Steel Grates
Steel grating is a strong grid assembly of steel bars or diamond slits in sheet steel and is a common structural choice for load-bearing applications that require open floorings or additional traction. This is often due to the need for drainage or additional tread, and applications would include pedestrian walkways, stair treads, and drainage covers. Grating comes in a variety of specifications, such as bar grating or expanded grating, with each having subtypes that affect the surface (such as serrated), the interlocking mechanism (such as press-locked, or the material finish (such as galvanized ). All of these are factors that can be adjusted and customized to fit your exact needs. Grating for walkways, drainage, & more Grates are used across a wide variety of industries and applications, even beyond what we discussed above. No matter what you need steel grating for, Service Steel can supply your projects across the country. We stock one of the largest ready-to-ship inventories of steel grating, so you can get exactly what you need — when you need it. Request a quote today.
We offer bar grating from ⅛ x 1-¼ to ¼ x 1-½ ” in both a bare and galvanized finish, serrated or smooth.
Expanded metal grating is available from our inventory in sizes #2 to #7, in additional finishing services available.
Steel Grating FAQs
Steel grating is designed for high strength and grip (often made with a serrated surface for even more traction), making it ideal for a variety of walking surface applications. These include industrial or operating floors, walkways and catwalks, stair treads, trenches, and other areas that need open floors for ventilation or drainage, such as chemical or water treatment plants.
The cross bars (the perpendicular pieces of grating) give each section of grate more rigidity and resistance against shear and torsional forces.
Expanded metal is often thinner than bar grating but can still be used as walkway flooring or drainage covers. While not as thick as bar grating, it’s stronger than wire mesh and is also used in applications such as fences, where bar grating is much less common due to its weight and appearance.
Steel grating can have a wide range of prices based on size, rendered services, market conditions, and other factors.
For more detailed pricing please contact your sales representative. Request a quote.