Form and Function...
shown below are the aluminum gratings from Ohio Gratings each one is
designed to give you
unparalleled performance and durability in the most demanding
environments.
I-BAR
The I-Bar Series uses an extruded “I” shape as the main
load bearing member. Square cross bars are assembled through punched
diamond shaped holes in the web section of the I-Bar, and then
permanently locked in place by swaging. Bearing bar sizes range from
1” x 1 /4” through 2-1 /2”x1 /4” in 1 /4” increments.
Bearing bar spacings of 13 /16”, 15 /16”, 11 /16” and 7/ /16”
c.c. and cross bar spacings of 4” or 2” are available.
* Note: Conforms with the spacing
requirements of ADA (July 1991) when installed with the elongated
opening perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.
RECTANGULAR BAR
The most widely used aluminum pressure locked grating is the
Rectangular Bar SG Series. The square cross bars are assembled
through punched diamond shaped holes in rectangular bearing bars,
and are permanently locked in place by swaging. Bearing bar sizes
range from 1”x1 /2” through 2-1 /2 x 3 /16” in 1/4”
increments. A serrated surface can be specified for areas requiring
slip resistance due to the presence of moisture. All popular bearing
bar spacings, as well as cross bar spacings of 4” or 2” are
available.
For those areas that receive a great deal of
pedestrian traffic, close mesh aluminum grating 7-SG-4 or 7-SG-2
provides a 1/4 ” opening, while allowing more than 50% open area.
PLANK
As an alternative to bar grating, Aluminum Plank is
structurally sound and cosmetically attractive. Made from extruded
aluminum, plank grating is non-sparking, non-magnetic, non-skid, and
relatively maintenance free. It is durable, corrosion resistant,
possesses a high strength-to-weight ratio, and has no parts to work
loose or splinter. The surface can be provided unpunched, or with a
variety of punch/patterns for the passage of air, light, heat or
moisture. The interconnecting webs offer a flush top walking
surface. Aluminum plank grating has found application in sewage and
waste water treatment plants, as well as in the marine refrigerator
(reefer), freezer and cargo-hold flooring market.
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Here's Why...
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Aluminum is Lightweight
Weighing approximately one third as much as steel, iron, brass, or copper, aluminum’s
lightweight characteristic has made it desirable.
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Aluminum is Corrosion-Resistant
Aluminum doesn’t rust. When exposed to air, aluminum reacts with the oxygen to form a
thin oxide layer that is both durable and corrosion-resistant.
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Aluminum is Resilient
Where strength must be flexible, aluminum can deflect under loads
and then spring back.
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Aluminum Offers a High Strength-to-Weight Ratio
Combining aluminum’s characteristics of light weight and strength (ultimate
tensile strength divided by density) produces a ratio unmatched by any other
economical material..
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Aluminum Is Recyclable
It’s fully-and repeatedly recyclable. Aluminum can be recycled over and over without
any degradation or loss of its innate characteristics.
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