IS BANDING NECESSARY FOR BAR GRATING?

Banding is not necessary for grating. Banding does help clean up the product and provides some strength to the pieces when welded to every bar, as known as Load Banded. For more information contact Indiana Gratings today.

HOW DO I DETERMINE THE TYPE OF GRATING TO USE FOR A SPECIFIC APPLICATION?

NAAMM provides loading charts to help determine exactly what type and size of grating is best for each application. If there are any questions, please call or email and our sales team will be happy to help you with the load charts. Click here to request more information.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MILL FINISH, PAINTED BLACK, AND GALVANIZED FINISH?

Mill finish is the plain finish directly from the mill. Painted black is a black paint that helps finish the product but does not prevent rusting. Galvanized finish is the best possible solution to prevent rusting. Click here to request more information.

WHAT IS ADA APPROVED GRATING??

Any ADA approved grating is a close mesh product that meets ADA standards. These products are primarily anything under 11 space. Click here to request more information.

WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF GRATING??

19 spaced grating is the most common type of grating. This can be used in variety of applications and is the most stocked item in our inventory. Click here to request more information.

HOW DO I CLEARLY REQUEST A QUOTE FROM INDIANA GRATINGS??

Information that is required to receive a quote: Bar Size, Type of Grating, Span/Length Direction, Width of Area, Finish, and Banding Requirements. With this information, our sales team will be able to provide a quote. Click here to request more information.

How To Measure Bar Grating | Indiana Gratings

Indiana Gratings is happy to work with you to find the right bar grating for your application and location. In order to make the quote process as smooth as possible for you, please review our guide on How To Order Bar Gratings which will detail all items that need to be specified, as well as how to quote the correct sizes.

When ordering bar grating from Indiana Gratings, please specify the following:

Grating material: Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Fiberglass
Grating construction:
1. Steel – Welded, Press-locked, Riveted, Heavy Duty Welded, Swage-Locked, Dove-Tail
2. Aluminum – Swaged-Locked, Flush Top, Dove-Tail
3. Stainless Steel – Welded, Swaged-Locked
4. Fiberglass – Pultruded, Molded
Finish:
1. Steel - Galvanized, Painted Black, Mill
2. Aluminum – Mill
3. Stainless Steel - Mill, Sandblasted
4. Fiberglass – Resin Type
Surface: Smooth, Serrated, or Slip Resistant
Bearing bar spacing
Span of bearing bar
Width
Bearing bar depth
Bearing bar thickness
Anchor type: Welded, saddle clips, G clips, grate fast clips, weld lugs, Z clips

Having trouble identifying all the specifications for your grating purchase? Our team is here to help! Simply let us know the application and physical requirements (opening size, load capacity, etc) and we can help determine the exact grating for your needs!