McNICHOLS® Embed Angles & Frames
Embed Angles and frames are essential products designed for use with Bar Grating and Fiberglass Grating, providing support, stability, and secure installation for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. Used to frame and anchor Grating panels, Embed Angles ensure precise alignment and load-bearing capacity, making them ideal for walkways, platforms, and other structural applications. This resource offers a comprehensive look at Embed Angles and frames, covering their types, material options, installation tips, and guidelines to help you select the best components for your Grating projects.
What Are Embed Angles & Frames?
Embed Angles are prefabricated plates with stud anchors that are cast into concrete panels, allowing it to connect to footing, adjacent panels, roof systems, or building accessories. These plates can be secured to side forms when positioned on panel edges or wired directly to the reinforcement. While there are Aluminum and Stainless Steel use cases, Embed Angles are more commonly made from Carbon Steel, and are supplied with a Mill Finish or they are Hot-Dip Galvanized, depending on the application and environmental requirements. However, there are also Embed Angles that are made from corrosion-resistant resins and used to secure Fiberglass Grating.
Frames, on the other hand, are larger structures that outline and enclose Grating panels, creating a finished and functional boundary. They can be fabricated as complete units or assembled in sections, depending on the project's size and complexity.
Welded Embed Angles & Frames for Bar Grating
Bar Grating, known for its strength and load-bearing capabilities, is often used in high-traffic areas such as walkways, platforms, and stair treads. Embed Angles are used to create a recessed edge or pocket into which the Bar Grating is fitted. This method ensures the grating sits flush with surrounding surfaces, reducing trip hazards and providing a clean, professional appearance. Frames provide structural support along the edges, ensuring the grating stays securely in place even under heavy use.
Welded Embed Angles & Frames for Bar Grating
Bar Grating, known for its strength and load-bearing capabilities, is often used in high-traffic areas such as walkways, platforms, and stair treads. Embed Angles are used to create a recessed edge or pocket into which the Bar Grating is fitted. This method ensures the grating sits flush with surrounding surfaces, reducing trip hazards and providing a clean, professional appearance. Frames provide structural support along the edges, ensuring the grating stays securely in place even under heavy use.
Embed Angles & Frames for Fiberglass Grating
Fiberglass Grating, prized for its corrosion resistance, lightweight construction, and durability, is often used in environments where steel Grating might fail due to chemical exposure or moisture. Embed Angles for Fiberglass Grating are typically coated or made from materials that complement the Grating's resistance to corrosion, like SVF Vinyl Ester Resin. They provide a secure anchor point for the Grating panels while maintaining the structural integrity of the surrounding material.
Embed Angles & Frames for Fiberglass Grating
Fiberglass Grating, prized for its corrosion resistance, lightweight construction, and durability, is often used in environments where steel Grating might fail due to chemical exposure or moisture. Embed Angles for Fiberglass Grating are typically coated or made from materials that complement the Grating's resistance to corrosion, like SVF Vinyl Ester Resin. They provide a secure anchor point for the Grating panels while maintaining the structural integrity of the surrounding material.
Additional Considerations
Consider the height of your Bar Grating and thickness of the frame/angle when ordering. The Welded Embed Angle Frame should be 1/4" greater than the bearing bar height, so that Grating is flush with the top of the frame. When the ledge is formed out of concrete as the trench is poured, the ledge can eventually crack and cause the Grating to shift, which can result in a tripping hazard and the eventual breakdown of the Trench Drain and Grating. Using Embed Angles and frames helps avoid this problem!
Embed Frames Types
Welded Frames
Type "L" Welded Frames are L-shaped structural components designed to be embedded into concrete, providing a durable and corrosion-resistant edge for grating installations. These frames are typically fabricated from Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel, ensuring enhanced protection against rust and environmental wear. The "L" profile offers a stable bearing surface for Bar Grating panels, ensuring they are flush with the surrounding concrete surface, which is crucial for safety and aesthetic purposes. When specifying these frames, it's important to indicate the clear opening dimensions, specifically the width ("W") and span ("S").
Welded Frames
Type "L" Welded Frames are L-shaped structural components designed to be embedded into concrete, providing a durable and corrosion-resistant edge for grating installations. These frames are typically fabricated from Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel, ensuring enhanced protection against rust and environmental wear. The "L" profile offers a stable bearing surface for Bar Grating panels, ensuring they are flush with the surrounding concrete surface, which is crucial for safety and aesthetic purposes. When specifying these frames, it's important to indicate the clear opening dimensions, specifically the width ("W") and span ("S").
E-Z Pour Frames
E-Z Pour Frames are specialized Embed Frames designed to streamline the forming process and enhance concrete embedment in construction projects. These frames feature continuous anchors on the non-bearing sides, facilitating quick installation and superior drainage. They are typically assembled with a minimum thickness of 1/4" to provide a rigid shield for concrete edges, preventing cracking and chipping. During construction, E-Z Pour Frames expedite forming and help ensure accurate concrete pours. Once installed, they serve as a uniform bearing surface for grates or covers, limiting rocking or irregular elevations. When specifying these frames, it's important to indicate the clear opening dimensions, specifically the width ("W") and span ("S").
E-Z Pour Frames
E-Z Pour Frames are specialized Embed Frames designed to streamline the forming process and enhance concrete embedment in construction projects. These frames feature continuous anchors on the non-bearing sides, facilitating quick installation and superior drainage. They are typically assembled with a minimum thickness of 1/4" to provide a rigid shield for concrete edges, preventing cracking and chipping. During construction, E-Z Pour Frames expedite forming and help ensure accurate concrete pours. Once installed, they serve as a uniform bearing surface for grates or covers, limiting rocking or irregular elevations. When specifying these frames, it's important to indicate the clear opening dimensions, specifically the width ("W") and span ("S").
Stud Anchors
All frames are supplied with standard 3/8" x 4" headed concrete stud anchors securely welded within 6" of each end and spaced at a maximum of 24" on center to ensure robust attachment and stability. These stud anchors are designed to embed firmly into the concrete, providing reliable load transfer and structural support. For specific project requirements, alternative anchor sizes, materials, and spacings can be customized to accommodate unique load conditions, environmental factors, or design specifications.
Stud Anchors
All frames are supplied with standard 3/8" x 4" headed concrete stud anchors securely welded within 6" of each end and spaced at a maximum of 24" on center to ensure robust attachment and stability. These stud anchors are designed to embed firmly into the concrete, providing reliable load transfer and structural support. For specific project requirements, alternative anchor sizes, materials, and spacings can be customized to accommodate unique load conditions, environmental factors, or design specifications.