gb&d Magazine Article

MAY+JUNE 2019 ISSUE

Ask the Expert: How Can Steel Grating Be Customized for High Performance?

From tailored crossbars to added skid resistance and beyond, grating offers a bounty of customization options.

Design options are abundant for steel grating. LCG can meet practically any open-air requirements by adjusting the bearing bar size and spacing. Heavy duty steel grating usually comes in standard widths, but if a customer needs a little bit of wiggle room, anywhere from a quarter-inch to several inches, our welders can manipulate the bearing bars as needed. During the fabrication process, welders can extend the bars out, or make certain cutouts to allow the grating to fit in a specific trench or platform. They can also adjust the grating to fit around fixtures like steam pipes or drain pipes…  

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gb&d Magazine Article

MARCH+APRIL 2019 ISSUE

Ask the Expert: Ask the Expert: When & Why to Use Heavy-Duty Steel Grates

From effective stormwater drainage to ventilation and beyond, here’s what durable-yet-cost-effective grating gets done.

Heavy-duty steel grating is a versatile and economical product. Steel is not only easy to weld into custom designs and 100% recyclable, but it’s also excellent in tension and compression when you compare it to other construction materials like concrete or wood. Steel grating can safely support heavy traffic vehicles and equipment while also meeting drainage and airflow needs in a range of industrial projects…

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