Stainless Steel Grating - Grating Pacific

hen considering grating for food processing applications, shipboard use, or highly corrosive environments, Grating Pacific Stainless Steel Grating is often the most cost effective product. Commonly manufactured in 300 series alloys, stainless steel gratings are assembled by welding or pressure locking to suit the needs of each application.
To specify Grating Pacific Stainless Steel Grating, the *type* of grating is indicated by designating one of the three profiles shown combined with the bearing bar/cross bar spacing illustrated in the table. Following selection of the type of grating, consult the load table to select the appropriate bearing bar size for the loads and spans to be served.
EXAMPLES:	W-19-4 FOR WELDED BAR GRATINGS
	PS-19-4 FOR SWAGED PRESSURE LOCKED GRATINGS
	PD-19-4 FOR DOVETAIL PRESSURE LOCKED GRATINGS



WELDED GRATING PROFILE "W"	SWAGED GRATING PROFILE "PS"	DOVETAIL GRATING PROFILE "PD"
Economic welded grating with forged bearing bar/cross bar intersection. Available with bearing bars spaced at 1-3/16" and 15/16" on center. Intersections subject to carbon precipitation caused by welding.	Hollow tube cross bars are swaged into round holes in bearing bars to permanently lock each intersection. Minimizes distortion from welding or punching top surfaces of the bearing bars. Available in any quantity.	Deep rectangular cross bars provide excellent lateral stability. Cross bars are flush with top surface of bearing bars to provide comfortable walking surface. Popular for ornamental and architectural applications.

FINISHING

As produced, stainless steel products typically display discoloration due to cutting and welding. If appearance is a factor, consideration should be given to secondary cleaning such as abrasive blasting or electro-polishing.

TABLE OF SPACINGS AVAILABLE

STANDARD
MESH
GRATING

TYPE 19-4