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EXPANDED METAL
& GRATING
Terminology.............................................................18-2 thru 18-3
Ordering Procedures.........................................................18-3
Expanded Metal Sheets
Standard Carbon Sheets..........................................................18-4
Flattened Carbon Sheets.........................................................18-5
Standard Type 304 Stainless...................................................18-6
Flattened Type 304 Stainless...................................................18-7
Standard Aluminum Alloy 3003 H14.........................................18-8
Flattened Aluminum Alloy 3003 H14........................................18-9
Catwalk and Structural..........................................18-10 thru 18-11
GRATING
Steel Grating.........................................................18-12 thru 18-13
Safety Grating Products........................................18-14 thru 18-17
Fiberglass Grating.................................................18-17 thru 18-20

Extensive racking and handling systems keep Alro's

diverse inventory organized and accessible.

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EXPANDED METAL
TERMINOLOGY

STYLE DESIGNATION
A combination of numbers, letters, and abbreviations permitting proper specifications
of dimension, gauge, style, and weight. In expanded metal products, the first number
designates nominal dimension, short way of design. The second number completes
the designation and may specify the gauge of metal, weight per 100 square feet,
or may have some other significance. Grating products are designated by weight of
finished product per square foot.
STANDARD EXPANDED METAL
Standard expanded metal as it comes from the press. The strands and bonds are set
at a uniform angle to the plane on the sheet. This gives added strength and rigidity,
as well as skid-resistant surface. Standard expanded metal is abbreviated XM.
FLATTENED METAL
Flattened expanded metal is manufactured by passing the standard expanded sheet
through a cold roll reducing mill. Flattened expanded metal turns the strands and bonds
down to provide a flattened surface, reducing the thickness (gauge) and elongating
the pattern. Thickness may vary plus or minus 10% from published dimensions.
STANDARD EXPANDED METAL

FLATTENED EXPANDED METAL

GRATING
Grating is a standard expanded metal pattern produced from heavier gauge low
carbon steel plates. Strands and the openings of grating are considerably larger
than other meshes. It is ideal for use wherever a strong, durable, lightweight surface
is needed. Although used primarily for pedestrian traffic, grating can accommodate
heavier loads if properly supported.
DESIGN SIZE
Actual dimensions SWD and LWD. Measured from a point to a corresponding point
on the design shown.
SWD
Nominal dimension Short Way of Design
SWO
Short Way of Opening
LWD
Nominal dimension Long Way of Design
LWO
Long Way of Opening
STRANDS
The sides of the expanded metal design.
STRAND THICKNESS
Gauge thickness of metal expanded.
STRAND WIDTH
Amount of metal fed under dies to
produce one strand.
BOND
The solid intersection of two strands.

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EXPANDED METAL
SIDE SHEARING

The process of cutting a piece of expanded metal parallel to the long dimension of
the diamond.

RANDOM SIDE SHEARING

Side shearing is a cut made parallel to the LWD dimension of the sheet which usually
leaves open diamonds.
BOND SIDE SHEARING
This cut is made along the length of the sheet on the center line of the bond over the
specified width. In most cases it is not practical to attempt to Bond Side Shear either
regular or flattened expanded metal because of the camber.

END SHEARING

END RANDOM SHEARING

The process of shearing a piece of expanded metal to a specified length (LWD). This
cut normally leaves open diamonds at both ends but accomplishes close tolerance
when both ends are sheared.

END RANDOM
SHEARING

END BOND SHEAR

END BOND SHEARING

The process of shearing a piece of expanded metal to a specified length (LWD).
One end is cut on the Bond parallel to the SWDthe other end usually has open
diamonds.
SIDE BOND SHEARING

SIDE RANDOM SHEARING

ORDERING PROCEDURE

When ordering Expanded Metals, give complete style specifications to avoid possible
error. Include style, standard or flattened, type of metal, and sheet dimensions. SWD
dimensions always given before LWD.

EXAMPLE 1:
1/2" #18 carbon steel standard
4 ft. SWD by 8 ft. LWD

EXAMPLE 2:
1/2" .051 aluminum standard
8 ft. SWD by 4 ft. LWD

Drawings are exaggerated

for illustrative purposes.

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18-4

"#20
"#18
"#20
"#40 (18 ga.)
"#18
"#16
"#13
"#16
"#13
"#10 (13 ga.)
"# 9 (10 ga.)
1"#16
1"#18
1"#16
1"#13
1"#10 (13 ga.)
1"# 9 (10 ga.)
1"# 6 ( 6 ga.)
2"#10 (13 ga.)
2"# 9 (10 ga.)

Style

86
114
43
40
70
86
147
54
80
120
180
44
20
40
60
79
120
250
68
90

4
4
4
4
4&6
4&6
4&6
4&6
4&6
4&6
4&6
4
4
4
4&6
4&6
4&6
4&6
6
4

8
8
8
8
8&10
8&10
8&10
8&10
8&10
8&10
8&10
8
8
8
8&10
8&10
8&10
8
12
8

.250
.250
.500
.500
.500
.500
.500
.923
.923
.923
.923
1.00
1.33
1.33
1.33
1.33
1.33
1.33
1.85
1.85

1.00
1.00
1.00
1.20
1.20
1.00
1.20
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.40
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
4.00
4.00

.125
.110
.438
.440
.438
.375
.312
.813
.750
.750
.688
.938
1.313
1.250
1.188
1.188
1.125
1.110
1.625
1.563
.718
.718
.938
.938
.938
.938
.938
1.750
1.688
1.625
1.562
2.062
2.625
2.625
2.500
2.500
2.375
2.313
3.438
3.375

.072
.072
.072
.051
.088
.087
.096
.101
.096
.144
.150
.087
.068
.108
.105
.138
.144
.203
.164
.149

.036
.048
.036
.048
.048
.060
.092
.060
.092
.092
.134
.060
.048
.060
.092
.092
.134
.198
.092
.134

.135
.147
.140
.110
.172
.175
.204
.210
.205
.290
.312
.192
.140
.230
.242
.284
.312
.433
.327
.312

48
48
24
24
24
24
24
13
13
13
13
12
9
9
9
9
9
9
6.5
6.5

12
12
10
10
10
10
10
6
6
6
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3

45
43
80
82
72
65
57
78
76
72
68
82
90
85
85
80
76
69
82
84

Strand Size Overall

Standard
No. of
lbs
(inches) Thick Designs per (%)
Sheet Size (ft) Design Size Opening Size
per100 Width Length
ft.
(inches)
Thick- ness
(inches)
Open
Sq. ft.
SWD LWD SWD LWD SWO LWO Width ness (in) SWD LWD Area
STANDARD

CARBON STEEL STANDARD EXPANDED METAL " THROUGH 2" DIAMOND DESIGNS

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EXPANDED METAL SHEETS

Expanded Metal is sheet steel which has been slit and expanded up to 10 times
its original width. This results in an increase in the strength and rigidity of the basic
sheet. Often used in industry or the home where there is a drainage problem or a
need for free passage of air and light. Applications: Standard for partitions, guards,
and enclosures; Flattened for trays, bins, shelving, and grills.

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.079
.080
.079
.056
.097
.096
.107
.111
.105
.106
.160
.165
.098
.093
.119
.134
.116
.158

Above material conforms to military specification MIL-M-17194C Type II Class 1

Weights, gauges, dimensions, and sizes listed above are approximate.

0.084 .715
0.075 .715
0.375 1.00
0.380 1.00
0.312 1.00
0.312 1.00
0.265 1.00
0.750 1.750
0.688 1.813
0.688 1.781
0.637 1.755
0.563 1.688
0.813 2.250
1.175 2.620
1.062 2.750
1.062 2.750
1.062 2.750
1.000 2.563

.030
.040
.029
.040
.039
.050
.070
.048
.061
.070
.070
.120
.050
.050
.048
.060
.070
.110

.030
.040
.029
.040
.039
.050
.070
.048
.061
.070
.070
.120
.050
.050
.048
.060
.070
.110

48 11.600
48 11.600
24 9.500
24 9.500
24 9.500
24 9.500
24 9.500
13 5.700
13 5.700
13 5.700
13 5.700
13 5.700
12 4.684
9
3.750
9
3.750
9
3.750
9
3.750
9
3.750

"#20
"#18
"#20
"#40 (18 ga.)
"#18
"#16
"#13
"#16
"#14
"#13
"#10 (13 ga.)
"# 9 (10 ga.)
1"#16
1"#16 (Lt.)
1"#16
1"#14
1"#13
1"#9 (10 ga.)

.250 1.05
.250 1.05
.500 1.25
.500 1.25
.500 1.25
.500 1.25
.500 1.25
.923 2.10
.923 2.10
.923 2.10
.923 2.10
.923 2.10
1.00 2.50
1.33 3.20
1.33 3.20
1.33 3.20
1.33 3.20
1.33 3.20

82
108
40
38
66
82
140
51
63
75
114
171
41
29
38
46
57
114

Style

3&4
8
3&4
8
3&4
8
4
8
3&4
8&10
3&4
8&10
3&4
8&10
3&4
8&10
3&4
8&10
3&4 8,10&12
4
8
3&4 8,10&12
3&4
8
4
8
3&4
8
3&4
8
3&4
8&10
3&4-4 8&10,12

No. of
Strand Size Overall
Standard
lbs.
Design Size Opening Size
Designs per
(inches)
Sheet Size (ft.)
Thickper
(inches)
(inches)
ft.
Thick- ness
100 Width Length
SWD LWD SWO LWO Width ness
(in.) SWD LWD
LWD
Sq. ft. SWD
35
35
65
77
60
63
52
74
74
74
68
63
78
83
83
80
80
75

%
Open
Area

CARBON STEEL FLATTENED EXPANDED METAL " THROUGH 1-1/2" DIAMOND DESIGNS

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EXPANDED METAL SHEETS

In Standard Expanded Metal, the strands are set at sharp angles to the plane of
the sheet. In the Flattened Expanded Metal, the strands have been cold rolled to
bring them into one plane, thus providing a flat surface.

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Above material conforms to EMMA 557-99

Standard
lbs Sheet Size (ft) Design Size Opening Size
per100 Width Length
(inches)
(inches)
Sq. ft.

SWD
LWD
SWD
LWD
SWO
LWO
Style

STANDARD
"#20
50
4
8
.500 1.200 .437 .097
"#18
73
4
8
.500 1.200 .438 .938
"#16
91
4
8
.500 1.200 .438 .938
"#13
187
4
8
.500 1.200 .313 .875
"#18
48
4
8
.923 2.000 .813 1.750
"#16
60
4
8
.923 2.000 .813 1.750
"#13
91
4
8
.923 2.000 .750 1.688
"# 9 (10 ga.)
205
4
8
.923 2.000 .688 1.563
1"#16
45
4
8
1.333 3.000 1.250 2.750
1"#13
68
4
8
1.333 3.000 1.250 2.625
1"# 9 (10 ga.)
137
4
8
1.333 3.000 1.125 2.500
.080
.087
.087
.120
.106
.106
.108
.161
.115
.116
.155

.037
.050
.062
.093
.050
.062
.093
.140
.062
.093
.140

.164
.164
.164
.225
.200
.200
.200
.300
.220
.220
.280

24
24
24
24
13
13
13
13
9
9
9

70
77
70
58
89
85
78
67
89
86
75

Strand Size Overall No. of

(inches) Thick Designs (%)
Thick- ness per ft. Open
ness (in)
Area
Width
SWD

STAINLESS STEEL TYPE 304 STANDARD EXPANDED METAL

1/2" THROUGH 1-1/2" DIAMOND DESIGNS

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STAINLESS STEEL TYPE 304

EXPANDED METAL SHEETS

Above material conforms to EMMA 557-99

Standard
lbs.
Design Size Opening Size
Sheet
Size (ft.)
per
(inches)
(inches)
100 Width Length
SWD LWD SWO LWO
LWD
Sq. ft. SWD
Style
"#20
48
4
8
.500 1.260 0.312 1.000
"#18
69
4
8
.500 1.260 0.313 1.000
"#16
86
4
8
.500 1.260 0.313 1.000
"#13
178
4
8
.500 1.260 0.250 1.000
"#18
46
4
8
.923 2.100 0.750 1.813
"#16
57
4
8
.923 2.100 0.750 1.813
"#13
87
4
8
.923 2.100 0.625 1.750
"# 9 (10 ga.) 195
4
8
.923 2.100 0.563 1.688
1"#16
43
4
8
1.330 3.150 1.063 2.750
1"#13
65
4
8
1.330 3.150 1.000 2.625
1"#9 (10 ga.) 131
4
8
1.330 3.150 0.938 2.625

Strand Size Overall No. of

Designs
(inches)
%
Thickper ft.
Open
Thick- ness
Area
Width ness
(in.)
SWD
.091 .033 .033
24
60
.093 .040 .040
24
68
.093 .050 .050
24
60
.132 .080 .080
24
56
.118 .040 .040
13
77
.118 .050 .048
13
75
.120 .070 .070
13
74
.160 .119
.119
13
64
.124 .050 .050
9
83
.124 .079 .079
9
79
.165 .119
.119
9
76

STAINLESS STEEL TYPE 304 FLATTENED EXPANDED METAL

1/2" THROUGH 1-1/2" DIAMOND DESIGNS

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STAINLESS STEEL TYPE 304

EXPANDED METAL SHEETS

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Above material conforms to EMMA 557-99

Style

3/16" .032
" .051
" .081
" .051
" .064
" .081
" .081L
" .081H
" .125
" .188
1" .051
1" .081
1" .125

Standard
lbs Sheet Size (ft) Design Size Opening Size
per100 Width Length
(inches)
(inches)
Sq. ft.
SWD LWD SWD LWD SWO LWO
STANDARD
23
B
B
.200 .500 .166 .437
27
4
8
.500 1.200 .375 .938
44
4
8
.500 1.200 .375 .938
17
4
8
.923 2.000 .813 1.175
22
4-8
8-4
.923 2.000 .823 1.660
41
4
8
.923 2.000 .750 1.688
27
4-8
8-4
.923 2.000 .750 1.680
41
4-8
8-4
.923 2.000 .750 1.688
65
4
8
.923 2.000 .688 1.688
113
4-8
8-4
.923 2.000 .590 1.350
13
4-8
8-4 1.330 3.000 1.225 2.400
22
4
8
1.333 3.000 1.188 2.500
43
4
8
1.333 3.000 1.188 2.500
.020
.094
.096
.109
.111
.166
.110
.165
.170
.200
.110
.128
.163

.032
.051
.081
.051
.064
.081
.081
.081
.125
.188
.051
.081
.125

.068
.158
.186
.200
.200
.300
.200
.300
.305
.400
.200
.240
.300

60
24
24
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
9
9
9

52
70
60
90
75
74
76
69
66
60
88
87
78

Strand Size Overall

No. of
(inches) Thick Designs (%)
per ft. Open
Thick- ness
(in)
Area
Width ness

SWD

ALUMINUM ALLOY 3003 H14 STANDARD EXPANDED METAL

3/16" THROUGH 1-1/2" DIAMOND DESIGNS

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3003 H14
ALUMINUM EXPANDED METAL SHEETS

Above material conforms to EMMA 557-99

Style
3/16" .032
" .051
" .081
" .051
" .064
" .081L
" .081H
" .125
" .188
1" .051
1" .081
1" .125

Standard
lbs.
Design Size Opening Size
Sheet Size (ft.)
per
(inches)
(inches)
100 Width Length
Sq. ft. SWD
SWD LWD SWO LWO
LWD
25
8
4
.218 .438 .078 .313
25
4
8
.500 1.270 .313 1.000
41
4
8
.500 1.270 .313 1.000
16
4
8
.923 2.120 .750 1.813
20
4-8
8-4
.923 2.130 .750 1.780
25
4-8
8-4
.923 2.215 .687 1.750
38
4-8
8-4
.923 2.120 .688 1.750
61
4
8
.923 2.120 .625 1.750
107
4-8
8-4
.923 2.130 .484 1.593
11
4-8
8-4 1.330 3.090 1.095 2.750
20
4
8
1.333 3.150 1.063 2.750
40
4
8
1.333 3.150 1.100 2.750
Width
.060
.091
.103
.114
.122
.134
.172
.180
.205
.120
.144
.190

Thickness
.029
.040
.060
.040
.051
.070
.070
.095
.170
.040
.055
.080

Strand Size
(inches)

ALUMINUM ALLOY 3003 H14 FLATTENED EXPANDED METAL

3/16" THROUGH 1-1/2" DIAMOND DESIGNS
No. of
Overall
Designs
%
Thickper ft.
Open
ness
Area
(in.)
SWD
.028
60
43
.040
24
57
.060
24
57
.040
13
73
.051
13
72
.070
13
70
.070
13
63
.095
13
55
.170
13
60
.040
9
80
.055
9
75
.080
9
65

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3003 H14
ALUMINUM EXPANDED METAL SHEETS

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lbs. per Width Length

LWD
Sq. Ft. SWD
SWD LWD SWO
3.0
4&6 8,10&12 1.33 5.33 .940
3.14 4-4&6 8&10
2.00 6.00 1.625
4.0
4,5&6 8&10
1.33 5.33 .940
4.27
4&6
8&10
1.41 4.00 1.00
5.0
4,5&6 8&10
1.33 5.33 .813
6.25
4&6
8&12
1.41 5.33 .813
7.0
4
8
1.41 5.33 .813
LWO
3.44
4.88
3.44
2.88
3.38
3.38
3.38

Opening Size
(inches)

No. of
Overall
Designs
Thick(%)
per Ft.
ness
Open
Width Thick (inches) SWD LWD Area
.264 .183 .540
9
2.25 60
.312 .250 .656
6
2
69
.300 .215 .618
9
2.25 55
.300 .250 .625
8.5 3
58
.331 .250 .655
9
2.25 50
.350 .312 .715
8.5 2.25 50
.391 .312 .740
8.5 2.25 45
Strand
Size
(inches)

Above material meets all requirements of Military SpecIfications MIL-M-17194C (Metals, Expanded, Steel) and
MIL-G 18015 (Ships) (Gratings, Metal, other than Bar Type) and the deflection requirements of Federal Specification RR-G-661-B.

Style
3.0 lb.
3.14 lb.
4.0 lb.
4.27 lb.
5.0 lb.
6.25 lb.
7.0 lb.

Standard Sheet Design Size

Size (ft)
(inches)

CATWALK AND STRUCTURAL GRATINGS CARBON STEEL

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EXPANDED METAL SHEETS

3.0
3.14

4.0
5.0
4.27

4.0
4.27

4.0
4.27

200#

250#

300#

350#

7.0

6.25

5.0
6.25

4.27
5.0

4.0
4.27

3.0
3.14

7.0

6.25

5.0
6.25

4.0
4.27

7.0

6.25

5.0
6.25

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

The concentrated load deflections for the above selection chart do not exceed the 1/4 maximum deflection as stated by Federal Specification RR-G-661b and the generally accepted recommendation for normal pedestrian comfort.

6.25

5.0
6.25

4.0
4.27

4.0
4.27

3.0
3.14

150# Heavy or Constant

Pedestrian Traffic

3.0
3.14

3.0
3.14

Light or Occasional
Pedestrian Traffic

CLEAR SPAN
(Distance between supports, measured from the inside edge of one support
to the inside edge of the next support)
42"
47"
23"
30"
35"
54"
60"
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
3.14
3.14
3.14
3.14
3.14
4.27
6.25

100# Normal or Frequent

Pedestrian Traffic

50#

CONCENTRATED LOAD
(lbs. per ft. of Length
of Catwalk or Platform)

CATWALK AND STRUCTURAL GRATINGS (CARBON STEEL) SELECTION CHART

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EXPANDED METAL SHEETS

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STEEL GRATING

STANDARD MESH TYPES

Stock width of panels, 2' and 3'. Stock length panels 20' and 24'.
For 3/16" main bars 5/16" hexagonal cross bars are used. For 1/8" main bars 1/4"
hexagonal bars are used.

19W4

19W2

CLOSE MESH TYPES

Stock width of panels, 2' and 3'. Stock length panels 20' and 24'.
For 3/16" main bars 5/16" hexagonal cross bars are used. For 1/8" main bars 1/4"
hexagonal cross bars are used.

15W4

15W2

SURFACES

SMOOTH SURFACES
Smooth surface steel grating is available in a wide variety of materials for many
applications.
SERRATED SURFACES
Serrated surfaces are available on many types of grating. The serrated surface
provides a safe, slip-resistant surface. These surfaces offer more secure footing
where a variety of liquids such as oil, chemicals, or water are present.

SMOOTH SURFACE

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STEEL GRATING
WEIGHTS

Special prices are available upon request for cut lengths & widths and for fabrication.

19W4

19W2

15W4

15W2

Main Bar
Size

Wt. Lbs.
(sq. ft.)

Wt. Lbs.
(sq. ft.)

Wt. Lbs.
(sq. ft.)

Wt. Lbs.
(sq. ft.)

3/4 x 1/8

3.9

4.4

4.7

5.3

3/4 x 3/16

5.6

6.2

6.9

7.5

1 x 1/8

5.0

5.5

6.1

6.7

1 x 3/16

7.2

7.8

8.9

9.6

1-1/4 x 1/8

6.1

6.6

7.5

8.1

1-1/4 x 3/16

8.9

9.5

11.0

11.6

1-1/2 x 1/8

7.2

7.7

8.9

9.4

1-1/2 x 3/16

10.5

11.2

13.1

13.7

1-3/4 x 3/16

12.2

12.8

15.2

15.8

2 x 3/16

13.9

14.5

17.3

17.9

2-1/4 x 3/16

15.5

16.1

19.4

20.0

2-1/2 x 3/16

17.2

17.8

21.4

22.0

Alro stocks expanded metal in standard and flattened conditions.

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SAFETY GRATING PRODUCTS

GRIP STRUT

Safety Grating

Available Configurations

Channel
Heights
Available

Type
Available

Galvanized
1-1/2"

2"

HR P&O
2-1/2"

3"

5052-H32

Aluminum

GRIP STRUT is a lightweight metal

grating designed for safety underfoot.
The unique one-piece diamond shaped
construction provides slip resistance in all
directions. GRIP STRUT is ideally suited
for all walking/working surfaces where
mud, ice, snow, grease, oil and detergents
create slippery or hazardous conditions.
GRIP STRUT grating is commonly used for
work platforms, industrial flooring, catwalks,
balconies, storage areas, walkways, and
stair treads.

14ga
4-3/4"
12ga
7"
14ga 9-1/2"
12ga
11-3/4"
.080" 18-3/4"
24"
.100"

2"
Type *304
16ga 9-1/2"

Stainless

11-3/4"


Product
Type

Gauge

Widths

Walkway
Available Available
Available

2"
Galvanized
14ga
24"
3"
HR P&O
12ga
4-1/2"
Standard Lengths: 10 and 12.
Type 316 Stainless available upon special quote.
Special fabrication cutting or specialty configurations
available upon request and special quotation.
*Note: Stainless only available in plank form.

HEAVY DUTY GRIP STRUT

Safety Grating

Product
Widths
Gauge
Available Available

Available Configurations

Channel
Heights
Available

Type
Available

Gauge
Available

Product
Widths
Available

2
Galvanized
10ga 9-1/4
2-1/2 HR P&O
13-3/4
Note: 11ga
3
23-1/4"
and 9ga
are special
4

27-3/4
ordered.

36
Contact your

Alro Sales
Rep.


Product

Gauge
Widths
Type
Walkway
Available Available

Available

Heavy Duty GRIP STRUT Safety Grating

Galvanized
10ga
24"
products offer the advantages of regular 5
HR P&O
30"
GRIP STRUT plus the capabilities for
36"
greater loads and/or longer spans. Heavy
Duty GRIP STRUT walkways are ideal for Standard Lengths: 10 and 12.
process plants, refineries, grain elevators, 24, special order. Contact your Alro Sales Rep
conveyor walkways, underbridge inspection Plain HRP&O Steel available upon request and special
walkways, papermills, etc.
quotation. Hot Dip Galvanized after fabrication is
available upon request or special order.
Special fabrication cutting or specialty configurations
available upon request and special quotation.
*Note: Stainless only available in plank form.

Heavy Duty GRIP STRUT is more competitive than ever against Bar Grating. Shorter
lead times, 24-foot lengths, less support structure, and labor savings make it the most
unique formed-plank grating available.

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SAFETY GRATING PRODUCTS

GRIP STRUT

Stair Treads, Ladder Rungs, Reconditioning Material

Alro offers a full range of standard and nonstandard Stair Tread products from Grip Strut,
Heavy Duty Grip Strut, Perf-O Grip, Traction
TreadTM, and Grate-Lock. Products will be offered
with or without abrasive nosing.

Reconditioning material is offered as an

economical method of resurfacing worn and
unsafe floors. Down-turned edges allow the
grating to lie flat and secure over existing
flooring.
Alro offers a large variety of ladder
rungs for use in different environments and industries. GRIP STRUT
One-Diamond Ladder Rungs are
ideal in environments where safe
footing is hard to come by. GRIP
STRUT Ladder Rungs ensure
maximum slip resistance and safe
footing. Traction TreadTM Ladder
Rungs are ideal for use in handover-hand ladder applications where
safe footing is also required.

AERATION DECKING
Aeration Decking provides municipal waste
treatment plants with a highly efficient, lowenergy way to process effluents into usable
compost. In North America daily production
from municipally operated water treatment
plants yields well over 15,000 tons (dry basis)
of sludge. North America faces a growing
process while keeping operating costs at a
minimum. Aeration Decking can be the keystone for systems that transform waste into
usable by-product, while conserving energy.

Available Configurations

Material

Channel
Gauge

Height

2-1/2

14GA Galvanized
Steel

Product
Widths
Available

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SAFETY GRATING PRODUCTS

Available Configurations

PERF-O GRIP

Channels
Heights
Available

Grating

Types
Available

Widths
Available

Gauges
Available

1-1/2" Galvanized 11ga

2"

HR P&O

2"

12", 18", 24"

Aluminum .125"

5", 7", 10", 12"

Walkway
Heights
Types
Available Available

5"

5", 7", 10"

13ga

Gauges
Available

Galvanized 11ga
HR P&O

Widths
Available

24", 30", 36"

Standard Lengths: 10 and 12.

Plain HRP&O Steel and Stainless sheet available
upon request and special quotation. Hot Dip Galvanized after fabrication is available upon request and
special order.
Special fabrication cutting or specialty configurations
available upon request and special quotation.

Perf-O Grip is a plank metal grating offering

a slightly less aggressive surface than Grip
Strut. Perf-O Grip is made with a round
hole pattern. Perf-O Grip's light weight and
resilient design makes the product easy to
handle and install producing a very economical installed cost.

TRACTION TREADTM
FLOORING

Plank, Sheet and Ladder Rungs

Traction TreadTM panels have a surface
of perforated raised buttons. The perforations allow spillage to drain and break
oil film, detergent, and other slippery
agents away from the walking surface.
Traction TreadTM is ideal for pedestrian
traffic and the button design is the best
in the industry for allowing women in
heels, as well as a man in work boots,
to walk comfortably and safely over
the surfaces. This product is offered in
planks and 36 x 120 sheets. Traction
TreadTM services many applications
such as pedestrian walkways, scaffold
planking, mezzanines, stair treads, the
resurfacing of worn materials, etc.
useful anywhere a light slip-resistant
flooring is required.

Standard Lengths: 10 (120) Sheets.

Plank Lengths: 10 and 12.
Ladder Rung Length: 60
Special fabrication, cutting or specialty
configurations available upon request
and special quotation.

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Available Configurations
Product

Material

heet HR P&O Steel

S

Gauge Width

Channel
Height

11ga 36
N/A
12ga
13ga
14ga
16ga

5052-H32 Aluminum .125" 36"

N/A

lanks Galvanized
P
11ga 7"
2"

HR P&O Steel
13ga 10" (1-1/2" min.)

12
Note: HR P&O Planks are
special ordered. Contact

your Alro Sales Rep.


5052-H32 Aluminum .125" 7"
2"

10"

12"
adder Galvanized
L
13ga 1-1/4
Rungs HR P&O Steel 1-5/8

1-1/2
1-1/8

1-1/2

5052-H32 Aluminum .125" 2-1/4

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SAFETY GRATING PRODUCTS

ROOFTOP WALKWAYS SYSTEMS
Although roofs look durable, they were never
intended to be walked on. As the volume of
rooftop equipment keeps expanding, the wear
and tear of mounting maintenance traffic can
lead to leaks and premature roof replacement.
Rooftop Walkway Systems solve these problems
to keep your roof leak free and long lived. The
patented elevated Grip Strut Rooftop Walkway
System is unlike others in that they are elevated
and discourage shortcuts and emphatically
define a path that is visible even in heavy snow.
This system is interchangeable with our different walking surfaces such as Perf-O Grip and
Grate Lock and is ideal for built-up roof systems.
Grate-Lock RTWW systems are also available for any standing seam metal roof.

DURAGRATETM
MOLDED FIBERGLASS GRATING
DURAGRATETM is produced in 3', 4' or 5' wide panels. The panels are available in
8', 10' or 12' lengths. DURAGRATETM is produced by Strongwell and a stock item at
Alro Plastics. Available sizes include:

1"thick 1-1/2" - Square

1" thick 1" x 4" - Rectangular

1-1/2" thick 1-1/2" - Square

2" thick 2" - Square

Grids can be ordered with or without an epoxied and grit surface

Fiberglass Grids & Grating are stock items at Alro Plastics. To learn more about the
alternatives Alro offers to using steel and metals refer to pages 20-1 thru 20-15.

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FIBERGLASS GRATING (PULTRUDED)

Fiberglass Grating bars consist of two glass reinforcements. First, continuous glass
roving is used for high longitudinal strength. Second, continuous strand mat is introduced, primarily for transverse strength. The mat also provides a resin-rich surface
for added corrosion resistance and helps prevent chipping and splitting from impact.
Fiberglass Grating, in addition to the glass reinforcement, provides a synthetic surface veil to match the resin selection. The veil provides a greater corrosion capability
for harsh chemical environments and creates an ultra-violet barrier for continuous
exposure outdoors.

PRODUCT APPLICATIONS

Breweries, Chemical, Fire Equipment, Food Processing, Gas/Coal Fire/Nuclear Power,

Marine Applications, Micro Electronics, Mining, Offshore Equipment, Petroleum Production, Plating Operations, Pollution Control, Pulp/Paper, Recreational Equipment,
Swimming Pools, and Water/Waste Water.

SPECIFICATIONS

RESIN SYSTEMS
Isophthalic, Isophthalic Fire Retardant: Made with a premium-grade fire
retardant isophthalic polyester resin which meets ASTM E-84, Class 1, Flame
Rating, and self-extinguishing requirements of ASTM D-635.
Vinylester, Vinylester Fire Retardant: Made with a premium grade vinylester
resin system for severe corrosion applications also meeting ASTM E-84, Class
1, Flame Rating, and self-extinguishing requirements of ASTM D-635.
SAFETY/NON-SKID SURFACES
The walking surfaces of Fiberglass Grating have a coarse epoxy grit bonded to both
the bearing bar and the flush top cross-rod. The patented flush-top design provides
a greater non-skid surface area as well as improved appearance.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Corrosion resistant.
Fire retardant.
High impact strength.

High strength.
Low thermal conductivity.
Light weight.
Maximum unsupported spans.
Low maintenance. Safety non-skid surface.

Alro Plastics maintains a large inventory with a diverse selection of high

quality materials ranging from commodity items to high performance materials.

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FIBERGLASS GRATING (MOLDED)

GLASS ROVING

RESIN SYSTEM

NON-SKID TOP

Molded Grating has many features to satisfy the needs and design requirements
of our customers:
Corrosion Resistant: Resistant to nearly all industrial chemicals and will give
long life and low life cycle cost.
Slip Resistant: The concave surface provides positive traction even when
wet, creating a safer work environment.
Fire Retardant: All resin systems are fire retardant Class I ASTM E-84 with zero
fuel contribution.
Non-Conductive: Creates a safety barrier for personnel in electrical
applications. Non-magnetic and non-sparking.
Light Weight: The low weight makes it easy to install and remove without heavy
equipment.
Low Maintenance: The high corrosive resistance eliminates costly
maintenance.

RESIN SYSTEMS

Premium Grade Polyester Resins

DESCRIPTION

STANDARD COLORS

Standard Fire Retardant

Extra Fire Retardant
Vinyl Ester Fire Retardant

green
gray
orange

(Other resin systems and colors are available on special order.)

STANDARD GRATINGS

Additional features and accessories:

Gritted Top: An epoxy grit can be added to the top of the standard grating.
USDA Approved Grating: Where incidental food contact may occur USDA
approved grating is available.
Custom Colors: Contact Alro Plastics about custom colors.
Seal Kits: All field cuts should be sealed with a compatible resin.

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Alro Plastics
Your Source for Engineering Plastics

Sheet Rod Tube Film Profiles Machined Parts

Ask your Alro Plastics Sales Representative about our
Fiberglass Grating and our other alternatives to using steel.
STANDARD GRATINGS

TOP VIEW

OPEN
AREA DEPTH PATTERN

APPROX
WT SQ
FT

MESH
SIZE

PANEL
SIZES

70%
1

Square
2.5
1 x 1
Mesh

3 x 10
4 x 12

69%
1

Rect.
2.5
1 x 4
Mesh

3 x 10
4 x 12

70%
1

Square
3.75
1 x 1
Mesh

3 x 10
4 x 12

72%
2

Square
Mesh

4 x 12

4.0

2 x 2

*Standard and Heavy Duty grades are available.

DuragrateTM molded fiberglass grating is the chemical resistant

flooring choice for many industrial applications.

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