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ASTM A36 Carbon Steel Gratings

Jul 22, 2026

Products Description

 

Carbon steel grating is one of the most widely used industrial flooring and access solutions due to its excellent strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Manufactured from carbon steel bars through welding, pressing, or riveting processes, carbon steel grating provides a strong load-bearing surface while maintaining excellent ventilation, drainage, and slip resistance.

 

Compared with other materials such as aluminum or stainless steel, carbon steel grating offers higher mechanical strength and a more economical solution for heavy-duty industrial applications. It is commonly used in industrial platforms, walkways, stair treads, drainage covers, and equipment support structures.

 

As a professional steel product supplier, GNEE STEEL provides high-quality carbon steel grating with customized sizes, bearing bar dimensions, surface treatments, and packaging solutions to meet different project requirements worldwide.

ASTM A36 Carbon Steel Gratings
ASTM A36 Carbon Steel Gratings
ASTM A36 Carbon Steel Gratings
 
 
 

Material: Grating made from ASTM A36 carbon steel is popularly used for operating gangway, walkways, and industrial flooring due to its high strength and load-bearing capabilities.

 

ASTM A36 is a U.S. standard specification set by ASTM International for a standard-grade structural carbon steel. It is one of the most commonly used steel grades in construction and engineering due to its good strength, ease of fabrication, and versatility.

 

ASTM A36 is used globally as an equivalent to other national standards, such as:

EN S275 in Europe
JIS SS400 in Japan
GB Q235 in China


Features of ASTM A36 Steel Grating:

Material: ASTM A36 is a carbon steel material offering good strength and formability.
Corrosion Resistance: ASTM A36 steel can be galvanized or bitumen coated for enhanced resistance to rust and environmental factors.
Load Bearing: ASTM A36 grating is designed to support significant loads, suitable for applications in industrial platforms, walkways, and stair treads.
Customization: Grating can be smooth or serrated, customized in terms of bar spacing, thickness, and sizes to meet specific application.

 

1.Gratings for Operating Gangways

 

Material: Astm A36
Mech Pitch :33 * 33 mm
Load bearing bar size 30*5 mm
Transverse Bar Size :Diameter 5 mm (support bar)
Binding bar size 30 x 5 mm
Protection : All surfaces to be made free from rust & scale by chemical cleaning
Painting : Coat of bituminous paint by dipping dry film 60 micron

Grating size 700 x 1000 x 30 mm
Grating size 850 x 1000 x 30 mm
Grating size 1000 x 1000 x 30 mm
Grating size 1150 x 1000 x 30 mm
Grating size 1250 x 1000 x 30 mm
Grating size 1300 x 1000 x 30 mm
Grating size 1500 x 1000 x 30 mm
Grating size 2000 x 1000 x 30 mm

 

2.Grating for Operating Floors


Mech Pitch :33 * 33 mm
Load bearing bar size 40*5 mm
Transverse Bar Size :Diameter 5 mm (support bar)
Binding bar size :40 x 5 mm
Protection : All surfaces to be made free from rust & scale by chemical cleaning
Painting: Coat of bituminous paint by dipping dry film 60 micron

Grating size 700 x 1000 x 40 mm
Grating size 800 x 1000 x 40 mm
Grating size 1300 x 1000 x 40 mm

 

3.Steps for stair ways


Mech Pitch :33 * 33 mm
Load bearing bar size :30*5 mm
Transverse Bar Size :Diameter 5 mm (support bar)
Side plates size : 70 x 5 mm

Front edge protected : by 30 x 30 mm slotted angle
Protection : All surfaces to be made free from rust & scale by chemical cleaning
Panting : apply coat of suitable bituminous paint by dipping dry film 60 micron

Grating Size :1000 x 1000 mm x 40
Grating Size :1200 x 1000 mm
Grating Size :1500 x 1000 mm x 40
Grating Size :2000 x 1000 mm x 40

 

4.Grating for open channels


Material: ASTM A36
Mech Pitch: 33 * 33 mm
Load bearing bar size :50*5 mm
Transverse Bar Size :Diameter 5 mm x width of panel
Binding bar size :50 x 5 mm x width of panel
Protection : All surfaces to be made free from rust & scale by chemical cleaning

Grating size 770 x 1000 x 50 mm
Grating size 820 x 1000

 

5.Steps for stair ways


Material:ASTM A36
Mechanical Opening : 33 x 33 mm
Load bearing bar size :30*5 mm
Transverse Bar Size :Diameter 5 mm(Support Bar)
Front Edge Protection :by 30 x 30 mm soltted angle
Protection : All surfaces to be made free from rust & scale by chemical cleaning
Painting: apply coat of suitable bituminous paint by dipping dry film 60 micron
Steps size 205 x 1000
Steps size 240 x 800

 

FAQ

 

1.What is the load capacity of steel grating?
Load capacity depends on bar size, spacing, and grating type; it can be designed to carry light to heavy industrial loads.


2.Can steel grating be customized?
Yes, grating can be cut, shaped, and fabricated to fit specific dimensions and applications.


3.What are the common surface finishes?
Plain, hot-dip galvanized, electro-galvanized, painted, or powder-coated.


4.Where is steel grating commonly used?
Used in walkways, platforms, stair treads, drainage covers, industrial flooring, and catwalks.


5.Is steel grating slip-resistant?
Yes, serrated grating or coated finishes improve slip resistance.


6.Can steel grating be used outdoors?
Yes, especially galvanized or stainless steel grating, which resists corrosion.


7.How long does galvanized steel grating last?
Typically 15–30 years depending on environment and maintenance.