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Elefant grating, also known as mesh grating, is a versatile and robust solution for countless applications across industries and construction. At PcP, we ensure compliance with all relevant standards, including ball proof and load-bearing requirements, tailored to each grating’s specific use case.
Elefant grating is a specialised mesh grating designed to endure heavy loads in industrial and architectural applications. Its durability and strength make it ideal for scenarios where standard gratings are insufficient.
Different types of elefant gratings are available to meet various needs.
Gratings with legs: These come with robust support legs, enhancing strength and stability under significant loads, a critical feature in safety-conscious industrial settings.
Gratings with frames: Reinforced with a solid frame, this type improves structural integrity and ensures the grating maintains its shape even in demanding applications.
For projects requiring bespoke solutions, PcP offers alternatives such as CUBE® stair treads in steel and stainless steel. These integrate seamlessly into staircases, combining safety and functionality to handle daily traffic in industrial environments.
PcP’s galvanised elefant gratings from the ELEFANT® series feature load bars aligned with the span direction and cross bars positioned perpendicular to the load bars. The cross bars, which are lower in height than the load bars, are pressed into specially shaped grooves in the load bars under high pressure.
This process securely binds the components into a single, robust grating, which is why elefant gratings are often referred to as mesh gratings. For added stability and as a finishing touch, the gratings are framed with edging bars on all four sides. At the corners, the edging bars are welded together to further stabilise the grating. Additionally, an appropriate number of bars are welded to the edging bars to ensure the grating's durability.
The length of an elefant grating corresponds to the span direction: L = Length of grating in bearing direction (total span direction)
W = Width of grating
Span is the distance between supports.
A grating measuring 1000 x 1500 mm has 1000 mm in the span direction and 1500 mm in width.
A grating measuring 1500 x 1000 mm has 1500 mm as its span length and 1000 mm as its width.
Ma: Centre distance between load bars
Mc: Centre distance between cross bars
Bb: Load bars
Fb: Cross bars
Es: Edging bar
PcP offers a wide selection of standard gratings available for next-day delivery, such as the 50x100 elefant grating. For projects with unique requirements, our flexible production capabilities enable cost-effective and swift manufacturing of customised gratings.
Regardless of the industry or application, we can help you customise the right solution to match your project requirements. We specialise in designing and manufacturing tailored solutions for both small and large projects within construction, engineering, and the food and beverage industries. When you collaborate with PcP, you benefit from comprehensive support throughout the entire process—from design and development to production and delivery of the gratings.
Elefant gratings, mesh gratings, and treads can be produced to precise dimensions with cut-outs for any application, such as platforms and walkways, stairs, façades and ceilings, and more. Our mission is to help our customers create safe and reliable solutions. Send us an enquiry, and we will assist you in finding the best solution. Mesh gratings can also be delivered with custom cut-outs frequently required for various projects. Let us help you identify the ideal solution for your specific project.
Elefant gratings and mesh gratings in galvanised steel, aluminium, and stainless steel
Our elefant gratings can be manufactured in various materials, including steel, aluminium, and stainless steel, with multiple surface treatments available: untreated steel, hot-dip galvanised steel, aluminium, stainless 304, and acid-resistant 316.
Aluminium gratings: Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, suitable for environments with specific requirements. These gratings are always framed with edging bars.
Stainless steel gratings: Delivered in pickled or electro-polished finishes, ensuring durability and high slip resistance.
Galvanised steel gratings: Comprising load and cross bars pressed together in formed grooves, welded for additional stability.
We have a significant number of stock products in the ELEFANT® series, ready for immediate delivery.
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Our gratings meet manufacturing tolerance requirements specified in DS/EN 1090-2, including:
Load bars: Up to 60 x 5 mm
Mesh sizes: Maximum 66 mm, minimum 11 mm
Maximum grating size: 2.0 m² with one dimension not exceeding 2000 mm
The difference between D1 and D2 must not exceed:
± D1 - D2 = 0.012 x Largest Side Dimension
Where:
D1: Diagonal measurement 1
D2: Diagonal measurement 2
Largest Side Dimension
For L/W > 450 mm: 1/150 x L/W, but maximum 8.0 mm
For L/W ≤ 450 mm: Maximum 3.0 mm
For L/W > 600 mm: 1/200 x L/W, but maximum 8.0 mm
For L/W ≤ 600 mm: Maximum 3.0 mm
L & W: +0 / -4 mm
d: ± 1.5 mm
d10: ± 4.0 mm (across 10 meshes)
f, e, g, Ø: +8 / -0 mm
We offer serration on load bars, cross bars, or both for enhanced slip resistance.
Project planning – grating decks
PcP divides grating decks into standardised sizes to streamline production and ensure uniformity. Gratings require a 30 mm minimum support surface, fully supported at both ends in the load direction. 2 mm clearance between gratings accounts for construction tolerances.
Let PcP help you create safe and durable solutions for your next project. Send us an enquiry today to get started!
