Weldlok Grating

G R AT I N G
GRAHAM GROUP A WHOLLY AUSTRALIAN OWNED COMPANY
WELDLOK
G R AT I N G
THE COMPANY
CONTENTS
WELDLOK INDUSTRIES, a division of the Graham Group, has
Specification and Construction
been manufacturing and galvanising gratings for over 35 years.
Series 30 Grating
Our focus on customer satisfaction, is backed by a solid
Series 30 Load Tables
foundation of engineering expertise, high technology and
Series 40 Grating
advanced manufacturing processes. These factors have played a
major role in establishing WELDLOK INDUSTRIES as a leading
Series 60 Grating
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supplier of gratings in Australia and the Pacific Rim.
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This comprehensive manual will provide architects, draftspersons, fabricators and engineers with detailed information on
the full range of WELDLOK Grating and associated products.
Stair Treads
12
WELDLOK Ancillary Items
13
Fastening Methods
14
Installations
15
WELDLOK Heavy Duty Gratings
16
Diamond Mesh
18
WELDLOK Drainage Products
19
WELDLOK Livestock Gratings
20
WELDLOK Steel Armour Floor Tiles
21
WELDLOK Interlock Aluminium Grating
22
WELDLOK Balltube
24
Galvanising Services
25
Ordering Information
26
Drafting Information
27
Manufacturing Tolerances
28
Installation Tolerances
29
Grating Terminology
30
DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this manual
is supplied in good faith and with
the view to avail the user in the
correct selection of our products.
Whilst 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.
WELDLOK
G R AT I N G
QUALITY ASSURANCE STANDARDS

WELDLOK is currently implementing a system that ensures all
products and manufacturing processes are in accordance with
quality assurance programme AS/NZS ISO 9002:1994.
CONSTRUCTION
WELDLOK Forgebar grating is constructed of Load Bearing Bars
in various depths and thicknesses with lateral restraint provided
by 6mm square twisted Cross Bars forge welded to the upper
edges of the Load Bearing Bars. This process produces a product
of one piece construction with a high strength to weight ratio
which meets the requirements of Australian Standard 16571992 and British Standard 4592-1970.
MATERIAL
The Load Bearing Bars in WELDLOK Forgebar gratings are
manufactured from steel that complies to the following
equivalent standards:
AS 1594H250
AS 3679250
WELDLOK FORGEBAR PRODUCT CODING

A
30
32 5
Cross Bar
Pitching
Optional if serrated
Load Bars are
required
Load Bar
Pitchings
Nominal
thickness
Load Bar
Depth
Cross Bar Pitch
Load Bar Pitch
A = 100mm Centres
Series 30 30mm Centres
B = 50mm Centres

Load Bar Size
PLAIN
From 20 x 3mm to 65 x 5mm
SERRATED
Plain
WELDLOK grating supplied with plain Load Bearing Bars and
WELDLOKs serrated grating has been tested by a recognised
6mm square twisted Cross Bars.
NATA laboratory for its co-efficient of friction and was found to

be equal or slightly better than other similar local products.
Serrated
More importantly, because of WELDLOKs unique method of
Most WELDLOK gratings can be supplied with our unique
manufacture, the loss of load carrying capacity due to these
serrations which are produced during the slitting of our material.
serrations averages less than 8%.
This process provides a regular serration with a sharp edge

ensuring maximum traction for slippery conditions.
Refer to serrated conversion factor shown in load tables when

calculating the load bearing and spanning capacity.
WELDLOK
G R AT I N G
Finishes
WELDLOK Gratings are available in a choice of three finishes:
1. Hot Dipped Galvanised
WELDLOK has its own in-house galvanising plant, providing a
24 hour service. The hot dip galvanising process produces a
durable, abrasion resistant coating of metallic zinc and zinc-iron
alloy layers metallurgically bonded to the steel base, at a bath
temperature of 450C. Hot dip galvanising conforms to the
equivalent following standards:
Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4680:1999
British Standard BS729-1971
American Standard ASTM-A123-73
2. Black Bitumen Dipped
An economical paint finish which is best suited to indoor
installations, or mining applications in a dry climate.
Note: there is no pre-treatment of steel before dipping.
This finish is not recommended in corrosive areas.
3. Untreated (No surface treatment/protection)
Normally supplied on stock mats or panels to customers who
wish to perform their own fabrication on grating.
DESIGN CRITERIA
AVAILABILITY
The figures shown in all safe load tables have been calculated in
WELDLOK stock the most commonly used types of gratings in
accordance with the following data:
standard mat sizes. For standard mat sizes refer to pages 6, 8

and 10. For fabricated panels delivery time will be confirmed at
1 Loading Code AS 1170-1 load combination 1.25 x Dead Load
the time of order. Having our in-house galvanising plant enables
and 1.5 x Live Load.
us to offer shorter lead times when this service is required.
2 Steel Structures Code AS 41001990.

3 Mass calculated with grating in an untreated and unedged
NON STANDARD PRODUCTS
condition.
4 Minimum yield strength of steel 260 MPa.
Over the past years WELDLOK has made thousands of tonnes of
5 Load calculated in accordance with an allowable bending
special purpose gratings designed to suit unique loading and
stress 171.6 MPa (0.66 Fy).
applications. If you have a requirement that is not covered by
6 Load Bars are assumed simply supported and unserrated.
our standard range, contact our Sales Department, they will be
7 Spans have been based on maximum of 5mm deflection
pleased to assist you.
which is a limiting deflection for pedestrian comfort.

See Load Tables on Pages 7, 9 and 11.
W
WELDLOK
SERIES 30
G R AT I N G
SERIES 30 GRATING 30mm CENTRES (formerly Series 1)

This grating is virtually an international standard on all major
resource projects. Our Series 30 gratings have a high load
carrying capacity. WELDLOK panels can be supplied in a serrated
finish to suit offshore oil production platforms, oil refineries, or
any applications where additional walkway safety is required.
For flooring that is subjected to high impact loads, WELDLOK
suggest that the grating be supplied with Cross Bars on
50mm centres.
S E R I E S 3 0 S TA N D A R D M AT S I Z E S
LOAD BAR
THICKNESS
SPAN x WIDTH
NO. OF LOAD BARS
3mm
6100 x 1053mm
36
5mm
6100 x 1055mm
36
A 30
LOAD BAR
PITCH
CROSS BAR PITCH
30
100
B 30
30
LOAD BAR
PITCH
50 CROSS BAR PITCH
S E R I E S 3 0 S A F E L O A D A N D D E F L E C T I O N TA B L E
NOM.
CROSS
LOAD
WELDLOK BAR MASS
BAR
TYPE PITCH kg/m2
SIZE
mm
mm
A30203 100
18.8
B30203
50
21.8
A30205 100
29.5
B30205
50
32.5
A30253 100
22.8
B30253
50
25.8
A30255 100
36.2
B30255
50
39.2
A30323 100
28.4
B30323
50
31.4
A30325 100
45.5
B30325
50
48.5
A30403 100
34.9
B30403
50
37.9
A30405 100
56.2
B30405
50
59.2
A30455 100
62.9
B30455
50
65.9
A30505 100
69.6
B30505
50
72.6
A30555 100
76.2
B30555
50
79.2
A30655 100
89.6
B30655
92.6
50
20x3
20x5
25x3
25x5
32x3
32x5
40x3
40x5
45x5
50x5
55x5
65x5
SPANS (mm)
300
450
600
750
900
1050
1200
1350
1500
1650
1800
1950
2100
2400
SERRATED
EDGE
CONV.
2700
FACTOR
U 100.9
45.0
25.20 15.94
7.67
4.11
D 0.80
1.80
3.22
5.00
5.00
U 169.4 75.33 42.37 26.96 13.00
7.02
4.11
D 0.80
5.00
5.00
5.00
U 158.9 70.62 39.72 25.42 15.24
8.22
4.82
D 0.64
5.00
5.00
U 264.8 117.7 66.20 42.37 25.40 13.71
8.03
5.01
D 0.64
5.00
5.00
U 260.3 115.7 65.08 41.65 28.92 17.24 10.11
6.31
4.14
D 0.50
5.00
5.00
U 433.8 192.8 108.4 69.42 48.21 28.75 16.86 10.52
6.93
4.71
D 0.50
5.00
5.00
5.00
U 406.7 180.7 101.7 65.08 45.20 33.20 19.73 12.34
8.09
5.52
D 0.40
5.00
5.00
U 677.9 301.3 169.4 108.4 75.33 55.34 32.89 20.56 13.49
9.20
6.50
4.72
D 0.40
5.00
5.00
5.00
U 858.0 381.3 214.5 137.2 95.30 70.04 46.87 29.26 19.19 13.11
9.25
6.72
4.99
D 0.36
5.00
5.00
5.00
U 1059.0 470.7 264.8 169.4 117.7 86.47 64.27 40.11 26.35 17.99 12.70
9.22
6.85
4.01
D 0.32
5.00
5.00
5.00
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
9.12
5.34
D 0.29
5.00
5.00
U 1790.0 795.6 447.5 286.4 198.9 146.1 111.8 88.22 57.84 40.75 27.90 20.25 15.05
8.82
5.51
D 0.25
5.00
5.00
1.80
3.22
1.45
2.57
1.45
2.57
1.13
2.01
1.13
2.01
0.90
1.61
0.90
1.61
0.80
1.43
0.72
1.29
0.66
1.17
0.56
0.99
5.00
5.00
4.02
4.02
3.14
3.14
2.51
2.51
2.23
2.01
1.83
1.55
5.00
5.00
5.00
4.52
5.00
4.52
5.00
3.62
4.93
3.62
4.93
3.22
4.38
2.90
3.94
2.63
3.58
2.23
3.03
NOT
REC.
NOTE
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
4.68
5.00
3.96
5.00
SPANS IN SHADED AREA HAVE A

MAXIMUM DEFLECTION OF 5mm
FOR THE UNIFORMLY
DISTRIBUTED LOADS SHOWN,
WHICH IS A LIMITING DEFLECTION
FOR PEDESTRIAN COMFORT.
NOT
REC.
0.876
0.876
0.902
5.00
5.00
0.902
0.922
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
0.922
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
0.930
0.937
0.943
0.951
Bold type indicates preferred item (likely to be in stock).

For Galvanised Fabricated Panels add 12% to mass shown.
Design details can be found on Page 5.
U = Safe uniformly distributed load in KPa (or KN/m2)
D = Deflection in mm at mid span due to U.
T Y P I C A L A P P L I C AT I O N L O A D I N G S
CONVEYOR WALKWAYS
LIGHT ACCESS PLATFORMS
SERIES 30
MAXIMUM SPAN (mm) FOR VARIOUS LOADS
WITH 5.00mm DEFLECTION
WELDLOK
TYPE
2.5 KPa
4.0 KPa
5.0 KPa
7.5 KPa
A30203
B30203
1190
1055
1010
905
A30205
B30205
1355
1210
1155
1040
A30253
B30253
1430
1265
1195
1060
A30255
B30255
1610
1435
1350
1225
A30323
B30323
1740
1616
1440
1306
A30325
B30325
1940
1720
1630
1480
A30403
B30403
2020
1790
1695
1530
A30405
B30405
2290
2035
1936
1746
A30455
B30455
2450
2226
2100
1905
A30505
B30505
2700
2400
2280
2060
A30555
B30555
2900
2680
2440
2210
A30655
B30655
3255
2930
2770
2606
2.5 KPa
STANDARD AUSTRALIAN
PLATFORM LOADING
4 KPa
BRITISH STANDARD
PLATFORM LOADING
5 KPa
BOILER HOUSE PLATFORM

LOADING esp POWER STATIONS
7.5 KPa
WELDLOK
SERIES 40
G R AT I N G

This lightweight and economical grating meets the requirements
of the relevant SAA code for fixed platforms, walkways,
stairways and ladders. Ideal applications include mezzanine
floors, cat walks, conveyor walkways, etc. WELDLOK Series 40
can also be supplied in a serrated finish at no additional cost.
LOAD BAR
THICKNESS
SPAN x WIDTH
NO. OF LOAD BARS
3mm
6100 x 1043mm
27
5mm
6100 x 1045mm
27
A 40
CROSS BAR PITCH
40
LOAD BAR
PITCH
100
B 40
40
LOAD BAR
PITCH
50 CROSS BAR PITCH
NOM.
CROSS
LOAD
WELDLOK BAR MASS
BAR
TYPE
PITCH Kg/m 2
SIZE
mm
mm
A40203 100
14.6
B40203
50
17.6
A40205 100
22.5
B40205
50
25.5
A40253 100
17.5
B40253
50
20.5
A40255 100
27.4
B40255
50
30.4
A40323 100
21.7
B40323
50
24.7
A40325 100
34.2
B40325
50
37.2
A40403 100
26.4
B40403
50
29.4
A40405 100
42.1
B40405
50
45.1
A40455 100
47.0
B40455
50
50.0
A40505 100
B40505 50
51.9
A40555 100
56.8
B40555
50
59.8
A40655 100
66.6
B40655
69.6
20x3
20x5
25x3
25x5
32x3
32x5
40x3
40x5
45x5
50x5
54.9
50
55x5
65x5
SERRATED
EDGE
CONV.
2700
FACTOR
SPANS (mm)
450
300
U 76.86 34.07 19.21 12.11
1050
900
750
600
U 127.1 56.49 31.77 20.21
9.74
5.25
5.00
5.00
5.00
U 119.1 52.96 29.79 19.06 11.42
6.17
5.00
5.00
D 0.80
D 0.64
1.81
3.22
2.57
1.45
4.02
1500
1650
1800
1950
2100
2400
NOT
REC.
NOT
5.00
3.22
1.81
1350
5.81
5.00
D 0.80
1200

FOR THE UNIFORMLY
NOT
REC.
0.876
U 198.5 88.27 49.65 31.77 19.05 10.28
6.01
5.00
5.00
U 195.1 86.77 48.81 31.24 21.68 12.93
7.58
4.73
5.00
5.00
U 325.3 144.93 81.35 52.05 36.15 21.55 12.63
7.89
5.17
5.00
5.00
5.00
U 305.0 135.5 76.27 48.81 33.89 24.90 14.82
9.24
6.06
4.14
5.00
5.00
5.00
U 508.4 225.9 127.1 81.35 56.49 41.50 24.70 15.41
9.62
6.89
4.86
5.00
5.00
5.00
U 643.4 285.9 160.8 102.9 71.50 52.53 35.15 21.93 14.39
9.82
6.94
5.04
5.00
5.00
5.00
U 794.3 353.0 198.5 127.1 88.27 64.85 48.19 30.07 19.75 13.49
9.52
6.90
5.13
5.00
5.00
5.00
U 961.2 427.2 240.2 153.7 106.8 78.47 60.07 40.08 22.69 17.94 12.66
9.20
6.83
4.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
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 11.28
6.30
4.13
5.00
5.00
D 0.64
D 0.50
D 0.50
D 0.40
D 0.40
D 0.36
D 0.32
D 0.29
D 0.25
1.45
2.57
2.01
1.13
1.13
2.01
1.61
0.90
1.61
0.90
1.43
0.80
1.29
0.72
1.17
0.66
0.99
0.56
4.02
3.14
3.14
2.51
2.51
2.23
2.01
1.83
1.55
5.00
4.52
5.00
5.00
4.52
4.93
3.62
4.93
3.62
4.38
3.22
3.94
2.90
3.58
2.63
3.03
2.23
0.876
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
4.68
5.00
3.96
5.00
0.902
0.902
5.00
5.00
0.922
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
0.922
5.00
5.00
5.00
0.930
5.00
5.00
0.937
0.943
0.951

SERIES 40
WELDLOK
TYPE
2.5 KPa
4.0 KPa
5.0 KPa
7.5 KPa
A40203
B40203
1120
1000
945
860
A40205
B40205
1290
1140
1065
975
A40253
B40253
1320
1180
1125
1010
A40255
B40255
1490
1335
1265
1150
A40323
B40323
1600
1420
1340
1200
A40325
B40325
1790
1600
1510
1375
A40403
B40403
1880
1685
1580
1435
A40405
B40405
2115
1900
1790
1620
A40455
B40455
2315
2070
1950
1770
A40505
B40505
2610
2230
2110
1920
A40555
B40555
2690
2400
2250
2060
A40655
B40655
3045
2720
2560
2315
CONVEYOR WALKWAYS
2.5 KPa
STANDARD AUSTRALIAN
PLATFORM LOADING
4 KPa
BRITISH STANDARD
PLATFORM LOADING
5 KPa

7.5 KPa
WELDLOK
SERIES 60
G R AT I N G

Developed initially for the mining industry, our WELDLOK Series
60 grating minimises 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 the
Series 30 grating.
WELDLOK Series 60 grating is not suitable for floors subject
to high impact loads.
LOAD BAR
THICKNESS
SPAN x WIDTH
NO. OF LOAD BARS
3mm
6100 x 1023mm
18
5mm
6100 x 1025mm
18
B 60
LOAD
BAR
PITCH
CROSS BAR PITCH
60
50
10
NOM.
CROSS
LOAD
WELDLOK BAR MASS
BAR
PITCH kg/m 2
TYPE
SIZE
mm
mm
B60205
50
19.0 20x5
B60253
50
15.7 25x3
B60255
50
22.3 25x5
B60323
50
18.5 32x3
B60325
50
27.0 32x5
B60403
50
21.7 40x3
B60405
50
32.3 40x5
B60455
50
35.7 45x5
B60-505
50
39.0 50x5
B60555
50
42.4 55x5
B60655
50
49.0 65x5
SPANS (mm)
600
450
300
1050
900
750
1350
1200
1800
1650
1500
1950
2100
2400
U 81.98 36.45 20.50 13.04
6.29
5.00
5.00
U 76.90 34.18 19.22 12.30
7.37
3.97
5.00
5.00
U 128.1 56.96 32.04 20.50 12.29
6.63
5.00
5.00
U 125.9 55.99 31.49 20.15 13.99
8.34
4.89
5.00
5.00
U 209.9 93.31 52.46 33.59 23.33 13.91
8.16
5.09
5.00
5.00
5.00
U 196.8 87.45 49.22 31.49 21.87 16.06
9.54
5.97
5.00
5.00
U 328.1 145.8 81.98 52.46 36.45 26.78 15.91
9.95
6.52
4.45
5.00
5.00
5.00
U 415.2 184.5 103.8 66.40 46.12 33.89 22.68 14.16
9.28
6.34
4.47
5.00
5.00
5.00
U 512.5 227.8 128.1 81.98 56.96 41.85 31.10 19.41 12.75
8.70
6.14
4.46
5.00
5.00
5.00
U 620.0 275.6 155.0 99.22 68.92 50.62 38.77 25.86 16.96 11.58
8.17
5.93
4.41
5.00
5.00
5.00
U 866.3 385.0 216.5 138.6 96.26 70.71 54.11 42.69 27.99 19.72 13.50
9.80
7.28
4.26
5.00
5.00
5.00
0.80
0.64
0.64
0.50
0.50
0.40
0.40
0.36
0.32
0.29
0.25
3.22
1.81
2.57
1.45
2.57
1.45
2.01
1.13
2.01
1.13
1.61
0.90
1.61
0.90
1.43
0.80
1.29
0.72
1.17
0.66
0.99
0.56
4.02
4.02
3.14
3.14
2.51
2.51
2.23
2.01
1.83
1.55
SERRATED
EDGE
2700 CONV.
FACTOR
NOT
REC
.
NOTE
4.52
4.52
4.93
3.62
4.93
3.62
4.38
3.22
3.94
2.90
3.58
2.63
3.03
2.23

FOR THE UNIFORMLY
0.876
0.876
0.902
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
4.68
5.00
3.96
0.902
0.922
5.00
0.922
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
0.930
0.937
0.943
0.951
SERIES 60
WELDLOK
TYPE
2.5 KPa
4.0 KPa
5.0 KPa
7.5 KPa
B60205
1140
1020
965
875
B60253
1185
1050
1005
895
B60255
1375
1195
1140
1030
B60323
1420
1275
1195
1085
B60325
1640
1445
1355
1230
B60403
1700
1495
1420
1285
B60405
1925
1700
1615
1460
B60455
2070
1860
1760
1590
B60505
2220
2010
1900
1720
B60555
2420
2130
2040
1845
B60655
2745
2445
2330
2090
11
CONVEYOR WALKWAYS
2.5 KPa
STANDARD AUSTRALIAN
PEDESTRIAN PLATFORM LOADING
4 KPa
BRITISH STANDARD
PEDESTRIAN PLATFORM LOADING
5 KPa

7.5 KPa
WELDLOK
S TA I R
TREADS
T1
T2
Welded fixing No nosing
Bolted fixing No nosing
STAIR TREADS
WELDLOK stair treads can be supplied in Forgebar Series 30, 40,
60 and Diamond Grating. The treads shown here are purely
illustrative. Overall tread length can be made to any dimension.
We suggest though that tread width be selected from the table
showing recommended widths.
T3 Welded fixing
Floor plate nosing
T4 Bolted fixing
Floor plate nosing
T5 Welded fixing
Abrasive nosing
T6 Bolted fixing
Abrasive nosing
T7 Welded fixing
Perforated nosing
T8 Bolted fixing
Perforated nosing
Stair treads wear at a greater rate than the actual flooring and
are more inclined to become bowed because of continual and
concentrated impact. Whatever the depth of the main flooring,
we recommend that stair treads should never have less than a
25 x 5 Load Bar size.
Nosing Bars should preferably be specified. When walking down
a grating stairway having treads without Nosing Bars, the pattern
of the grating tends to merge so that the edges of the tread
become ill defined, possibly causing over and under stepping.
The Nosing Bar also stiffens the front edge of the tread, further
resisting deflection caused by impact loads.
RECOMMENDED WIDTHS
SERIES 30
125
155
TREADS
TYPE SERIES 40
T1 & T2
125
165
SERIES 30
125
155
TREADS
TYPE SERIES 40
T3 TO T8
115
185
215
245
275
305
205
245
285
325
SERIES 60
305
245
185
SERIES 60
215
245
275
305
155
195
235
275
315
155
215
185
275
B O LT E D C O N N E C T I O N S
END PLATE
HOLE CENTRE
75
45
100
75
125
100
125
RECOMMENDED MAX. LENGTHS
S TA N D A R D E N D P L AT E S F O R B O LT E D T R E A D S
FRONT
RECOMMENDED WIDTH
50
25
25 x 5
32 x 5
40 x 5
SERIES 30
900
1300
1600
SERIES 40
750
1200
1500
SERIES 60
500
800
1300
When ordering treads nominate type of grating required.

Example T3 750 x 275 (Made from A30 325 Grating)
NOTE: SPECIAL END PLATE HOLE CENTRES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
LOAD BAR SIZE

END PLATE
65 x 5 FLAT
WITH
14 DIAM.
HOLES
12
WELDLOK
A N C I L L A RY
ITEMS
REPLACEABLE NON-SLIP STAIR TREAD NOSING

This Nosing Bar is a new concept in abrasive non-slip replaceable
stair tread nosing. It is extremely hard wearing and has excellent
anti-slip properties even when soiled or wet. As a result of its
safety features, this stair tread nosing is now being used on
offshore production platforms and in the mining industry. Tread
size dimensions are identical to Type T1 and T2 shown on the
previous page. Non-slip stair tread Nosing Bars can be supplied
loose for attachment to existing badly worn treads and are
available in any of the following length and width combinations.
Widths:
50
Lengths: 580, 730, 880, 1030, 1180

Types:
T1-R
Weld in type
T2-R
Bolt in type (illustrated)
WELDLOK SAFE 'T' GRATING

For those elevated platform areas that require additional safety,
WELDLOK SAFE T GRATING offers the perfect solution.
Tools and small objects are unable to fall through.
Full foot support, non slip surface.
Ideal surface for mezzanine floors, and for use with wheeled
trolleys when combined with Series 30 and 40 gratings.
Unlike conventional gratings with Safety Mesh under, rubbish
does not collect between Load Bars.
Where required, Safety Mesh can be fitted to the underside.
Specify by selecting suitable grating from load tables shown on
Pages 7, 9 and 11.
Ordering example (WELDLOK A40325 SAFE T GRATING).
WELDLOK GRIDPLATE
For those installations that require a solid surface of floor plate
with maximum spanning ability combined with minimum
weight, WELDLOK Gridplate is an economical and superior
alternative to traditional floor plate systems.
This product is ideal for applications which are subject to high
impact loads, and can be manufactured from any of the
WELDLOK range of Forgebar gratings.
13
WELDLOK
FA S T E N I N G
METHODS
FASTENING METHODS
The most positive fixing method and by far the most economical
is on-site welding of the grating to support steelwork. Where
panels are to be removable or where surface treatment of the
grating may be damaged, WELDLOK fixing clips are recommended.
These can be installed and made secure by personnel working
SERIES 30
from the top of the grating. WELDLOK fixing clips come in a

standard galvanised finish. A minimum of 4 clips should be used
per panel, on larger panels use extra clips at mid-span.
ILLUSTRATIONS 1, 2 AND 3
Illustrations 1, 2 and 3 are suitable for WELDLOK Series 30, 40
and 60 gratings respectively, comprising a double saddle clip
(suitable for the appropriate series). An 8mm diameter cheese
SERIES 40
head screw and bottom clamping bracket.
ILLUSTRATION 4
Both the WELDLOK Series 30 and Series 40 clips shown in 1 and
2 are suitable for use to secure two adjacent panels.
ILLUSTRATION 5
SERIES 60
Double saddle clip used with self drilling or thread cutting
screws. Can also be used in locations where there is no open
flange on the supporting steelwork to clamp to.
IMPORTANT
To reduce the risk of accidents WELDLOK recommends that if
panels are used on site as a means of temporary access during
erection, that they be lightly tack-welded to the support
steelwork. Due to constant traffic, unfixed panels have a
tendency to move or drift imperceptibly away from the

supporting flange with the potential for the next person to tip the
panel. When an area of panels is in its correct position it should
be fixed immediately, by one of the recommended methods.
14
WE
WELDLOK
H E AV Y D U T Y
G R AT I N G
LOAD
BAR
SIZE
GRATING
TYPE
LARGE CAR
WHEEL LOAD 495kg
130 x 130 TYRE
CONTACT AREA
A30255
25 x 5
320
A30325
32 x 5
485
A30405
40 x 5
725
A30455
45 x 5
900
A30505
50 x 5
1095
A30555
55 x 5
1310
A30655
65 x 5
1700
CD756
75 x 6
2340
CD906
90 x 6
2800
CD1006
100 x 6
3120
CD1106
110 x 6
3430
CD1306
130 x 6
4050
NOTE
All WELDLOK heavy duty gratings have every Load Bar welded to
the Edge Bars. Gratings subject to continuous heavy traffic
should be fastened in place.
TYPE A30 FORGEBAR GRATING
LOADING DATA
1. VEHICLES ASSUMED TO BE FULLY LADEN.

2. IMPACT FACTOR OF 30% ALLOWED.
3. SPANS SHOWN ARE EFFECTIVE SPANS.
4. ALL VEHICLES TRAVELLING PARALLEL
TO SPAN OF GRATING.
5. FOR APPLICATIONS WITH SUSTAINED
HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEEL LOADS
PERPENDICULAR TO SPAN USE WELDLOK
CLOSE DIAMOND MESH WHICH HAS FAR
BETTER LATERAL RESTRAINT THAN THE
FORGEBAR TYPE.
130
130
TYPE CD CLOSE DIAMOND GRATING
CL OF AXLE
CLEAR SPAN
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
SAME AS LOAD BAR
DIRECTION
CLEAR SPAN
OUR SALES DEPARTMENT IS RE
16
E L D L O K H E AV Y D U T Y S T E E L G R AT I N G S
GRATING MAXIMUM CLEAR SPANS (mm) FOR THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES
AXLE LOAD
AXLE LOAD
14.3 TONNES
DUAL WHEEL EACH AXLE END
WHEEL LOAD 3580kg
250 x 200 TYRE
CONTACT AREA
2 TONNE FORKLIFT
5 TONNE FORKLIFT
5 TONNE TRUCK
WHEEL LOAD 1865kg

130 x 140 TYRE
CONTACT AREA
WHEEL LOAD 4450kg

180 x 250 TYRE
CONTACT AREA
WHEEL LOAD 1690kg

170 x 170 TYRE
CONTACT AREA
9.8 TONNES
DUAL WHEEL EACH AXLE END
WHEEL LOAD 2450kg
200 x 200 TYRE
CONTACT AREA
180
220
180
180
245
305
285
285
290
365
335
330
340
285
435
390
380
400
315
510
450
435
530
395
685
590
555
890
515
1130
930
755
1230
680
1570
1275
1025
1480
800
1895
1530
1220
1750
935
2245
1805
1435
2355
1230
2840
2420
1905
TYRE CONTACT AREA

170
200
200
250
250
170
180
130
200
140
CL OF AXLE
CL OF AXLE
CL OF AXLE
CL OF AXLE
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
SAME AS LOAD BAR
DIRECTION
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
SAME AS LOAD BAR
DIRECTION
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
SAME AS LOAD BAR
DIRECTION
CL OF AXLE
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
SAME AS LOAD BAR
DIRECTION
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
SAME AS LOAD BAR
DIRECTION
EADY TO ASSIST YOU IN THE SELECTION OF THE APPROPRIATE GRATING FOR YOUR APPLICATION
17
WELDLOK
DIAMOND
G R AT I N G
DIAMOND GRATING
HEAVY WHEEL LOADS
Although one of the earliest patterns made by most grating
WELDLOK Heavy Close Diamond Grating Type CD is the ideal
companies, WELDLOK Diamond Grating still has applications in
product for this application. The formed spacer bars can be
the industry where it is more appropriate than forgebar grating.
varied in size to suit the Load Bar depth, providing maximum
Coupled with a fully serrated top surface it provides excellent
lateral restraint for the Load Bars.
anti-slip properties in all directions.
Refer to Pages 16 and 17 for loading data.
PLAIN
SERRATED
PLAIN
180
38 OPENING
200
38 OPENING
200
CLOSE
DIAMOND TYPE 'D'
DIAMOND TYPE 'D'
DIAMOND TYPE D
32 OPENING
DIAMOND TYPE 'D'
CLOSE DIAMOND TYPE CD
TYPE
WEIGHT
kg/m2
LOAD BAR
SIZE
SPACER BAR
SIZE
TYPE
WEIGHT
kg/m2
LOAD BAR
SIZE
SPACER BAR
SIZE
D-203
25.17
20 x 3
20 x 3
CD-756
118.35
75 x 6
32 x 4
D-205
33.19
20 x 5
20 x 3
CD-906
136.76
90 x 6
32 x 4
D-253
28.57
25 x 3
20 x 3
CD-1006
148.65
100 x 6
32 x 4
D-255
38.33
25 x 5
20 x 3
CD-1106
164.40
110 x 6
40 x 4
D-323
33.11
32 x 3
20 x 3
CD-1306
213.36
130 x 6
40 x 4
D-325
45.63
32 x 5
20 x 3
D-403
38.50
40 x 3
20 x 3
D-405
54.27
40 x 5
20 x 3
D-455
59.68
45 x 5
20 x 3
D-505
64.81
50 x 5
20 x 3
D-555
70.22
55 x 5
20 x 3
D-655
80.75
65 x 5
20 x 3
ABOVE: WELDLOK Close Diamond Grating Type CD can

also be supplied with Load Bar sizes similar to that shown for
standard Diamond Grating Type D.
LEFT: As the load carrying capacity of WELDLOK Diamond
Type D is similar to the Forgebar Series 40 gratings, use the
tables shown on Page 9.
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WELDLOK
DRAINAGE
PRODUCTS
WELDLOK DRAINAGE GRATING PRODUCTS
GULLY GRATE
COMPLETE WITH
BASE AND LINTEL
WELDLOK manufacture a comprehensive range of drainage

grating products to suit a multitude of applications.
Gully grates
Gully grates complete with base and lintel
Hinged pit covers
Surcharge pit covers
Dished Grates
Full range of trench grates and frames
Weep holes
Step irons
WELDLOK is the recognised market leader in fabricated drainage
grating design. Our products are widely used by Councils
throughout NSW and are growing in popularity in other states
throughout Australia. WELDLOK has been instrumental in
influencing Councils to change from cast iron gully grates to
TRENCH GRATE
AND FRAME
WELDLOKs modern design, which features hinged anti-theft

covers, with greater open area to facilitate better drainage flow.
Lighter in weight for easier handling, WELDLOK Drainage
gratings have a hot dipped galvanised finish, all at highly
competitive prices.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Ask for our WELDLOK drainage grating product brochure.
HINGED DISH GRATE
HINGED PIT COVER
19
WELDLOK
LIVESTOCK
G R AT I N G
WELDLOK LIVESTOCK GRATING SERIES 20
R E C O M M E N D E D S U P P O R T S PA N S
Livestock grating is a forge-welded mild steel flooring system for
abattoirs, slaughter houses, woolsheds, piggeries, cowsheds,
LIVESTOCK
calfpens and stock crates.
SHEEP
1500
GOATS
1500
It is used extensively overseas, particularly in New Zealand, in areas
PIGS
1200
where hygiene is of the utmost importance. The grating is an
CATTLE
1000
A 20
CLEAR OPENING
94
SPANS (mm)
CLEAR
OPENING
17
economical, fast fitting system, and can span up to 1.5 metres

between supports. This creates significant savings on supporting
GRATING PANELS SHOULD BE WELDED TO SUPPORTS
steelwork or timbers, thus making it ideal for elevated flooring.
SPA
ND
IRE
CT
ION
Weldlok Livestock Grating has an 80% open area which allows

quick and easy cleaning of the grating and the floor under the
grating. The rigidity of the steel grating allows for the direct
TWISTED SQUARE BAR

AT TOP OF GRATING
50
m
AT m O
SU VE
PP RL
OR AP
TS
SPA
N
bolting of posts and fences, therefore allowing the simple
(DI
STA
NC
EB
SPAN DIRECTION
SPA
ET
IS 90 TO DIRECTION
WE
N
EN
OF SUPPORTS
SU
PP
OR
TS
)
movement of fence lines.

Standard mats 6.2 metres by 1.063 metres are available ex stock,
with custom panels available on request. Hot dip galvanised or
untreated are the finishes available.
6075
3050 PANEL SIZE
3000
1500
1500
1063
4282
50 OVERLAP
1063
SPAN DIRECTION
CL SUPPORT
CL SUPPORT
CL SUPPORT
CL SUPPORT
10mm
NOM
GAP
CL SUPPORT
EXAMPLE FLOOR PLAN

NOTE: 3050mm long panels should be fingerjointed and overlap 50mm
based on 1500mm centre to centre dimensions for the support members.
THIS PRODUCT IS APPROVED BY DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRY
L I V E S T O C K G R AT I N G S E R I E S 2 0 S A F E L O A D A N D D E F L E C T I O N TA B L E
WELDLOK
TYPE
CROSS
BAR
PITCH
(mm)
MASS
kg /m 2
LOAD
BAR SIZE
(mm)
A20 203
100
26.4
20 x 3
SPANS (mm)
LOAD
CRITERIA
300
450
600
750
900
1050
1200
1350
1500
150.8
66.88
37.5
23.9
16.5
12.06
9.16
7.18
5.76
0.56
1.25
2.23
3.5
5.01
6.83
8.92
12.30
13.94
Deflections are based on spanning panels over three supports and welding grating panels to supports.
W
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WELDLOK
STEEL ARMOUR
FLOOR TILES
STEEL ARMOUR FLOOR TILES
WELDLOK Steel Armour Floor Tiles are available either untreated or

galvanised. The 16 tangs bond each WELDLOK Steel Armour Floor
WELDLOK Steel Armour Floor Tiles offer an economical, efficient
Tile to the concrete floor, distributing weight evenly and shielding
means of reinforcing concrete floors that are subject to heavy
the concrete from damaging impact and stresses. The concrete
traffic and/or high impact. WELDLOK Steel Armour Floor Tiles
subfloor should be designed to carry the anticipated loads
are well suited to heavy fork lift areas, warehouses, factories and
without taking into account the concrete used to bed the tiles.
manufacturing facilities, docks and freight stations.

As well as protecting whole concrete
INSTALLATION
floors, broken or damaged concrete
Tiles should be bedded in a
floors can be simply repaired by the
compactable, plastic concrete base
installation of WELDLOK Steel
that should be at least 40mm thick.
Armour Floor Tiles.
The mix for this base should be:

1 part cement
APPLICATIONS
2 parts fine sand
Strengthen and protect
1.5 parts gravel
concrete floors
Prevent high impact damage
(10mm sieve size maximum)
Restore broken concrete floor
WELDLOK Steel Armour Floor Tiles
Prevent heavy traffic damage
should be laid in small, workable
Economical, long wearing, safe
sections of approximately 1m2 on a

base that has been screed off to the
DESCRIPTION
correct floor level and fall. Tap tiles

Each WELDLOK Steel Armour Floor
with a hammer, taking care to align
Tile measures 250 x 250mm
all tile junctions. Concrete extruded
(16 tiles = 1m2) and is constructed of
through the tang holes should be
2.5mm steel plate (wt = 22kg/m )
cleared away before it dries.
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
TOPSIDE
COMPACTABLE, PLASTIC CONCRETE BASE,

40mm THICK CONCRETE SUB FLOOR
UNDERSIDE
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WELDLOK
INTERLOCK
ALUMINIUM
G R AT I N G
WELDLOK INTERLOCK
WELDLOK ALUMINIUM
ALUMINIUM GRATING
GRIDPLATE
ALUMINIUM GRIDPLATE combines
INTERLOCK ALUMINIUM GRATING, available in
3mm thick heavy-pattern aluminium floor plate
either Series L30 or L40, is outstanding for
permanently welded to INTERLOCK GRATING. This
applications where the following criteria are required:
combination provides a light strong floor that can resist high
1. Low maintenance costs
impact loads, and can be manufactured from any of the range
2. Corrosion resistant to most chemicals
of INTERLOCK GRATING.
3. Non-sparking
4. Light weight with high structural strength
INTERLOCK ALUMINIUM STAIR TREADS
5. 80% open area for maximum light and ventilation.

INTERLOCK ALUMINIUM STAIR TREADS can be supplied in Series
These features make INTERLOCK ALUMINIUM GRATING ideal for
L30 and L40. The stair treads shown here are purely illustrative.
use in sewage treatment plants, oil refineries, munitions factories,
Although overall tread length can be made to any dimension,
ship loader boom walkways, transport tankers and sunscreens.
we suggest that tread width be selected from the table of

recommended widths on page 12. INTERLOCK ALUMINIUM
STAIR TREADS are also available in types T1 to T6 inclusive as
CROSS BAR PITCH

114
LOAD BAR PITCH
30
shown on page 12.
L30
CROSS BAR PITCH

114
LOAD BAR PITCH
40
T2 Bolted fixing
No nosing
T4
Bolted fixing
Floor plate nosing
Serrations are also available on Interlock Gratings, however the

recommended minimum depth for serrated panels is 25mm.
When selecting the grating type go up one grade in depth to
L40
compensate for the reduced load carrying capacity.
S TA N D A R D PA N E L S I Z E S
S TA I R T R E A D S
LOAD BAR
THICKNESS
SERIES L30
SERIES L40
3mm
993mm
1003mm
5mm
995mm
1005mm
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTHS (mm)

Load Bar Size
22
25 x 5
32 x 5
40 x 5
750
900
1100
A L U M I N I U M S E R I E S L 3 0 G R AT I N G S A F E L O A D A N D D E F L E C T I O N TA B L E S
NOM.
CROSS
LOAD
WELDLOK BAR MASS BAR
TYPE PITCH kg/m2 SIZE
mm
mm
L30203
L30205
L30253
L30255
114
114
114
114
6.8
10.48
10.11
L30325
114
15.98
L30405
L30455
L30505
L30555
L30655
114
114
114
114
114
25x3
12.77
114
114
20x5
8.18
L30323
L30403
20x3
25x5
32x3
32x5
12.31
40x3
19.65
40x5
21.95
45x5
24.24
50x5
26.54
55x5
31.13
65x5
SPANS (mm)
150
U 278.56
D
0.39
600
750
89.59
30.88
14.10
5.74
1.55
3.48
5.00
5.00
51.48
23.39
9.58
4.62
3.48
5.00
5.00
5.00
49.29
27.13
11.22
5.41
2.79
4.95
5.00
5.00
80.50
45.22
18.71
9.02
4.87

FOR THE UNIFORMLY
5.01
2.79
4.95
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
79.15
44.48
23.53
11.35
6.13
1.55
0.39
U 435.27 108.76
D
1.24
0.31
U 725.46 181.27
D
1.24
0.31
U 713.16 178.22
D
U 1188.60 297.04 131.93

D
U 1114.40 278.50 123.71

D
5.00
5.00
5.00
39.23
18.48
10.21
5.99
3.87
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
69.54
44.46
22.18
11.97
7.01
4.38
3.10
4.84
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
74.11
35.92
19.95
11.69
7.29
4.79
4.84
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
93.82
52.57
28.39
17.55
9.67
6.82
4.61
4.30
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
72.15
38.96
22.82
15.46
9.35
6.96
4.51
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
96.32
51.82
30.40
18.93
12.45
8.50
6.01
4.42
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
85.59
50.15
31.31
20.54
13.52
9.91
7.18
5.34
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
1.74
0.78
0.19
U 1887.30 464.18 206.20 115.90

D
3.10
1.74
0.78
0.19
U 2350.70 587.51 261.01 148.72

D
2.75
1.55
0.68
0.17
NOTE
3.87
2.18
0.97
0.24
U 2902.10 725.35 322.24 181.18 115.86

D
3.87
2.48
1.40
0.62
0.16
U 3511.50 877.70 389.94 219.23 140.21

D
3.52
2.25
1.27
0.56
0.14
U 4904.60 1225.90 544.69 306.25 195.80 135.94

D
4.92
2.98
1.91
1.07
0.48
0.12
2100
74.14
2.18
0.97
0.24
1950
1800
1650
1500
450
U 484.27 115.99
D
1350
1200
1050
900
300

Calculations based on a minimum yield stress of 172 MPa
Loads calculated in accordance with an allowable bending stress of 116 MPa.
Load Bars Aluminium 6063-T6

Twisted cross bars Aluminium 6063-T5
Standard welding procedure is a 4mm fillet weld,
25mm long to every 2nd load bar.
A L U M I N I U M S E R I E S L 4 0 G R AT I N G S A F E L O A D A N D D E F L E C T I O N TA B L E S
NOM.
CROSS
LOAD
WELDLOK BAR MASS
BAR
TYPE PITCH kg/m2
SIZE
mm
mm
L40203
L40205
L40253
L40255
L40323
L40325
L40403
L40405
L40455
L40505
L40555
L40655
114
114
114
114
114
114
114
114
114
114
114
114
5.51
20x3
8.32
20x5
6.56
25x3
10.07
25x5
8.04
32x3
12.53
32x5
9.72
40x3
15.34
40x5
17.09
45x5
18.85
50x5
20.6
55x5
24.11
65x5
SPANS (mm)
150
300
450
600
213.1
53.21
23.62
10.72
4.3
0.39
1.55
3.48
5.00
5.00
NOTE
355.1
88.7
39.38
17.89
7.32
0.39
1.55
3.48
5.00
5.00
83.15
36.93
20.74
8.58
4.13
1.24
2.79
4.95
5.00
5.00
138.82
81.55
34.58
14.31
6.89

FOR THE UNIFORMLY
1.24
2.79
4.95
5.00
5.00
135.28
60.53
34.01
17.99
8.68
4.68
0.97
2.18
3.87
5.00
5.00
5.00
227.15
100.89
56.69
27.02
14.47
7.8
4.57
0.97
2.18
3.87
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
212.97
94.6
53.17
34.00
16.94
9.15
5.36
0.78
1.74
3.10
4.83
5.00
5.00
5.00
354.96
157.68
88.63
58.67
28.28
15.26
8.93
5.58
0.78
1.74
3.10
4.83
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
449.27
199.58
112.19
71.74
40.39
22.90
12.72
7.93
5.21
0.69
1.55
2.75
4.30
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
554.67
246.42
138.53
88.59
55.27
29.79
17.45
10.9
7.15
4.89
0.62
1.40
2.48
3.87
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
671.18
298.19
167.84
107.22
73.51
39.76
23.26
14.61
10.3
7.37
4.61
0.56
1.27
2.25
3.52
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
937.48
416.52
234.19
149.8
103.95
65.44
38.35
23.94
15.68
10.59
7.58
0.48
1.07
1.91
2.98
4.29
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
U 332.85
D
0.31
U 564.75
D
0.31
U 545.37
D
0.24
U 908.98
D
0.24
U 852.17
D
0.19
U 1420.3
D
0.19
U 1797.6
D
0.17
U 2219.25
D
0.16
U 2685.3
D
0.14
U 3760.6
D
0.12
750
23
900
1350
1200
1050
1500
1650
1800
WELDLOK
B A L LT U B E
HANDRAILING
WELDLOK BALLTUBE HANDRAILING

To compliment our extensive range of grating products, the
WELDLOK BALLTUBE Handrail System is a modern,
easy to erect and economical modular
system. A full range of
stanchions and
bends are
available together
with rails and kick
plates. WELDLOK
precision servicing
gives you the added
advantage of modern
physical resources,
equipment, facilities,
quality control systems
and techniques, (including
a modern galvanising plant)
all under one roof. These
resources are backed by our
team of experienced personnel,
ensuring immediate attention,
speedy co-ordinated follow through and quick delivery service.
WANT MORE INFORMATION?

Ask for our WELDLOK BALLTUBE
Handrail Brochure.
Shown above.
24
G A LVA N I S I N G
S E RV I C E S
HOT DIP GALVANISING

WELDLOKS Yagoona plant is the only grating manufacturer in
Australia with its own galvanising facility under the same roof.
The galvanising plant operates 24 hours a day, allowing us to
give our clients extremely fast turn-around times. Gratings can
be manufactured and put into the galvanising plant at 4pm and
be ready for dispatch 7am the next morning.
The plant is run by our sister company, GALVANISING SERVICES,
which has grown into one of the largest suppliers of jobbing
galvanising in Australia.
We are equipped to handle a wide range of fabricated steel
products due to the flexibility provided by the large bath size of
10.3m x 1.85m x 2.2m deep.
All galvanising meets the requirements of AS/NZS:4680:1999.
C O AT I N G M A S S R E Q U I R E M E N T S
MINIMUM AVERAGE COATING
PRODUCT
COATING MASS
(g/m2)
THICKNESS
(microns)
STEEL GREATER THAN 5mm THICK
600
84
STEEL BETWEEN 2mm 5mm THICK
450
64
STEEL LESS THAN 2mm THICK
350
49
GALVANISING SERVICES PTY LTD. has another branch at Coffs

Harbour. For further details see back cover.
Your enquiries on any galvanising requirements would be
welcomed.
25
IMPORTANT
PLEASE CHECK DIRECTION OF LOAD BARS (SPAN) WHEN
ORDERING GRATING PANELS. IF THE INFORMATION SUPPLIED
TO WELDLOK IS NOT CORRECT, THE GRATING PANELS WILL
BE USELESS. THIS COULD BE A COSTLY MISTAKE FOR YOU.
WELDLOK
LOAD BEARING BARS
ORDERING
I N F O R M AT I O N
HT
WIDTH
RIG
LENGTH (i.e. SPAN)
ORDERING INFORMATION
1. Nominate type of grating required from this brochure.
2. Plain or serrated Load Bars.
3. Panels to be edged or unedged (if non-standard Edge Bar
welding required, this must be noted). See page 28 for
standard.
4. Nominate number of panels required together with length
and width dimensions,Load Bar direction (span) to be stated.
5. Where large floor areas are required, provide drawing
showing outline of grating with:
a) grating type
b) load bar direction
c) locations and sections of support steel
d) position of all cut-outs and removable areas
e) location of all nosing bars, kick plates and splices of
penetrations.
WR
ON
6. Specify surface treatment required:

a) untreated
b) galvanised
c) black bitumen.
7. Advise if safety mesh required.
8. For stair treads, nominate type required as well as dimensions,
quantity and surface treatment.
See page 12 for specifics.
PANEL WILL COLLAPSE UNDER LOAD DUE

TO LACK OF SUPPORT AT
BOTH ENDS OF LOAD BARS.
9. Advise type of fixing clips required.

10.Nominate delivery date and delivery point.
EXAMPLE OF ORDERING
WELDLOK A30-325 grating, edged, galvanised complete with
fixing clips.
Size 2000 LB span x 5910.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE

5910
6
1055
1055
1055
1055
6 605
2000 LB SPAN
1055
Area will always be supplied in standard panel widths of particular grating,

plus a make up panel on the end with the width taken to the nearest Load
Bar to match overall dimension required.
26
WELDLOK
DRAFTING
I N F O R M AT I O N
SAVE ON DRAFTING DETAILING COSTS

When supplying WELDLOK with a grating drawing, show only
areas which might be using another grating manufacturers
the outline of grating to be supplied together with cut-outs
standard widths and would therefore be useless to us. Save

yourself the cost, let us do it for you.
around equipment, steelwork, location

of supporting steelwork and sections
required in the project.
WELDLOK use state of the art CAD

technology to create panel details
DO NOT DETAIL UP PANELS.
and erection marking plans.
WELDLOK will provide the most
This information is printed in either
economical split up of panels to suit
laser quality A3 or A4 sheets, or
your floor layout. As grating
plotted on sheets of up to A1 size.
manufacturers use different types of
Laser prints A4 size can be sent by
Forgewelding machines, each will
fax anywhere in the world. Our
have different standard panel widths.
clients appreciate this service
Your draftsperson need not produce
especially when their site managers
fully detailed panel drawings for large
need erection information quickly.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

4500
2250
1350
1800
1125
450
1000
CHEQUER PLATE
NOSING
90
250UB31
900
1350
1150 x 75 PFC (TYP.)
250UB31
400
130 x 6 KP
1500
200
1500
1500
180
1500
1500
1500
12
16
20
10
13
150
300
150
250UB31
4500
1350
1800
150
200
4500
500
200
180
1500
WHAT YOU GET FROM US

1
WELDLOK INDUSTRIES DIVISION

GRAHAM GROUP
21
17
10
14
18
23
CLIENT
PROJECT
PANEL MATERIAL
LIST
10
14
18
24
11
15
19
25
27
O/N
JOB NO.
26
WELDLOK MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES

ALL DIMENSIONS ARE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE TOLERANCES
5mm
WIDTH (W) 6mm
3mm
3mm
(Cross Bar
Projection)
c.c 0.8mm
Panel C
Load Bar Length 6mm
6mm c-c end Cross Bars in 1.50m length
D1
=D
mm
CROSS BAR ALIGNMENT SPACING
Load Bars
1/200 of length
D and D1 are overall
diagonal dimensions
W and W1 are overall
dimensions across the
Load Bars at opposite
end of panel
5mm thick
Edge Bars
supplied as
standard
W1 = W 6mm
LONGITUDINAL BOW
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
AND SQUARENESS
Cross Bars
1.5mm
STANDARD FABRICATION WELDING
OPTIONAL
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
1. Full Weld. Weld one

side of every Load Bar.
2. Seal Weld. Weld both
sides of every Load Bar.
Load Bars
CROSS BAR LOCATION
1mm per 100mm of width

Load Bars
10mm
1mm
LOAD BAR LEAN
1mm per 100mm of width
TRANSVERSE BOW
(before fastening to supports)
WIDTH 3mm
STAIR TREAD TOLERANCES
25mm
1mm
LENGTH +0mm -3mm
END FLAT LEAN
NOTE: Length of tread is distance

between outer faces of the End Flats.
Fabrication:- Edge Bars and end plates welded on side of

every Load Bar with a minimum 3mm fillet weld.
28
WELDLOK INSTALLATION TOLERANCES

ALL DIMENSIONS ARE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE TOLERANCES
PANEL LENGTH
PANEL LENGTH
10mm NOMINAL
10mm
NOMINAL
PANEL
WIDTH
ACTUAL CUT-OUT TAKEN

TO NEAREST LOAD BAR
CUT-OUTS AROUND PIPES AND CIRCULAR DUCTS TO HAVE

MINIMUM CLEARANCE OF 25mm ALL ROUND
10mm NOMINAL
10mm NOMINAL
LOAD BAR
(TYPICAL)
25mm BEARING
MINIMUM (TYPICAL)
LOAD BAR
(TYPICAL)
10mm
10mm
PANEL
WIDTH
MIN.CLEARANCE
EQUAL TO
REBATE ANGLE
THICKNESS
10mm
10mm
10mm
10mm
15mm
NOTE:
CLEARANCE CAN
VARY RELATIVE TO
REBATE ANGLE
STRAIGHTNESS
29
WELDLOK
G R AT I N G
TERMINOLOGY
SPAN
CRS
S
ORT
UPP
OF S
LOAD BEARING BAR
CROSS BAR
EDGE BAR
A load carrying member spanning

between supports.
A member fixed at right angles to the Load

Bearing Bars to provide lateral restraint.
Edge bars are non-Load Bearing Bars, running

right angles to the load bearing members.
WIDTH
PAN)
TH (S
LENG
LENGTH (DIRECTION OF SPAN)
WIDTH
SERRATIONS
The overall dimension of a panel parallel with

Load Bearing Bars.
The overall dimension of a panel measured at

right angles to the Load Bearing Bars.
Notches formed in the top of Load Bearing

Bars to improve skid resistance.
KICK PLATE
A large flat bar welded to side of panel or
ends and around cut-outs wherever specified
on drawings.Nominally 100mm above
walking surface.
NOSING BAR
A member attached to front edge of stair tread
or top stair landing panel.
CUT-OUTS
Area of flooring removed to clear around
columns, pipes, machines etc.
A
D
C
B
NETT AREA
GROSS AREA
The area of flooring remaining after deducting

areas cut to waste. ([A x B] - [C x D])
Total area of flooring including areas cut to

waste. (A X B)
30
G
BAL
L TU
B
INDUSTRIES PTY LTD

ABN 58 000 175 379
A DIVISION OF GRAHAM GROUP
NEW SOUTH WALES
WELDLOK INDUSTRIES P/L

117153 ROOKWOOD ROAD
YAGOONA NSW 2199
TELEPHONE (02) 9709 3777
EMAIL: weldlok@grahamgroup.com.au
THE
GRA
HAM
GRO
UP
A WH
OLLY
AUSTR
ALIAN
FACSIMILE (02) 9790 1013

OWNED
COM
PAN
Y
QUEENSLAND
UNIT 14, 357 GYMPIE ROAD
TELEPHONE (07) 3889 8500
STRATHPINE QLD 4500

FACSIMILE (07) 3889 8600
EMAIL: weldlok-qld@grahamgroup.com.au
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
98 CAMPBELL STREET

BELMONT WA 6104
TELEPHONE (08) 9478 1266
FACSIMILE (08) 9277 7742
VICTORIA
EMAIL: weldlok-wa@grahamgroup.com.au

9 SECOND AVENUE
SUNSHINE VIC 3020
TELEPHONE (03) 9311 0122
EMAIL: weldlok-vic@grahamgroup.com.au
FACSIMILE (03) 9311 0133
GALVANISING SERVICES PTY LTD

SYDNEY
ABN 11 000 296 631
GALVANISING SERVICES P/L

117153 ROOKWOOD ROAD
YAGOONA NSW 2199
TELEPHONE (02) 9709 3777
COFFS HARBOUR
FACSIMILE (02) 9707 4180
GALVANISING SERVICES (COFFS HARBOUR) P/L

ABN 49 001 720 387
4547 WINGARA DRIVE
TELEPHONE (02) 6652 4100
COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450

FACSIMILE (02) 6652 2285
www.grahamgroup.com.au
Weldlok are totally committed to continual improvements in our products

and we reserve the right to change details and designs without notice.
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G R AT I N G

GRAHAM GROUP A WHOLLY AUSTRALIAN OWNED COMPANY

WELDLOK INDUSTRIES, a division of the Graham Group, has

Specification and Construction

been manufacturing and galvanising gratings for over 35 years.

Our focus on customer satisfaction, is backed by a solid

Series 30 Load Tables

foundation of engineering expertise, high technology and

advanced manufacturing processes. These factors have played a

Series 40 Load Tables

major role in establishing WELDLOK INDUSTRIES as a leading

supplier of gratings in Australia and the Pacific Rim.

Series 60 Load Tables

WELDLOK Ancillary Items

WELDLOK Heavy Duty Gratings

WELDLOK Drainage Products

WELDLOK Livestock Gratings

WELDLOK Steel Armour Floor Tiles

WELDLOK Interlock Aluminium Grating

QUALITY ASSURANCE STANDARDS

WELDLOK FORGEBAR PRODUCT CODING

Cross Bar Pitch

Load Bar Pitch

Series 30 30mm Centres

Series 40 40mm Centres

Load Bar Size

From 20 x 3mm to 65 x 5mm

WELDLOKs serrated grating has been tested by a recognised

6mm square twisted Cross Bars.

NATA laboratory for its co-efficient of friction and was found to

More importantly, because of WELDLOKs unique method of

Most WELDLOK gratings can be supplied with our unique

manufacture, the loss of load carrying capacity due to these

serrations which are produced during the slitting of our material.

serrations averages less than 8%.

This process provides a regular serration with a sharp edge

Refer to serrated conversion factor shown in load tables when

WELDLOK stock the most commonly used types of gratings in

accordance with the following data:

standard mat sizes. For standard mat sizes refer to pages 6, 8

1 Loading Code AS 1170-1 load combination 1.25 x Dead Load

the time of order. Having our in-house galvanising plant enables

and 1.5 x Live Load.

us to offer shorter lead times when this service is required.

2 Steel Structures Code AS 41001990.

NON STANDARD PRODUCTS

Over the past years WELDLOK has made thousands of tonnes of

5 Load calculated in accordance with an allowable bending

special purpose gratings designed to suit unique loading and

stress 171.6 MPa (0.66 Fy).

applications. If you have a requirement that is not covered by

6 Load Bars are assumed simply supported and unserrated.

our standard range, contact our Sales Department, they will be

7 Spans have been based on maximum of 5mm deflection

pleased to assist you.

which is a limiting deflection for pedestrian comfort.

SERIES 30 GRATING 30mm CENTRES (formerly Series 1)

NO. OF LOAD BARS

CROSS BAR PITCH

50 CROSS BAR PITCH

U 169.4 75.33 42.37 26.96 13.00

U 158.9 70.62 39.72 25.42 15.24

U 264.8 117.7 66.20 42.37 25.40 13.71