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This section provides an overview for steel gratings as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 steel grating manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked steel grating companies as of January, 2025: 1.VULCRAFT, 2.Falcon Steel, Inc., 3.NORTH SHORE STEEL.
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Steel grating is a construction material consisting of steel grating plates.
Steel grating is mainly used for road gutters, etc., and is made up of steel plates in a grid pattern to drain rainwater away from the road while acting as a lid to prevent people and objects from falling.
It is typically formed of flat plates and intersecting steel rods. This pattern allows water and air to pass freely, while at the same time holding people and objects from falling through. Because of these properties, they are often used in building drainage channels, walkways, and other structures.
In addition to steel gratings, there are also stainless steel, FRP, and aluminum gratings. Steel grating is the least expensive of them all. Most products are galvanized to prevent rust and deterioration.
Due to their high strength and durability, steel gratings are used as a variety of construction materials. They are mainly installed in road gutters to drain rainwater.
It is used as a cover for drainage ditches because it allows water to pass through easily and allows water to drop down without clogging the drainage channels. Its high load-bearing capacity allows vehicles and people to ride on the upper part of the floor as a lightweight yet robust floor.
Because steel grating is non-slip yet robust, it is also used as a stairway surface and handrail. It is also used for the floor of pedestrian bridges. Because it is lightweight yet strong, it can be used to span large spans of bridges, thus reducing the load on the bridge.
Steel grating is fabricated by vertically attaching a steel member called a twist bar to a steel member called a main bar. The resulting lattice panels are then cut to length and the outer frame, called the end bars, is welded on. Finally, the panels are galvanized.
The side with the twist bars pressed in is the front side, and the side without the bars is the back side. If the front and back sides are installed incorrectly, the anti-abrasion protection will be inadequate. This can lead to accidents due to malfunctions such as stepping off or wheelchair wheels catching on the grating.
Steel grating is sold at a lower price than stainless steel, FRP, or aluminum grating, but it is susceptible to rust. They are not suitable for installation in seaside areas or hot spring resorts. As a countermeasure against salt damage and corrosion, aluminum alloy plating is also available, which provides six times longer service life than ordinary hot-dip galvanizing.
The length of each grating is also fixed, and the length of each grating is approximately 1 meter (actual size: 993 to 995 mm), except for the bulkhead and masu-buta types. Some grating products are non-slip to prevent the heels of strollers, wheelchairs, and high-heeled shoes from getting caught in the grating.
Steel gratings are available in various types according to the shape of the trench in which they are installed, including groove lid, square lid, and brimmed types.
The groove lid type has a groove on the bottom surface to receive water. The square lid type has a flat surface that allows water and air to pass through easily. The brimmed type has a shape with a brim around the perimeter.
There are five types of T-2, T-6, T-14, T-20, and T-25, which are also classified according to load capacity.
The T-2 type is a steel grating with a very small notch. It is compact, lightweight, highly permeable, and easy to maintain. On the other hand, it is characterized by low strength against load and slightly inferior anti-slip performance. It is used for sidewalks, stairs, and scaffolding to maintain pedestrian safety.
This steel grating has deeper notches than T-2. Because of its high load-bearing strength, it is generally used for factory floors and platforms.
Has deeper notches and is used to support larger loads. Typically used in industries such as oil refineries and steel mills.
Has very high strength to load and can support large weights. It is often used in industrial applications such as aircraft maintenance. It is also used in harsh environments such as offshore and oil fields.
T-25 is stronger than T-20 and is used under high loads. Used in factories and port facilities where trucks and large machinery frequently pass through.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Vulcraft, founded in 1946, is a US-based manufacturer and supplier specializing in the production of open web steel joists, joist girders, steel decks and steel bar grating. The company offers various steel products including fasteners, bar grating, steel decks, and heavy beams. Their portfolio also includes the Ecospan Structural Floor System, tailored for multistory residential and commercial buildings. With their diverse product range, Vulcraft serves different industries, including construction, architecture, and infrastructure development. Vulcraft is part of the Nucor Corporation, with locations across North America including Canada and states such as New York, Alabama, South Carolina and Indiana.
North Shore Steel (NSS), founded in 1955, is an American manufacturer based in Houston, Texas, specializing in metal processing. The company offers processing services encompassing plate cutting, forming, and rolling, computer numerical control (CNC) machining, structural steel processing, as well as American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)-standard and nondestructive examination (NDE) welding. It also provides structural steel and carbon steel plate products. The company serves various industries, including aerospace, military, oil and gas, as well as commercial and offshore fabrication. It also caters to industries like heat exchangers, mining and rock quarries, pressure vessels, as well as refinery and chemical plants.
Falcon Steel was founded in 1990 in Houston, Texas, and specializes in the manufacture and distribution of steel products. The company provides solutions for multiple industries. The primary products of Falcon Steel are structural steel, steel plates, and custom steel fabrication. The company's expertise in providing steel solutions for construction, infrastructure, and industrial initiatives is recognized. With a strong emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction, Falcon Steel has acquired a standing in the United States as a dependable and advanced steel supplier.
Aluminum Distributing, Inc. (ADI Metal) was established in 1958 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where it is still headquartered today. ADI Metal is a distributor of metal and metallic materials for both private and public industrial and maritime industries both in the United States and abroad. ADI Metal is ISO 9001:2015 certified. ADI Metal’s product segments are split into aluminum alloy products, stainless steel products, and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals. These metals include armor plating, brass, bronze, carbon steel, copper, cupronickel, and titanium.
Anping Hongyu Wire Mesh Co. Ltd is a Chinese ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of wire mesh products established in 1985 and based in Hengshui, Hebei. The company produces wire mesh, wire, and fence items for industrial applications. These include razor blade barbed wire, gabion baskets, window screens, galvanized iron (steel) wire, and high tensile rockfall netting. The company's products are chiefly used for construction reinforcement and site safety purposes, boundary or livestock/poultry fencing, and security.
Staco Gratings UK is based in Rochester, Kent, and is a manufacturer of metal panels and gratings originally incorporated in 2004 as Arco Redman Limited before being acquired by ROTO in 2008. The company produces various expanded, pressed, welded, and perforated metal gratings and sheets, as well as decorative panels with special granulate or wooden inlay. The company's products are mainly used by clients in the building and construction industries, with additional applications in civil infrastructure projects, refineries, and food processing plants.
Ningbo Lihongyuan Steel Grating Co., Ltd., established in 2001 in Ningbo, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of steel grating products. The company's primary product offerings encompass a wide variety of steel grating types, including plain style steel grating, serrated style steel grating, and I-bar steel grating, among others. These grating solutions find essential use in diverse industries, such as construction, energy, manufacturing, and transportation. Ningbo Lihongyuan Steel Grating's products serve multiple purposes, including structural support, safety flooring, and ventilation. Their steel grating solutions are meticulously designed to ensure robustness, durability, and safety, making them suitable for various applications.
AEM & Forge, LLC is a distributor and custom manufacturer of metal raw materials based out of Houston, Texas. The company serves the aerospace, manufacturing, construction, and other industries. The company utilizes various alloys including aircraft standard, nickel, cobalt, copper alloys, and mil-spec materials. The company also provides services including consulting, electropolishing, EMI and RFI shielding, and photo etching. Customized annealing, beveling, deburring, and water jet cutting customizations are also available.
Admiral Steel LLC is a steel supplier founded in 1949 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The company stocks over 1,300 different products including high-carbon strip, spring, and alloy steels, as well as stainless and specialty blade steels. Aside from stocking various steel products, the company offers heat treating, packaging, and processing services including laser cutting, edging, gauge correction and slitting. Admiral Steel LLC products have applications in the knife making, aerospace, construction and automotive markets.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VULCRAFT |
15.6%
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| 2 | Falcon Steel, Inc. |
13.7%
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| 3 | NORTH SHORE STEEL |
11.4%
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| 4 | GEI |
9.5%
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| 5 | NAGÉV |
9.5%
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| 6 | Aluminum Distributing, Inc. |
9.0%
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| 7 | AEM & Forge, LLC |
8.5%
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| 8 | Anping Enzar Metal Products Co., Ltd |
7.1%
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| 9 | Admiral Steel LLC |
7.1%
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| 10 | Staco Gratings UK Staco Holding B.V. |
6.6%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the steel grating page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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4 | 57.1% |
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China
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2 | 28.6% |
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United Kingdom
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1 | 14.3% |
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