Reliable Fire-Suppressant Grating for High-Risk Areas

Planks, gratings and stair treads for maximum fire protection in offshore, industrial and critical infrastructure environments.

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LHD

Low-Hole Density Grating for Industry, Infrastructure and Energy

LHD® is a low-hole density grating designed for areas where fire safety, drainage, and slip resistance are critical.

Manufactured in carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium, LHD® can be supplied in various widths, heights, lengths and profile combinations to match project requirements. Or planks are available either as welded modules for fast and efficient installation or as individual planks for subcontractors and on-site assembly.

Tested and approved by the Swedish research institute RISE for its fire-extinguishing and oil-draining properties, LHD® offers documented performance and reliable protection for demanding onshore, offshore and energy-sector environments.

Why choose LHD® gratings?

  • Very little maintenance

    With LHD®, you get a solution designed to withstand daily use without requiring extensive maintenance. This can reduce the need for ongoing repairs and make the solution easier to operate over time.

  • Easy to install

    Designed for simple, efficient installation. This makes on-site work more manageable and can help speed up the installation process.

  • Maximum safety

    Designed for substations where fire safety, drainage, and slip resistance must go hand in hand. Its low void ratio restricts airflow, while the grating simultaneously drains leaking oil and provides a safe surface for those working at the facility.

  • Excellent strength-to-weight ratio

    LHD® combines high load-bearing capacity with efficient use of materials. This results in a strong and stable solution without unnecessary weight, making the grating easy to handle, install, and integrate into the project.

  • Aluminium, steel and stainless-steel

    Available in different materials, allowing the material to be tailored to the project’s requirements for strength, weight, environmental considerations, and service life. This provides a flexible solution, whether the focus is on low weight, high load-bearing capacity, or enhanced corrosion resistance.

  • Supresses oil fires

    Tested and approved for its oil drainage and fire suppression properties. The low open area helps limit airflow, while the drainage design allows leaking oil to pass through safely.

The details behind LHD®

The low-hole density design is a key safety feature. Designed with 7 mm raised and depressed punched holes in 3 mm thick material, the profile provides a heel-friendly walking surface with strong slip resistance and very low visual transparency of just 3–5%.

As the airflow is carefully controlled with less than 5%, LHD® helps suppress flames while still allowing leaking oil, water and other liquids to drain away efficiently. This makes it particularly suitable for applications where fire-retardance and liquid drainage must work together, such as transformer stations, substations, power plants, offshore platforms, refineries and other energy-sector facilities.

LHD® is widely used in industrial and public applications where strength, safety and a clean visual appearance are required. In the energy sector, it is especially relevant for transformer substation flooring, heat shielding, maintenance platforms, access walkways and technical service areas where fire risk, oil leakage and operational safety are critical considerations.

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