Grip Strut is a form of galvanized steel that is grated to provide a safe walking and working environment. Both the bottom and the top part of the grip strut are manufactured in such a way that there is resistance on all sides. For any slippery working environment, a grip strut is a must-have.

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Key Highlights about the Grip Strut:

• The steel metal is highly galvanized and it has serrated surfaces.
• The steel is made in such a way that it is easy to weld, cut, and form according to individual preferences.
• Used especially where there are slippery floors. It can also be used for balconies, stair treads, and walkways.
• It is fit for both indoor and outdoor functioning.
• It is easy to clean and maintain given that it has an open design on the surfaces.
• It comes in different sizes, shapes, and material designs.

  • Industrial:

    • Walkways and Ramps:  Used in industrial environments for walkways, ramps, and platforms due to its high load capacity and slip resistance.

    • Catwalks: Provides safe access and mobility in elevated areas within industrial facilities.

    • Loading Docks: Ensures safety underfoot in loading dock areas where slippery conditions are common.

  • Construction:

    • Safety Platforms and Steps:  Used in construction for creating safety platforms and steps, enhancing worker safety on job sites.

    • Drainage Platforms:  Employed in areas requiring effective drainage and slip resistance.

  • Transportation:

    • Truck Grills and Trailers:  Applied in the automotive sector for truck grills and flooring in trailers, offering durability and safety.

  • General Safety:

    • Emergency Exits:  Utilized in emergency exit pathways to ensure safe and quick evacuation.

The Bar Grating, also known as steel grating or metal grating, is an open grid assembly of metal bars, in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them, which is designed to hold heavy loads with minimal weight.

The bar gratings are widely used as floors, fencing, trench covers and maintenance platforms in factories, mezzanines, stair treads, motor rooms, trolley channels, heavy loading areas, etc.

  • Industrial:

    • Walkways and Platforms:  Commonly used in industrial environments to create safe, durable walkways and platforms due to their high load capacity and slip resistance.

    • Catwalks: Ideal for elevated areas in industrial plants and factories, providing secure footing and structural integrity.

  • Construction:

    • Flooring:  Used as flooring in factories, warehouses, and other construction sites where heavy loads and robust durability are required.

    • Stair Treads:  Employed in the construction of stair treads, ensuring safety and durability in high-traffic areas.

  • Transportation:

    • Vehicle Steps and Ramps:  Applied in manufacturing vehicle steps, ramps, and truck beds for enhanced traction and safety.

  • Public Spaces:

    • Drainage Covers: Utilized in public infrastructure for drainage covers and trench grating, allowing for effective water flow and preventing debris buildup.

    • Fencing and Barriers: Used in fencing and safety barriers to provide strong, durable, and secure enclosures.

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We offer a complete range of grip strut, bar grating, threads and special products on request. So, without thinking twice contact us today and get a reasonable quote for your construction or engineering project.

FAQs about Gripstrut, Bar Grating and Special Products

GripStrut is a high-strength, slip-resistant metal grating system featuring a serrated, one-piece diamond-pattern surface designed for safe walking surfaces in industrial and commercial environments. It is differentiated from generic bar grating by its engineered anti-slip surface and integrated side channels.

Materials include carbon steel (mill-galvanized per ASTM A653 G-90), stainless steel (e.g., 304/316), and aluminum (e.g., alloy 5052-H32). Finishes may include plain, hot-dip galvanized, powder-coated; patterns vary by “diamond count” (2-Diamond, 3-Diamond, 5-Diamond) or width (e.g., 9-1/2″, 11-3/4″, 18-3/4″) depending on load and span.

Applications include rooftop walkways, mezzanine platforms, industrial catwalks, stair treads, trench covers, exterior maintenance walkways exposed to freeze/thaw, and loading-dock ramps—especially in older Montréal industrial buildings or refitted warehouse spaces.

You must factor in: the clear span (distance between supports), expected live load type (pedestrian only vs forklift or maintenance gear), pattern width (e.g., 11-3/4″) and depth (side channel height). Fabricator load tables (e.g., from the GripStrut catalog) guide allowable deflection and safe load ratings.

GripStrut’s serrated surface exceeds Federal Specification RR-G-1602D slip-resistance requirements and tests show superior grip in muddy, icy and greasy conditions. This is especially relevant in Québec where de-icing salts and freeze cycles are common.

In Québec, elevated walkways and stairs must meet safety standards such as those from the CNESST (Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail) and must ensure anti-slip surfaces and proper clearance. GripStrut provides Canadian-compliant models which support these requirements.

Please provide: the required width (e.g., 11-3/4″, 18-3/4″), pattern type (e.g., 5-Diamond), material grade (carbon, stainless, aluminum), finish (galvanized, powder coat), clear span or support spacing, live-load requirements (pedestrian vs heavy equipment), quantity, and your site location (e.g., Montréal or southern Québec) to allow a correct check of stock, fabrication scope and delivery timeline.

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