Raw Steel Open Mesh Grating, 2000 x 1000mm, 25 x 5mm 34/100, Open Ends

A raw steel open mesh steel flooring panel, 2000 x 1000mm and 25mm deep. It is made from 25 x 5mm bearing bars at 34mm centres, joined by cross bars at 101.6mm centres, the 34/100 mesh pattern widely used for walkways and platforms. The bars finish with open ends, so you can cut the panel to your own size and band the edges yourself. It suits grating, landing platforms and heavy-duty industrial installations where strength and long life come first. The price shown is for one panel.

Why choose this panel

Open area that drains. Water, grit and spills fall straight through, so a walkway stays clearer than solid plate. Light and air pass through too, which helps around plant and machinery.

Bars on edge. The 25mm deep bearing bars stand on edge, so the panel carries its load through the depth of the steel, not the thin 5mm face.

Cut it to suit. Open ends make this the panel to choose for fabricators cutting to a platform shape. Cut, band and finish it once the work is done.

Fixes without welding. Fix it down to the supporting steel with a galvanised grating clip or a 316 stainless grating clip. Both suit load bar centres from 30mm to 41mm, so they fit this panel's 34mm centres.

A standard module. At 2000 x 1000mm it is a practical size for building up walkways and platforms on a simple supporting frame.

Where it is used

Walkways and access gantries, landings on fire escapes and external stairs, rooftop plant platforms, mezzanine flooring, machinery guards, drainage covers and factory floors. The raw finish suits indoor work, or fabrication where the panel will be galvanised or painted afterwards.

Specifications

Choosing the right panel

Go galvanised and fully bound if you want a finished panel for outdoor or damp locations. Go raw with open ends if you will cut, band and finish it yourself. Check which way the bearing bars must run: they have to span between your supports.

You can also see all stair treads, clips and flooring.

Fitting and care

Lay the panel with the bearing bars spanning between the supports, and make sure each end sits fully on the supporting steel. Fix it down with grating clips so that it cannot lift or shift. Band any cut edges, then galvanise or prime and paint the panel, because raw steel rusts. Lift heavy panels with suitable equipment, and wear gloves, because the bar edges can be sharp.

Load tables are not published for this panel, so have the span and loading confirmed by a competent person before use. Check the fixings at regular intervals and keep the mesh clear of debris.

Frequently asked questions

Ordering and delivery

Because of its weight and size this panel travels on a pallet, and additional pallet delivery charges may apply. Please call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk with your postcode before ordering, and we will confirm the delivered cost, availability and any vehicle access needs. Orders placed before 2pm, Monday to Friday, are dispatched the same day where stock allows.