Expanded Metal Grating Description:
Expanded metal grating or expanded metal mesh is the most practical and economical way to assure strength, safety, and a non-skid surface. Expanded metal grating is ideal for use on plant runways, working platforms, and catwalks, as it is easily cut into irregular shapes and can be installed quickly by welding or bolting.
Expanded metal gratings are the ideal material for industrial walkways. Expanded metal gratings combine light weight with unusual strength because each diamond is designed like a truss; every strand works to distribute the load in all directions to the supporting structure. Although Expanded Metal Grating is used extensively for walkways it also has many other uses.
Expanded Metal Grating Features & Benefits
A heavy duty expanded metal produced from steel plate and contains no welds or joints;
Each sheet is a single piece of steel
Large open area
Metal Gratings Low Cost
It is generally more economical to build walkways and platforms with Expanded Metal Grating than with other types of steel grating. Savings of up to 50% can be expected. The reduction in dead weight afforded by the use of Expanded Metal Grating is also a plus factor in the design of large structures
Metal Gratings Safety
Provides a natural slip resistant walking surface
The high percent of open area, characteristic of expanded metal grating allow snow, water and oil to drain off easily, thus maintaining the slip resistant surface.
It also allows excellent passage of heat and light and contributes to walkway cleanliness
Metal Gratings Handling
Convenient sheet sizes & lightweight
Job fabrication and fitting is easy and can be done with one or two men with simple cutting and welding equipment
Convenient sheet sizes make it possible for installation on walkways and platforms even though the structure has been completed