McNICHOLS® Gratings
Choices in the McNICHOLS® Grating lineup include bar-styles, formed planks, expanded types, and Gratings that are constructed via a molded or pultruded manufacturing process. Bar Grating material types include Aluminum, Carbon Steel, Powder Coated Carbon Steel, Galvanized Steel and Stainless Steel. We also supply a hexagonally clinched product referred to as HEXMESH™ which is commonly used as a liner in concrete structural shapes to help prevent cracking. If your application requires ADA compliant Grating, CLOSE MESH (close space Grating) options are available in welded and press-locked construction types. Swage-Locked Aluminum SAFE-T-GRID® TB-940 Bar Grating is also a great ADA compliant choice. Our Plank Grating offering is available in Aluminum, Carbon Steel, Galvanized Steel and Stainless Steel and we carry the nation’s largest inventory of Plank brand names including GRIP STRUT®, PERF-O GRIP®, TRACTION TREAD™, GRATE-LOCK® and DIAMONDBACK®. Expanded Metal Grating/Catwalk Grating, available in Aluminum, Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel, is supplied directly from our nationwide inventory. McNICHOLS also carries Molded Fiberglass Gratings, including MINI-GRID® Molded Grating as well as DURADEK® and DURAGRID® Pultruded Fiberglass Grating construction types in a variety of sizes, resins and colors.
When strength, safety and weight are paramount, McNICHOLS has the Grating solution for you. Gratings are typically selected for platform, mezzanine, flooring, walkway and trench applications. The vast majority of the Gratings we carry can also be fabricated into Stair Treads. In fact, we can fabricate Grating Stair Treads for you fast from all of our nationwide locations. Our customers also choose Grating for use in vertical applications such as partitions, fencing and as infill panels. Enjoy browsing the nation's largest selection of Grating products today!
Overview
Choices in the McNICHOLS® Grating lineup include bar-styles, formed planks, expanded types, and Gratings that are constructed via a molded or pultruded manufacturing process. Bar Grating material types include Aluminum, Carbon Steel, Powder Coated Carbon Steel, Galvanized Steel, and Stainless Steel. We also supply a hexagonally clinched product referred to as HEXMESH™ which is commonly used as a liner in concrete structural shapes to help prevent cracking. If your application requires ADA compliant Grating, CLOSE MESH (close space Grating) options are available in welded and press-locked construction types. Swage-Locked Aluminum SAFE-T-GRID® TB-940 Bar Grating is also a great ADA compliant choice. Our Plank Grating offering is available in Aluminum, Carbon Steel, Galvanized Steel, and Stainless Steel and we carry the nation’s largest inventory of Plank brand names including GRIP STRUT®, PERF-O GRIP®, TRACTION TREAD™, GRATE-LOCK®, and DIAMONDBACK®. Expanded Metal Grating/Catwalk Grating, available in Aluminum, Carbon Steel, and Stainless Steel, is supplied directly from our nationwide inventory. McNICHOLS also carries Molded Fiberglass Gratings, including MINI-GRID® Molded Grating as well as DURADEK® and DURAGRID® Pultruded Fiberglass Grating construction types in a variety of sizes, resins, and colors.
When strength, safety and weight are paramount, McNICHOLS has the Grating solution for you. Gratings are typically selected for platform, mezzanine, flooring, walkway, and trench applications. The vast majority of the Gratings we carry can also be fabricated into Stair Treads. In fact, we can fabricate Grating Stair Treads for you fast from all of our nationwide locations. Our customers also choose Grating for use in vertical applications such as partitions, fencing, and as infill panels. Enjoy browsing the nation's largest selection of Grating products today!
Ordering
The information provided below is your guide for choosing the right McNICHOLS® Grating product for your project. Ordering information for McNICHOLS® Grating Stair Treads is available by selecting the following link: Stair Tread Resources
Bar Grating
Application
Consider Bar Grating uses and physical requirements for your interior or exterior application. Loading, span, and support needs as well as traffic requirements such as pedestrian, hand cart, and vehicular are important considerations. Several Bar Grating products comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when installed to written standards. We invite you to browse Bar Grating applications in our Product and Application Gallery.
Construction Type
Choose from Standard-Duty Welded, Heavy-Duty Welded, Swage-Locked, Press-Locked, or Clinched construction types.
Series Type & Name
Determine the series type and name (GW-100, GHB-150, GAL-125, etc.) of the Bar Grating product for your project. If applicable, items that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standard will have this language indicated in the product's description and item specifications of the applicable product.
Product Spacing
Select the product spacing (the measurement from the center of one bearing bar to the center of an adjacent bearing bar) of the Bar Grating item. Product Spacing (e.g. 19-W-4) refers to the industry specification for Bar Grating products. For example, the first number refers to the bearing bar spacing measured on center (19 = 19/16" or 1-3/16"), the letter refers to the construction type (W = welded), and the last number references the cross bar spacing measured on center (4 = 4").
Primary Material/Product Finish
Select the primary material type including Aluminum, Carbon Steel, Galvanized Steel, or Stainless Steel. Inventory is typically "mill finish" for Aluminum, Carbon Steel, and Stainless Steel. Hot-Dipped Galvanized, Powder Coated Black, or Powder Coated Gray finishes are available for some Carbon Steel items. We provide more information on Primary Material Types and Product Finishes in the links provided in the Overview section on the Bar Grating Resources landing page.
Bearing Bar Size & Shape
Choose the bearing bar height and thickness (e.g. 1-1/4" Height x 3/16" Thick) and the shape (Rectangular Bar, I-Bar or T-Bar).
Product Surface
Determine if your application requires a smooth, serrated or a grooved product surface.
Percent Open Area
Choose the percentage of open area desired in the panel or pieces of Bar Grating.
Span
Choose the direction the bearing bars need to run to support the application load. Bearing bar direction is often referred to as span. Clear Span refers to the distance between Bar Grating supports. Bearing bar direction is an important installation consideration.
Product Size, Form, & Quantity
Identify the number of panels (width and length) and/or sizes (cut-to-size pieces, areas, stair treads) and cut types (random, uniform, equal stub). Areas exceeding standard panel widths are provided in multiple pieces to width.
Special Requirements
Specify any requirements such as fabrication, banding, notching, cut-outs, toeboards, Stair Treads, non-standard tolerances, etc.
Accessories
Determine if Bar Grating Accessories like Clips or Fasteners/Hardware, Carrier Plates, etc. are needed for your project or application.
Plank Grating
Application
Consider Plank Grating uses and physical requirements for your interior or exterior application. Loading, span, and support needs as well as traffic requirements such as pedestrian or hand cart are important considerations. Several Plank Grating products comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when installed to written standards. We invite you to browse Plank Grating applications in our Product and Application Gallery.
Construction Type
Choose from a wide variety of Plank constructions types including Plank, Walkway, Heavy-Duty Plank, Heavy-Duty Walkway, Interlocking Plank, Extruded Interlocking Plank, and Heavy-Duty Extruded Plank.
Series Type & Name
Determine the series type and name (GRIP STRUT® Walkway, PERF-O GRIP® Plank, etc.) of the Plank Grating product for your project. If applicable, items that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standard will have this language indicated in the product's description and item specifications.
Primary Material/Product Finish
Select the primary material type including Aluminum, Carbon Steel, Galvanized Steel, or Stainless Steel. Inventory is typically "mill finish". We provide more information on Primary Material Types and Product Finishes in the links provided in the Overview section on the Plank Grating Resources landing page.
Gauge/Thickness
Decide the material gauge number or thickness in inches. Extruded products do not have an actual gauge due to the manufacturing process. These items are specified as an Extrusion.
Surface Profile
Choose the surface profile for your application. A surface profile includes the number of openings to width, type of opening, and the width of the Plank or Walkway measured in inches (e.g. 5-Diamond (11-3/4" Width), 6-Hole (12" Width), etc.).
Channel Size
Select the channel depth or height for your surface profile selection. The channel size for Plank products is referred to as depth. For Walkway products, the channel size is referred to as height because of its upturned profile above the surface of the product. When specifying GRATE-LOCK® Interlocking Plank Grating, it is important to identify channel flange requirements (e.g. Male Channel Flanges, One Female and One Male Channel Flange, Female Channel Flanges).
Percent Open Area
Choose the percentage of open area desired in the Plank Grating construction type.
Span
Choose the direction the openings need to run in your surface profile selection in order to support the application load. Surface profile direction is often referred to as span. Clear span refers to the distance between Plank Grating supports and is an important installation consideration.
Product Size, Form, & Quantity
Identify the number of Planks or other forms (width and length) needed as well as specific sizes (cut-to-size pieces, areas, Stair Treads, etc.) Areas exceeding standard Plank widths are provided in multiple pieces to width.
Special Requirements
Specify any requirements like Plank without formed side channels, fabrication, notching, cut-outs, Stair Treads, non-standard tolerances, etc.
Accessories
Determine if Plank Grating Accessories like Clips or Fasteners/Hardware, Splice Plate Kits, etc. are needed for your project or application.
Expanded Metal Grating
Application
Product applications/uses include ramps, catwalks, walkways, platforms, and more. We invite you to browse Expanded Metal Grating applications in our Product and Application Gallery.
Expanded Type
Choose either Grating or Catwalk Grating.
Primary Material
Select the primary material type including Aluminum, Carbon Steel, or Stainless Steel, taking into consideration climate or environmental realities. We provide more information on Primary Material Types in the links provided in the Overview section on the Expanded Metal Resources landing page.
Product Finish
Inventory is typically “mill finish” unless otherwise specified. We provide more information on Product Finishes in the links provided in the Overview section on the Expanded Metal Resources landing page.
Style & Type
Select the pounds per square foot desired and expanded type (e.g. 3.14# Grating (Standard), etc.).
Design Direction
Determine the design direction (pattern direction). The Long Way of Design (LWD) runs parallel to the length of the sheet for Grating items. Catwalk Grating items have the LWD running parallel to the width of the sheet.
Percent Open Area
Choose the percentage of open area desired in the Grating or Catwalk Grating sheet.
Product Size, Form, & Quantity
Determine the number of sheets and/or sizes including cut-to-size pieces and shearing preference (e.g. Bond Shear or Random Shear).
Special Requirements
Specify any requirements such as fabrication, edge treatments, finishing, non-standard tolerances, etc.
Accessories
Determine if Expanded Metal Grating Accessories are required for your application.
Fiberglass Grating
Application
Consider Fiberglass Grating uses and physical requirements such as exposure to chemicals and/or extreme temperatures. Determine fire retardant needs as well as loading, span, and support requirements. Several Fiberglass Grating products comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when installed to written standards. We also carry items that are Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Act UV compliant. We invite you to browse Fiberglass Grating applications in our Product and Application Gallery.
Construction Type & Shape
Choose from a variety of Molded (Square, Rectangular) or Pultruded (I-Bar, T-Bar, Wide T-Bar) construction types.
Series Type & Name
Determine the series type and name (MS-S-150, MS-I-6010 - DURAGRID®, etc.) of the Fiberglass Grating product for your project. If applicable, items that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standard will have this language indicated in the product's description and item specifications of the applicable product.
Resin & Type
Choose the resin and type for your application (e.g. FFR Polyester, SFF Polyester, SGF Polyester, SPF Polyester, SPH Phenolic, SVF Vinyl Ester, XVE Vinyl Ester). We provide more information on resins, types, and descriptions in the link provided in the Charts section on the Fiberglass Grating Resources landing page.
Color
Choose the Fiberglass Grating color (e.g. Green, Yellow, etc.) that is right for your project. Fiberglass Grating is supplied in many colors to meet your design needs.
Grid Height, Size, & Shape
If your selection is Molded Grating, choose the grid height and surface grid pattern (measured in inches on center) and grid shape (square or rectangular).
Bearing Bar Size & Shape
If your selection is a Pultruded construction type, choose the bearing bar height and top flange width (measured in inches) and bearing bar shape (I-Bar, T-Bar, Wide T-Bar) of the Fiberglass Grating product.
Bearing Bar Spacing
Choose the Pultruded Fiberglass Grating spacing (center to center of bearing bars, between bearing bar top flanges, and between bottom bearing bar bottom flanges) desired for your project.
Product Surface
Determine if your application requires a concave (Molded construction only) or grit surface. We supply several types of grit surface for Pultruded products, including fine, medium, and coarse grit.
Percent Open Area
Choose the percentage of open area desired in the panel or pieces of Fiberglass Grating.
Span
Choose the direction the Pultruded bearing bars need to run to support the application load. Bearing bar direction is often referred to as span. Clear span refers to the distance between Fiberglass Grating supports. The direction of the Molded grid pattern (Rectangular only) and Pultruded bearing bars is an important installation consideration.
Product Size, Form, & Quantity
Identify the number of panels (width and length) and/or sizes (cut-to-size pieces, areas, Stair Treads) and cut types (random, uniform, equal stub). Areas exceeding standard panel widths are provided in multiple pieces to width.
Special Requirements
Specify any requirements like fabrication, notching, cut-outs, Stair Treads, non-standard tolerances, etc.
Accessories
Determine if Fiberglass Grating Accessories like Clips or Fasteners/Hardware, etc. are needed for your project or application.
Charts
View McNICHOLS® Grating Resources on tolerances, weights, available sizes, and more!
Bar Grating
Plank Grating
- Common Fractions / Decimal / Millimeter Equivalents
- GRIP STRUT® Plank | Half & Full Diamond Lengths
- Plank Grating Tolerances
- Primary Material Types
Expanded Metal Grating
- Common Fractions / Decimal / Millimeter Equivalents
- Expanded Metal Grating & Catwalk Grating Walkway Application Guide
- Expanded Metal Tolerances
- Primary Material Types
Fiberglass Grating
Tables
Helpful McNICHOLS® Grating load tables to save, print or share!
Bar Grating
Standard-Duty Welded - Carbon Steel & Galvanized Steel- GAL & GAL-2 Series | 19-S-4 & 19-S-2 (1-3/16" on Center) Spacing | Rectangular Bar
- SGAL & SGAL-2 Series | 15-S-4 & 15-S-2 (15/16" on Center) Spacing | Rectangular Bar
- GIA & GIA-2 Series | 19-SI-4 & 19-SI-2 (1-3/16" on Center) Spacing | I-Bar
- SGIA & SGIA-2 Series | 15-SI-4 & 15-SI-2 (15/16" on Center) Spacing | I-Bar
- SFT & SFT-2 Series | 19-SF-4 & 19-SF-2 (1-3/16" on Center) Spacing | Rectangular Bar
- TB-626 - SAFE-T-GRID® Series | 19-S-4 (1-3/16" on Center) Spacing | T-Bar
- TB-940 - SAFE-T-GRID® Series | ADA |19-S-4 (1-3/16" on Center) Spacing | T-Bar
- GAA & GBB Series | 19-P-4 & 19-P-2 (1-3/16" on Center) Spacing | Rectangular Bar
- GCC & GDD Series | 15-P-4 & 15-P-2 (15/16" on Center) Spacing | Rectangular Bar
- GCM-1 - CLOSE MESH Series | ADA (3/16" Thick Bar) | 7-P-4 & 7-P-2 (7/16" on Center) Spacing | Rectangular Bar
- GCM-4 - CLOSE MESH Series | ADA (3/16" Thick Bar) | 11-P-4 & 11-P-2 (11/16" on Center) Spacing | Rectangular Bar
- GAA & GBB Series | 19-P-4 & 19-P-2 (1-3/16" on Center) Spacing | Rectangular Bar
- GCC & GDD Series | 15-P-4 & 15-P-2 (15/16" on Center) Spacing | Rectangular Bar
- GCM-1 - CLOSE MESH Series | ADA (3/16" Thick Bar) | 7-P-4 & 7-P-2 (7/16" on Center) Spacing | Rectangular Bar
- GCM-4 - CLOSE MESH Series | ADA (3/16" Thick Bar) | 11-P-4 & 11-P-2 (11/16" on Center) Spacing | Rectangular Bar
Plank Grating
- PERF-O GRIP® | 2-Hole | 5" Width
- PERF-O GRIP® | 3-Hole | 7" Width
- PERF-O GRIP® | 5-Hole | 10" Width
- PERF-O GRIP® | 6-Hole | 12" Width
- PERF-O GRIP® | 10-Hole | 18" Width
- TRACTION TREAD™ | ADA | 10-Row | Button-Top | 7" Width
- TRACTION TREAD™ | ADA | 15-Row | Button-Top | 10" Width
- TRACTION TREAD™ | ADA | 18-Row | Button-Top | 12" Width
Expanded Metal Grating
Grating & Catwalk Grating - Metals (Aluminum, Carbon Steel, & Stainless Steel)Fiberglass Grating
- MS-S-100 | 1" Grid Height | 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" Square Grid
- MS-S-150 | 1-1/2" Grid Height | 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" Square Grid
- MS-S-200 | 2" Grid Height | 2" x 2" Square Grid
- MS-M-150 - MINI-GRID® | ADA | 1-1/2" Grid Height | Top: 3/4" x 3/4" Square Grid | Bottom: 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" Square Grid
- MS-R-100 | 1" Grid Height | 1" x 4" Rectangular Grid
- MS-R-150 | 1-1/2" Grid Height | 1-1/2" x 6" Rectangular Grid
- MS-I-4010 - DURAGRID® | ADA | 1.000" Bearing Bar Height | I-Bar
- MS-I-4015 - DURAGRID® | ADA | 1.500" Bearing Bar Height | I-Bar
- MS-I-6010 - DURAGRID® | 1.000" Bearing Bar Height | I-Bar
- MS-I-6015 - DURAGRID® | 1.500" Bearing Bar Height | I-Bar
- MS-I-6515 - DURADEK® | 1.500" Bearing Bar Height | I-Bar
- MS-T-3310 - DURAGRID® | ADA | 1.000" Bearing Bar Height | T-Bar
- MS-T-3320 - DURAGRID® | ADA | 2.000" Bearing Bar Height | T-Bar
- MS-T-5010 - DURAGRID® | 1.000" Bearing Bar Height | T-Bar
- MS-T-5015 - DURAGRID® | 1.500" Bearing Bar Height | T-Bar
- MS-T-5020 - DURAGRID® | 2.000" Bearing Bar Height | T-Bar
- MS-WT-1210 - DURAGRID® | ADA | 1.000" Bearing Bar Height | Wide T-Bar
- MS-WT-1810 - DURAGRID® | ADA | 1.000" Bearing Bar Height | Wide T-Bar
- MS-WT-2510 - DURAGRID® | ADA | 1.000" Bearing Bar Height | Wide T-Bar
- MS-WT-3810 - DURAGRID® | 1.000" Bearing Bar Height | Wide T-Bar
Standard-Duty Welded, Rectangular Bar, GW-125, 19-W-4 Spacing, Galvanized Steel, Hot Dipped, 1-1/4" x 3/16" Rectangular Bar, Smooth Surface, 77% Open Area
Standard-Duty Welded, Rectangular Bar, GW-125, 19-W-4 Spacing, Carbon Steel, Hot Rolled, 1-1/4" x 3/16" Rectangular Bar, Serrated Surface, 77% Open Area
Swage-Locked, Rectangular Bar, GAL-150, 19-S-4 Spacing, Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T6, 1-1/2" x 3/16" Rectangular Bar, Smooth Surface, 80% Open Area
Standard-Duty Welded, Rectangular Bar, GW-150, 19-W-4 Spacing, Galvanized Steel, Hot Dipped, 1-1/2" x 3/16" Rectangular Bar, Serrated Surface, 77% Open Area
Swage-Locked, Rectangular Bar, GAL-125, 19-S-4 Spacing, Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T6, 1-1/4" x 3/16" Rectangular Bar, Smooth Surface, 80% Open Area
Standard-Duty Welded, Rectangular Bar, GW-150, 19-W-4 Spacing, Galvanized Steel, Hot Dipped, 1-1/2" x 3/16" Rectangular Bar, Smooth Surface, 77% Open Area
Standard-Duty Welded, Rectangular Bar, GW-100-A, 19-W-4 Spacing, Galvanized Steel, Hot Dipped, 1" x 1/8" Rectangular Bar, Smooth Surface, 83% Open Area
Standard-Duty Welded, Rectangular Bar, GW-200, 19-W-4 Spacing, Carbon Steel, Hot Rolled, 2" x 3/16" Rectangular Bar, Smooth Surface, 77% Open Area
Standard-Duty Welded, Rectangular Bar, GW-100-A, 19-W-4 Spacing, Carbon Steel, Hot Rolled, 1" x 1/8" Rectangular Bar, Serrated Surface, 83% Open Area
Fiberglass Grating, Pultruded, Stair Tread Panel, I-Bar, MS-I-ST-6015 - DURAGRID®, Fiberglass, SPF Polyester Resin, Yellow, 1.500" Height x 0.600" Top Flange Width I-Bar, Medium Grit Surface, 2.000" Wide Integral Nosing on One Side of Stair Tread Panel Length, 60% Open Area