Steel Bar Grating
Table of Spacings, Load Tables and How to Specify
About the Documents
The Steel Bar Grating Table of Spacings provides details and comparisons of standard 19 and 15 space grating panels as well as ADA compliant 11, 8, and 7 space gratings. The Table of Spacings is based upon a 3/16” thick bearing bar and .275” cross bars. Please contact us for details on custom bar thicknesses.
Steel bar grating load tables provide details about uniform loads, concentrated loads, and deflection for various spans related to supporting structures of the grating.
How to Specify Steel Bar Grating
1. Select type of Grating
• “W” for welded steel grating
• “DT” for dovetail pressure locked grating
• “SL” for swage locked grating
2. Select bar spacing from Table of Spacings
3. Select bearing bar size (consult load tables)
4. Specify grating surface: Plain, serrated, or applied grit
5. Specify banding or additional trim required
6. Specify finish options: no finish, painted, hot dip galvanized (per ASTM A-123), or other finish
7. Specify fasteners.
8. Specify cutouts if needed.
