4 x 1/4 38.6 39.7 7.000
C 44913 29942 22457 17965 14971 12832 11228 9981 8983 8166 7486 6910 6416 5988 5614
U 134733 59881 33683 21557 14970 10999 8421 6653 5389 4454 3743 3189 2750 2395 2105
4 x 3/8 56.1 57.2 10.446
C 67367 44911 33683 26947 22456 19248 16842 14970 13473 12248 11228 10364 9624 8982 8421

heavy duty special mesh (metric)

heavy duty close mesh (metric)
Type HD-24 Metric
Multiply load values by 1.25 as per table on page 20.

Heavy Duty
Deflections as per table on page 20. Dimensions shown are out to out of bearing bars. All metric dimensions are based on a “soft” conversion.
metric Panel width in millimetres
# of close mesh standard mesh wide mesh wide mesh wide mesh
Bars Type HD-24 Metric Type HD-30 Metric Type HD-35 Metric Type HD-48 Metric Type HD-60 Metric
6mm 9.5mm 6mm 9.5mm 6mm 9.5mm 6mm 9.5mm 6mm 9.5mm
BAR BAR BAR BAR BAR BAR BAR BAR BAR BAR
2 30 n/a 37 40 41 44 54 57 67 70
3 54 n/a 67 70 76 79 102 105 127 130
4 78 n/a 97 100 111 114 149 152 187 191
5 102 n/a 127 130 146 149 197 200 248 251
Bar grating
6 125 n/a 157 160 181 184 244 248 308 311
7 149 n/a 187 191 216 219 292 295 368 371
8 173 n/a 217 221 251 254 340 343 429 432
9 197 n/a 248 251 286 289 387 391 489 492
10 221 n/a 278 281 321 324 435 438 549 552
11 244 n/a 308 311 356 359 482 486 610 613
12 268 n/a 338 341 391 394 530 533 670
13 292 n/a 368 371 425 429 578 581 730
14 316 n/a 398 402 460 464 625 629 791
15 340 n/a 429 432 495 499 673 851
16 364 n/a 459 462 530 534 721 911
17 387 n/a 489 492 565 569 768
18 411 n/a 519 522 600 604 816
19 435 n/a 549 552 635 864
20 458 n/a 579 582 670 911
21 483 n/a 610 613 705
22 506 n/a 640 740
23 530 n/a 670 775
24 554 n/a 700 810
25 578 n/a 730 845
26 602 n/a 760 879
27 791 914
28 821
29 851
30 881
31 911
heavy duty wide mesh (metric)

Type HD-35 Metric Type HD-48 Metric Type HD-60 Metric
Multiply load values by 0.86 as per table Multiply load values by 0.63 as per table Multiply load values by 0.50 as per table
on page 20. on page 20. on page 20.

heavy duty special mesh

heavy duty close mesh
Type HD-15
Multiply load values by 1.25 as per table on page 21.
Heavy Duty
Deflections as per table on page 21. Dimensions shown are out to out of bearing bars.
imperial Panel width in inches
# of close mesh standard mesh wide mesh wide mesh wide mesh
Bars Type HD-15 Type HD-19 Type HD-22 Type HD-30 Type HD-38
1/4 3/8 1/4 3/8 1/4 3/8 1/4 3/8 1/4 3/8
BAR BAR BAR BAR BAR BAR BAR BAR BAR BAR
2 1 3/16 n/a 1 7/16 1 9/16 1 5/8 1 3/4 2 1/8 2 1/4 2 5/8 2 3/4
3 2 1/8 n/a 2 5/8 2 3/4 3 3 1/8 4 4 1/8 5 5 1/8
4 3 1/16 n/a 3 13/16 3 15/16 4 3/8 4 1/2 5 7/8 6 7 3/8 7 1/2
5 4 n/a 5 5 1/8 5 3/4 5 7/8 7 3/4 7 7/8 9 3/4 9 7/8
bar grating
6 4 15/16 n/a 6 3/16 6 5/16 7 1/8 7 1/4 9 5/8 9 3/4 12 1/8 12 1/4
7 5 7/8 n/a 7 3/8 7 1/2 8 1/2 8 5/8 11 1/2 11 5/8 14 1/2 14 5/8
8 6 13/16 n/a 8 9/16 8 11/16 9 7/8 10 13 3/8 13 1/2 16 7/8 17
9 7 3/4 n/a 9 3/4 9 7/8 11 1/4 11 3/8 15 1/4 15 3/8 19 1/4 19 3/8
10 8 11/16 n/a 10 15/16 11 1/16 12 5/8 12 3/4 17 1/8 17 1/4 21 5/8 21 3/4
11 9 5/8 n/a 12 1/8 12 1/4 14 14 1/8 19 19 1/8 24 24 1/8
12 10 9/16 n/a 13 5/16 13 7/16 15 3/8 15 1/2 20 7/8 21 26 3/8
13 11 1/2 n/a 14 1/2 14 5/8 16 3/4 16 7/8 22 3/4 22 7/8 28 3/4
14 12 7/16 n/a 15 11/16 15 13/16 18 1/8 18 1/4 24 5/8 24 3/4 31 1/8
15 13 3/8 n/a 16 7/8 17 19 1/2 19 5/8 26 1/2 33 1/2
16 14 5/16 n/a 18 1/16 18 3/16 20 7/8 21 28 3/8 35 7/8
17 15 1/4 n/a 19 1/4 19 3/8 22 1/4 22 3/8 30 1/4
18 16 3/16 n/a 20 7/16 20 9/16 23 5/8 23 3/4 32 1/8
19 17 1/8 n/a 21 5/8 21 3/4 25 34
20 18 1/16 n/a 22 13/16 22 15/16 26 3/8 35 7/8
21 19 n/a 24 24 1/8 27 3/4
22 19 15/16 n/a 25 3/16 29 1/8
23 20 7/8 n/a 26 3/8 30 1/2
24 21 13/16 n/a 27 9/16 31 7/8
25 22 3/4 n/a 28 3/4 33 1/4
26 23 11/16 n/a 29 15/16 34 5/8
27 31 1/8 36
28 32 5/16
29 33 1/2
30 34 11/16
31 35 7/8
heavy duty wide mesh

Type HD-22 Type HD-30 Type HD-38
Multiply load values by 0.86 as per table Multiply load values by 0.63 as per table Multiply load values by 0.50 as per table
on page 21. on page 21. on page 21.

aluminum standard mesh bar grating
aluminum information
Fisholow® Rectangular
and I-Bar Grating
Aluminum Standard Mesh
Fisholow Aluminum Bar Gratings employ a unique interlocking

system that joins the bearing bars and cross rods together
in panels of exceptional rigidity and strength. Lightweight,
corrosion-resistant, non-sparking alloys are ideal for pedestrian
platforms in chemical, petroleum, and food processing plants.
Fisholow gratings is recommended in most water and waste
water treatment facilities and is becoming increasingly popular
for use in architectural building designs.
Fisholow Aluminum Bar Grating is available in two bar profiles:

Rectangular Bar and I-bar. Similar to Tru-Weld Steel Bar rectangular bar
Grating, Fisholow Rectangular Bar Grating is offered with
a plain or serrated surface. Fisholow I-Bar Grating produces
exceptional load ratings at a fraction of the weight of its
rectangular counterpart, and is designed with a slip resistant
Bar grating
corrugated surface on the top of each I-bar.
Both Rectangular Bar and I-Bar styles are available in special

mesh options.
i-bar

aluminum stair treads

standard tread detail Aluminum Tread with corrugated
angle nosing (Standard)

Fisholow treads with standard corrugated angle nosing are
strong, lightweight, and self-cleaning. They are ideal for
applications requiring corrosion resistance, non-sparking,
and rust proof grating. The corrugated angle nosing insures
maximum visibility and underfoot safety where needed most.
bar grating
aluminum Tread with aluminum
abrasive nosing (Special order)
The optional cast aluminum abrasive nosing offers a superior
slip resistance on the leading edge of the tread.
End Plate Width and Hole Pattern Dimensions
# of TREAD WIDTH “A” dimension “B” dimension
Bars (Type 19-4 Only) (Outer Slot) (Inner Slot)
5 157 6 3/16 64 2 1/2 n/a n/a
6 187 7 3/8 114 4 1/2 n/a n/a
7 217 8 9/16 114 4 1/2 n/a n/a
8 248 9 3/4 178 7 114 4 1/2
9 278 10 15/16 178 7 114 4 1/2
10 308 12 1/8 178 7 114 4 1/2 Note: Bolts for mounting to stringers are not included.
For tread widths 9 3/4”, 10 15/16” & 12 1/8”, standard end

plate is complete with 2 slots. See “B” dimension in chart. How to Order
When ordering or specifying Fisholow treads, please confirm:
maximum recommended tread lengths • Type, bar size, and surface of grating
• Type of nosing – corrugated angle nosing is standard
bearing maximum lenth of tread • Width of tread
bar size (Type 19-4 Only)
• Length of tread
Plain Serrated
• Number of treads
(mm) (inches) (mm) (ft. & in.) (mm) (ft. & in.)
25 x 4.8 1 x 3/16 710 2’ 4” – –
32 x 4.8 1 1/4 x 3/16 860 2’ 10” 790 2’ 7” Example: Nucor Grating Fisholow treads, c/w 1 1/4” x 3/16”
38 x 4.8 1 1/2 x 3/16 1070 3’ 6” 970 3’ 2” serrated rectangular-bar aluminum bar grating, corrugated
44 x 4.8 1 3/4 x 3/16 1300 4’ 3” 1170 3’ 10”
angle nosing and standard end plates, 12 1/8” wide x 30” long,
Note: 1/8” (3.2mm) bearing bar not recommended. 150 pcs, tagged “Project ABC”.

standard fisholow – type 30 (Metric)

Bearing Bars: 30mm centers, 6063T6
aluminum type 30
Cross Bars: 6063T5
Stock panels: 915mm nominal width x 7315mm long metric
METRIC LEGEND
D = Deflection (mm)
All metric dimensions are based on a “soft” conversion. For Fisholow I-bar loading, use the equivalent depth 4.8mm bar size values in this load table.
(mm) PER 305mm
610 762 914 1067 1219 1372 1524 1676 1829 1981 2134 2286 2438 2591 2743 OF WIDTH
U 20.16 12.90 8.96 6.58 5.04 3.98
D 3.66 5.72 8.23 11.20 14.63 18.52 Spans and loads in the pink shaded area exceed a deflection of 6mm for
25 x 3.2 9.37 3.54
C 6.14 4.92 4.10 3.51 3.07 2.73 uniform loads of 5kPa. Experience has shown that 6mm deflection is the
D 2.93 4.57 6.58 8.96 11.70 14.81 maximum deflection to give pedestrian comfort, but can be exceeded for
Bar grating
U 30.24 19.35 13.44 9.87 7.56 5.97 other types of loads at the discretion of the engineer.
D 3.66 5.72 8.23 11.20 14.63 18.52
25 x 4.8 13.28 For serrated surface, increase depth by one size. 5.33
C 9.22 7.37 6.14 5.27 4.61 4.10
D 2.93 4.57 6.58 8.96 11.70 14.81
U 31.50 20.16 14.00 10.29 7.88 6.22 5.04 4.17 3.50
D 2.93 4.57 6.58 8.96 11.70 14.81 18.29 22.13 26.33
32 x 3.2 11.28 5.55
C 9.60 7.68 6.40 5.49 4.80 4.27 3.84 3.49 3.20
D 2.34 3.66 5.27 7.17 9.36 11.85 14.63 17.70 21.07
U 47.25 30.24 21.00 15.43 11.81 9.33 7.56 6.25 5.25 4.47 3.86
D 2.93 4.57 6.58 8.96 11.70 14.81 18.29 22.13 26.33 30.91 35.84
32 x 4.8 16.16 8.31
C 14.40 11.52 9.60 8.23 7.20 6.40 7.68 65.24 4.80 4.43 4.11
D 2.34 3.66 5.27 7.17 9.36 11.85 14.63 17.70 21.07 24.73 28.68
U 45.36 29.03 20.16 14.81 11.34 8.96 7.26 6.00 5.04 4.29 3.70 3.23 2.84 2.51 22.24
D 2.44 3.81 5.49 7.47 9.75 12.34 15.24 18.44 21.95 25.76 29.87 34.29 39.01 44.04 49.38
38 x 3.2 13.28 8.00
C 13.83 11.06 9.22 7.90 6.91 6.14 5.53 5.03 4.61 4.25 3.95 3.69 3.46 3.25 3.07
D 1.95 3.05 4.39 5.97 7.80 9.88 12.19 14.75 17.56 20.60 23.90 27.43 31.21 35.23 39.50
U 68.04 43.55 30.24 22.22 17.01 13.44 10.89 9.00 7.56 6.44 5.55 4.84 4.25 3.77 3.36
D 2.44 3.81 5.49 7.47 9.75 12.34 15.24 18.44 21.95 25.76 29.87 34.29 39.01 44.04 49.38
38 x 4.8 18.99 11.96
C 20.74 16.59 13.83 11.85 10.37 9.22 8.30 5.03 6.91 6.38 5.93 5.53 5.18 4.88 4.61
D 1.95 3.05 4.39 5.97 7.80 9.88 12.19 14.75 17.56 20.60 23.90 27.43 31.21 35.23 39.50
U 92.61 59.27 41.16 30.24 23.15 18.29 14.82 12.25 10.29 8.77 7.56 6.59 5.79 5.13 4.57
D 2.09 3.27 4.70 6.40 8.36 10.58 13.06 15.81 18.81 22.08 25.60 29.39 33.44 37.75 42.32
45 x 4.8 21.87 16.29
C 28.23 22.58 18.82 16.13 14.11 12.55 11.29 10.26 9.41 8.69 8.07 7.53 7.06 6.64 6.27
D 1.67 2.61 3.76 5.12 6.69 8.46 10.45 12.64 15.05 17.56 20.48 23.51 26.75 30.20 33.86
U 120.96 77.41 53.76 39.50 30.24 23.89 19.35 15.99 13.44 11.45 9.87 8.60 7.56 6.70 5.97
D 1.83 2.86 4.11 5.60 7.32 9.26 11.43 13.83 16.46 19.32 22.40 25.72 29.26 33.03 37.03
51 x 4.8 24.80 21.29
C 36.87 29.50 24.58 21.07 18.43 16.39 14.75 13.41 12.29 11.34 10.53 9.83 9.22 8.68 8.19
D 1.46 2.29 3.29 4.48 5.85 7.41 9.14 11.06 13.17 15.45 17.92 20.57 23.41 26.43 29.63
U 153.09 97.98 68.04 49.99 38.27 30.24 24.49 20.24 17.01 14.49 12.50 10.89 9.57 8.48 7.56
D 1.63 2.54 3.66 4.98 6.50 8.23 10.16 12.29 14.63 17.17 19.91 22.86 26.01 29.36 32.92
57 x 4.8 27.73 26.94
C 46.66 37.33 31.11 26.66 23.33 20.74 18.66 16.97 15.55 14.36 13.33 12.44 11.67 10.98 10.37
D 1.30 2.03 2.93 3.98 5.20 6.58 8.13 9.83 11.70 13.74 15.93 18.29 20.81 23.49 26.33
U 189.00 120.96 84.00 61.71 47.25 37.33 30.24 24.99 21.00 17.89 15.43 13.44 11.81 10.46 9.33
D 1.46 2.29 3.29 4.48 5.85 7.41 9.14 11.06 13.17 15.45 17.92 20.57 23.41 26.43 29.63
64 x 4.8 30.61 33.25
C 57.61 46.09 38.41 32.92 28.80 25.60 23.04 20.95 25.60 17.73 16.46 15.36 14.40 13.55 12.80
D 1.17 1.83 2.63 3.58 4.68 5.93 7.32 8.85 10.53 12.36 14.34 16.46 18.73 21.14 23.70
I-Bar weights (metric) Fisholow grating meets N.A.A.M.M. standards.

bearing bar weights (kg/m ) 2
size (mm) TYPE 18-102 TYPE 24-102 TYPE 30-102 TYPE 48-102 TYPE 60-102
25 x 6 n/a 11.47 9.03 5.96 4.98
32 x 6 n/a 13.96 11.18 7.37 6.15
38 x 6 n/a 16.11 12.84 8.59 7.18
45 x 6 n/a 18.21 14.50 9.86 8.54
51 x 6 n/a 20.26 16.11 11.91 9.18
57 x 6 n/a 22.80 18.99 12.74 10.64
64 x 6 n/a 23.29 19.48 13.04 10.89

standard fisholow – type 19

Bearing Bars: 1 3/16“ centers, 6063T6
aluminum type 19
Cross Bars: 6063T5
Stock panels: 3’ nominal width x 24’ long

IMPERIAL LEGEND
D = Deflection (inches)
For Fisholow I-bar loading, use the equivalent depth 3/16” bar size values in this load table.
bearing Approx. Load/ Span in Feet and inches SECtion
bar size Weight Deflection modulus
(inches) (lbs./ft.2) PER FOOT
2’ 0” 2’ 6” 3’ 0” 3’ 6” 4’ 0” 4’ 6” 5’ 0” 5’ 6” 6’ 0” 6’ 6” 7’ 0” 7’ 6” 8’ 0” 8’ 6” 9’ 0” OF WIDTH
U 421 269 187 137 105 83
D 0.114 0.225 0.324 0.441 0.576 0.729 Spans and loads in the pink shaded area exceed a deflection of 1/4”
1 x 1/8 1.92 0.216
C 421 337 281 241 211 187 for uniform loads of 100 lbs/sq. ft. Experience has shown that 1/4”
D 0.115 0.18 0.259 0.353 0.461 0.583 deflection is the maximum deflection to give pedestrian comfort, but can
bar grating
U 632 404 281 206 158 125 be exceeded for other types of loads at the discretion of the engineer.
D 0.144 0.225 0.324 0.441 0.576 0.729
1 x 3/16 2.72 For serrated surface, increase depth by one size. 0.325
C 632 505 421 361 316 281
D 0.115 0.18 0.259 0.353 0.461 0.583
U 658 421 292 215 164 130 105 87 73
D 0.115 0.18 0.259 0.353 0.461 0.583 0.720 0.871 1.037
1 1/4 x 1/8 2.31 0.339
C 658 526 439 376 329 292 263 239 219
D 0.092 0.144 0.207 0.282 0.369 0.467 0.576 0.697 0.829
U 987 632 439 322 247 195 158 130 110 93 81
D 0.115 0.18 0.259 0.353 0.461 0.583 0.720 0.871 1.037 1.217 1.411
1 1/4 x 3/16 3.31 0.507
C 987 789 658 564 493 439 395 359 329 304 282
D 0.092 0.144 0.207 0.282 0.369 0.467 0.576 0.697 0.829 0.973 1.129
U 947 606 421 309 237 187 152 125 105 90 77 67 59 52 47
D 0.096 0.150 0.216 0.294 0.384 0.486 0.600 0.726 0.864 1.014 1.176 1.35 1.536 1.734 1.944
1 1/2 x 1/8 2.72 0.488
C 947 758 632 541 474 421 379 344 316 291 271 253 237 223 211
D 0.077 0.120 0.173 0.235 0.307 0.389 0.480 0.581 0.691 0.811 0.941 1.08 1.229 1.387 1.555
U 1421 909 632 464 355 281 227 188 158 135 116 101 89 79 70
D 0.096 0.15 0.216 0.294 0.384 0.486 0.6 0.726 0.864 1.014 1.176 1.35 1.536 1.734 1.944
1 1/2 x 3/16 3.89 0.730
C 1421 1137 947 812 711 632 568 517 474 437 406 379 355 334 316
D 0.077 0.12 0.173 0.235 0.307 0.389 0.48 0.581 0.691 0.811 0.941 1.08 1.229 1.387 1.555
U 1934 1238 860 632 484 382 309 256 215 183 158 138 121 107 96
D 0.082 0.129 0.185 0.252 0.329 0.417 0.514 0.622 0.741 0.869 1.008 1.157 1.317 1.486 1.666
1 3/4 x 3/16 4.48 0.994
C 1934 1547 1289 1105 967 860 774 703 645 595 553 516 484 455 430
D 0.066 0.103 0.148 0.202 0.263 0.333 0.411 0.498 0.592 0.695 0.806 0.926 1.053 1.189 1.333
U 2526 1617 1123 825 632 499 404 334 281 239 206 180 158 140 125
D 0.072 0.113 0.162 0.221 0.288 0.365 0.45 0.545 0.648 0.761 0.882 1.013 1.152 1.301 1.458
2 x 3/16 5.08 1.299
C 2526 2021 1684 1444 1263 1123 1011 919 842 777 962 674 632 594 561
D 0.058 0.09 0.13 0.176 0.263 0.292 0.36 0.436 0.518 0.608 0.706 0.81 0.922 1.04 1.166
U 3197 2046 1421 1044 799 632 512 423 355 303 261 227 200 177 158
D 0.064 0.100 0.144 0.196 0.256 0.324 0.400 0.484 0.576 0.676 0.784 0.900 1.024 1.156 1.296
2 1/4 x 3/16 5.68 1.644
C 3197 2558 2132 1827 1599 1421 1279 1163 1066 984 1218 1137 799 752 711
D 0.051 0.080 0.115 0.157 0.205 0.259 0.320 0.387 0.461 0.541 0.627 0.720 0.819 0.925 1.037
U 3947 2526 1754 1289 987 780 632 522 439 374 322 281 247 219 195
D 0.058 0.090 0.130 0.176 0.230 0.292 0.360 0.436 0.518 0.608 0.706 0.81 0.922 1.04 1.166
2 1/2 x 3/16 6.28 2.029
C 3947 3158 2632 2256 1974 1754 1579 1435 1316 1215 1128 1053 987 929 877
D 0.046 0.072 0.104 0.141 0.184 0.233 0.288 0.348 0.415 0.487 0.564 0.648 0.737 0.832 0.933
I-Bar weights (imperial) Fisholow grating meets N.A.A.M.M. standards.

bearing bar weights (lbs./ft )
2
size (inches) TYPE 11-4 TYPE 15-4 TYPE 19-4 TYPE 30-4 TYPE 38-4
1 x 1/4 n/a 2.35 1.85 1.22 1.02
1 1/4 x 1/4 n/a 2.86 2.29 1.51 1.26
1 1/2 x 1/4 n/a 3.30 2.63 1.76 1.47
1 3/4 x 1/4 n/a 3.73 2.97 2.02 1.75
2 x 1/4 n/a 4.15 3.30 2.24 1.88
2 1/4 x 1/4 n/a 4.67 3.89 2.61 2.18
2 1/2 x 1/4 n/a 4.77 3.99 2.67 2.23

aluminum special mesh bar grating
aluminum special mesh

Aluminum Special Mesh Bar Grating is a non-stocked specialty item. For the most cost effective and readily available aluminum
bar grating option, choose Standard Fisholow Type 19-4 (Type 30-102 Metric).
Aluminum Special Mesh
special close mesh

(metric) special close mesh
Deflections as per table on page 26. Deflections as per table on page 27.
Type 18 Metric Type 11

Multiply load values by 1.72 as per Multiply load values by 1.72 as per
table on page 26. table on page 27.
Type 18 Metric is not available Type 11 is not available in I-bar
in I-bar style bearing bars. style bearing bars.
Type 24 Type 15
Bar grating
special wide mesh

(metric) special wide mesh
Deflections as per table on page 26. Deflections as per table on page 27.


For panel widths, see steel panel width charts located on pages 16 and 17. All types of aluminum bar grating available up to
3 feet (915mm) nominal width.

fiberglass reinforced plastic (frp) grating

molded frp grating
molded frp information

molded Fibreglass reinforced plastic
(FRP) grating
Molded Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Grating is
manufactured in an open, heated mold. Continuous E-glass
fibers are interwoven in alternating layers while being
completely wetted out with thermosetting resin systems.
This continuous process produces an integral, one piece
construction which provides resilience and bi-directional
Molded FRP
strength. Although the concave profile of standard plain

surface Molded FRP Grating provides excellent anti-skid
properties, an integral grit surface can be supplied for
additional slip resistance. Other benefits include:
• Corrosion Resistant How to Order Molded FRP Grating

• Non-Rusting
When ordering or specifying Molded FRP Grating,
• Fire-Retardant
please confirm:
• Non-Conductive
FRP grating
• Light Weight • Type

• Easy to Install • Resin
• Unlimited Color Options • Color
• Top Surface
Fabrication • Sheet Size
As with our other grating products, Nucor Grating offers

Example: Nucor Grating Molded FRP 1 1/2” deep square mesh,
full fabrication services with FRP grating. We can also supply
AN (Architectural Grade, Non Fire Retardant), dark grey, grit top,
a variety of FRP structural shapes that may be associated with
4’ x 12’ sheets
an FRP grating project. Please call us to discuss any of your
custom platform and stair requirements.
installation
molded frp grating resin systems FRP grating sheet size and lightweight construction permit
simple and economical installation. Fasteners, supports and
Type Description Resin Corrosion flame spread
hold-down clips permit total flexibility in achieving the desired
Resistance rating
Architectural Grade configuration of the final installation.
AN* Orthophthalic Good Not Rated
Non Fire Retardant
Architectural Grade Conventional hand tools such as a hack saw, sabre saw, band
AF* Orthophthalic Good Class 1:25 or Less
Fire Retardant saw or disc saw with metal cutting blade can be used to cut
Food Grade grating on-site and to cut around special openings as required.
FF Isophthalic Very Good Class 2:30 or Less
Fire Retardant
Industrial Grade Cut ends should be treated with Edge Sealing Kits.
IF Isophthalic Very Good Class 1:25 or Less
Fire Retardant
Chemical Proof
CF Vinyl Ester Excellent Class 1:25 or Less
Fire Retardant
Chemical Proof
CR+ Vinyl Ester Excellent Class 1:10 or Less
Fire Retardant Plus
*Stocked at most warehouses in dark grey color, grit top or smooth top.

molded frp grating
molded frp types

1” rectangular mesh 1” square mesh 1 1/2” square mesh 2” square mesh
1” x 4” x 1” 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 1” 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” 2” x 2” x 2”

(25mm x 100mm x 25mm) (38mm x 38mm x 25mm) (38mm x 38mm x 38mm) (51mm x 51mm x 51mm)
Molded FRP
Panel size Approx. Approx. bearing bar size Cross bar size Top surface % open area
feet Weight shipping inches (mm) inches (mm)
(mm) lbs./ft.2 weight WIDTH SPACE C-C WIDTH SPACE C-C
(kg/m2) lbs. (kg)
1” Rectangular Mesh
4’ x 12’ 3.1 149 5/16 1 5/16 4 Plain or
59%
(1220 x 3658) (15.13) (67.5) (8) (25) (8) (100) Grip Top
3’ x 10’ 3.1 93 5/16 1 5/16 4 Plain or
59%
(915 x 3048) (15.13) (42) (8) (25) (8) (100) Grip Top
1” Square Mesh
FRP grating
4’ x 12’ 2.5 120 1/4 1 1/2 1/4 1 1/2 Plain or
70%
(1220 x 3658) (12.2) (55) (6) (38) (6) (38) Grip Top
3’ x 10’ 2.5 75 1/4 1 1/2 1/4 1 1/2 Plain or
70%
(915 x 3048) (12.2) (34) (6) (38) (6) (38) Grip Top
1 1/2” Square Mesh
4’ x 12’ 3.7 180 1/4 1 1/2 1/4 1 1/2 Plain or
70%
(1220 x 3658) (18.1) (82) (6) (38) (6) (38) Grip Top
3’ x 10’ 3.7 111 1/4 1 1/2 1/4 1 1/2 Plain or
70%
(915 x 3048) (18.1) (50) (6) (38) (6) (38) Grip Top
2” Square Mesh
4’ x 12’ 4 192 1/4 2 1/4 2 Plain or
72%
(1220 x 3658) (19.53) (87) (6) (51) (6) (51) Grip Top
Molded FRP grating meets O.S.H.A. specifications 1910.23 paragraph (a) 9.
METRIC LEGEND IMPERIAL LEGEND

U = Safe Uniform Load (kg/m2) U = Safe Uniform Load (lb./ft.2)
C = Safe Concentrated Load C = Safe Concentrated Load
(kg/m of grating width) (lbs./ft of grating width)
Allowable Loads and Deflections D = Deflection (mm) D = Deflection (in.)
Loads below are based on a minimum safety factor of 3 or maximum deflection of 1% of the span.
style Load/ span in MILLIMETRES (mm) style Load/ span in inches
Deflection Deflection
300 450 600 900 1200 1525 12" 18" 24" 36" 48" 60"
U 13652 4045 1706 506 213 U 2662 789 333 99 42
1” D 3 5 6 9 12 1” D 0.120 0.180 0.240 0.360 0.480
Square Mesh C 2567 1141 642 285 160 Square Mesh C 1667 741 417 185 104
D 3 5 6 9 12 D 0.120 0.180 0.240 0.360 0.480
U 18578 5505 2322 688 290 U 3623 1073 453 134 57
1” 1”
D 3 5 6 9 12 D 0.120 0.180 0.240 0.360 0.480
Rectangular Rectangular
C 3411 1516 853 379 213 C 2222 988 556 247 139
Mesh Mesh
D 3 5 6 9 12 D 0.120 0.180 0.240 0.360 0.480
U 30837 9137 3855 1142 482 235 U 6013 1782 752 223 94 48
1 1/2” D 3 5 6 9 12 15 1 1/2” D 0.120 0.180 0.240 0.360 0.480 0.600
Square Mesh C 5133 2563 1442 641 360 223 Square Mesh C 3889 1667 938 417 234 150
D 3 5 6 9 12 15 D 0.120 0.180 0.240 0.360 0.480 0.600
U 29744* 13282 5600 1656 682 282 U 5800* 2590 1092 323 133 55
2” D 3 5 6 9 12 15 2” D 0.120 0.180 0.240 0.360 0.480 0.600
Square Mesh C 4462* 4183 2974 1403 846 581 Square Mesh C 2900 2719 1933 912 550 378
D 3 5 6 9 12 15 D 0.120 0.180 0.240 0.360 0.480 0.600
*Represents Shear Force Governs *Represents Shear Force Governs

pultruded frp grating
pultruded frp information

PULTRUDED FRP GRATING Pultruded FRP Resins
Pultruded FRP Grating has all the benefits of Molded FRP Pultruded FRP grating is available in two resin bases –
Grating including corrosion resistance, high strength to weight Isophthalic Polyester and Vinyl Ester. Isophthalic Polyester
ratio, and ease of installation. With its high fiberglass content resin is ideal for most industrial applications and is available
and I-bar or T-bar style bearing bars, Pultruded FRP Grating in standard light grey, yellow, or green. Vinyl Ester resin offers
has increased unidirectional strength and stiffness to superior corrosion resistance and comes standard dark grey.
accommodate longer span conditions. Pultruded FRP Gratings Both are fire retardant with ASTM E84 flame spread rating
Pultruded FRP
are offered in a variety of bar profiles and spacings, including Class 1:25 or less.
close mesh options that are designed for non-motorized wheel
Standard panel sizes are 4’ x 20’ (1219mm x 6096mm),
traffic and ADA compliance.
however custom panel sizes are available.
Pultruded FRP grating types Custom colors are also available.
Pultruded FRP I-Bar Types

How to Order Pultruded FRP Grating
When ordering or specifying Pultruded FRP Grating,
FRP grating
please confirm:
• Type
• Resin
• Color
part Approx. “X” Dimension “Y” Dimension % open
number Weight OPen space Load Bar Centers area
• Top Surface
• Sheet Size
METRIC IMperial metric IMperial metric IMperial
(kg/m2) (lbs./ft.2) (mm) (inches) (mm) (inches)
Example: Nucor Grating Pultruded FRP I-6015
I-BAR 1” Deep
I-4010 17.57 3.60 10 0.4 25 1.0 40%
(I-bar 60% open, 1 1/2” deep), Vinyl Ester resin
I-5010 14.74 3.02 15 0.6 30 1.2 50% (Chemical Grade, Fire Retardant), dark grey, grit top,
I-6010 11.37 2.33 23 0.9 38 1.5 60% standard 4’ x 20’ sheets
I-BAR 1 1/4” Deep
I-4012 18.40 3.77 10 0.4 25 1.0 40%
I-6012 13.03 2.67 23 0.9 38 1.5 60% load table information
I-BAR 1 1/2” Deep
I-4015 21.97 4.50 10 0.4 25 1.0 40% Load Tables Available Upon Request
I-5015 18.16 3.72 15 0.6 30 1.2 50%
I-6015 16.11 3.30 23 0.9 38 1.5 60%
Pultruded FRP T-Bar Types
part Approx. “X” Dimension “Y” Dimension % open

number Weight OPen space Load Bar Centers area
METRIC IMperial metric IMperial metric IMperial

(kg/m2) (lbs./ft.2) (mm) (inches) (mm) (inches)
T-BAR 2” Deep
T-3320 21.67 4.44 13 0.5 38 1.5 33%
T-5020 16.74 3.43 25 1.0 51 2.0 50%

grating fastening methods

fastening methods information

BAR GRATING fasteners
Bar Grating Fastening Methods
Type D Saddle Clip Type D Saddle Clip

(complete with stainless steel self tapping screw) (complete with C-clamp and bolt)
SELF-DRILLING/SELF-TAPPING SCREW
Eliminates the need to drill supports or have access beneath

Our most common and cost-effective fastening method. the grating during installation. The C-clamp slides between
Designed for use with Tru-Weld Type 19 and Type 15 bar the bearing bars to clamp the flange of the supporting
grating only (in 1/8” and 3/16” bar sizes). member and is tightened from above using a hex-driver.
For use with Tru-Weld Type 19 and Type 15 bar grating only
Available in standard galvanized or bare steel and stainless
(in 1/8” and 3/16” bar sizes).
steel options.
steel options.
Type D Saddle Clip
(complete with nut, bolt, and bottom clamp) Type B Clamping Bolt, Nut, and Bottom Clamp
For close mesh Type 11 and Type 9.5 grating, a square collared
This combination allows for fastening grating without drilling
clamping bolt can be inserted directly between the ends of the
into the supports. The Type D Saddle Clip holds the grating
bearing bars and fitted through a bottom clamp. The rounded
from the top as the bottom clamp is tightened under the
bolt head rests directly on the bearing bars eliminating the
flange of the supporting member. Designed for use with
need for a top saddle clip.
Tru-Weld Type 19 and Type 15 bar grating only (in 1/8” and
3/16” bar sizes). Available by special order in bare steel, galvanized, and
stainless steel.
steel options.

molded FRP GRATING PULTRUDED FRP GRATING
FRP Grating Fastening Methods

Molded FRP Clip Assembly Lower Flange Clip Assembly

Offers a fastening solution for below-surface attachment
of pultruded grating. Includes FRP Lower Flange Clamp and
hardware. This style of clip should be used in pairs on either
side of the pultruded grating bar being clamped.
Comes complete with a stainless steel top “M” bracket

with nut, bolt, and washer to suit molded FRP style and
depth. When ordering, please specify style of molded FRP
being fastened.

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USA: Fisher & Ludlow, Inc. Canada: Fisher & Ludlow

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tru-weld® steel and stainless steel fisholow® aluminum rectangular

tru-weld® heavy duty bar grating fisholow® aluminum i-bar grating

fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) grating

molded frp grating pultruded frp grating

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14 Stainless Steel Bar Grating

15 Special Mesh Bar Grating

19 Heavy Duty Bar Grating

24 Fisholow® Aluminum Standard Mesh Bar Grating

29 fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) grating

33 grating fastening methods

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bar grating anatomy

The twisted cross rods provide a non-slip walking surface.

For applications where extremely slippery conditions prevail,

Bar grating types are specified by bearing bar spacing

In imperial measurements, bearing bar spacing is described

All bar grating Types may also be described in metric units.

Note: Although the special 2” (50mm) cross rod spacing does

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Steel Bar Grating

Simplicity in design is surpassed by its versatility in usage.

Available in bare steel, shop primed, or hot dip galvanized.

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• Fabricating stair treads

Our Sales, Engineering, Drafting, and Fabrication departments

Nucor Grating is dedicated to continuous improvement

Many of today’s projects demand just-in-time delivery.

As we are both a manufacturer and fabricator of grating we

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• The Type of grating.

Example: Nucor Grating Tru-Weld bar grating Type 19-4,

If purchasing fabricated grating, please also confirm:

• Span Direction (Direction of bearing bars)

Any detailing and/or fabrication of grating by Nucor Grating

*All weights will increase by 5% when galvanized.

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Note: Length of tread is distance

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steel stair treads

End Plate Width and Hole Pattern Dimensions

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standard tru-weld – type 30 (Metric)

C = Safe Concentrated Load (kN/metre of grating width)

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standard tru-weld – type 19

bearing Approx. Load/ Span in Feet and inches SECtion

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stainless steel information

facilities. Your choice of 304, 304L, 316, or 316L Stainless

Heat from the Electroforge welding process discolors the

stainless steel conversion factors

METRIC LEGEND IMPERIAL LEGEND

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special mesh information

As with Tru-Weld Standard Mesh Bar Grating, Special Mesh

Available in most 1/8” and 3/16” Steel and Stainless Steel

*Special Mesh Bar Grating is a non-stocked specialty item.

*All weights will increase by 5% when galvanized.

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