Grip Strut Safety Grating

1 grip Strut Safety GratingPlatforms, Walkways & Stair TreadsFor The Safest Walking-Working SurfacesGSSGST-09 Other Cooper B-Line Product LinesStrut Systems (Bolted Framing)Cable Tray SystemsElectrical EnclosuresElectronic EnclosuresPipe Hanger & Support SystemsSpring Steel FastenersCable Runway & Relay Racks (CommData)Meter Mounting & Distribution EquipmentAnchors 2009 Cooper B-Line, Inc. Printed in THAT MAKE SENSE BB--VVOOCCAALLSSMM BB--VVOOCCAALLSSMMQ uestions, Comments, Suggestions?with Cooper B-Line Voice Of the ext. 456 BB--VVOOCCAALLSSMMGSSGST-09 Marketing ServicesManufacturingCooper B-LineCooper B-Line509 West Monroe Street3764 Longspur RoadHighland, IL 62249 Pinckneyville, IL 62274 Phone: 800-851-9341 Phone: 618-357-5353 Fax: 618-357-3605 Fax: Industries, Travis, Ste.

2 5800 Houston, TX 77002-1001 Phone: 231 Table of Contents & AdvantagesInstallation RecommendationsAdvantages ..2 Proof Of Performance ..3 Applications ..4-5, 8 Stair Treads ..6-7 Specials & Fabricated Products ..9 Accessories ..10-11 General Load Information ..12-13 Design Load Tables(Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel)2-Diamond Planks - 43/4 Width ..14-153-Diamond Planks - 7 Width ..16-174-Diamond Planks - 91/2 Width ..18-195-Diamond Planks - 113/4 Width ..20-218-Diamond Planks - 183/4 Width ..22-2310-Diamond Planks - 24 Width ..2410-Diamond Walkway - 24 Width ..25 Comparative Performance Tables ..26-27 Specifications ..28-29 How To Order ..30 Installation Recommendations ..31 Safer, serrated surfaceGrips soles securely in all directions in practically everyplace.

3 These non-slip grip Strut Grating surfaces are ideal forinside or outside locations where mud, ice, snow, oil anddetergents can create hazardous walking conditions. Openingsare small enough to catch most falling tools and otherdangerous open designPermits quick drainage of fluids, chips, grease and mud. Anyice accumulation shears easily under normal foot design allows convenient access for cleaning. It is easilycleaned with brush, liquid or air spray to minimize load capacity, long lifeHigh strength-to-weight performance is achieved through depthof section and structural design. Bridged struts with integralside channels form a plank that can support loads withminimum transverse and longitudinal deflection. There are norivets or pressure joints to break or loosen.

4 This sturdyconstruction provides the advantages of heavy load-carryingcapacity with minimal deflection; rugged durability with longer-lasting InstallationLight, easy-to-handle planks make installation simpler andquicker. They can be handled by one man. Most sections arerapidly bolted, clamped or welded into place, easily field-cut atvirtually any angle, or fabricated to adapt to field attachment devices permit fastening to most existingsurfaces; allow fast installation or Installation RecommendationsRecommended ClearanceSteel: 1/4 minimum is recommended at perimeterand 3/8 maximum at end joints. Maximum betweenpanels is 1/4 ; 1/8 is generally : Concrete form deflection calls for slightlygreater perimeter clearance. 1/2 is recommended.(Maximum between panels is 1/4 ).

5 Bearing SurfacesRecommended minimum bearing 11/2 . Surfacessupporting grip Strut Grating must be smooth andlevel to insure that adjoining sections provide a safe,even walking InstallationGrip Strut Safety Grating is easily welded to supportsfor permanent installations. Channels are quicklywelded together between supports to provideuniform deflection in adjacent welded-attachment, secure side channels tosupports by fusion welding with 1/8 fillet welds, 1 long. Weld adjacent planks together with 1/8 filletwelds, 1 long, 24 on center staggered top grip Strut Safety Grating according to detailsas shown on individual job drawings, or as follows:(1) Single width applications. Utilizing the anchoringdevice or weldings, attach grip Strut Grating plank atevery point of contact with supporting structurearound perimeter of plank.

6 (2) Multiple width applications. Utilizing the GripStrut Safety Grating anchoring device or welded asrecommended by , attach Grating plankaround the perimeter at each point of contact withsupporting structure. In field of platform, attachplank to supporting structure with a minimum of oneattachment at each end of plank on alternate span exceeds 8 feet, weld or bolt sidechannels of adjacent planks together at midpoint ofspan. (When spans exceed 6 feet, consider similartreatment.)Economical to install, useIn addition to low material cost and nominal erection cost, grip Strut Safety Grating also saves with its long-lasting, rust-resisting materials and finishes. Standard mill-galvanized finishresists corrosion to provide lasting surfaces. High-strengthaluminum and Types 304 and 316L stainless steel are availableto provide maximum corrosion resistance.

7 Black unpaintedsteel available for installations requiring hot dipped galvanizedfinish after fabrication. These light weight but brawny panelspermit substantial reduction in structural steel design is self-cleaning and virtually maintenance in applicationA variety of Standard widths and channel heights combinewith numerous Non-Standard shapes and sizes to meet almostany requirement of strength, size, durability, weight, finish,appearance and application. grip Strut Safety Grating combinessafety and durability with ease of fabrication and versatility. Onepiece construction no welds or rivets to fail minimizesneed for plant fabrication. Special shapes and forming can beaccomplished to suit unusual of standard patternStandard serrated surfaceNon-serrated surface also available 303 How To OrderProof Of PerformanceAFederal Specificationfor SteelB12 Gauge ( )Steel grip StrutGratingC14 Gauge ( )Steel grip StrutGratingDFederal Specificationfor ( )Aluminum grip StrutGrating1301201101009080706050 Pounds of ForceABCDEABCDEABCDEABCDEABCDEDryMudGrea seSoapIceValues determined in accordance with standards for slip-resistance established by Federal Specification RR-G-1602A.

8 The valuesindicated are an average of values obtained for five sole materials (leather, boot rubber, shoe rubber, Neolite and Hypalon) tested inthree directions (longitudinally, transversely and diagonally) for the surface conditions noted. Values are in pounds of force necessaryto move a 175 pound load one inch across the surface of by an independent laboratory for slip resistanceaccording to standards and methods established by FederalSpecifications RR-G-1602A, grip Strut Safety Gratingproved its superiority by exceeding all requirements of standards where exacting - five shoe sole materials testedin three directions under five conditions: dry, greasy, muddy,soapy and icy. grip Strut Safety Grating tested 10% to 180%more slip-resistant than similar materials, depending on shoematerials and surface survey after survey, accidents caused by falls are high on the list of disabling and lost-time injuries and death.

9 In fact,statistics from many states rate this type of accident secondas the cause for industry s loss of manhours and lowerproductivity. As proved in the test described above, grip StrutSafety Grating substantially reduces this kind of accident. Inaddition, the hazard of falling objects is minimized by theshape and size (17/8 x 11/16 ) of the surface accidents, with resultant lower insurance costs andreduced workman s compensation losses, should be thelogical reason for specifying grip Strut Safety Grating for allwalking-working surfaces and stair Strut Safety Grating and Stair Treads are stocked in all major markets. For the finest in Safety Grating and Stair Treads, contactCooper B-Line or look for your local grip Strut distributor on the internet using You will get skilled consultingservice on your specific number codeThe catalog number code given below will assist you in ordering the material according to the specifications Steel:First numeral is width.

10 5 denotes 5-diamond or 113/4 and third numerals denote channel size. 20 denotes 2 , 15 denotes 11/2 , two numbers denote gauge. 12 denotes 12 gauge, 14 denotes 14 material is hot dipped galvanized (ASTM A525)Example: 52014 = 5-Diamond, 113/4 wide, 2 channel, 14 gauge2. Aluminum:First numeral is width. 5 denotes 5-diamond or 113/4 and third numerals denote channel size. 20 denotes 2 , 15 denotes 11/2 , two numbers denote gauge. 10 denotes .100 thick, 12 denotes .080 -A: Denotes : 52012-A = 5-Diamond, 113/4 wide, 2 channel, .080 thick, aluminum3. Stainless Steel:First numeral is width. 5 denotes 5-diamond or 113/4 and third numerals denote channel size. 20 denotes 2 , 15 denotes 11/2 , two numbers denote gauge.