| How to orderGRIP STRUT Safety Grating and Stair Treads
are stocked in all major markets. For the finest in Safety Grating and Stair Treads,
contact GS Metals or look for your local GRIP STRUT distributor in the Yellow Pages under
"Grating." You'll get skilled consulting service on your specific requirements.
Catalog number code
The catalog number code given below will assist you in ordering the material according to
the specifications required.
1) Steel:
First numeral is width. "5" denotes 5-Diamond or
113/4" width.
Second and third numerals denote channel size.
"20" denotes 2", "15" denotes 11/2", etc.
Last two numbers denote gauge. "12" denotes 12
gauge. "14" denotes 14 gauge.
Standard material is hot-dip galvanized (ASTM A525).
Example:
52014 denotes 5-Diamond (113/4" width), 2"
channel, 14-gauge steel.
2) Aluminum:
First numeral is width. "5" denotes 5-Diamond or
1 1 3/4' width. Second and third numerals denote channel size. 20" denotes 2"
channel, 15" denotes 11/2", etc. Last two numbers denote gauge/thickness.
"10" denotes 10 ga. .100 thickness. "12" denotes 12 ga. .080
thickness. "A: denotes aluminum.
Example:
"52012-A" denotes 5-Diamond (113/4" width),
2" channel, 12 ga (.080" thickness) aluminum.
3) Stainless Steel
Same as steel above except Type 304 stainless followed by
"-S" and Type 316L stainless followed by "-SL".
Example:
"52016-S" denotes 5-Diamond, 2"
channel, 16-gauge stainless steel Type 304.
"52016-SL" denotes 5-Diamond 2" channel,
16-gauge stainless steel Type 316L.
4) Stair Treads:
Any of the above numbers preceded by "T-".
Example:
"T-42014" denotes 4-Diamond (91/2" width),
2" channel, 14-gauge steel stair tread.
5) Black:
For ordering purposes, any catalog number followed by
"B" signifies black unpainted steel.
Example:
"52012-B" denotes 5-Diamond (11-3/4" width),
2" channel, 12 ga., Black steel.
6) Special Products:
Consult local GRIP STRUT Grating distributor for
identification and order placement of special products not herein identified.
Standard sizes:
Length: (nom. 10' and 12')
Tolerances:
Planks: Standard 10' and 12' lengths are 120-3/8" and
144", respectively, with a tolerance of -0'+0/4".Special lengths are available.
Treads: Standard stair tread lengths are as shown in this
catalog with tolerances of ± 1/8".
Raw Materials:
Finishes:
A) Steel:
1) Pregaivanized-ASTM A525.
2) 14 gauge: hot rolled, commercial quality, oiled
black steel and commercial quality, commercial coating, chemically treated galvanized
steel.
3) 12 gauge: hot rolled, pickled and oiled,
commercial quality black steel and commercial quality, commercial coating, chemically
treated galvanized steel.
B) Aluminum: Alloy 5052H-32 Mill finish
C) Stainless Steel:
2Bfinish-316L:(Iight,cold-rolled)
2D finish-304 (cold-rolled)
Calculated open area
Over 52% open area in the reticulated tread surface.
Fabrication service
On large jobs, GS Metals estimates, quotes, details and
fabricates to your requirements. Lump-sum quotations are made from submitted plans and
specifications. After receipt of order, a bill of materials and necessary layout drawings
are prepared. Grating is supplied with special cutting, banding and toe plates installed
where needed. Stair treads are also available fabricated and non-serrated. This
fabrication service is available through GRIP STRUT Safety Grating distributors.
A call to your GRIP STRUT Safety Grating
Distributor, listed in the Yellow Pages, under "Grating", will bring consulting
service to your office to discuss your requirements, or contact: |
