ACEROGRILL

LA INDUSTRIA DEL GRATING

 QUALITY PRODUCTION

QUALITY SELECTION

Acero Grill
manufactures its
electroforged bar
grating in accordance
with international
standards (ASTM & Bearing bars and twisted cross
NAAMM) guaranteeing bars are selected using a rigorous
product durability, quality control process.
resistance and quality

ELECTROFORGING PROCESS
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE
+
ELECTRIC ARC

Electroforging cross
bars and bearing bars
form a rigid panel
without the addition of
any material.

FINISHING

Most customer needs are complied

with using standard hot dip
galvanized, painted or black
electroforged steel bar grating.
 GENERAL DESIGN FEATURES I
SAFE LOAD TABLE
BEARING
BAR SPAN
SIZE
In (mm) 0,50 0,75 1,00 1,25 1,50
U = safe uniform load (lb/sq.ft)
U 2612 1161 653 418 290 C = safe concentrated load, lb/ft of grating
19,1 x 3,2 F 1,6 3,7 6,5 10,2 14,6 width, at mid span
(3/4 x 1/8) C 653 435 326 261 218 F = deflection in inches
F 1,3 2,9 5,2 8,1 11,7
U 3918 1741 979 627 435 Theoretical values based on:
fx = 18,000 psi
19,1 x 4,8 F 1,6 3,7 6,5 10,2 14,6 E = 30,000,000 psi, gross section of bearing bar
(3/4 x 3/16) C 979 653 490 392 326
F 1,3 2,9 5,2 8,1 11,7 1.75
U 4643 2064 1161 743 516 379
25,4 x 3,2 F 1,2 2,7 4,9 7,6 11,0 15,0
(1 x 1/8) C 1161 774 580 464 387 332
F 1,0 2,2 3,9 6,1 8,8 12,0
U 6965 3095 1741 1114 774 569
25,4 x 4,8 F 1,2 2,7 4,9 7,6 11,0 15,0
(1 x 3/16) C 1741 1161 871 696 580 497
F 1,0 2,2 3,9 6,1 8,8 12,0 2.00
U 7255 3224 1814 1161 806 592 453
31,8 x 3,2 F 1,0 2,2 3,9 6,1 8,8 12,0 15,6
(1 1/4 x 1/8) C 1814 1209 907 725 605 518 453
F 0,8 1,8 3,1 4,9 7,0 9,6 12,5 2.25
U 10882 4836 2721 1741 1209 888 680 537
31,8 x 4,8 F 1,0 2,2 3,9 6,1 8,8 12,0 15,6 19,8
(1 1/4 x 3/16) C 2721 1814 1360 1088 907 777 680 605
F 0,8 1,8 3,1 4,9 7,0 9,6 12,5 15,8
U 10447 4643 2612 1671 1161 853 653 516
38,1x3,2 F 0,8 1,8 3,3 5,1 7,3 10,0 13,0 16,5
(1 1/2 x 1/8) C 2612 1741 1306 1045 871 746 653 580
F 0,7 1,5 2,6 4,1 5,9 8,0 10,4 13,2 2.50
U 15670 6965 3918 2507 1741 1279 979 774 627
38,1x4,8 F 0,8 1,8 3,3 5,1 7,3 10,0 13,0 16,5 20,3
(1 1/2 x 3/16) C 3918 2612 1959 1567 1306 1119 979 871 784
F 0,7 1,5 2,6 4,1 5,9 8,0 10,4 13,2 16,3 2.75 3.00
U 27858 12381 6965 4457 3095 2274 1741 1376 1114 921 774
50,8x4,8 F 0,6 1,4 2,4 3,8 5,5 7,5 9,8 12,4 15,3 18,5 22,0
(2 x 3/16) C 6965 4643 3482 2786 2322 1990 1741 1548 1393 1266 1161
F 0,5 1,1 2,0 3,1 4,4 6,0 7,8 9,9 12,2 14,8 17,6
U 35258 15670 28814 5641 3918 2878 2204 1741 1410 1166 979
57,2x4,8 F 0,5 1,2 2,2 3,4 4,9 6,6 8,7 11,0 13,6 16,4 19,5
(2 1/4 x 3/16) C 8814 5876 4407 3526 2938 2518 2204 1959 1763 1603 1469
F 0,4 1,0 1,7 2,7 3,9 5,3 6,9 8,8 10,8 13,1 15,6
U 43528 19346 10882 6965 4836 3553 2721 2150 1741 1439 1209
63,5x4,8 F 0,5 1,1 2,0 3,1 4,4 6,0 7,8 9,9 12,2 14,8 17,6
(2 1/2 x 3/16) C 10882 7255 5441 4353 3627 3109 2721 2418 2176 1979 1814
F 0,4 0,9 1,6 2,4 3,5 4,8 3,2 7,9 9,8 11,8 14,1

Numeric values in shadowed area define gratings conforming with NAAMM.

Numeric values in shadowed area produce a deflection of ¼” or less under a uniform load of 100 pounds per sq. ft. This deflection
is recommended as the maximum to provide pedestrian comfort. It can be exceeded at the discretion of the engineer.

The carrying capacity of a piece of grating subjected to a concentrated load over only a portion of its width, is determined by
stiffness of both bearing and cross bars and therefore differs with the type of grating used. To determine the final load capacity,
Acero Grill's engineering department should be consulted.

As a general rule selecting grating sizes when a “serrated” surface is desired, is to select the size needed from the “Safe Load
Table” upgrading it to the next higher bearing bar size.
 HOW TO SELECT
ELECTRO-FORGED BAR GRATING

HOW TO SELECT THE BEARING BAR SIZE

P SPAN
2’- 6” 3’- 0” 4’- 0” 5’- 0” 5’- 6” 6’-0” 6’- 6” 7’- 0” 8’- 0” 9’- 0”
50 1 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1 x 3/16 1 x 3/16 1 1/4 x 3/16 1 1/2 x 3/16
100 1 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1 x 3/16 1 1/4 x 3/16 1 1/4 x 3/16 1 1/2 x 3/16 1 1/2 x 3/16
150 1 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1 x 3/16 1 1/4 x 3/16 1 1/2 x 3/16 1 1/2 x 3/16 1 1/2 x 3/16 2 x 3/16
200 1 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1 x 3/16 1 1/4 x 3/16 1 1/4 x 3/16 1 1/2 x 3/16 1 1/2 x 3/16 2 x 3/16 2 x 3/16
250 1 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1 x 3/16 1 1/4 x 3/16 1 1/2 x 3/16 2 x 3/16 2 x 3/16 2 x 3/16 2 x 3/16
300 1 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1 1/4 x 3/16 1 1/4 x 3/16 1 1/2 x 3/16 2 x 3/16 2 x 3/16 2 x 3/16 2 1/4 x 3/16
350 1 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1 x 3/16 1 1/4 x 3/16 1 1/4 x 3/16 1 1/4 x 3/16 2 x 3/16 2 x 3/16 2 x 3/16 2 1/4 x 3/16
400 1 x 1/8 1 x 3/16 1 x 3/16 1 1/4 x 3/16 1 1/4 x 3/16 2 x 3/16 2 x 3/16 2 x 3/16 2 1/4 x 3/16 2 1/2 x 3/16
450 1 x 1/8 1 x 3/16 1 x 3/16 1 1/4 x 3/16 1 1/4 x 3/16 2 x 3/16 2 x 3/16 2 x 3/16 2 1/4 x 3/16 2 1/2 x 3/16
500 1 x 1/8 1 x 3/16 1 1/4 x 3/16 1 1/4 x 3/16 1 1/4 x 3/16 2 x 3/16 2 x 3/16 2 x 3/16 2 1/4 x 3/16 2 1/2 x 3/16

P = CONCENTRATED LOAD IN LBS. PER SQ. FT. GRATING WIDTH

ALL DIMENSIONS GIVEN ARE IN INCHES

This table allows the customer to select the size of the hearing bars and span (type G1 grating) according to the load it is
going to support complyingg with NAAMM recommendation of 1/4” maximun deflection for pedestrian comfort.

HOW TO SPECIFY ACERO GRILL’S

BAR GRATING

In order to expedite your order, please specify the

following data:
- Grating type
- Number of panels
- Length and width of panel
- Surface type (plain or serrated)
- Bearing bar size
- Type of fasteners required
- Finishing (hot dip galvanized, black steel or painted.
Please include paint spec's from preferably Dupont,
PPG, Mobil Chemical or Sherwin Williams)
- Maximum load to support
- Span
- Maximum deflection required
- Complete shipping instructions
 GENERAL DESIGN FEATURES II

GRATING TYPES
4”(101,6mm)

1 3/16”

G1 TYPE
(30,2mm)

4”(101,6mm)

“For gratins with other than 1 1 3/16”

G2 TYPE
3/16” bearing bar spacing, (30,2mm)
different lengths or different
desing stress, consult Acero
Grill's sales department.”

STANDARD GRATING SIZES

Width x Large of panel

0,61 mts. (2') x 3,05 mts. (10')

0,61 mts. (2') x 6,10 mts. (20')

0,91 mts. (3') x 3,05 mts. (10')

0,91 mts. (3') x 6,10 mts. (20')

PANEL WEIGHTS
WEIGHT - lbs./sq.ft.
BAR GRATING CLASSIFICATION
GRATING TYPE

BEARING BAR DIMENSIONS BEARING BAR DIMENSIONS

(Inches) (mm) G1 G2
3/4 x 1/8 19,1 x 3,2 4.07 4.66
3/4 x 3/16 19,1 x 3,2 5.90 6.49
1x 1/8 25,4 x 3,2 5.17 5.76
25,4 x 4,8 7.57 8.16 We maintain inventory of bar gratings
1¼ x 3/16 31,8 x 3,2 6.28 6.88 shown in black spaces.
1½ x 3/16 31,8 x 4,8 9.22 9.81
1½ x 1/8 38,1 x 3,2 7.39 7.98
1½ x 3/16 38,1 x 4,8 10.86 11.58
2 x 3/16 50,8 x 4,8 14.17 14.89
2¼ x 3/16 57,2 x 4,8 15.83 16.55
2½ x 3/16 63,5 x 4,8 17.48 18.20
 ACERO GRILL’S STANDARD
STAIR TREADS
STANDARD TREAD SIZES* How to specify Acero Grill's stair
treads:
In order to expedite your order,
we need the following data:
TREAD WIDTH "B" DIMENSION "A"
(mm)/(in.) (mm)/(in.) - Grating Type.
- Number of treads.
3 1 - Length and width of treads.
157 / 6 /16 64 / 2 /2 - Bearing bar size.
3
187 / 7 /8 114 / 4 1/2 - Surface type (plain or serrated).
- Finishing ( hot dip galvanized,
9 1 black steel or painted. Please
218 / 8 /16 114 / 4 /2 include paint spec's from
preferably Dupont, PPG, Mobil
3
248 / 9 /4 178 / 7 Chemical or Sherwin Williams).
- Complete shipping instructions.
15
278 / 10 /16 178 / 7
1
308 / 12 /8 178 / 7

*Sizes based on 1 x 3/16” bearing bars.

SCHEMATIC TREAD DRAWING

1 3/4”

7/16” 1 1/4”

1 1/8” A
B
Lengths in inches

The Acero Grill's stair treads are manufactured using the G1 grating type. Special tread sizes could be
manufactured at customer request.

MAXIMUM TREAD
LENGTH ALLOWANCE

Max. Tread Length*

Bearing Bar
Size (in.) Plain Serrated
(in.) (in.)

3/4" x 3/16" 2'-2"

1" x 3/16" 3'-0" 2'-6"
* Maximum tread based on 400-lb. concentrated load on
1¼" x 3/16" 4'-0" 3'-5" nosing and 4 bearing bars at center of tread length. For
maximum length under other loads, our Engineering
1½" x 3/16" 5'-3" 4'-7" Department should be consulted.
 GENERAL RECOMENDATIONS FOR
GRATING INSTALLATION
STANDARD FASTENING METHODS

WELDED INSTALLATION OMEGA FASTENER

Welds at ends of 3rd. bearing bar
from each side of panel

One weld in middle of panel

at each intermediate support.

RECOMMENDED FOR ALL PERMANENTLY INSTALLED THESE CLIPS MAY BE USED FOR INSTALLATIONS WHERE
GRATINGS AND FOR THOSE WHICH ARE TO BE REMOVED AT GRATING IS SUBJECT TO FREQUENT REMOVAL.
INFREQUENT INTERVALS. PLEASE REFER TO THE AWS STEEL CLIPS TO BE USED ON GALVANIZED STEEL
MANUAL FOR DETAILS ON WELDING GALVANIZED PARTS.. GRATINGS SHOULD BE GALVANIZED.

OMEGA FASTENER WITH

STANDARD INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
SPAN SHIFT LOCK
(Direction of bearing bar)

Panel length Panel length

Panel width

1/4”
Panel width

3/8”

CLEARANCES SHOWN ARE RECOMMENDED BUT MAY VARY IN

ACCORDANCE WITH DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES AS SHOWN
ON THE SUPPORT AND CLEARANCES TECHNICAL SHEET.
 SUPPORT AND CLEARANCES
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
1/4”

1/4” 1/4” 1/4”

Bearing Bearing Bearing Bearing

bars bars bars bars

1/4”
min. clearance
1/4” 1/4”
1/4” equal to support
The values shown meets angle thickness

the NAAMM (National

Association of Architectural Bearing
Bearing Bearing Bearing
Metals Manufactures) bars bars bars bars
tolerances and
specifications for grating
manufacturing and
fabrication.

MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES
OVERALL DIMENSIONS CROSS BAR ALIGNMENT
AND SQUARENESS AND SPACING
Width (W) overall 1/4”
1/8” Cross bar shall not vary more
1/8”
than 1/8” in 12” in either
direction from perpendicular
”
1/4

alignment with bearing bars

=D
D’
LLength (L) 1/4”

D and D' are overall

diagonal dimensions.

1/4” C - C end cross bars in 5’- 0” length

W and A' are overall

lengths of cross bars at
opposite ends of panel.
TRANSVERSE BOW
(Before fastening to supports)
W’= W 1/4”

BEARING BAR LEAN

1/8” per tool of whidth Bearing bars

1/8” per tool of whidth

Cross bars 6O

LONGITUDINAL BOW
CROSS BAR LOCATION
1/16” maximum

1/200 of length Bearing

bars

Cross bars

Bearning bars
 PROJECT ENGINEERING
GRATING FABRICATION
a

Specified
cutout
R1 h 4” x 6”

Actual cutout
5 3/4” x 6”

b
O
R2
GRATING TYPE G1
IN ORDER TO FABRICATE CIRCULAR OR TRAPEZOIDAL
SECTIONS, THE CUSTOMER SHALL INDICATE R1, R2 AND
O, OR a,b, AND h.

CUTOUTS FOR CIRCULAR OBSTRUCTIONS ARE

RECOMMENDED TO BE AT LEAST 2” LARGER IN AS SHOWN IN THE DRAWING ABOVE, ALL
DIAMETER THAN THE OBSTRUCTION. IT IS FURTHER RECTANGULAR CUTOUTS ARE MADE TO THE NEXT
RECOMMENDED THAT CUTOUTS FOR ALL PIPING 4” OR BEARING BAR PAST THE OBSTRUCTION.
LESS IN DIAMETER BE MADE IN THE FIELD.

PROJECTS

A B C D

IPE 200 IPE 200

E 1 2 2 3 2 2 4
IPE 200 IPE 200
6 7

F 5 8 9 11
10

IPE 200
G 12 15 15 15 16
13 14

IPE 200 IPE 200

17 15 15 18 15 15 19
H

IPE 200 IPE 200

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
SUPPORT STRUCTURE GRATING DISTRIBUTION DRAWING
(Customer Drawing)

WITH THE APPROVED DRAWINGS OR THE ENGINEER'S DESIGN DRAWINGS AND LOAD REQUIREMENTS, OUR TECHNICAL
DEPARMENT EVALUATES THE APPLICATION, SUPPORT AND LOAD REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO RECOMMEND THE TYPE
AND SIZE OF GRATING MOST APPROPRIATE FOR THE PROJECT FAVORING THE CUSTOMER WITH THE GREATETS ECONOMY
AND EASE OF INSTALLATION, ACCORDING TO THE HIGHEST INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS.