The Benefits of Press-Locked Bar Grating
Architectural press-locked bar grating is an extremely versatile product that can be used in a wide range of industrial applications. Industrial bar grating products like press-locked bar grating offer the advantage of superior lateral support, particularly when using press-locked steel bar grating (as opposed to the aluminum version). It also produces a smooth, clean look that is favored by architects and design professionals. What’s more, press-locked bar grating is durable and very easy to maintain, making it a reliable and long-term grating solution.
Bar Grating Load Tables with printable pdf links
All measurements are center to center of bearing bars.
Steel Bar Grating Table (look for P & SP part number)
| STEEL BAR | Part Number | Bearing Bar Size |
|---|---|---|
| Welded & Press Locked |
19-W-4 15-W-2 |
1-3/16" 15/16" |
| Welded Close-Mesh & Press Locked Close-Mesh |
13-W-4 11-W-4 10-W-4 8-W-4 |
(13/16") (11/16") (5/8") (1/2") |
| Press-Locked Close-Mesh | 7-P-4 | (7/16") |
| Stainless Welded & Stainless Press-Locked |
19-S-4 19-SP-4 |
(1-3/16") (1-3/16") |
| Railroad Grating (AAR Approved) |
25-W-4 27-W-4 |
(1-9/16") (1-11/16") |
Aluminum Bar Grating Table (look for AP part number)
| ALUMINUM GRATING | Part Number | Bearing Bar Size |
|---|---|---|
| I-Bar Swage Locked |
19-SI-4 15-SI-4 11-SI-4 |
(1-3/16") (15/16") (11/16") |
| I-Bar Swage Locked Close-Mesh | 8-SI-4 | (1/2") |
| Rectangular Bar Swage-Locked & Press Locked |
19-SR-4,19-AP-4 15-SR-4, 15-AP-4 |
(1-3/16") (15/16") |
| Press-Locked Close Mesh | 13-AP-4 | (13/16") |
| Rectangular Bar Swage-Locked Close Mesh & Press-Locked Close Mesh |
11-SR-4, 11-AP-4 10-AP-4 8-SR-4, 8-AP-4 7-AP-4 |
(11/16") (5/8") (1/2") (7/16") |
The Uses of Press-Locked Bar Grating
- Stair treads
- Security screens in commercial buildings
- Municipal engineering as tree covers, trench covers and drainage covers
- Platforms
- Walkways in industrial factories or parks
- Modular mezzanine structures
- Bridges for vehicles and pedestrians
- Marine industries as working platform
Marco Offers a Huge Selection of Press-Locked Bar Grating Products
As one of the most respected press-locked bar grating distributors in the U.S., Marco Specialty Steel can provide the right product for your industrial or commercial applications. Our impressive stock inventory includes carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum press-locked bar grating with spacings ranging from 7/16″ to 1-3/16″.
You can also choose from a wide variety of attractive finishes to achieve the ideal look for your work environment including Galvanized Steel, Bare Steel and Mill Finished Caustic Cleaned, as well as special aluminum finishes such as Anodized, Duranodic Lacquer and Methacralite Lacquer.
Custom Press-Locked Bar Grating Options Are Also Available
At Marco Specialty Steel, we believe in giving our customers as many options as possible when choosing bar grating. We have our own in-house fabrication department where we can customize any of our products to meet our customers’ requirements. Our custom-fabricated products offer the same high level of quality and reliability as our stock press-locked bar grating inventory.
Put Your Trust in an Experienced Steel Service Center
Marco Specialty Steel has been in business since 1992. Over the course of nearly 25 years, we’ve helped companies in a wide range of industries meet their unique metal product requirements, while also providing the best possible customer service. We’re known for our fast project turnaround times, extra effort and close attention to detail.