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PROGrate Heavy-Duty Pultruded Grating

Bedford’s PROGrate Heavy-Duty Pultruded (HDP) grating is engineered to carry higher loads than traditional grating. It also delivers the same high-strength, corrosion-resistant performance as our PROGrate pultruded grating products. PROGrate HDP grating is available by special order in 1", 1 1/2", 2" and 2 1/2" thicknesses and gray IFR and VFR resin systems. Made-to-order panels are available up to 5' wide by 20' long.

NOTE: These products are only available by special order. Minimum orders, extended lead times and special-order pricing will apply.
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Available Colors:  
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Available Resin Systems

PROGrate HDP grating is available in two resin systems, each providing different levels of corrosion protection. Both resin systems meet Class 1 Flame Spread Rating per ASTM E-84 test standards.

IFR: A premium-grade isophthalic polyester resin system that provides excellent corrosion protection.

VFR: A vinylester resin system that provides the highest level of corrosion protection.

Applications

  • Flooring, platforms and ramps
  • Storage areas
  • Assembly lines
  • Long-span walkways
  • Trench covers with vehicular traffic

Features

  • High strength
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Low conductivity
  • Fire retardant
  • Low maintenance

Allowable Spans for Vehicular Loads

Allowable Spans for
Vehicular Loads

Wheel Load (lb)

(½ Axle Load + 30% impact)

Load
Distribution

Allowable Span in Inches

Parallel to Axle (in)

HDP 15-40

HDP 15-50

HDP 15-60

HDP 20-40

HDP 20-50

HDP 20-60

HDP 25-40

HDP 25-50

HDP 25-60

AASHTO Standard Truck4
32,000 lb Axle Load – Dual Wheels
(*formerly AASHTO H-20)

20,800

20

17

14

12

23

22

20

29

27

26

Automobile Traffic
5,000 lb Vehicle – 1,500 lb Load
55% Drive Axle Load

2,220

8

28

27

26

37

36

35

47

45

43

5 Ton Capacity Forklift
14,400 lb Vehicle – 24,400 lb Total Load
85% Drive Axle Load

13,480

11

15

14

12

22

22

20

28

27

25

3 Ton Capacity Forklift
9,800 lb Vehicle – 15,800 lb Total Load
85% Drive Axle Load

8,730

7

16

14

12

23

22

21

28

27

26

1 Ton Capacity Forklift
4,200 lb Vehicle – 6,200 lb Total Load
85% Drive Axle Load

3,425

4

20

20

19

27

27

25

34

34

32

NOTES: Allowable Spans for Vehicular Loads

  • Load is carried by the grating load bars immediately under wheel plus two additional load bars.
  • Allowable span is based on allowable bending stress and 0.25″ deflection; other criteria may be required by certain construction codes. Check code requirements to determine design criteria.
  • Allowable span is strongly dependent on wheel width and vehicle load capacity. If your application varies from the values shown on this table, contact Bedford for assistance.
  • Load based on AASHTO LRFD bridge design Specification, 2 Ed. This does not imply that the allowable span meets the deflection requirements of this specification.

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