Weldlok Aluminium

Grating & Handrail

Company Profile
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Weldlok Industries Weldlok Industries manufactures an CONTENTS

A member of the Graham Group extensive range of fabricated grating Aluminium Grating
and handrail products in a variety of
An Australian owned company with Aluminium Properties 3
more than 50 years’ experience materials, including galvanised steel,
stainless steel and aluminium. Bar Grating 4
Stair Treads 6
Weldlok also manufactures steel and
The Graham Group is owned by the I-Bar Grating 7
aluminium stair treads, steel stair
Nepean Group, one of Australia’s
stringers and specialist drainage Extruded Plank 8
leading privately owned, diversified
grates, as well as supplying a range Grating Specifications 11
engineering and industrial
of fibreglass walkway grating and
manufacturing conglomerates. Grate Fastening 12
handrails.
Fastening Clips 13
This brochure is designed to assist the
Manufacturing Tolerances 14
architect, draughtsperson, engineer,
fabricator and specifier in the correct Installation Tolerances 15
selection of our range of aluminium Grating Terminology 16
grating and handrail products.
Aluminium Handrail
Specification & Installation 17
Standard Stanchions 18
Single & Multi-Ball Stanchions 19
Base Plates 20
Kick Plate Mounting Brackets 21
Ancillary Products 22
Product Weights 23
Ordering Information 23

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Weldlok
Aluminium Products

Aluminium has a unique It is an ideal material for bar grating

combination of properties that because of its low mass (about a
makes it one of the most versatile third the weight of copper or steel),
engineering and construction unmatched strength to weight ratio
materials. Its many advantages and excellent corrosion resistance
include: under most service conditions.
• Excellent corrosion resistance Aluminium construction products
• High strength-to-weight ratio provide years of service without
• Can be customised on site showing wear or decay. Because

• Non-toxic aluminium is non toxic, it can easily be

cleaned and does not absorb bacteria-
• Naturally attractive sustaining particles. This makes it an
• Easily recycled excellent choice for food processing
• Our most abundant metallic facilities. Aluminium is also resilient;
element it can deflect under loads and then Weldlok® aluminium grating at Abbot
spring back. Point Coal Terminal, Qld

These attributes make aluminium

Rectangular Bar Grating
grating an ideal solution for many
special applications such as sewage
and wastewater treatment plants,
off-shore drilling rigs, some types
of chemical processing plants and
marine superstructure applications. Its
aesthetic appeal also makes aluminium
a natural choice for architectural
I-Bar Grating and commercial applications such as
sunscreens, ceiling tiles, vents, fencing,
building facades, fountains, walkways
and entranceways.
Weldlok® aluminium handrails and FRP walkway at
Palm Beach Jetty, Rockingam, WA

Plank

Weldlok® aluminium grating balustrades and FRP walkway at Red Bluff Shared Pathway,
Lake Macquarie, NSW

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Weldlok Aluminium
Rectangular Bar Grating

Grating is pressure-locked, with

crossbars permanently attached to
load bars through a swaging process.
Grating is available with a range of
load bar sizes and spacing. Crossbar
spacing can also be at 50mm or
100mm centres. Also available with
serrated surface for slip resistance.

Rectangular Bar Grating is the most

widely used aluminium pressure-
locked grating. The square crossbars
are inserted through punched holes
in the rectangular load bars, then
permanently locked into place by
swaging. Series 30 Standard Mat Sizes
Recessed crossbars provide clean, crisp Load Bar Thickness Span x Width No. of Load Bars
lines, while the advanced swaging 3mm 6000 x 993mm 34
process eliminates the need for 5mm 6000 x 995mm 34
welding to form the panels, allowing
for variety of spacing. Its aesthetic Series 60 Standard Mat Sizes
appeal and ability to meet tight Load Bar Thickness Span x Width No. of Load Bars
tolerances make this grating ideal for 3mm 6000 x 1023mm 18
architectural applications.
5mm 6000 x 1025mm 18

Grating Profiles Product Code Example

100 AS 30 – 32 3 A = Series 30 Aluminium Rectangular Grating, Serrated, Load Bars
A30 32 x 3 at 30mm centres, crossbars at 100mm spacing.

A S 30 – 32 3 A
30 Load Bar Pitch
50 Aluminium

B30 Nominal Load Bar Thickness

3mm or 6mm

30 Load Bar Pitch Load Bar Depth

From 20mm to 65mm
50
Load Bar Pitch
B60 30mm or 60mm Centres

(Optional) Serrated Top Surface Profile

60

Load Bar Pitch Cross Bar Pitch

A – 100mm B – 50mm

Finishes
Aluminium Grating is available in
three finishes:
M = Mill Finish
PV = Passivated
A= Anodised Plain Serrated

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Aluminium Rectangular Grating
Safe Load Tables

Series 30 Safe Load and Deflection Table

Max Span at 4KPa,

5mm deflection
Product Code

Weight kg/m2
Spacing (mm)

Spacing (mm)
Cross Bar
Size (mm)
Load Bar

Load Bar

CLEAR SPAN
600 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100
A30-253A 100 8.50 U 19.00 12.10 8.40 6.20 U – Safe uniform load (kg/m2)
25x3 30 967 D – Deflection (mm)
B30-253A 50 10.26 D 3.50 5.50 7.90 10.80 Grating for spans to the left of the heavy line have a
A30-255A 100 13.00 U 31.60 20.20 14.10 10.30 7.90 deflection less than 5mm for uniform loads of 4 kPa
25 x 5 30 1099 When serrated grating is specified, the depth of grating
B30-255A 50 14.74 D 3.50 5.50 7.90 10.80 14.10 required for a specific load will be 5mm greather than
that shown in these tables.
A30-323A 100 10.40 U 31.10 19.90 13.80 10.20 7.80
32 x 3 30 1164 Load Bar Alloy 6063-T6
B30-323A 50 11.84 D 2.70 4.30 6.20 8.40 11.00 Cross Bar Alloy 6060-T5

A30-325A 100 16.20 U 51.80 33.20 23.00 16.90 13.00 10.20

32 x 5 30 1322
B30-325A 50 17.90 D 2.70 4.30 6.20 8.40 11.00 13.90
A30-403A 100 12.60 U 48.60 31.10 21.60 15.90 12.10 9.60
40 x 3 30 1376
B30-403A 50 14.37 D 2.20 3.40 4.90 6.70 8.80 11.10 13.70
A30-405A 100 19.80 U 81.00 51.80 36.00 26.40 20.20 16.00 13.00 10.70
40 x 5 30 1563
B30-405A 50 21.54 D 2.20 3.40 4.90 6.70 8.80 11.10 13.70 16.60
A30-455A 100 22.00 U 102.50 65.60 45.60 33.50 25.60 20.20 16.40 13.60 11.40
45 x 5 30 1708
B30-455A 50 23.74 D 2.00 3.10 4.40 6.00 7.80 9.90 12.20 14.80 17.60 7.80
A30-505A 100 24.30 U 126.50 81.00 56.20 41.30 31.60 25.00 20.20 16.70 14.10 12.00
50 x 5 30 1848
B30-505A 50 26.03 D 1.80 2.70 4.00 5.40 7.00 8.90 11.00 13.30 15.80 18.60
A30-555A 100 27.42 U 153.10 98.00 68.10 50.00 38.30 30.20 24.50 20.20 17.00 14.50 12.50
55 x 5 30 1985
B30-555A 50 29.15 D 1.60 2.50 3.60 4.90 6.40 8.10 10.00 12.10 14.40 16.90 19.60
A30-655A 100 32.10 U 213.90 136.90 95.00 69.80 53.50 42.20 34.20 28.30 23.80 20.20 17.50
65x5 30 2250
B30-655A 50 33.80 D 1.40 2.10 3.00 4.10 5.40 6.80 8.40 10.20 12.20 14.30 16.60
Bold type indicates preferred item (likely to be in stock)

Series 60 Safe Load and Deflection Table

Max Span at 4KPa,
5mm deflection
Product Code

Weight kg/m2
Spacing (mm)

Spacing (mm)
Cross Bar
Size (mm)
Load Bar

Load Bar

CLEAR SPAN
600 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100
U 19.00 12.10 8.40
B60-253A 25x3 60 50 813 6.80
D 7.00 11.00 15.80 U – Safe uniform load (kg/m2)
D – Deflection (mm)
U 31.60 20.20 14.10 10.30
B60-255A 25 x 5 60 50 924 9.15 Grating for spans to the left of the heavy line have a
D 7.00 11.00 15.80 21.50 deflection less than 5mm for uniform loads of 4 kPa
When serrated grating is specified, the depth of grating
U 31.10 19.90 13.80 10.20 required for a specific load will be 5mm greather than
B60-323A 32 x 3 60 50 979 7.80
D 5.50 8.60 12.40 16.80 that shown in these tables.
Load Bar Alloy 6063-T6
U 51.80 33.20 23.00 16.90 13.00 Cross Bar Alloy 6060-T5
B60-325A 32 x 5 60 50 1112 10.70
D 5.50 8.60 12.40 16.80 22.00
U 48.60 31.10 21.60 15.90 12.10
B60-403A 40 x 3 60 50 1157 8.96
D 4.40 6.90 9.90 13.50 17.60
U 81.00 51.80 36.00 26.40 20.20 16.00
B60-405A 40 x 5 60 50 1315 12.65
D 4.40 6.90 9.90 13.50 17.60 22.20
U 102.50 65.60 45.60 33.50 25.60 20.20 16.40
B60-455A 45 x 5 60 50 1436 13.80
D 3.90 6.10 8.80 12.00 15.60 19.80 24.40
U 126.50 81.00 56.20 41.30 31.60 25.00 20.20 16.70
B60-505A 50 x 5 60 50 1554 14.95
D 3.50 5.50 7.90 10.80 14.10 17.80 22.00 26.60
U 153.10 98.00 68.10 50.00 38.30 30.20 24.50 20.20 17.00
B60-555A 55 x 5 60 50 1669 16.50
D 3.20 5.00 7.20 9.80 12.80 16.20 20.00 24.20 28.80
U 213.90 136.90 95.00 69.80 53.50 42.20 34.20 28.30 23.80 20.20 17.50
B60-655A 65 x 5 60 50 1892 18.00
D 2.70 4.20 6.10 8.30 10.80 13.70 16.90 20.40 24.30 28.60 33.10
Bold type indicates preferred item (likely to be in stock)

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Weldlok Aluminium
Stair Treads

Weldlok® aluminium stair treads

are fabricated from rectangular
swaged bar grating. The bar grating
is available with a plain or serrated T3 floor plate nosing (weld-in)
surface.

Aluminium stair treads are available

with two types of nosing - floor plate
or non-slip yellow abrasive. The
treads can be welded into place or
T4 floor plate nosing (bolt-in)
supplied with pre-drilled holes for
bolting.

Overall tread length can be made to

any dimension. However, Weldlok
advises that tread dimensions
be selected from the tables of T5 yellow abrasive nosing (weld-in)
recommended widths and maximum
lengths below.

Stair Tread Types

T3 Floor plate nosing (weld-in)
T6 yellow abrasive nosing (bolt-in)
T4 Floor plate nosing (bolt-in)
T5 Yellow abrasive nosing (weld-in)
T6 Yellow abrasive nosing (bolt-in)

Recommended Widths
Series 30 125 155 185 215 245 275 305
Series 60 185 245 275 305
Bolted Connections
End Plate Hole Centres “A” 45 75 75 100 100 100 100

Recommended Max. Lengths

Load Bar Size 25 x 5 32 x 5 40 x 5
Series 30 550 900 1275
Series 60 450 700

Standard End Plates for Bolted

T E D TThreads
READS

RECOMMENDED WIDTH
FRONT

Ø14mm
50

35º SNIPE TO ALL TREADS

65

(UNLESS REQUESTED OTHERWISE)

25 ‘A’ 25

Note: Special End Plate Hole Centres available on request.

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 Weldlok Aluminium
I-Bar Grating

I-Bar is an attractive and reasonably I-Bar Grating Profiles

priced alternative to rectangular bar
100
grating. Extruded I- Bar sections have
a similar load carrying capacity, with A 30

less weight per square metre, than

30 Load Bar Pitch
rectangular bars.
50
Striated load bar provides built-in slip
B 30
resistance without the added cost of
serration. 6.35mm 30 Load Bar Pitch

I Bar Other load bar spacings such as 24, 17,

End View 11 Series are available on request
Aluminium I-Bar Grating Series 30
Max. Span at 4 kPa
5mm deflection

Weight kg/m2
Load Bar Size
Spacing mm
Load Bar

CLEAR SPAN
600 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 2400
U 3085 2465 2055 1762 1543
30 25 x 6 1120 9.72 U – Safe uniform load (kg/m2)
D 2.92 4.57 6.57 8.96 11.7 D – Deflection (mm)
U 4819 3852 3212 2753 2407 2143 Grating for spans to the left of the heavy line have a
30 32 x 6 1320 11.42 deflection less than 5mm for uniform loads of 4 kPa
D 2.33 3.65 5.25 7.16 9.35 11.86
U 6938 5551 4623 3964 3471 3085 2773
30 40 x 6 1495 13.18
D 1.95 3.048 4.39 5.69 7.79 9.88 12.19
U 9442 7553 6292 5395 4721 4199 3779 3432 3149
30 45 x 6 1670 14.94
D 1.67 2.61 3.76 5.13 6.68 8.45 10.46 12.65 15.06
U 12333 9867 8222 7050 6166 5483 4936 4487 4111 3793
30 50 x 6 1855 16.75
D 1.47 2.286 3.30 4.47 5.84 7.41 9.14 11.07 13.15 15.44
U 15609 12489 10409 8920 7807 6938 6244 5678 5204 4804 4462
30 55 x 6 2030 18.31
D 1.29 2.03 2.92 3.98 5.2 6.57 8.12 9.83 11.71 13.74 15.95
U 19270 15418 12850 11014 9638 8563 7709 7006 6425 5932 5507 4819
30 65 x 6 2210 20.26
D 1.168 1.83 2.64 3.58 4.67 5.92 7.31 8.84 10.54 12.37 14.35 18.72

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Weldlok Aluminium Plank

Extruded aluminium grating available

in 150mm wide sections, either plain-
sided or interlocking. Plank can be
provided in sections up to 8 metres in
length.

Aluminium Plank is a structurally

sound and attractive alternative to
bar grating. The planks are relatively
maintenance-free and have no
separate parts to work loose or
Heavy Duty (Plain Sides)
splinter.

Available unpunched as an 19mm to

63.5mm
economical and structurally 30mm
30mm
superior substitute for aluminium 150mm
checkerplate, or with a variety of
punched patterns for the passage of
air, light, heat or moisture. A diagonal Heavy Duty (Interlocking Sides)
punched pattern is also available for
wheelchair accessibility and high-heel 25mm
only
foot traffic. 30mm
150mm
Interconnecting webs provide a
flush walking surface for maximum
foot contact and comfort. Planks
30mm 30mm
are also an economical alternative in Female Edge Male Edge

applications requiring open grating

with plate attached to the top
surface. Light Series (Plain Sides)
Typical applications include
25mm
wastewater treatment plants to only

reduce odours, as entranceways,

60mm 30mm
walkways on bridges and walking 150mm
trails, in marine refrigeration,
stadiums, etc.

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Weldlok Aluminium Plank
Punch Patterns

Aluminium Plank is available WACO) designed to promote a slip-

unpunched or with a variety of resistant walkway, especially in the
punched patterns as shown. presence of moisture, oil or other
Rectangular or square punched holes spilled substances.
are most commonly used for water
Diagonal punched patterns meet
and waste treatment plants and
specifications for high-heel and
in marine applications. The Plank
wheelchair traffic.
surface can be supplied plain or with
one of two styles of upsets (OGI or

Unpunched Square Punched Rectangular Punched

Unpunched Upset Pattern Plain Pattern

Upset Pattern (OGI) Upset Pattern (WACO) Plain Pattern

Upset Pattern (OGI)

Diagonal Punched

AL Plank 8* AL Plank 15* AL Plank 22*

13mm

38mm 19mm

*number indicates % open area

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Weldlok Aluminium Plank
Safe Load & Deflection Tables
Max. Span at 4 kPa

Weight kg/m2
5mm deflection

Heavy Duty
Plank Depth

Punched

Punched

Punched
Square

Clear Span (mm)

(mm)

Rect.
Non

600 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 2400
U 2123 1357 942 693 527 415 337
19 990 10.74 8.78 9.76
D 3.07 6.02 8.68 11.81 15.44 19.55 24.13
U 4067 2602 1806 1328 1015 800 649 537 449
25 1244 12.69 10.74 11.72
D 3.15 4.9 7.08 9.65 12.6 15.95 19.68 23.82 28.37
U 7148 4570 3173 2333 1787 1411 1142 942 791 674 581 444
32 1473 15.62 13.67 14.65
D 2.71 4.24 6.12 8.33 10.87 13.76 16.99 20.57 24.48 28.72 33.32 43.53
U 10580 6772 4702 3451 2641 2089 1689 1396 1171 1001 859 659
38 1702 18.55 16.60 17.57
D 2.28 3.58 5.15 7.03 9.19 11.63 14.37 17.37 20.7 24.28 28.16 36.8
U 14608 9349 6493 4770 3652 2885 2333 1928 1621 1381 1191 913
45 1905 21.48 19.53 20.50
D 1.98 3.12 4.49 6.12 8.00 10.11 12.49 15.11 17.98 21.13 24.48 32.00
U 19407 12420 8622 6337 4848 3832 3105 2563 2153 1835 1582 1210
50 2108 23.92 21.97 22.95
D 1.75 2.74 3.96 5.38 7.03 8.91 10.99 13.31 15.85 18.59 21.56 28.17
U 24944 15965 11083 8143 6234 4926 3989 3295 2768 2358 2036 1557
57 2311 26.85 24.41 25.87
D 1.55 2.41 3.48 4.75 6.2 7.85 9.7 11.73 13.97 16.41 19.02 24.86
U 29153 18655 12958 9515 7284 5756 4662 3852 3237 2758 2377 1821
63.5 2463 28.80 26.85 27.83
D 1.39 2.18 3.15 4.30 5.61 7.08 8.76 10.62 12.62 14.83 17.19 2245

U – Safe uniform load (kg/m2)

D – Deflection (mm)
Grating for spans to the left of the heavy line have a
deflection less than 5mm for uniform loads of 4 kPa
Max. Span at 4 kPa

Weight kg/m2
5mm deflection

Light Series
Plank Depth

Punched

Punched

Punched
Square

Clear Span (mm)

(mm)

Rect.
Non

600 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 2400
U 2665 1704 1181 869 664 522
25 25 10.25 8.30 9.27
D 2.87 4.49 6.45 8.81 11.48 14.48

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Weldlok Aluminium Grating
Specifications

Crossbars: Locked at right angles Wherever grating is pierced by pipes,

to load bars at maximum 100mm ducts and structural members,
These specifications are
centres (50mm cross-bar centres may openings must be cut neatly and
intended as a guide for be specified at the discretion of the accurately to size and a rectangular
architects and engineers, architect/engineer). band bar of the same height and
and should be modified to material as the load bars welded to
Loading: Grating to carry a
fit the specific conditions the opening, unless a kick plate is
pedestrian loading equal to a
of the application. uniform load of 2.5kN per square
required by AS1657.

metre over the required clear span, Cut-outs for circular obstructions are
with deflection not to exceed 5mm. to be at least 50mm larger in diameter
(Alternate loading requirement may than the obstruction. Cut-outs for all
be specified at the discretion of the piping 100mm or less shall be made
architect/engineer in accordance with on site.
AS1657.)
All rectangular cut-outs are to be
Surface: Plain. (Serrated surface made to the next load bar beyond the
General may be specified for maximum slip penetration, with a clearance not to
The contractor shall provide all labour, resistance.) exceed load bar spacing.
materials, equipment and incidentals
Finish: Mill finish, passivated, Standard panel widths shall be used
as specified to install grating and stair
anodised. wherever possible.
treads.
Stair Treads: Specify same type and
Site measurements should be taken Protection of Aluminium
spacing as grating.
prior to preparation of shop drawings Where aluminium surfaces come
and fabrication, where required, to Tread Nosing: Specify whether into contact with dissimilar materials
ensure proper fitting of the work. nosing is floor plate or abrasive yellow such as dissimilar metals, concrete,
nosing. (Carrier End Plate angles masonry or lime mortar, exposed
Submittals should be specified in conjunction aluminium surfaces shall be painted
with close mesh grating treads.) with one coat of bituminous paint or
The contractor shall submit for
approval shop drawings for the other approved insulating material.
fabrication and erection of all work,
Installation
Where stainless steel fasteners are
including plans, elevations and details Prior to grating installation, the
used these should be isolated from
of sections and connections. Type and contractor shall inspect supports for
the aluminium by Weldlok nylon
location of all fasteners should be correct size, layout and alignment.
separation washers.
shown. Any inconsistencies between contract
drawings and supporting structure
The contractor shall submit the Grating Attachment
deemed detrimental to grating
manufacturer’s specifications, load Appropriate fixing devices (such as
placement shall be reported in writing
tables, anchor details and standard clips, clamps and anchor blocks) and
to the architect or owner’s agent prior
installation details. fasteners must be used to secure
to grating placement.
grating to supporting members or
Products Grating shall be installed in prepared openings. Grating fixing
accordance with shop drawings and should be installed with a minimum
Specify complete product details. For
standard installation clearances. of four per panel or four per square
example:
metre, whichever is greater.
Grating: Aluminium Rectangular Bar Fitting & Placement
by Weldlok Industries, or approved
Before installation, all cutting and
equivalent.
fitting required for installation should
Load Bars: Rectangular bars at be completed. Grating shall be placed
maximum 60mm centres. so that cross-bars align.

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Weldlok Aluminium Grating
Fastening Methods

Weldlok fixing clips are recommended

to secure grating to supporting
members. A minimum of 4 clips
should be used per panel or 4 per
square metre, whichever is greater.

30 Series
Aluminium Saddle Clip
Suitable for 30 Series grating.
Comprises extruded aluminium top
clip, 8mm diameter hex head screw
and threaded bent bottom clip.

Material: 6063 Aluminium Alloy

(Top Clip)

Stainless Steel 316

(Bottom Clip/Screw)

30 Series
SS316 Clip Set
Suitable for Series 30 Grating.
Comprises top clip, 8mm diameter
hex head screw, nyloc nut and folded
bottom clamping bracket.

Material: Stainless Steel 316

60 Series
SS316 Clip Set
Suitable for Series 30 & 60 Grating.
Comprises double saddle clip, 8mm
diameter hex head screw, nyloc nut
and folded bottom clamping bracket.

Material: Stainless Steel 316

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Weldlok Aluminium Grating
Fixing Clips

Top Clips

Ø8.3mm

Ø9 HOLE

Ø8.6 HOLE
25 to 65mm

20 to 65mm
30mm 20 to 65mm
30mm 30mm
60mm

30 Series Aluminium Saddle Top Clip 30 Series SS316 Clip Top 60 Series SS316 Clip Top

Bottom Clips

Ø8.5°
Ø8.4 x 40 SLOT 60 or 100mm

R4.5
M8 SCREW

94° M8 TAPED

NYLON INSERT

Folded SS316 Bottom Clip Threaded SS316 Bent Bottom Clip SS316 M8 Screw with Nyloc Nut
(length 65mm & 100mm)

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 Weldlok Aluminium Grating
Manufacturing Tolerances

Overall Dimensions and Squareness Longitudinal Bow

All dimensions are maximum permissible tolerances
Width (W) ± 2mm
1/1000 of length Load Bars
3mm 3mm
c-c ± 0.8mm (Cross Bar Projection)

Transverse Bow
(Before fastening to supports)
Load Bar Length ± 3mm

1mm per 200mm of width

Load Bars
m
.5m

D
±3
=D
D1

1mm per 200mm of width

5mm thick edge bars D and D1 are overall diagonal

supplied as standard dimensions

W and W1 are overall

W1 = W ± 2mm dimensions across the load
bars at opposite end of panel

Standard Fabrication Welding Optional Welding

Edge bars and attachments are welded with a Full Weld:
minimum 3mm fillet weld to one side of: Weld one side of every load bar.
Every 4th load bar on Series 30 Grating Seal Weld:
Every 3rd load bar on Series 60 Grating Weld both sides of every load bar.

Stair Tread Tolerances

Width ± 3mm

Length +0mm/-3mm

Note: Length of tread is distance between outer faces of end flats

Stair Tread End Flat Lean

Fabrication: Edge bars and end plates welded on
25mm
side of every load bar with minimum 3mm fillet weld

1mm

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Weldlok Aluminium Grating
Installation Tolerances

Overall Installation Dimensions

All dimensions are maximum permissible tolerances

Panel Length Panel Length

10mm Nominal

10mm Nominal

Panel
Width
Load Bar (Typical)
Min. 25mm
Bearing (Typical)

10mm
Nominal Panel
Width
10mm Nominal

Load Bar (Typical)

Cut-outs around pipes and circular ducts must have Actual cut-out taken to nearest load bar
minimum clearance of 25mm all round

10mm 10mm 10mm 10mm

Min. clearance
equal to 15mm
rebate angle
thickness

Note: Clearance can vary relative

to straightness of rebate angle

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Weldlok Aluminium Grating
Grating Terminology

Load Bearing Bar Length (Direction of Span) Nosing Bar

A load-carrying member spanning The overall dimension of a panel A member attached to the front
between supports. parallel to the load-bearing bars. edge of a stair tread or top stair
landing panel.
Span Length (Span)

Support Centres

Width Kick Plate

Cross Bar
The overall dimension of a A large, flat bar welded to the side of
A member fixed at right angles to the Width
a panel or ends and around cut-outs,
panel at right angles to the
load bearing bars to provide lateral where specified. Nominally 100mm
load- bearing bars.
restraint. above walking surface.

Edge Bar Serrations Cut-Outs

Non-load-bearing bars, running at Notches formed in the top of Area of flooring removed to clear
right angles to the load-bearing load-bearing bars to improve slip around columns, pipes, machinery, etc.
members. resistance.

Nett Area
The area of flooring remaining after deducting cut-outs
Gross Area
([A x B] – [C x D]). Total area of flooring, including cut-outs (A x B).

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Aluminium Handrail
Specification & installation

Stanchions Kick Plates

Stanchions are manufactured from Standard kick plates (KP) are 100mm General Installation
aluminium tubing 50mm OD x 4.0mm x 6mm flat in 4.0m lengths, with a Instructions
wall thickness. Ball size is 76mm OD x mass of 1.62 kg/m (4.0m = 6.48kg). 1. Loosely bolt stanchions to
2.0mm wall thickness. Splice plates (KPSP) are 100mm x structure.
80mm x 6mm with a mass of 0.13kg
Stanchion Pitching each. All kick plates have two slotted 2. Feed top rails and mid-rail through
holes at each end, 14mm diameter x ball joints.
Australian Standard AS1657:1992
recommends a maximum spacing for 27mm long. 3. Where top or mid-rails join, use slip
stanchions of 1800mm centres. All joint.
warranties become void if the system Base Plates
4. Drill for taper pins. (Ensure the
is not erected in compliance with this Base plates are manufactured in
join is inside the ball unit, where
standard. standard, angle-mounted and corner
possible.)
versions. For details see page 20.
Stanchion Handing 5. Tighten nuts and bolts on
Materials stanchions.
Handing of stanchions is from point
of view on stairway or platform, Weldlok can supply detailed material 6. Run approximately 25mm (1 inch) of
facing the inside of the stanchion. specifications on request. Generally, weld on side or top where ball units
Those on the right-hand side are aluminium Grade 6000 series is used join top and mid-rails (not required
suffixed ‘R’, those on the left-hand throughout. when using tapered pins).
side are suffixed ‘L’.
Finish 7. Bends and corners to be fully
welded then ground and primed
Rails Standard finish is passivated natural
with zinc-rich paint.
Standard drilled openings on aluminium. Optional finishes include
stanchions allow for a top rail anodising and powder coating, which
(handrail) of 46mm OD and a mid-rail can be done off-site.
(knee-rail) of 38.1mm OD. Rails are
supplied in standard lengths of 6.0m. Separation Washers
Handrail (HR): 46mm OD x 39mm ID. Weldlok recommends the use of
nylon separation washers between
Mass = 1.34 kg/m (6.0m = 8.04kg).
dissimilar metals. These can be
Knee-rail (KR): 38.1mm OD x 34.1 ID. supplied with the handrail.
Mass = 0.97 kg/m (6.0m = 5.82kg)

Kick Plate Mounting Brackets

Kick plate mounting brackets (KPMB)
are manufactured from 40mm x
40mm x 6mm angle x 93mm long,
with a mass of 0.11kg each. Holes are
14mm diameter at 51mm centres to
suit 100mm high kick plate.

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Standard Stanchions

θ°

Standard Stanchions
457

457
457
θ°
θ° θ° θ° θ° θ°
560 457

560 457
560 457

484
484

θ° θ° θ° θ° θ°

θ° θ°

484
484

560
560
560

150

θ°
75 DIA. θ°
AW AWA AWAA AC ACA ABP ABPA ABPAM
6
150

75 DIA.
AW AWA AWAA AC ACA ABP ABPA ABPAM
Welded Collar Base Plate

θ°

Hand when
facing up
457

457

the stairs V iew up

457

θ° the stairs

θ°
Hand when
facing up
457

457

the stairs V iew up

457

the stairs
560
560

560
505

θ°
636

R100
560

76
560

560
505

636

“O ” “O”
ASMC ASM ASMAL ASMAR R100
“O ” (End views)
64 on
125 x 65 76 OFFSET
CHANNEL (See table) “O ” “O”
ASMC ASM ASMAL ASMAR
457

457

ASMO
“O ” ASMOAL ASMOAR
(End views)
64 on
Offset “O” (mm)
125 x 65 OFFSET
END VIEWS CHANNEL (See table)
Channel “O” offset Universal Beam “O” offset
505 457

457

ASMO ASMOAL ASMOAR

125 x 65 115 200 115
150 x 75 115 250 135
636

END VIEWS
35 64 on
125 x 65 180 x 75 115 310 135
CHANNEL
200 x 75 115 360 135
76
505

55
230 x 75 115 410 135
636

35 35 64 on
125 x 65 250 x 90 120 460 150
ASMC CONVEYOR ASM TYPE CHANNEL 300 x 90 120
76
55 380 x 100 135
35
Side Mounted Side Mounted Offset
ASMC CONVEYOR ASM TYPE
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Single & Multi-Ball Stanchions

Standard Single Ball Stanchions

178

254
ASBBP ASBBP
D.O.S.O. ASBSM ASBSM ASBSM
D.R.S.O. D.L.S.O.

Single Ball Base Plate Single Ball Side Mounted

100
θ° θ°
100

*
*
θ°
ASBH ASBH ASBH
End view D.R.S.O. D.L.S.O.
(Hand as if bolted to wall) ASBW ASBWA ASBWAA
*Nominate dimensions
Available in all base plate types

Single Ball Offset Handrail Single Ball Welded

18mm DIA. 100

Multi Ball Stanchions HOLES
102 50 65
100

*
50

*
146
60

75 x10 65 100 x 10
M.S. FLAT M.S. FLAT
220

TYPICAL BASE PLATE CORNER POST

100

* (Except type BPAM) (Type BP only)

20

18mm DIA.
HOLES
* 6
50 x 10 18mm DIA.
M.S. FLAT HOLES
150
82

PR PRR
*
44

This system is mounted on

2
17

road impact barriers θ° θ° 75

ABP ABPAM BASE OF BPAM

ASM C-TYPE
ASMO
* Specify number of balls, pitching & height required of stanchion (150mm minimum centres)
Multi ball stanchions are available in any of the range of configurations

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457 457

Special Drilling & Base Plates

WM SM SM PMCNR

560 560
Special
457 Drilling for Rails
636

76
SM PMCNR
90°
76
152

560

636
SCM SCM SOM MB 146
102

80
76

STANDARD BASE PLATE

457
TO SUIT REQUIREMENTS

TO SUIT REQUIREMENTS

SOM DRILLED MB DRILLED DRILLED

146 DRILLED
170
CORNER
TOP 126
RIGHT HAND LEFT HAND 102
BOTTOM POST
SIDE ONLY SIDE ONLY SIDE ONLY SIDE ONLY
80x12
80 (D.O.S.O.)
DRILLED ONE SIDE ONLY
These combinations of drilling are available on full range of standard stanchions
560
ANGLE MOUNTED ONLY
505
STANDARD BASE PLATE

Standard Base Plates

TO SUIT REQUIREMENTS

TO SUIT REQUIREMENTS

88 0.6kg
8mm DIA.
146 170
102 126 70
5mm CHAIN
55 80 88 150
35
80 80x12
OFFSET “O”
(See table over)
STANDARD BASE PLATE ANGLE MOUNTED ONLY 150
CORNER BASE PLATE ONLY
50
TO SUIT REQUIREMENTS

5mm CHAIN DETAILhole

Typical OF HOOK
size ref note 5
170 88 0.6kg
126
70
88 150
80x12
OFFSET “O”
(See table over)
ANGLE MOUNTED ONLY
150
CORNER BASE PLATE ONLY

88 0.6kg Typical hole size ref note 5

D.O.S.O. STANCHIONS WITH CHAIN HOOKS
70
Specify whether top rail only or both rails
88 duty
5mm heavy 150 chain available on request

150
CORNER BASE PLATE ONLY 20
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Closures & Kick Plates

Standard Closures,
300
Joiners and Bends
300 300

300 3 00
300 300

3 00
R130 R130 R130

300
θ°
Nominal rail size
457

R130 R130 R130angle

θ° & bend

300
Nominal
ASBA rail size
457

ASB
& bend angle
BENDS
θ°
457 ASB Special lengths available
ASBA
267 BENDS
457

θ° Special lengths available

267 267 Drill 5mm holes for taper pins
(Pins are zinc plated)
267 Drill 5mm holes for taper pins
ACB (Pins are zinc plated)
300
ACB 267
300
ACBA
267 150
TOP 300 Gap shown
ACBA for clarity
TOP 300 150 Gap shown
ACBA RAIL JOINER
for clarity
CLOSURES BOTTOM (SLIP JOINT)
ACBA RAIL JOINER
Nominate rail size
CLOSURES BOTTOM (SLIP JOINT)
Nominate rail size

Kick Plate Mounting Brackets

14mm Dia. 40 x 40 x 5 x 85 LG
slotted holes angle
14mm Dia. 40 x 40 x 5 x 85 LG
slotted holes angle
51
93

“C” 48
51
93

“C”
“C” 48
“C” Grating or
plate thickness
Grating or 40
plate thickness 40
40
40

Dimension “C” (mm)

Type “C” = Grating or

Plate Thickness Plus
W 33
C 33
BP 33
“C” SM 109*
“C”
“C” “C” “C” SMO 109*
“C”
“C” *94 when used on 125 x 65
“C” “C” “C”
Example:
AW AC ABP ASM ASMO If grating is 25mm deep then
“C” Dimension = 55mm
AW
Note: AC brackets are
Kick plate mounting ABPan optional extra
ASM ASMO for types W, C, & BP.

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1800 CENTRES MAXIMUM

Ancillary Products

894 STANDARD
1017 STANDARD

(123)
Balustrades
1800 CENTRES MAXIMUM
894 STANDARD
1017 STANDARD

Raked Panels
(123)

Mass = 3.85kg + mass of stanchion

100 Available with ASM, AW, AC and BP
300 (illustrated). Supplied passivated mill
finish as standard. Can be supplied
Light Poles 100
powder-coated or anodized.
R150
Note: Light pole welded to 457
Standchion at time of manufacture. Mass = 3.85kg + mass of stanchion
LIGHT FITTING
60 100
Stanchion type to be specified at Mass = 3.85kg + mass
SUPPLIED of stanchion
BY OTHERS

time of ordering. 100 300

Important
300
Light Pole material is 100
2167 When ordering self-closing gates,
46 OD x 3.5mm wall thickness. 100 R150 it is essential to nominate the swing
457 R150 direction and type of stanchion.
Stanchion diameter 50mm, 457 1017
LIGHT FITTING
Handrail diameter 46mm. * 636 SUPPLIED BY OTHERS
60
LIGHT FITTING 60
RADIUS SUPPLIED BY OTHERS
130
2167
40 NW Swing
* 76 2167
80

1017
Max
Tested Offset 150mm* 636 1017 SW Swing
*RADIUS
636
Self-Closing Gates 130
Notes:
RADIUS
All gates are manufactured with 130
40
316 SS spring closures and nylon * 761. All gate stanchions can be ordered NE Swing
80 40
bearings to guarantee years of * 76 to suit individual requirements
80
fault-free service. 2. Comprehension fabrication service
available
Max for handrail assembly.
Kick plates are only required on Tested Offset 150mm SE Swing
3. Stanchions and Light Poles can be
Max
platforms that are 2m or higher. Tested Offset 150mm
custom made to individual
MANUFACTURED needs.
TO ORDER
3000mm Maximum
MANUFACTURED TO ORDER
1500mm Maximum 4. Quotation forms available.

MANUFACTURED TO ORDER
3000mm Maximum
MANUFACTURED TO ORDER MANUFACTURED TO ORDER
1500mm Maximum 3000mm Maximum
MANUFACTURED TO ORDER
1500mm Maximum
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Weights & Ordering

Standard Stanchions Closures & Bends

Code Component Mass (kg) Code Component Mass (kg)
ABP Platform Mount 1.95 ACB46OD Horizontal Closure Bend 1.4
AC Cored Mount 1.87 ACBA46OD Angle Closure Bend 1.5
AW Welded Mount 1.62 ASB46OD Standard Bend, Top Rail 0.8
ASM Side Mount 2.14 ASB38OD Standard Bend, Bottom Rail 0.4
ASMC Side Conveyor Mount 1.93
ASMO Side Offset Mount 2.18 Rails & Kick Plates
AMB Multi-Ball O/A Code Component Mass (kg)
ABPAM Angle Mount 1.91 AHR46 46mm OD Handrail x 6m 8.0
AWA Angle Mount Weld 1.95 AKR38 38mm OD Knee-Rail x 6m 3.9
ASMOAL Side Offset Angle Left 2.08 A1006KP6 100 x 6 Kick Plate x 6m 9.7
ASMOAR Side Offset Angle Right 2.08 A1006KP4 100 x 6 Kick Plate x 4m 6.5
ABPA Platform Mount Angle 1.95
ACA Core Mount Angle 1.87
AWAA Welded Mount Angle 1.62
ASMAL Side Mount Angle Left 2.08
ASMAR Side Mount Angle Right 2.08
ABPCNR Corner Platform Mount 2.22 Ordering Information
Important When Ordering
Single Ball Stanchions
1. Nominate type of stanchion (see codes in this brochure).
Kick Plate Brackets
Code Component Mass (kg)
2. State top rail and mid-rail sizes required in nominal bore
pipe sizes.
ASBBP Single Ball Base Plate Mount 0.9
ASBSM Single Ball Side Mount 1.1 3. If kickplate mounting bracket is required, nominate
ASBH Single Ball Wall Mount 0.9 handing and dimension “C” (refer to page 8).
ASBW Single Ball Weld Mount 2.2 Note: Right-hand location of kickplate is standard and
ASBWA Single Ball Angle Weld Mount 2.2 will be supplied on RH unless otherwise nominated.
AKPMB Kick Plate Mounting Bracket 0.1 4. If stanchions are offset type, state “O” dimension from
ABASEPL Base Plate 0.4 selection table on page 5.
ACNRBASEPL Corner Base Plate 0.8
5. If stanchions are angled type, specify angle of elevation.
Note: All Stanchions can be supplied Drilled One Side Only (DOSO)
6. If stanchions are to be drilled one side only, nominate
handing.

7. Any variations to normal stanchions should be noted and

drawing supplied.

8. Supply list of all joiners and split pins, rails, kickplates, etc.

Information contained in this brochure is supplied in good faith and with the view to assist the user in the correct selection of our products. While every care is taken to ensure that the
information contained in this brochure is correct, no warranty is made nor is any condition expressed or implied. As the use of products sold is beyond our control, a condition of purchase
is that the purchaser accepts responsibility for ensuring that products purchased are suitable for the intended use.
Weldlok is committed to continual product improvement and therefore reserves the right to change details and designs without notice. © Graham Group, October 2010.

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