{"id":2729,"date":"2018-05-24T18:50:34","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T18:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/?page_id=2729"},"modified":"2023-08-02T16:53:08","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T16:53:08","slug":"anchoring-devices","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/products\/bar-grating\/anchoring-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"Anchoring Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Anchoring Devices from Direct Metals<sup>&reg;<\/sup> will ensure that all metal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a> is firmly fastened in place. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Bar grating<\/a> anchoring products will fasten panels to the supporting structure, providing a superior, permanent installation. We offer several types of anchoring and fastener solutions for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a>,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5636 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Anchoring-Devices-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"154\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bar Grating Anchoring Devices:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Saddle Clip<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Grating<\/a> Clip<\/li>\n<li>Anchor Block<\/li>\n<li>Z Clip<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/plank\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Plank<\/div>Grating products with a variety of different walking surfaces produced by forming a sheet into a plank or through an extrusion process.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">Plank<\/a> Clip<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/plank\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Plank<\/div>Grating products with a variety of different walking surfaces produced by forming a sheet into a plank or through an extrusion process.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">Plank<\/a> Lug<\/li>\n<li>Countersunk Land<\/li>\n<li>Tack Weld<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Gratings that are subject to removal can be fastened with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a> clips or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/saddle-clips\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Saddle Clips&lt;\/div&gt;These are used for anchoring grating with welded steel and pressure-locked aluminum or steel grating with bearing bars.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">saddle clips<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In areas where welding or drilling is not permitted, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Grating<\/a> Clamps can provide the fastening solution. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a> anchoring clips install on the top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/surface\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Surface&lt;\/div&gt;Welded bar grating is available in smooth (standard surface), serrated (serrations are cut into the grating&rsquo;s bearing bar surfaces) or Grip Strut&trade; (grit is bonded to the grating surface).\" class=\"glossaryLink \">surface<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a> and create a friction connection with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/flange\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Flange&lt;\/div&gt;Fittings that are used to attach a post to a floor or a railing directly to a wall.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">flange<\/a> supporting the panel. The narrow spacing of close <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/mesh\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Mesh<\/div>Number of openings per lineal inch, measured from center of wire to center of wire. This term is often used when referring to wire mesh, which is available in aluminum mesh, copper mesh, brass mesh, bronze mesh, mild steel mesh, pre-galvanized mesh, and stainless steel mesh.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">mesh<\/a> aluminum gratings allows for countersinking of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bearing-bars\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bearing Bars&lt;\/div&gt;Load-carrying bars made from steel strip or slit sheet or from rolled or extruded aluminum and extending in the direction of the grating span.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bearing bars<\/a> and fastening with flat head screws.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We carry a full line of anchoring devices, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/saddle-clips\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Saddle Clips&lt;\/div&gt;These are used for anchoring grating with welded steel and pressure-locked aluminum or steel grating with bearing bars.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">saddle clips<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a> clamps, and Z clips. The other attachments methods are achieved during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a> fabrication. Consult your Direct Metals<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Sales Representative for the correct attachment method for your product and installation environment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Available Anchoring and Fastener Solutions for Bar Grating:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4066 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Saddle-Clip.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"121\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Saddle Clip:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Special bent-clip type <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a> fastener for removable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a> panels<\/li>\n<li>Available in aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized steel<\/li>\n<li>Clips are supplied by request and don&rsquo;t come automatically with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a> order<\/li>\n<li>Note: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/cross-bars\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Cross Bars&lt;\/div&gt;The connecting bars made from steel strip, slit sheet, rolled bars or rolled or extruded aluminum which extend across the bearing bars usually perpendicular to them. They may be bent into a corrugated or sinuous patter and where they intersect the bearing bars, are welded, forged or mechanically locked to them.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Cross bars<\/a> may need to be snipped in the field to facilitate placement of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/saddle-clips\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Saddle Clips&lt;\/div&gt;These are used for anchoring grating with welded steel and pressure-locked aluminum or steel grating with bearing bars.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">saddle clips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4067 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Clamp.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"121\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Grating Clamp:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Special friction fastener used in conjunction with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a> and embedded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a> frames<\/li>\n<li>Available in aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized steel<\/li>\n<li>Note: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/cross-bars\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Cross Bars&lt;\/div&gt;The connecting bars made from steel strip, slit sheet, rolled bars or rolled or extruded aluminum which extend across the bearing bars usually perpendicular to them. They may be bent into a corrugated or sinuous patter and where they intersect the bearing bars, are welded, forged or mechanically locked to them.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Cross bars<\/a> may need to be snipped in the field to facilitate placement of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a> clamps<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Grating<\/a> clamps are sized by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a> height and attachment substrate thickness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4069 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Anchor-Block.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"121\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Anchor Block:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/anchor-blocks\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Anchor Blocks&lt;\/div&gt;Pieces of metal, typically with bolt holes, that are welded between adjacent bearing bars, that create a secure tab for attaching the safety grating or bar grating to a support system.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Anchor blocks<\/a> of 1\/4&quot; or 3\/16&quot; thick aluminum or steel may be shop welded into position during the fabrication process<\/li>\n<li>Used to fasten permanent or removable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a> panels<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/anchor-blocks\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Anchor Blocks&lt;\/div&gt;Pieces of metal, typically with bolt holes, that are welded between adjacent bearing bars, that create a secure tab for attaching the safety grating or bar grating to a support system.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Anchor blocks<\/a> are recessed and offer a trip-free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/surface\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Surface&lt;\/div&gt;Welded bar grating is available in smooth (standard surface), serrated (serrations are cut into the grating&rsquo;s bearing bar surfaces) or Grip Strut&trade; (grit is bonded to the grating surface).\" class=\"glossaryLink \">surface<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/anchor-blocks\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Anchor Blocks&lt;\/div&gt;Pieces of metal, typically with bolt holes, that are welded between adjacent bearing bars, that create a secure tab for attaching the safety grating or bar grating to a support system.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">Anchor Blocks<\/a> are often used for close <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/mesh\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Mesh<\/div>Number of openings per lineal inch, measured from center of wire to center of wire. This term is often used when referring to wire mesh, which is available in aluminum mesh, copper mesh, brass mesh, bronze mesh, mild steel mesh, pre-galvanized mesh, and stainless steel mesh.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">mesh<\/a> gratings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4072 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Z-Clamp.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"121\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Z Clip:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Especially helpful when holding down <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/riveted\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Riveted&lt;\/div&gt;A type of bar grating made through a riveted process that uses no heat for forming or assembling. Bearing bars are connected by reticuline bars.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">riveted<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Manufactured from stainless steel<\/li>\n<li>Available in 1&quot; (1&quot; and 1-1\/4&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a>) 1-1\/2&quot; (1-1\/2&quot; and 1-3\/4&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a>) and 2&quot; (2&quot;, 2-1\/4&quot; and 2-1\/2&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Fashioned with a pre-punched hole to accept a 1\/4&quot; bolt or TEK screw (by others)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4074 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Aluminum-Plank-Clip.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"121\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Plank Clip:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Special friction fastener used in conjunction with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/plank-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Plank Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from plank grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">plank grating<\/a> and embedded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a> frames<\/li>\n<li>When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/plank\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Plank<\/div>Grating products with a variety of different walking surfaces produced by forming a sheet into a plank or through an extrusion process.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">plank<\/a> is banded, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/plank\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Plank<\/div>Grating products with a variety of different walking surfaces produced by forming a sheet into a plank or through an extrusion process.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">plank<\/a> clips are pre-installed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4075 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Aluminum-Plank-Lug.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"121\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Plank Lug:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/plank\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Plank<\/div>Grating products with a variety of different walking surfaces produced by forming a sheet into a plank or through an extrusion process.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">Plank<\/a> lug that is inserted and tack welded between flanges can serve as an anchor block for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/plank-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Plank Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from plank grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">plank grating<\/a><\/li>\n<li>TEK screw fasteners by others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4077 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Countersunk-Land.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"121\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Countersunk Land:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For close-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/mesh\/\" data-tooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Mesh<\/div>Number of openings per lineal inch, measured from center of wire to center of wire. This term is often used when referring to wire mesh, which is available in aluminum mesh, copper mesh, brass mesh, bronze mesh, mild steel mesh, pre-galvanized mesh, and stainless steel mesh.\"  class=\"glossaryLink \">mesh<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Grating&lt;\/div&gt;An open grid assembly of metal bars in which the bearing bars, running in one direction, are spaced by rigid attachment to cross bars running perpendicular to them or by bent connecting bars extending between them.&lt;br \/&gt;\" class=\"glossaryLink \">grating<\/a> (7\/16&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bearing-bar-centers\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bearing Bar Centers&lt;\/div&gt;The distance center to center of the bearing bars.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bearing bar centers<\/a>) a countersunk land may be drilled by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a> manufacturer<\/li>\n<li>For use with a 1\/4&quot; diameter TEK screw by others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4079 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Tack-Weld.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"121\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tack Weld:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Positive method for anchoring permanently installed metal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/glossary\/bar-grating\/\" data-tooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bar Grating&lt;\/div&gt;Treads for stairs made from bar grating products.\" class=\"glossaryLink \">bar grating<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Anchoring Devices from Direct Metals\u00ae will ensure that all metal bar grating is firmly fastened in place. Bar grating anchoring products will fasten panels to the supporting structure, providing a superior, permanent installation. We offer several types of anchoring and fastener solutions for bar grating, &nbsp; Bar Grating Anchoring Devices: Saddle Clip Grating Clip Anchor Block Z Clip Plank Clip&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.directmetals.com\/products\/bar-grating\/anchoring-devices\/\" class=\"read-more\">Continue Reading<\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":2327,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Industrial Metal Bar Grating Anchoring Devices | Direct Metals<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Metal bar grating anchoring devices from Direct Metals are a must for safety. 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