1. Steel gratings differ in their specifications to achieve certain results like to bear higher weights, provide better grip and last longer in extreme conditions. <br />2. The many possibilities of choices to achieve such results include variations in several features, such as <br />a. Material, <br />b. Bearing bar type, <br />c. Bearing bar height & thickness, <br />d. Bearing bar pitch, <br />e. Cross bar pitch, and <br />f. Type of finish. <br />3. Material: <br />Though gratings can be made using metals, alloys, concrete, wood and other materials, the most common types are <br />Mild steel gratings, and <br />Stainless steel gratings. <br />Choosing the right material for the right application is essential. For ex. Stainless steel gratings are ideal for use in exteriors or highly corrosive settings. <br />4. Bearing Bar Type: <br />The bearing bar is the part of a grating that bears the main load of any object on its surface. These bars can be either <br />Plain bearing bars, or <br />Serrated bearing bars. <br />Serrated bearing bars provide better grip than the plain types and help prevent many accidents at the workplace. <br />5. Bearing bar height and thickness: <br />The amount of weight a grating can bear depends a great deal on the height and thickness of the bearing bars. <br />6. Bearing bar pitch: <br />The pitch is the distance between two parallel bearing bars. Setting the bearing bars too far apart could make the grates weak and lowers its load bearing capacity. <br />7. Cross bar pitch and diameter: <br />The thickness and distance between the cross bars also affect the strength of a grating. The thicker and closely placed the cross bars are, the better the strength of the grate. <br />8. Type of Finish: <br />Gratings can be packed for supply either self color, pained or hot dip galvanized. While stainless steel gratings usually do not need a protective finish, mild steel gratings can be painted and hot-dip galvanized for more protection against corrosion and rust. <br /> <br />Visit Oasismetal Dubai for Possibilities in Choosing Steel Gratings for Different Applications i.e. at http://www.oasismetal.net.ae/gratings/possibilities
