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CONTENTS
FLOORING Services:
Quick Guide.................................................. 1 • In excess of 50 years experience
Choose a Pattern.......................................... 2 • Branches throughout Australia, Asia and New Zealand
Options ........................................................ 3
• Manufacture
Coding ......................................................... 4
• Design
Webplate / Webmesh .................................... 5
Load / Deflection Tables ............................... 6 • Technical Support
FRP .............................................................. 8 • Quotations
Expanded Metal .......................................... 10 • Fabrication
Stair Treads ................................................. 12 • Installation
Fixing Clips .................................................. 14 • Quality Assurance
Manufacturing Tolerances ........................... 16
• Feasibility and Budget Rates
Terminology ................................................. 18
• Lump Sum and Rate Contracts
Flooring
FLOORING
Quick Guide to Choosing the Right Flooring
Load 2.5 kPa / Deflection 5mm Load 5 kPa / Deflection 5mm
Mild/Stainless Mild/Stainless
Span mm Steel Aluminium FRP Expanded Metal Span mm Steel Aluminium FRP Expanded Metal
600 C205*** A253*** G256*** WM50080*** 600 C205*** A253*** G256*** WM50080***
900 C205*** A253*** G386*** WM50110*** 900 C205*** A253*** G386*** -
1050 C205*** A253*** G386*** WM50105*** 1050 C205*** A323*** - -
1200 C205*** A255*** G386*** - 1200 C255*** A325*** - -
1500 A255*** A403*** - - 1500 C325*** A503*** - -
1800 A325*** A455*** - - 1800 A405*** - - -
2100 A405*** - - - 2100 A505*** - - -
2400 C505*** - - - 2400 A655*** - - -
2800 A655*** - - - 2800 A756*** - - -
Light occasional use. No public access. AS 1657 Heavy use. Occasional placement of heavy objects or tools. AS 1170
Note:
*** Material. Top Surface. Treatment. kPa: Kilopascals. Expression of Other combinations of pattern and load bar are
Choose these options from page 3. Uniformly Distributed Load. available beyond those indicated on this Quick
Span: See definition on page 18. Concentrated Load: Guide. Refer to the Load/Deflection Table on
Details available on request. pages 6 & 7.
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Choose a Pattern in Steel Grating
A Pattern
FLOORING
B Pattern
C Pattern
D Pattern
5
50
F Pattern
60
A Pattern
B Pattern
5
50
F Pattern
60
FLOORING
CODES:
ALUMINIUM
M = Mild Steel A = Aluminium
Recommended where light weight is important and where S = Stainless Steel I = Isopthalic Polyester
quality of appearance is paramount. Grade 316 Resin
FIBREGLASS (FRP) S1 = Stainless Steel V = Vinyl Ester Resin
Recommended where physical properties are important. Grade 304 P = Phenolic Resin
Chemical resistant. Low thermal conductivity.
Non conductive. Non magnetic. Non sparking.
TOP SURFACE
SAFETY the floor parallel to the loadbars. In steel grating there is
The slip resistance of the flooring and walkway product better slip resistance in patterns with 100mm cross rod
needs to be considered. Standard grating comprises plain centres. i.e. Pattern A and C.
square edge flat bars.
FIBREGLASS GRATING (FRP)
To increase slip resistance the following points should be
FRP grating is normally provided with an antiskid surface.
considered on sloping walkways.
This is a coarse grit that is embedded into the top surface
STEEL & ALUMINIUM GRATING of the grating. Plain top surface is available.
Although not mandated by AS 1657 the use of 10 x 10mm
EXPANDED METAL
square bar cleats or abrasive strips can be used for
Slip resistance is improved if the direction of walking
additional security. ISO 14122.1 recommends cleats between
is parallel to the Short Way Mesh (SWM).
10° and 20°. Serrated (see page 18) grating can be
specified. Stainless steel and any bars 20mm deep are not CODES:
recommended to be serrated. P = Plain R = Raised
In addition both steel and aluminium grating can improve S = Serrated F = Flattened
their slip resistance by setting the direction of walking over G = Grit
TREATMENT/COLOUR
MILD STEEL GRATING/EXPANDED METAL Green - Isopthalic Polyester Resin.
Available Galvanised (AS/NZS 4680), Bitumen Dipped or Yellow - Vinyl Ester Resin.
left Untreated. Reddish-Brown - Phenolic Resin.
PANEL SIZE
MILD STEEL GRATING Panel sizes noted are nominal. Dimensions will vary slightly
Western Australia 1200 x 6000 span according to load bar thickness and the pattern.
New Zealand 900 x 6000 span Exact dimensions are shown in the table on page 17.
All other locations 1000 x 6000 span
Smaller panels can be made on request or the above CODES:
panels can be cut down as required. Mild Steel/Stainless Steel Expanded Metal
1 = 1000 x 6000 span 1 = 3000 x 1200 LWM
STAINLESS STEEL GRATING 2 = 1200 x 6000 span 2 = 3000 x 900 LWM
Available in the above described sizes or as dictated by 3 = 900 x 6000 span 3 = 3000 x 750 LWM
the availability of the raw material flat bar. 4 = 900 x 4000 span 4 = 3000 x 600 LWM
Aluminium 10 = 2300 x 1200 LWM
EXPANDED METAL 11 = 2300 x 900 LWM
1 = 1000 x 6000 span
Available in a range of sizes that allow for direct placement 12 = 2300 x 750 LWM
2 = 1200 x 6000 span
onto support steel without the need for cutting. 13 = 2300 x 600 LWM
Fibreglass (FRP)
FIBREGLASS GRATING 1 = 1220 x 3660
Available in a variety of sizes suitable for cutting to suit
the application.
ALUMINIUM GRATING
Available in panels up to 1200 x 6000.
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Example of Coding
(Page 3)
FLOORING
(Page 3)
(Page 3)
Examples:
(Page 3) F403APM
G3861GG5
(Page 6)
For the shaded items the
resultant code would be
A325MPG1
(Page 2)
Span Direction
• Grating and expanded metal needs to be supported in a specific way. The direction that the load bars run is the
important direction for grating and is referred to as the span.
• For expanded metal the span is in the direction of the strands or Long Way Mesh (LWM).
• Span is always the last dimension given when referencing a panel size.
• Grating and expanded metal has to be supported 90° to the span direction and does not require support on the
other sides.
995 10 995 10 995 10 1250
Example:
Shown here with standard panel widths of 995mm. Platform made
in standard stock width panels plus a make-up panel cut to the
1500
Webplate/Webmesh
WEBPLATE
FLOORING
Webplate is a composite flooring comprising floorplate welded to the top of grating.
Any grating pattern from page 2 can be combined with any floorplate thickness.
We recommend E pattern grating (similar to F pattern but with cross rods at 100mm centres).
Other combinations of hit and miss cross rod firings can be supplied if required.
Webplate is available in steel and aluminium in the following combinations:
Where * indicates Treatment. Refer to Options on page 3 and Examples of Coding on page 4.
Examples:
WP3-E255MPG
1/1500 x 4500 span (in 1 piece)
WP5-A325MPU
2/3000 x 750 span (each in 4 pieces)
WP8-E405MPB
All as per drawing supplied.
WEBMESH
Webmesh is a composite comprising grating with a light gauge mesh
welded to the underside to prevent tools and small objects from falling
through the grating. Complies with AS 1657-1992 paragraph 3.3.1.1
Examples:
WM-A255MPG
1/1205 x 3500 span
WM-A325MPU
2/2500 x 750 span (each in 2 pieces)
WM-C405MPB
All as per drawing supplied.
The standard mesh supplied is a flattened Expanded Metal
LM1615*** SWM 12mm x LWM 30mm.
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Steel Grating
Load / Deflection Table
Defl mm
uct
Size Bar
mm
kPa
span
Span mm
2
s
kg/m
a5
Prod
Mas
Load
450 600 750 900 1050 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 3300 3600
D-
U-
4kP
C203MP* 20x3 14.3 U 34 19 12 8 6 5 3 2 980
D 1.8 3.2 5 7.2 9.8 12.9 20.1 29
F205MP* 20x5 18.2 U 36 20 13 9 6 5 3 2 1010
FLOORING
Aluminium Grating
Load / Deflection Table
Defl mm
uct
Size Bar
span
mm
kPa
Span mm
2
s
a5
kg/m
Prod
Mas
Load
450 600 750 900 1050 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000
4kP
D-
U-
F253AP* 25x3 6.9 U 25.3 14.2 9 6.3 4.6 3.5 2.3 800
D 2.9 5.3 8.2 11.9 16.2 21.2 33.1
A253AS* 25x3 8.0 U 32.4 18.2 11.6 8.1 5.9 4.5 2.9 2 875
FLOORING
D 1.9 3.4 5.4 7.8 10.8 14.2 22.6 33.3
A253AP* 25x3 8.5 U 50.5 28.3 18.1 12.5 9.2 7 4.5 3.1 950
D 2.9 5.3 8.2 11.9 16.2 21.2 33.1 47.7
A255AS* 25x5 12.4 U 53.9 30.3 19.4 13.5 9.9 7.6 4.8 3.4 2.5 1.9 975
D 1.9 3.4 5.4 7.8 10.6 14.0 22.1 32.3 44.7 60
A255AP* 25x5 13.0 U 87 48.9 31.2 21.6 15.8 12.1 7.7 5.3 3.9 2.9 1075
D 3.1 5.4 8.5 12.3 16.7 21.9 34.2 49.2 67 87.6
B255AP* 25x5 14.7 U 87 48.9 31.2 21.6 15.8 12.1 7.7 5.3 3.9 2.9 1075
D 3.1 5.4 8.5 12.3 16.7 21.9 34.2 49.2 67 87.6
F325AP* 32x5 10.7 U 55.5 31.4 20.1 13.9 10.2 7.8 4.7 3.4 2.4 1.8 1.4 1090
D 1.8 3.3 5.2 7.5 10.2 13.4 20.9 30.2 41.1 53.7 67.9
F403AP* 40x3 8.9 U 53.5 30.2 19.3 13.4 9.8 7.4 4.9 3.3 2.4 1125
D 1.5 2.7 4.2 6.1 8.4 10.9 17.1 24.7 33.6
A323AP* 32x3 10.4 U 68.4 38.4 24.5 17 12.4 9.5 6.1 4.2 3 1150
D 1.9 3.4 5.3 7.6 10.4 13.6 21.3 30.7 41.9
A325AS* 32x5 15.6 U 92.8 52.2 33.4 23.2 17 13 8.3 5.8 4.3 3.3 2.6 1200
D 1.5 2.8 4.4 6.3 8.6 11.2 17.5 25.3 34.8 45.6 57.6
A325AP* 32x5 16.2 U 111 62.8 40.1 27.8 20.4 15.6 9.5 6.8 5 3.8 2.9 1300
D 1.8 3.3 5.2 7.5 10.2 13.4 20.9 30.2 41.1 53.7 67.9
B325AP* 32x5 17.9 U 111 62.8 40.1 27.8 20.4 15.6 9.5 6.8 5 3.8 2.9 1300
D 1.8 3.3 5.2 7.5 10.2 13.4 20.9 30.2 41.1 53.7 67.9
A403AP* 40x3 12.6 U 107 60.3 38.5 26.7 19.6 14.9 9.9 6.6 4.8 3.6 2.9 1350
D 1.5 2.7 4.2 6.1 8.4 10.9 17.1 24.7 33.6 43.9 55.6
F455AP* 45x5 13.7 U 119 66.5 42.6 29.6 21.7 16.5 10.5 7.3 5.3 4.6 3.1 2.5 1400
D 1.4 2.5 3.9 5.7 7.8 10.2 15.9 23 31.3 10.9 51.8 63.9
A405AS* 40x5 19.2 U 152 85.5 54.7 38 27.9 21.4 13.7 9.5 6.9 5.3 4.2 3.4 1475
D 1.3 2.3 3.7 5.3 7.2 9.5 14.9 21.6 29.6 38.9 49.6 61.8
A405AP* 40x5 19.8 U 198 111 71.2 49.4 36.2 27.7 17.6 12.2 8.9 6.8 5.3 4.3 1525
D 1.7 3.0 4.7 6.8 9.3 12.1 19 27.3 37.2 48.6 61.6 76
A455AS* 45x5 21.5 U 195 109 70 48.6 35.7 27.3 17.25 12.1 8.9 6.8 5.4 4.3 1625
D 1.2 2.13 3.3 4.8 6.5 8.5 13.4 19.4 26.6 35.0 44.7 55.7
A455AP* 45x5 22.0 U 237 133 85.2 59.1 43.4 33.1 21.1 14.6 10.6 8.1 6.4 5.1 1675
D 1.4 2.5 3.9 5.7 7.8 10.2 15.9 23 31.3 40.9 51.8 63.9
A503AP* 50x3 15.3 U 164 92.1 59 41 30.1 23.1 14.7 10.2 7.5 5.8 4.5 3.7 1600
D 1.2 2.1 3.4 4.9 6.6 8.7 13.5 19.5 26.5 35.0 43.5 54.6
A505AP* 50x5 24.3 U 281 158 101 70.1 51.4 39.3 25.1 17.3 12.6 9.6 7.6 6.1 1800
D 1.2 2.2 3.4 4.9 6.7 8.8 13.8 19.9 27 35.3 44.7 55.2
A603AP* 60x3 18.0 U 243 137 87 61 45 34. 22 15 11 9 7 5 1836
D 1 1.8 2.9 4.1 5.6 7.4 11.5 16.6 22.5 29.4 37.2 46
Note: Where * indicates Treatment. Refer to Options on page 3 and Examples of Coding on page 4.
Spans to the left of the heavy line have a deflection of less than 5mm for a 4kPa uniformly distributed load.
** Other combinations of pattern and bar size available to order. Other bar sizes can be serrated to order.
Note:
• Panel Lengths are all 6000mm.
• Weights shown on pages 6 & 7 are untreated and unbanded.
• Galvanising and banding will increase the weights as follows:
A - B Pattern 12%
C - D Pattern 14%
F Pattern 16%
• Load / Deflection Tables are arranged in rising strength order. See right hand column.
• U = Superimposed uniformly distributed load in kPa (100kg/sqm = 0.98 kPa).
• Deflection in millimetres for the load U.
• Assumption of load capacity is on single spans.
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