Electroforged Grating Stair Treads are elements used in the construction of stairs and platforms, manufactured through the electroforging process. They are a versatile, aesthetic, durable, functional, lightweight, and safe option for stair and platform construction, offering benefits such as strength, durability, ease of installation, and an anti-slip surface. Their perforated and modular design makes them suitable for various applications in industrial, commercial, and public environments. They are composed of carbon steel components such as the bearing bar, round cross bars, side plates, and anti-slip nosing plate, all manufactured using a micro-wire welding process, a welding technique that employs a continuous wire as an electrode to melt and join metals.
Characteristics of electroforged grating stair treads
Being made of carbon steel makes them robust and durable, also offering good traction, which makes them suitable for areas where slip resistance is required, such as industrial, commercial, or outdoor environments. Their perforated design allows for efficient water drainage, preventing accumulation and providing an anti-slip surface.
They are modular structures and can be easily assembled onto stair or platform frameworks, facilitating installation. Their lightweight structure makes them easy to handle and install while maintaining high strength. The perforated structure allows air circulation, which is beneficial in environments where ventilation is needed, such as industrial areas. Another advantage is their low maintenance requirement, as their open surface and the corrosion resistance of steel reduce maintenance needs and extend the service life of the treads.
This element is very safe, as its perforated surface provides a solid and anti-slip grip, improving safety when walking on it. Carbon steel offers high strength and durability, making these treads suitable for various applications. They feature efficient drainage that allows liquids to pass through, preventing accumulation and reducing the risk of slipping. They are suitable for a wide range of environments, from industrial applications to outdoor stairways in urban settings. They are easy to install and can be adapted to different specifications and design needs, allowing their use in a wide variety of projects.
They can be manufactured with a smooth surface, which allows for easier cleaning, greater walking comfort, prevents residue buildup, reduces footwear wear, provides a more aesthetic, elegant, and minimalist design, helps prevent injuries, and adapts to various uses. Alternatively, the serrated surface offers greater slip resistance, increased safety, improved drainage, wear resistance, versatility, and prevents residue accumulation. They are available in three different finishes: bare, which provides a minimalist and authentic appearance with low maintenance; balck painted, which offers customized aesthetics and corrosion protection; and galvanized, which provides greater corrosion protection, higher durability, and low maintenance.
| Electroforged grid treads |
| Width | Maximum Tread Length* |
| (in)/(mm) | 1 3/16 (in)/ 30.16 (mm) | 15/16 (in)/ 24 (mm) |
| Flat | Serrated | Flat | Serrated |
| 3/4 x 3/16 (19 x 5) | 2´- 4" (.71m) | - | 2´- 8" (.81m) | - |
| 1 x 3/16 (25 x 5) | 3´- 5" (1.04m) | 2´ - 10" (.86m) | 4´ - 0" (1.22m) | 3´- 4" (1.02m) |
| 1 1/4 x 3/16 (32 x 5) | 4´- 8" (1.42m) | 4´ - 2" (1.27m) | 5´ - 1" (1.55m) | 4´ - 6" (1.37m) |
| 1 1/2 x 3/16 (38 x 5) | 5´ - 6" (1.67m) | 5´- 3" (1.60m) | 5´- 6" (1.67m) | 5´- 6" (1.67m) |
| AVAILABLE WIDTH | 8 2/3" | 9 5/6" | 11" | 12 1/5" |
| "X" DISTANCE BETWEEN HOLE CENTERS | 4 1/2" | 7" | 7" | 7" |
| WIDTH RECOMMENDED TO TREAD |
| MOD | W19 |
| WIDTH | 8 2/3” | 220 mm |
| 9 5/6” | 250 mm |
| 11” | 280 mm |
| 12 1/5” | 310 mm |
| Surface and finished |
| SURFACE | FINISHED | MODEL |
| FLAT | Mild | W19-100 |
| (bearing bar and cross bar uncoated |
| SERRATED | Paint (water based coating) |
| Galvanized |
| (galvanized standard ASTM-A-123) |