Is press-locked grating weaker than welded?

Not inherently—capacity follows bar size, spacing, and span. Some meshes overlap between welded and press-locked families; verify the quoted panel against the same deflection criteria used for welded options.

Why choose press-locked over welded?

Mechanical locking yields smooth top and bottom surfaces without weld ripples—preferred in food, pharma, and architectural sightlines.

Can press-locked panels be galvanized?

Yes when venting and drainage follow galvanizer rules. Confirm distortion limits for thin bars with your supplier.

What fixings suit press-locked panels?

Saddle and hold-down clips from the accessories range; torque and substrate material must match the support steel.

How is mesh designated on drawings —

Use factory spacing codes or section properties referenced to spacing guide notes.

Is serrated press-locked available?

Yes where the top face must improve wet traction; confirm availability for the mesh you select.

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Press-Locked Steel Bar Grating

Bearing bars mechanically locked to cross bars without welding. Clean, smooth appearance — preferred for architectural and flush-surface applications.

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Material & finishCarbon steel — HDG to ASTM A123Stainless — 304 / 316LManufactured to BS 4592 / NAAMM / EN

Configured for industrial projects

Built around your operating conditions.

Bearing bars mechanically locked to cross bars without welding. Clean, smooth appearance — preferred for architectural and flush-surface applications.

Dimensions, material and finish confirmed against drawings
Engineering support for spans, loads, installation and standards
Coordinated supply with frames, fixings and edge protection

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Specifications

Manufactured by pressing cross bars into pre-punched bearing bars under hydraulic pressure. No welding — smooth grid face
Bearing bars: 20 × 3 through 50 × 5 mm. I-bar profiles available for weight reduction
Spacing: 30 mm, 40 mm standard. Cross bars at 50 mm or 100 mm
Surface: plain (architectural) or serrated (anti-slip)
Material: carbon steel ASTM A36 / S275JR / SS400 hot-dip galvanized. Stainless 304/316L. Aluminium 6063-T5
Panel sizes: up to 1000 × 6000 mm. Cut, notched and banded per drawing

Used in

Systems

Platform Systems→ Walkway Systems→

Industries

Industrial Manufacturing→ Data Centers→

How to order

Bearing bar size, spacing and cross-rod pitch — or known model designation (e.g. 32 × 5 / 30 mm pitch)
Plain or serrated surface
Material: carbon steel HDG / 304 / 316L
Panel dimensions, quantity and bearing bar direction
Cut-outs, banding, toe plate and fixing clip requirements

Manufactured to your project standard. MTC and galvanizing certificates per order. Load tables → · Downloads →

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Selection support

What to confirm before quotation.

Smooth appearance — architectural and clean-room applications. Not for heavy impact.

Application

State the operating area, access frequency and any wet, corrosive or public-safety conditions.

Engineering inputs

Provide clear span, bearing direction, design load, dimensions and required standards.

Supply scope

Include frames, clips, banding, toe plates, railings and drawings in one coordinated RFQ.

Typical systems

Platform Systems Walkway Systems

Typical industries

Industrial Manufacturing Data Centers

Complete the package

Include press-locked steel bar grating in a coordinated system quote.

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