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Stainless Steel Gratings

Engineered in AISI 304, 316, 316L & 309 | Acid Washed & Electro-Polished for High-Purity, Corrosive & Hygienic Environments

Engineering Excellence

Precision-Fabricated Stainless Bar Gratings

Manufactured by Omkareshwar Engineering (Omkar Gratings Pvt Ltd), our stainless steel gratings are designed specifically for projects requiring ultimate structural integrity, hygiene compliance, and resistance to aggressive chemical and saline corrosion.

Corrosion & Acid Resistance

Engineered for harsh marine atmospheres, acidic washdowns, wastewater contact, and chemical processing with zero structural breakdown.

Hygienic Electro-Polishing

All weld heat tint is removed via chemical pickling and passivation, followed by an electro-polished finish that prevents bacterial adhesion.

Tailored to EPC Drawings

Furnished with banded circular cut-outs, kick plates, end banding, and stepped nosings ready for fast on-site installation.

Alloy Selection

Stainless Steel Material Grades

Raw materials strictly conform to international ASTM and EN metallurgy standards, certified through detailed mill test reports.

Grade 1.4301

AISI 304

The standard 18/8 austenitic stainless steel grade. Provides superior mechanical load strength and cost-effective corrosion resistance across food, beverage, commercial kitchens, and architectural installations.

Grade 1.4401

AISI 316

Molybdenum-bearing formulation delivering enhanced protection against pitting and crevice corrosion. Ideal for coastal walkways, offshore oil & gas rigs, sewage facilities, and chemical wash bays.

Grade 1.4404

AISI 316L

Low-carbon chemistry eliminating intergranular corrosion after pressure welding. Recommended for cleanrooms, high-purity pharmaceutical plants, biotechnology labs, and high-salinity marine docks.

Grade 1.4828

AISI 309 / 310

Heat-resistant austenitic alloy engineered for high-temperature exhaust platforms, incinerators, thermal processing decks, and furnace access platforms operating under elevated thermal cycles.

Product Verification

Actual Production Photographs

Inspect our manufactured stainless steel gratings exhibiting clean welds, precise bar pitches, and superior electro-polished passivation.

Technical Parameters

Standard Dimensions & Engineering Specifications

Standard design configurations are tabulated below. Custom depths, pitches, and thicknesses can be produced to project structural calculations.

Parameter Standard Configurations Custom / Heavy-Duty Options
Bearing Bar Size (Height x Thickness) 25 x 3 mm, 25 x 5 mm, 30 x 3 mm, 32 x 5 mm Up to 100 x 10 mm for vehicle axle and wheel loads
Bearing Bar Pitch (Center to Center) 30 mm, 34 mm, 40 mm, 41 mm 20 mm (heel-proof, ADA compliant) to 60 mm
Cross Bar Type & Pitch Square twisted bar or round bar at 50 mm / 100 mm Flat bar inserted cross bars (press-locked design)
Surface Texture Smooth Plain / Serrated Anti-Slip Heavy serration for oil/grease saturated environments
Finishing Treatment Acid Washed, Descaled & Passivated Industrial Mechanical Polish, Full Electro-Polish
Standard Compliance ASTM A240, ASTM A276, NAAMM MBG 531 BS 4592, DIN 24537, ISO 14122-2, EN 10204 3.1
Quality Assurance

Quality Control & Export Documentation

Every stainless steel grating shipment conforms to uncompromising global inspection protocols prior to seaworthy export container stuffing.

Positive Material Identification (PMI)

XRF spectroscopic alloy verification confirms exact nickel, chromium, and molybdenum contents matching purchase orders.

EN 10204 Type 3.1 Certification

Full traceability with certified test reports detailing yield strength, tensile limits, elongation, and heat numbers.

Dimensional & Weld Integrity Checks

Stringent verification of diagonal squareness, bar spacing tolerances, and weld penetration free from inclusions or undercut.

Seaworthy Export Bundling

Heavy duty fumigated wooden pallets or steel collars, wrapped in protective film with tag numbers matching plant layout schemes.

Industrial Inquiries

Frequently Asked Questions

Common engineering and procurement answers regarding stainless steel grating specifications.

What are the primary differences between AISI 304 and AISI 316 stainless steel gratings?

AISI 304 (18/8 chromium-nickel alloy) provides excellent mechanical properties and rust resistance for general industrial, food processing, dairy, and beverage facilities. AISI 316 contains 2% to 3% molybdenum, which significantly enhances resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments, marine platforms, offshore installations, and chemical processing plants.

What surface finishes are applied to stainless steel bar gratings?

After assembly and welding, stainless steel gratings are chemically treated via acid washing and passivation to remove weld discoloration and heat tint. Electro-polishing is then performed to deliver a smooth, bright, and sterile surface that resists bacterial colonization and optimizes corrosion passivation.

Can stainless steel gratings be supplied with custom penetrations and bandings?

Yes. Panels are fabricated to engineering drawings with precision cut-outs for pipes, structural columns, and equipment penetrations. All external and internal edges are full-depth banded with flat bars to retain rated load capacities and eliminate trip hazards.

Which anti-slip surface profile is recommended for oily or wet areas?

For areas prone to oils, grease, chemical spills, or ocean spray, serrated bearing bars are recommended. Serrated profiles provide superior slip resistance compliant with international industrial safety codes without compromising load deflection limits.

What quality assurance documentation accompanies export shipments?

Every shipment includes EN 10204 Type 3.1 Mill Test Certificates verifying raw material chemical composition and mechanical strength, Positive Material Identification (PMI) inspection reports, dimensional check sheets, and passivation test records.

Need Technical Quotations or Customized Shop Drawings?

Submit your project bar schedule, structural layout, or design loads. Our engineering team will deliver optimized panel nesting calculations and export pricing.

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