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T-bar Swaged-locked Aluminum Grating is manufactured by inserting aluminum cross bars into pre-punched T-shaped bearing bars and permanently locking them through a high-pressure swaging process. The T-bar profile provides enhanced structural rigidity while maintaining a lightweight design, making it an ideal choice for projects requiring both strength and reduced dead load.
Manufactured from high-quality aluminum alloys, this grating offers outstanding corrosion resistance, making it suitable for harsh outdoor, marine, and chemical environments. Its clean appearance and low maintenance requirements also make it popular in commercial and architectural projects.
Features & Characteristics
-Lightweight Construction. Reduces structural load while allowing easy transportation and installation.
-Excellent Load Capacity. T-shaped bearing bars provide strong support and reliable structural performance.
-Superior Corrosion Resistance. Naturally resistant to rust, moisture, and many chemicals, making it ideal for demanding environments.
-High Strength-to-Weight Ratio. Optimized T-bar design delivers excellent performance with less material weight.
-Low Maintenance. Requires little maintenance and retains its appearance over years of service.
-Easy Fabrication & Installation. Can be fabricated into custom panel sizes and installed quickly on site.
-Customizable Design. Available in various bearing bar sizes, spacings, finishes, and panel dimensions to suit different project requirements.
Specifications
Item | Specification |
Material | 6063-T5/T6 alloy |
Manufacturing Method | Swaged-Locked |
Bearing Bar Sizes | 1’’(25.4 mm), 1-1/4’’(31.75 mm), 1-1/2’’(38.1 mm), etc. |
Bearing Bar Spacing | 1-3/16’’(30.16 mm), 2’’(50.8 mm) c/c |
Cross Bar Spacing | 2’’(50.8 mm), 4’’ (101.6 mm) c/c |
Surface Finish | Mill Finish, Anodized, Powder Coated |
Panel Size | Custom Size |
Finish Options
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| Mill Finish | Anodized | Power Coated |
| Mill Finish Mill Finish aluminum bars without additional coating. May show discoloration from welding and fabrication. | ||
| Anodized An electrochemical process that produces an oxide coating which provides additional corrosion resistance and a decorative finish. Clear or colored finished available | ||
| Powder Coated Specialty coatings may be specified in a wide range of colors. Some options include power coating, vinyl coating, enamel, or epoxy paints. | ||
Project Applications
Offshore & Marine Facilities: Used for marine walkways, offshore platforms, docks, and shipboard access areas where corrosion resistance and lightweight construction are essential.
Industrial Platforms & Walkways: Suitable for maintenance platforms, operating walkways, equipment access, and elevated industrial flooring.
Rooftop Mechanical Platforms: Provides safe and lightweight access around rooftop HVAC systems, cooling towers, and mechanical equipment.
Chemical & Petrochemical Plants: Performs reliably in corrosive environments exposed to chemicals, moisture, and outdoor weather.
Wastewater Treatment Facilities: Ideal for operating platforms, service walkways, and equipment access areas requiring long-term corrosion resistance.
Commercial Buildings & Architectural Projects: Frequently used in public buildings, parking structures, facades, pedestrian walkways, and decorative architectural applications thanks to its modern appearance and durability.
