Pressure locked grating provides strong, stable and customizable flooring for industrial walkways, platforms, mezzanines, and equipment access areas.
Industrial walkways and platforms must do more than provide a place to stand. They may need to support workers, tools, carts and equipment while allowing air, light, water or debris to pass through. Pressure locked steel grating is a practical option where strength, stability and a clean appearance all matter.
Built for Stable Industrial Access
Pressure locked grating is made by hydraulically pressing precisely slotted bearing bars and cross bars together. This creates a permanent mechanical lock and strong lateral support across the panel.
The open-grid design makes it well suited to:
- Equipment platforms
- Catwalks and maintenance walkways
- Mezzanines and stair landings
- Conveyor and service access areas
- Municipal and utility facilities
Because the bar size and spacing can be adjusted, the grating can be designed around the expected load, span and operating environment.
Choosing Between Carbon and Galvanized Steel
Carbon steel is commonly used for indoor industrial platforms and general-purpose access areas. It offers dependable strength, but the finish must match the surrounding conditions.
Galvanized pressure locked grating adds a protective zinc coating, making it a common choice for outdoor platforms, rooftops and damp locations. Southern Ontario projects may also need to account for road salt, humidity, snow and freeze-thaw cycles.
Safety Depends on the Full Design
Grating performance depends on more than the panel itself. Bearing bar direction, support spacing, fasteners and edge conditions all affect safety and service life. Designers should also consider concentrated loads from equipment legs or cart wheels.
Wet, oily or icy areas may require added slip resistance, drainage and regular housekeeping. Panels should be inspected for loose fasteners, damage, corrosion and movement.
Matching the Grating to the Project
The best pressure locked grating is selected for the actual site, not from panel dimensions alone. Load requirements, clear span, exposure, pedestrian use and maintenance access should all guide the specification.
Borden Metal Products has manufactured bar-on-edge gratings in Beeton, Ontario, since 1955.
Discuss Your Grating Requirements
Review Borden’s pressure locked grating options to learn more about available materials, spacing and applications.
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Quick FAQ
It is commonly used for industrial platforms, catwalks, mezzanines, stair landings, equipment access areas and municipal facilities.
Carbon steel may suit dry indoor areas. Galvanized steel is often preferred for outdoor, damp or weather-exposed environments because its zinc coating provides added corrosion protection.
The selection should account for the expected load, clear span, bearing bar direction, support conditions and environmental exposure. Load tables and project-specific engineering requirements should guide the final choice.