Safetread

Safetread diamond pattern flooring is constructed using a series of flat load bearing bars held upright by corrugated bars. The load bearing bars and corrugated bars are spot welded together at each intersection point making safetread diamond pattern flooring universally accepted as one of the strongest and most economical open steel gratings.

Corrugated bars not only contribute to the load bearing capabilities of the grating but also provide the grating with increased lateral restraint making it one of the most popular steel grating solutions that we offer at Lionweld Kennedy. This is why Saferead has been installed in the largest of power stations, steelworks, chemical plants and distilleries and a host of other industrial and civil undertakings where strength, cleanliness, light and ventilation are essential factors.

Safetread Diamond Pattern Product Selector

To specify Safetread diamond pattern flooring, simply enter your parameters in to our safetread product selctor to find the most suitable product for your project.

Alternatively, contact our technical department on 01642 233297 or email technical@lk-uk.com with the following information: –

Load requirements
Determine your maximum clear span (open area between supports)
Choose your surface type and finish (plain, rolled serrated or machine serrated)
Select your finish (self colour or galvanised)
Drawings (if available)

EXAMPLE
FLATBAR SIZE	MESH SIZE	SURFACE TYPE	FINISH
25x5	HSP (40mm)	Plain	Galvanized

Ball Proof Requirements

Diamond pattern flooring is available with 3 or 5mm load bearing bar with a 3mm corrugate bar.

Safetread is a 35mm ball proof grating only, for 20mm ball proof you should consider our Safegrid grating.

SAFETREAD
Load Bearing Bar	Pitch (A)	Corrugated Bars
3mm (LSP)	38 (mm)	3 (mm)
5mm (HSP)	40 (mm)	3 (mm)

Frictional Fixings

Frictional fixings are usually supplied to hold the Safetread diamond pattern flooring in place,

Grating clip diamond pattern grating — Type 5 with Diamond Top Clip

Positive Fixings

In areas where the grating may be subject to vibration or lateral forces, it may be advisable to utilise a positive fixing clip.

positive fixing for 35mm ball proof grating — Self Tapping stud

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Following the government mandate on BIM level 2 requirements throughout the supply chain for all government funded projects, Lionweld Kennedy have built on our existing processes to become fully BIM level 2 compliant. Our internal processes are aligned with the requirements of PAS1192-2:2013 to ensure full BIM compliance and ensure we are prepared for fully collaborative working practices in line with specific client requirements. Using our primary BIM authoring software Tekla Structures, which is aligned to our in house manufacturing processes we have developed our comprehensive BIM object library available for download.