Weldlok Steel Grating

Company Profile

A division of the Graham Group An Australian owned Company with more than 50 years experience
Weldlok manufactures and supplies grating, drainage, handrails, perforated and expanded metal products in a variety of materials, including galvanised mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium. This brochure is designed to assist the draftsperson, engineer, fabricator and specifier in the correct selection of our forgewelded mild steel grating.

Weldlok

CONTENTS Introduction General Information How to Order Grating Series 30 Grating Series 40 Grating Series 60 Grating How to Order Stair Treads Diamond Grating Ancillary Products Fastening Methods Grating Terminology Installation Tolerances 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15

Manufacturing Tolerances 14
Weldlok Steel Grating

Ask our sales team for a copy of these and other Weldlok brochures

Balltube & Fabricated Handrailing

Drainage Products

Fibreglass Platforms, Walkways & Treads

Expanded Metal

Perforated Metal

Aluminium Grating, Treads & Handrail

Weldlok Steel Grating Information

Construction
Weldok forgebar mild steel grating is constructed using an electroforgewelding process that applies pressure and heat to fuse square, twisted cross bars into load-bearing bars of various thicknesses and depths. The result is a product with a one-piece construction that complies with the requirements of AS1657.

Availablity
Many common size gratings are carried in stock in standard mat sizes. Common material types, which are likely to be held in stock, are highlighted in bold type in the following charts. Non-standard products can also be made to order. For assistance contact our sales department.

Design Criteria
All safe load tables were calculated in accordance with the following criteria: 1. Loading Code AS1170-1 (load combination 1.25 x dead load and 1.5 x live load). 2. Steel Structures Code AS4100. 3. Mass calculated on untreated and un-edged grating. 4. Minimum yield strength of steel 260 MPa 5. Load calculated with allowable bending stress of 171.6 MPa (0.66 Fy) 6. Load bars assumed to be simply supported and unserrated. 7. Spans based on maximum 5mm deflection, which is a limiting deflection for pedestrian comfort.
See load tables on Pages 6, 7 and 8

Load Bar Top Surface

Load bars can be supplied with the top surface either plain or serrated. Careful consideration should be given to the type of surface profile required for each application. Standard grating has square-edge load bars, but where a higher slip resistance may be required, serrated load bars should be considered. Note that serrated surfaces are not recommended on 20mm-deep load bars. For sloping walkways, the designer should consult the requirements of AS1657. Depending on the slope, 10mm x 10mm square bar cleats or yellow abrasive strips may be required.

Product Applications
Forgebar grating is extensively used in a variety of pedestrian, drainage and screening applications. Forgebar grating allows the passage of light, air and water. The manufacturing process makes it one of the most economical steel grating products.

Plain Standard top surface profile

Surface Treatment
Three surface treatments are available: Untreated (black) raw mild steel Hot-dip galvanised to AS/NZS4680 Black bitumen coated Note that bitumen coating is not recommended for corrosive environments, as there is no pretreatment of steel prior to bitumen coating.
Serrated Optional top surface Profile

Product Code Examples: Plain A30-323 or Serrated AS30-323

A S 30 32 3 Nominal Load Bar Thickness 3mm, 5mm or 6mm Load Bar Depth From 20mm to 75mm Load Bar Pitch 30mm, 40mm or 60mm Centres (Optional) Serrated Top Surface Profile at no additional cost Cross Bar Pitch A 100mm B 50mm

Weldlok Steel Grating Ordering

Ordering Floor Grating

The following procedure is recommended when ordering Weldok floor grating. For terminology, see page 13. 1. Establish: The largest floor grating support centres (SPAN in mm) in the direction the load-bearing bars will run. 2. From the Quick Selection Charts on Pages 6, 7 or 8, select Grating Type Example: Design load required is 4 kPa with a span of 2000mm > Series 30 grating A30-405 or B30-405 > Series 40 grating A40-455 or B40-455 > Series 60 grating B60-505 3. Choose Plain or Serrated surface profile. 4. If stock mats are required, refer to Standard Mat Sizes table, on the same pages, for each Grating Series. 5. For fabricated grating, specify if grating is to be edge-banded using edge bars or un-edged (no edge bars). Unless specified otherwise, standard fabrication welding of edge banding (edge bars) will be provided (see page 14). 6. Specify the number of panels required and provide each overall panel Span (mm) x Width (mm). The SPAN should always be the first dimension stated, and should also be clearly defined as SPAN. Alternatively, or for large floor, areas: Provide drawings of Grating Outline details and Structural Support Steel details, indicating: a) Grating product type and surface treatment. b) Span (load bar direction). c) Dimensioned location and section size of support steel.

d) Location and size of all cut-outs and removeable areas. e) Location of nosing, kick plates and penetrations (indicate if penetrations are required to be split). 7. Indicate surface treatment required: Untreated, Galvanised or Black Bitumen. 8. Specify the type of fasteners, if required. Refer to page 12.

Order Example
One platform 2000mm Load Bar Span x 5620mm Wide The illustration shows a typical layout. The platform is split up into standard stock panel widths of 1055mm, plus a cut and joined end panel with the width taken to the nearest load bar to match the required dimension. Note: Make-up panels of less than 400mm width will be welded to the adjacent panel.
5620 1055 10 1055 10 1055 10 1055 10 1360 cut & joined 2000 LB SP AN direction of span

200 2250 [ 150

4500

4500 1800 ] ] [

Drafting
200

1800

1000

250UB31

250UB31

1.

150

There is no need to submit fully detailed panel drawings. Weldok will design the most economical combination of panels to suit the floor layout. Save time and cost and allow us to do it for you.
450 500 400 900 CHEQUER PLATE NOSIN G 90

4500

1350

1125

130 x 6 KP 200 1500 1500 1500

1. What we require from you

180

1 2

4 5

9 10

12 13

16

2 6 2 7

10

2.
14 14 15

17 18

> Dimensioned outline grating details. > Dimensioned structural steel support details.
20 21 23

10

18

2. What you recieve from us

24

11

19

Marking plan with each panel tagged to suit

25 26

IMPORTANT:
Always check the Load Bar Span Direction before requesting a quotation or placing an order. A mistake could mean the difference between winning or losing a tender. It could also save a lot of unnecessary cost on rework. Compare load bar direction to support location

150

1350

Structural Supports

Panel will collapse under load due to lack of support at both ends of load bars

Weldlok Forgebar Series 30 Grating

(30mm Centres) A 30
Weldok Series 30 grating is recommended for applications requiring high load-carrying capacity. Serrated load bars should be considered where increased walkway safety is required. For high impact loading, grating with cross bars at 50mm centres is recommended.
100 Cross Bar Pitch 50 Cross Bar Pitch

B 30

30 Load Bar Pitch

30 Load Bar Pitch

Quick Selection Chart

Grating Type A30-203 / B30-203 A30-205 / B30-205 A30-255 / B30-255 A30-253 / B30-253 Maximum Span (mm) for Various Loads with 5.00mm Deflection 2.5 kPa 1190 1355 1430 1610 1740 1940 2020 2290 2450 2700 2900 3255 3830 4.0 kPa 1055 1210 1265 1435 1616 1720 1790 2035 2226 2400 2680 2930 3400 5.0 kPa 1010 1155 1195 1350 1440 1630 1695 1936 2100 2280 2440 2770 3220 7.5 kPa 905 1040 1060 1225 1306 1480 1530 1746 1905 2060 2210 2606 2900

Standard Mat Sizes

Load Bar Thickness 3mm 5mm Span x Width 6000 x 1053mm 6000 x 1055mm No. of Load bars 36 36

A30-323 / B30-323 A30-325 / B30-325 A30-403 / B30-403

Typical Application Loadings

Conveyor Walkways, Light Access Platforms 2.5 kPa Standard Australian Pedestrian Platform British Standard Pedestrian Platform Boiler House Platform (e.g., Power Stations) 4 kPa 5 kPa 7.5 kPa

A30-455 / B30-455 A30-555 / B30-555 A30-756

A30-405 / B30-405

A30-505 / B30-505 A30-655 / B30-655

Crossbar pitch mm

Bold type indicates preferred product (more likely to be in stock)

Nom. load bar size mm Mass kg/m2

Grating Type

Safe Load & Deflection Table

U U U U U U U U U D D D D D D D D D 100.9 169.4 158.9 264.8 260.3 433.8 406.7 677.9 858.0 0.36 0.32 0.40 0.40 0.50 0.50 0.64 0.64 0.80 0.80 300 45.0 1.80 450 25.20 15.94 3.22 5.00 600 750 900 5.00 7.67 1050 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 8.22 7.02 4.11 1200 Spans (mm) 1350 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 2400 2700

A30-203 100 18.8 B30-203 50 A30-205 100 29.5 B30-205 50 A30-253 100 22.8 A30-255 100 36.2 B30-255 A30-323 100 28.4 B30-323 50 A30-325 100 45.5 31.4 50 39.2 32.5 21.8

20x3 20x5 25x3 25x5 32x3 32x5 40x3 40x5 45x5 50x5 55x5 65x5

75.33 42.37 26.96 13.00 70.62 39.72 25.42 15.24 1.45 2.57 4.02 5.00 1.80 3.22 5.00 5.00

5.00 5.00 8.03 10.11 5.00 5.00 4.82

4.11

U = Safe uniformly distributed load in kPa (or kN/m2) D = Deflection (mm) at mid-span caused by U For Design Criteria ref. page 4 Spans shown have maximum 5mm deflection, which is the limiting deflection for pedestrian comfort

B30-253 50 25.8

117.7 66.20 42.37 25.40 13.71 115.7 1.13 1.45 2.57 4.02 3.14 5.00 4.52

65.08 41.65 28.92 17.24 2.01 5.00

5.00 5.00 6.31

5.01

B30-325 50 48.5 B30-403 50 37.9

192.8 108.4 69.42 48.21 28.75 16.86 10.52 180.7 0.90 1.13 2.01 1.61 3.14 2.51 4.52 5.00 4.93 5.00 5.00

5.00

4.14

6.93

A30-403 100 34.9 A30-405 100 56.2 A30-455 100 62.9 B30-455 50 65.9 B30-505 50 72.6 B30-555 A30-555 100 76.2 50 79.2 A30-505 100 69.6

101.7 65.08 45.20 33.20 19.73 12.34 8.09 3.62 5.00 5.00 5.00

5.00

5.00 5.00 5.52

4.71

B30-405 50 59.2

301.3 169.4 108.4 75.33 55.34 32.89 20.56 13.49 381.3 214.5 137.2 95.30 70.04 46.87 29.26 19.19 0.80 0.72 1.43 2.23 2.01 1.83 1.55 1.17 3.22 4.38 5.00 5.00 5.00 0.90 1.61 2.51 3.62 4.93 5.00 5.00 5.00

9.20 13.11

5.00 5.00

5.00 5.00 9.25

6.50

5.00 5.00 5.00 9.22 6.72

4.72

4.99 5.00 6.85 9.12 4.01

U 1059.0 470.7 264.8 169.4 D 1.29 1.17

U 1281.0 569.6 320.4 205.0 142.4 104.6 80.11 53.45 35.06 23.93 16.90 12.27 U 1790.0 795.6 447.5 286.4 198.9 146.1 D 0.25 0.21 0.56 0.99 0.78 2.23 1.82 3.03 2.53 D 0.29 0.66 2.63 3.58 4.68 3.96 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00

2.90

117.7 86.47 64.27 40.11 26.35 17.99 12.70 3.94 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00

5.00 5.00

5.00 5.00 5.00 8.82 5.34

A30-655 100 89.6 B30-655 50 92.6

111.8 88.22 57.84 40.75 27.90 20.25 15.05 5.00 3.38 5.00 3.52 5.00 4.12 5.00 5.00 5.00

A30-756 100 122.9 75x6

U 2750.0 1200.0 650.0 400.0 300.0 225.0 150.0 110.0 75.00 60.00 51.40 37.31 27.76 16.27 10.16 0.46 2.88 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00

5.00

5.51

For galvanised fabricated panels, add 12% to mass

Serrated Edge Conversion Factor

NOT REC. NOT REC. 0.876 0.876 0.902 0.902 0.922 0.922 0.930 0.937 0.943 0.951 N/A

Weldlok Forgebar Series 40 Grating

(40mm Centres) A 40
Weldok Series 40 grating is a lightweight and economical grating that meets the requirements of the relevant SAA code for fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders. Ideal applications are mezzanine floors, catwalks, conveyor walkways, etc.
100 Cross Bar Pitch 50 Cross Bar Pitch 40 Load Bar Pitch

B 40
40 Load Bar Pitch

Quick Selection Chart

Grating Type A40-203 / B40-203 Maximum Span (mm) for Various Loads with 5.00mm Deflection 2.5 kPa 1120 1290 1320 1490 1600 1790 1880 2115 2315 2610 2690 3045 4.0 kPa 1000 1140 1180 1335 1420 1600 1685 1900 2070 2230 2400 2720 5.0 kPa 945 1065 1125 1265 1340 1510 1580 1790 1950 2110 2250 2560 7.5 kPa 860 975 1010 1150 1200 1375 1435 1620 1770 1920 2060 2315

Standard Mat Sizes

Load Bar Thickness 3mm 5mm Span x Width 6000 x 1043mm 6000 x 1045mm No. of Load bars 27 27

A40-253 / B40-253 A40-255 / B40-255

A40-205 / B40-205

Typical Application Loadings

Conveyor Walkways, Light Access Platforms Standard Australian Pedestrian Platform British Standard Pedestrian Platform Boiler House Platform (e.g., Power Stations) 2.5 kPa 4 kPa 5 kPa 7.5 kPa

A40-505 / B40-505 A40-555 / B40-555 A40-655 / B40-655

A40-455 / B40-455

A40-405 / B40-405

A40-403 / B40-403

A40-325 / B40-325

A40-323 / B40-323

Bold type indicates preferred product (more likely to be in stock)

Crossbar pitch mm Serrated Edge Conversion Factor

Grating Type

Nom. load bar size mm

Mass kg/m2

Safe Load & Deflection Table

300 D U D U D D U D D D D D D D D 0.80 127.1 0.80 119.1 0.64 0.64 195.1 0.50 0.50 0.40 0.40 0.36 0.32 0.29 0.25 450 1.81 1.81 1.45 1.45 1.13 1.13 135.5 0.90 0.90 0.80 0.72 0.66 0.56 600 19.21 3.22 3.22 2.57 2.57 2.01 2.01 1.61 127.1 1.61 1.43 1.29 1.17 0.99 750 12.11 5.00 5.00 4.02 4.02 3.14 3.14 2.51 2.51 2.23 127.1 2.01 1.83 1.55 900 5.81 5.00 9.74 5.00 5.00 5.00 4.52 4.52 3.62 3.62 3.22 2.90 2.63 2.23 5.25 5.00 6.17 5.00 6.01 5.00 7.58 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 35.15 5.00 5.00 4.68 3.96 4.73 5.00 7.89 5.00 9.24 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.17 5.00 6.06 5.00 9.62 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 4.14 5.00 6.89 5.00 9.82 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 4.86 5.00 6.94 5.00 9.52 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.04 5.00 6.90 5.00 9.20 5.00 5.00 5.13 5.00 6.83 5.00 11.28 5.00 4.00 5.00 6.30 5.00 4.13 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 4.93 4.93 4.38 3.94 3.58 3.03
U = Safe uniformly distributed load in kPa (or kN/m2) D = Deflection (mm) at mid-span caused by U For Design Criteria ref. page 4 Spans shown have maximum 5mm deflection, which is the limiting deflection for pedestrian comfort

B40-203 50

A40-203 100 14.6 A40-205 100 22.5 B40-205 50 A40-253 100 17.5 25.5 17.6

1050

1200

Spans (mm) 1350

1500

1650

1800

1950

2100 2400 2700

20x3 20x5 25x3 25x5 32x3 32x5 40x3 40x5 45x5 50x5 55x5 65x5

U 76.86 34.07

NOT REC. NOT REC. 0.876 0.876 0.902 0.902 0.922 0.922 0.930 0.937 0.943 0.951

56.49 31.77 20.21

A40-323 100 21.7 B40-323 50

B40-255

A40-255 100 27.4

B40-253 50 20.5 50 30.4 24.7 37.2

52.96 29.79 19,06 11.42

U 198.5 88.27 49.65 31.77 19.05 10.28 86.77 48.81 31.24 21.68 12.93

A40-325 100 34.2 A40-403 100 26.4 A40-405 100 42.1 B40-405 50 45.1

U 325.3 144.93 81.35 52.05 36.15 U 305.0

21.55 12.63

B40-325 50

76.27 48.81 33.89 24.90 14.82

B40-403 50 29.4

U 508.4 225.9

81.35 56.49 41.50 24.70 15.41

A40-455 100 47.0 B40-455 50 50.0 A40-505 100 51.9 B40-505 50 54.9 A40-555 100 56.8 B40-555 50 59.8 A40-655 100 66.6 B40-655 50 69.6

U 643.4 285.9 160.8 102.9 71.50 52.53 U 794.3 353.0 198.5

21.93 14.39

88.27 64.85 48.19 30.07 19.75 13.49

U 961.2 427.2 240.2 153.7 106.8 78.47 60.07 40.08 22.69 17.94 12.66 U 1342.0 596.6 335.5 214.7

149.1 109.5 83.91 66.16 43.36 29.62 20.93 15.18

For galvanised fabricated panels, add 14% to mass

Weldlok Forgebar Series 60 Grating

(60mm Centres) B 60
Weldok Series 60 grating was developed initially for the mining industry to minimise build-up of spillage materials on platform floors. The larger openings allow most materials to fall through, providing a safer walking surface. However, this grating is very light and has only 50% of the load carrying capacity of Series 30 grating. Weldok Series 60 grating is not suitable for floors subject to high impact loads.
50 Cross Bar Pitch

60 Load Bar Pitch

Quick Selection Chart

Grating Type B6O-205 Maximum Span (mm) for Various Loads with 5.00mm Deflection 2.5 kPa 1140 1185 1375 1420 1640 1700 1925 2070 2220 2420 2745 4.0 kPa 1020 1050 1195 1275 1445 1495 1700 1860 2010 2130 2445 5.0 kPa 965 1005 1140 1195 1355 1420 1615 1760 1900 2040 2330 7.5 kPa 875 895 1030 1085 1230 1285 1460 1590 1720 1845 2090

Standard Mat Sizes

Load Bar Thickness 3mm 5mm Span x Width 6000 x 1023mm 6000 x 1025mm No. of Load Bars 18 18

B60-253 B60-255

B60-323 B60-325 B60-403 B60-405 B60-455 B60-505 B60-555

Typical Application Loadings

Conveyor Walkways, Light Access Platforms Standard Australian Pedestrian Platform British Standard Pedestrian Platform Boiler House Platform (e.g., Power Stations) 2.5 kPa 4 kPa 5 kPa 7.5 kPa

B60-655

Bold type indicates preferred product (more likely to be in stock)

Crossbar pitch mm

Grating Type

Nom. load bar size mm

Mass kg/m2

Safe Load & Deflection Table

300 D D U D U D D D U D U D U D D D 0.80 0.64 0.64 0.50 0.50 0.40 0.40 0.36 0.32 0.29 0.25 450 1.81 1.45 1.45 1.13 1.13 0.90 0.90 0.80 0.72 0.66 0.56 600 3.22 2.57 2.57 2.01 2.01 1.61 1.61 1.43 1.29 1.17 0.99 750 5.00 4.02 4.02 3.14 3.14 2.51 2.51 2.23 2.01 1.83 1.55 900 5.00 7.37 5.00 5.00 4.52 4.52 3.62 3.62 3.22 2.90 2.63 2.23 3.97 5.00 6.63 5.00 8.34 5.00 5.00 4.93 4.93 4.38 3.94 3.58 3.03 4.89 5.00 8.16 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 31.10 5.00 4.68 3.96 5.09 5.00 5.97 5.00 9.95 5.00 5.00 19.41 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.52 5.00 9.28 5.00 12.75 5.00 5.00 5.00 4.45 5.00 6.34 5.00 8.70 5.00 5.00 5.00 4.47 5.00 6.14 5.00 8.17 5.00 5.00 4.46 5.00 5.93 5.00 9.80 5.00 4.41 5.00 7.28 5.00 4.26 5.00 1050 1200 Spans (mm) 1350 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 2400 2700 U 81.98 36.45 20.50 13.04 6.29 U 76.90 34.18 19.22 12.30

B60-205 50 B60-253 50

19.0 20x5 15.7 25x3

U = Safe uniformly distributed load in kPa (or kN/m2) D = Deflection (mm) at mid-span caused by U For Design Criteria ref. page 4 Spans shown have maximum 5mm deflection, which is the limiting deflection for pedestrian comfort

B60-255 50 22.3 25x5 B60-323 50 B60-325 50 B60-403 50 B60-405 50 B60-455 50 18.5 32x3 27.0 32x5 21.7 40x3 32.3 40x5 35.7 45x5

128.1 56.96 32.04 20.50 12.29 125.9 55.99 31.49 20.15 13.99

U 209.9 93.31 52.46 33.59 23.33 13.91

U 196.8 87.45 49.22 31.49 21.87 16.06 9.54 328.1 145.8 81.98 52.46 36.45 26.78 15.91

415.2 184.5 103.8 66.40 46.12 33.89 22.68 14.16 512.5 227.8 128.1 81.98 56.96 41.85

B60-505 50 39.0 50x5 B60-555 50 42.4 55x5 B60-655 50 49.0 65x5

U 620.0 275.6 155.0 99.22 68.92 50.62 38.77 25.86 16.96 11.58 U 866.3 385.0 216.5 138.6 96.26 70.71

54.11 42.69 27.99 19.72 13.50

For galvanised fabricated panels, add 12% to mass

Serrated Edge Conversion Factor

NOT REC 0.876 0.876 0.902 0.902 0.922 0.922 0.930 0.937 0.943 0.951

Weldlok Steel Grating Stair Treads

Stair Treads
Weldok stair treads can be supplied in Series 30, 40 & 60 forgebar grating. Weldok suggests that tread selection be made from the Recommended Width and Recommended Max. Length tables. Non-standard treads can also be supplied on request. Please consult our sales department.

Tread Types

T1 Welded fixing No nosing

Ordering Stair Treads

1. Select from the tread types shown (T1 to T8). 2. Refer to Recommended Max. Lengths table. Select a Load Bar Size and Series with a maximum length equal to or greater than the required tread length. For example, if the required tread length is 1100mm, the Series 40 grating with 32 x 5 load bars (A40-325) would be appropriate. 3. From the Recommended Widths table, choose a width that corresponds to the tread type and Series selected. For example, based on the Series 40 grating and a T1 tread, the tread width would be either 125, 165, 205, 245, 285 or 325mm. Example would be: Tread Type T1 ~ 1100 x 285 from A40 325
Recommended Maximum Lengths (mm) Load Bar Size Series 30 Series 40 Series 60 25 x 5 900 750 500 32 x 5 1300 1200 800 40 x 5 1600 1500 1300

T2 Bolted fixing No nosing

T3 Welded fixing Floor plate nosing

T4 Bolted fixing Floor plate nosing

Recommended Widths (mm) * Tread Types T1 and T2 185 185 Tread Types T3 to T8 Series 30 Series 40 Series 60 125 115 155 155 155 185 215 195 215 245 235 275 275 275 305 315 215 205 Series 30 Series 40 Series 60 125 125 155 165 245 245 245 275 285 305 325 305

T5 Welded fixing Abrasive nosing

T6 Bolted fixing Abrasive nosing

*Note: In order to comply with AS1657 a minimum tread width of 225mm is required. Bolted Connections 75

End Plate Hole Centres (mm) A 45 75 100 100 100 100

T7 Welded fixing Perforated nosing

TED TREADS Standard End Plates for Bolted Threads

FRONT

RECOMMENDED WIDTH
65 x 5 FLAT 35 SNIPE TO ALL TREADS (UNLESS REQUESTED OTHERWISE)
25

65 50

14mm

T8 Bolted fixing Perforated nosing

25

Note: Special End Plate Hole Centres available on request. 9

Weldlok Steel Grating Diamond Grating

Standard Diamond Grating

Type D Standard Diamond Grating is manufactured to order with either plain or serrated load bars. The serrated finish provides very good slip resistance in all directions.

Close Diamond Grating

Type CD Close Diamond Grating is an ideal product for applications subject to heavy wheel loads. The formed spacer bars can be varied in size to suit the load bar depth, providing maximum lateral restraint for the load bars. Close Diamond Type CD
Plain

Diamond Type D
Plain

200 38 Centres

180 32 Centres

Type D255 D325 D405 D505

Weight (kg/m2) 36.7 43.6 51.4 61.3

Load Bar Size (mm) 25 x 5 32 x 5 40 x 5 50 x 5

Spacer Bar Size(mm) 20 x 3 20 x 3 20 x 3 20 x 3

Type CD325 CD405 CD505 CD756 CD906 CD1006 CD1306

Weight (kg/m2) 51.2 60.2 71.4 141.7 161.9 175.3 225.9

Load Bar Size (mm) 32 x 5 40 x 5 50 x 5 75 x 6 90 x 6 100 x 6 130 x 6

Spacer Bar Size(mm) 20 x 5 20 x 5 20 x 5 32 x 5 32 x 5 32 x 5 40 x 5

Notes: For galvanised fabricated panels add 13% to weights shown. Load tables for Series 40 forgebar grating (page 7) may be used for Standard Diamond Grating, as the load carrying capacities are similar.

Note: For galvanised fabricated panels add 15% to weights shown.

Grating Maximum Clear Spans (mm) for the following vehicles

Grating Type Load Bar Size (mm) Cars 2T Folklift 5T Folklift Semi-trailer

CD325 CD405 CD505 CD756 CD906 CD1006 CD1306

32 x 5 40 x 5 50 x 5 75 x 6 90 x 6 100 x 6 130 x 6

480 720 1090 2340 2800 3120 4050

180 240 340 890 1230 1480 2350

280 510 680 800 1230

180 280 380 750 1020 1200 1900

Notes: Vehicles assumed to be fully laden Impact factor of 30% allowed Spans shown are effective spans. Where vehicles will travel predominately in the direction of the load bars, the equivalent depth of Series 30 forgebar grating up to 75 x 6 can be used.

For Class Rated road drainage grates, complying with AS3996-2006 please refer to our Drainage Products Brochure.
10

Weldlok Ancillary Products & Product Gallery

Weldlok Gridplate
Gridplate is a composite flooring arrangement comprising either 3mm or 5mm thick floorplate welded to the top of any of the grating types listed in this brochure.

Weldlok Safe-T-Grating
Safe-T-Grating is a composite flooring comprising light gauge mesh either welded to the underside of grating to prevent small objects falling through, as required by AS1657, or to the top for trolleys or pedestrian traffic.

Weldlok Projects

11

Weldlok Forgebar Grating Fastening Methods

A. Clip Down
The use of Weldlok fixing clips to clamp the grating to the structural supports is the most common method. The clips can be installed from the top of the grating. A minimum of 4 clips per panel should be used. On large panels, extra clips at mid-span are recommended. The clips are supplied with a galvanised finish.

A. Galvanised Clip Set with Screw and Nut

M8 Hex. Head Screw Grating Cross Bar Grating Load Bar Series 30, 40 or 60 Clip Top

Steel Support M8 Hex. Head Nut

Clip Bottom

B. Screw Down
Where there is no open flange to clamp to, a galvanised top saddle clamp with hex-head self-tapping or thread-cutting screw can be used. A minimum of 4 saddle clamps per panel should be used. On large panels, extra clips at mid-span are recommended.

B. Galvanised Clip Top with Self-Drilling Screw

#1224 x 65 Hex. Washer Extended Point Self Drilling Screw Grating Load Bar Series 30, 40 or 60 Clip Top

Anti-vibration Fastening
Where vibration may affect the integrity of the clamping arrangement, there are two methods that can be adopted anti-vibration clips or welding.
Steel Support

C. Grate-Fast Anti-Vibration Clip Set

C. Grate-Fast Clips
The Lloyds approved Lindapter Grate-Fast clip is a galvanized antivibration clip comprising top-hat bracket, cast clip bottom and M10 socket head cap screw.

D. Weld Down
Where there is no requirement to remove grating at some later date, on-site welding of grating panels to the structural steel is considered an acceptable method of fixing. The minimum requirement is 4 welds per panel, each consisting of a 6mm fillet, 25mm long, and spaced at 1000mm centres. Suitable weld preparation practices and surface finish touch-up should be used with this method.
12
T D min X max X

Grate-Fast Clip Dimensions

Flange T (mm) 3 19 Load Bar D (mm) 20 30 Load Bar W (mm) 37

Load Bar X (mm) 25 45

Weldlok Forgebar Grating Terminology

Load Bearing Bar

A load-carrying member spanning between supports.
Span

Length (Direction of Span)

The overall dimension of a panel parallel to the load-bearing bars.
Length Span

Nosing Bar
A member attached to the front edge of a stair tread or top stair landing panel.

Support Centres

Cross Bar
A member fixed at right angles to the load bearing bars to provide lateral restraint.

Width
The overall dimension of a panel at right angles to the loadbearing bars. Width

Kick Plate
A large, flat bar welded to the side of a panel or ends and around cut-outs, where specified. Nominally 100mm above walking surface.

Edge Bar
Non-load-bearing bars, running at right angles to the load-bearing members.

Serrations
Notches formed in the top of load-bearing bars to improve skid resistance.

Cut-Outs
Area of flooring removed to clear around columns, pipes, machinery, etc.

Nett Area
The area of flooring remaining after deducting cut-outs ([A x B] [C x D]).

Gross Area
Total area of flooring, including cut-outs (A x B).

A D C B B

13

Weldlok Forgebar Grating Manufacturing Tolerances

Overall Dimensions and Squareness

All dimensions are maximum permissible tolerances
Width (W) 6mm 3mm 3mm (Cross Bar Projection)

Cross Bar Alignment Spacing

5mm

c-c 0.8mm

Panel

c-c end cross bars 6mm per 1.50m length

Load Bar Length 6mm

Longitudinal Bow
D

mm

5mm thick edge bars supplied as standard

D and D1 are overall diagonal dimensions W and W1 are overall dimensions across the load bars at opposite end of panel

D1

=D

1/200 of length

Load Bars

Transverse Bow
(Before fastening to supports)

W1 = W 6mm

Standard Fabrication Welding

Edge bars and attachments are welded with a minimum 3mm fillet weld to one side of: Every 5th load bar on Series 30 Grating Every 4th load bar on Series 40 Grating Every 3rd load bar on Series 60 Grating

Optional Welding
Full Weld: Weld one side of every load bar. Seal Weld: Weld both sides of every load bar.

1mm per 100mm of width

Load Bars

1mm per 100mm of width

Stair Tread Tolerances

Width 3mm

Cross Bar Location

Cross Bars 1.5mm

Load Bars Length +0mm-3mm Note: Length of tread is distance between outer faces of end flats

Load Bar Lean

Stair Tread End Flat Lean

Fabrication: Edge bars and end plates welded on side of every load bar with minimum 3mm fillet weld 1mm 25mm

10mm 1mm

14

Weldlok Forgebar Grating Installation Tolerances

Installation Tolerances
All dimensions are maximum permissible tolerances
Panel Length 10mm Nominal 10mm Nominal Panel Width Min. 25mm Bearing (Typical) 10mm Nominal Panel Width Panel Length

Load Bar (Typical)

10mm Nominal

Cut-outs around pipes and circular ducts must have minimum clearance of 25mm all round

Actual cut-out taken to nearest load bar

Load Bar (Typical)

10mm

10mm

10mm

10mm

Min. clearance equal to rebate angle thickness

15mm

Note: Clearance can vary relative to straightness of rebate angle

Information contained in this brochure is supplied in good faith and with the view to assist the user in the correct selection of our products. While every care is taken to ensure that the information contained in this brochure is correct, no warranty is made nor is any condition expressed or implied. As the use of products sold is beyond our control, a condition of purchase is that the purchaser accepts responsibility for ensuring that products purchased are suitable for the intended use. Weldok is committed to continual product improvement and therefore reserves the right to change details and designs without notice. Graham Group, December 2010.

15

Heading

A division of the Graham Group ABN 58 000 175 379

NEW SOUTH WALES (HEAD OFFICE) 117 153 Rookwood Rd, Yagoona 2199 PO Box 57, Yagoona 2199 Telephone (02) 9707 5000 Facsimile (02) 9790 1013 Email info@weldlok.com.au VICTORIA 171 Derrimut Drive, Derrimut VIC 3030 Telephone (03) 9394 1001 Facsimile (03) 9394 1441 Email vicsales@weldlok.com.au WESTERN AUSTRALIA 98 Campbell Street, Belmont WA 6104 Telephone (08) 9478 1266 Facsimile (08) 9277 7742 Email wa@weldlok.com.au QUEENSLAND 53-59 Sodium Street, Narangba QLD 4504 Telephone (07) 3491 4500 Facsimile (07) 3888 2722 Email qld@weldlok.com.au The Australian-owned Graham Group of companies manufactures a wide range of steel and galvanised products. Galintel Galvanised steel lintel bars Weldok Grating, handrail and drainage products Mastermesh Expanded and perforated metals Galvanising Services Hot-dip galvanising Graham Rolling Mills Hot-rolled and heavy-gauge coil slitting

www.weldlok.com.au

Authorised Distributor:

Graham Group, December 2010

16

6366