Expanded Metal Grating

Expanded metal walkway grating is an extremely common application for expanded metal panels. The raised bonds and strands provide stronger supporting capacity than the original steel platform. With different weight per square foot and the shapes of the diamond pattern, expanded metal walkway grating yields different strength to weight ratio for various industrial and commercial situations. Compared with bar grating, expanded metal grating has the advantages of anti-slip effect, heavy bearing capacity, and is especially safer for women in high-heeled shoes. Engineers regard it as an excellent choice when safety and conformance to standards is crucial criteria.

Product Introduction

WALKWAY Expanded Metal is a type of steel plate mesh specifically designed for foot traffic load-bearing. It is widely used in industrial, construction, and transportation sectors as a platform for support and anti-slip purposes. The mesh is made from metal steel plates through stamping and stretching processes, offering high strength, durability, and anti-slip properties.

Features

1.High Strength and Load-bearing Capacity

The footstep mesh is made from a single steel plate, stamped into a mesh structure without welding points or joints, making it robust and capable of bearing heavy loads.

2.Excellent Anti-slip Performance

The surface of the mesh has raised patterns or edges that increase friction, preventing slipping, especially in wet or oily environments.

3.Good Ventilation and Drainage

The mesh design allows for good air flow and water drainage, preventing water accumulation or debris build-up.

4.Corrosion Resistance

After treatment such as hot-dip galvanizing, spraying, or other anti-corrosion processes, the mesh can withstand harsh environments and extend its service life.

5.Flexible Processing

It can be customized in terms of mesh size, thickness, and dimensions according to customer requirements to suit various applications.

Applications

1.Industrial Applications

Platforms and Walkways: Commonly used in industrial plants, such as petrochemical plants and power stations, as work platforms or access walkways.

Stair Treads: Installed on factory, warehouse, and elevated structure stairs to provide safe, anti-slip steps.

2.Construction Industry

Steel Structure Flooring: Used in the steel structures of buildings as flooring or passageways.

Construction Platforms: Provides stable, temporary platforms for construction sites.

3.Transportation Infrastructure

Highway Walkways: Used for maintenance access on highways or bridges.

Guardrails and Fences: Installed as safety barriers to protect workers or pedestrians.

4.Other Applications

Vehicle Anti-slip Steps: Installed on trucks, cargo vehicles, or construction vehicles to provide safe access.

Drainage Grate Covers: Used as anti-slip covers for drainage ditches or rainwater channels.

Common Specifications

Material: Low carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, etc.

Surface Treatment: Hot-dip galvanizing, cold galvanizing, spraying, anodizing.

Mesh Shape: Primarily diamond-shaped (common sizes include 25×50mm, 50×100mm, etc.).

Thickness: 2mm~10mm (based on load-bearing requirements).

Dimensions: Customizable (common sizes include 1000×2000mm).

South African specifications

SAFE LOADING GUIDE (Uniform Load kg/m2)

WALKWAY Expanded Metal (Mild Steel)

Taiwan specifications

Material:Galvanized steel,Steel,stainless steel.

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