Max-Mesh CC-Grate
3/4" x 3/4" (Square Mesh)

Point Load: Reflects the deflection achieved by concentrated point load applied at the center of a grating panel of varying spans. Maximum loads for "Normal" or "Firm" support under this loading are indicated.

Uniform Load (Full Panel): Reflects the deflection achieved with loads distributed evenly across 12-foot long grating pieces of varying spans.

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Corrosion Resistance Guide

PHYSICAL DEFLECTION DATA

CONCENTRATED LOAD (12" strip load)
SPAN	MAX LOAD(lb/sf)		LOAD (lb)
Inch	Normal	Firm	100	200	500	1000	2000
12	>3000	>3000	*	0.017	0.04	0.08	0.15
18	2168	1445	0.016	0.036	0.075	0.16	0.346
24	1096	731	0.041	0.075	0.169	0.342	0.725
36	368	245	0.10	0.20	0.51	1.08	2.33
48	156	104	0.24	0.48	*	*	*

UNIFORM LOAD (entire panel load)
SPAN	MAX LOAD(lb/sf)		LOAD(lb/sf)
Inch	Normal	Firm	50	100	150	200	250
12	>3000	>3000	*	*	*	0.011	0.015
18	2232	1488	*	0.017	0.024	0.032	0.042
24	775	517	0.026	0.047	0.066	0.092	0.121
36	197	172	0.093	0.190	0.286	0.418	0.485
48	64	42	0.294	*	*	*	*

POINT LOAD (center of panel)			"Normal" is the load (in pounds) that will produce a deflection of 0.375" (accepted as providing a "Normal" feel for foot traffic). "Firm" is the load (in pounds) that will produce a deflection of 0.250" (accepted as providing a "Firm" feel for foot traffic). All deflections are presented in inches. Loads are presented in pounds
SPAN	LOAD (lb)
Inch	Normal	Firm
12	>3000	>3000
18	>3000	1956
24	2191	1478
36	968	607
48	587	376

INSTALLATION NOTES: The following tables have been developed based on two sided support layouts. Caution is needed to be sure that the rectangular grating is installed with bearing bars running from support to support. All grating should be fastened to the supports using fasteners such as the CC-Clips described in this site. These should be used every 3’-4’ along the supports, with a minimum of four clips on small sections. The clips not only add safety for the employees using the grating, but also improve on the deflection noted.

Concentrated Load (12" Strip): Reflects the deflection achieved using a 12-inch wide strip of grating tested at the mid-point of varying spans.

Max-Mesh CC-Grate 3/4" x 3/4" (Square Mesh)

Max-Mesh CC-Grate
3/4" x 3/4" (Square Mesh)