Bar Grating Clamps eliminate risk of corrosion damage.
Press Release Summary:
With ability to clamp to the grating without penetrating steel or supporting members, GrateFix is designed to secure steel, aluminum, or fiberglass grating. Featuring corrosion-resistant, galvanized finish, Model GF1 G10 ASSY is offered with stepped malleable iron body, 3/8 in. dia screw, and saddle clip. Including 5/16 in. dia screw, Model GF1 S08 ASSY is constructed of 316 SS, while Model GF3 S08 ASSY is constructed of 304 SS.
Original Press Release:
Kee Safety Introduces New Line of GrateFix Bar Grating Clamps to Secure Grating to Existing Steel or Supporting Members
(MARCH 2008) - Adding to its growing range of BeamClamp® Safe Steelwork Connections, Kee Safety, Inc., Buffalo, New York, announces the introduction of three new GrateFix bar grating clamps to secure steel, aluminum or fiberglass grating to existing steel or supporting members. GrateFix can be installed in seconds by one person from above the grating using only an Allen Key, resulting in a simple and secure connection. No welding, drilling, or access from underneath is required, according to Kee Safety.
GrateFix is available in three models: GF1 G10 ASSY is supplied with a stepped malleable iron body, 3/8-inch diameter screw and saddle clip, and features a corrosion-resistant, galvanized finish; Model GF1 S08 ASSY is constructed of 316 stainless steel and has a 5/16-inch diameter screw; Model GF3 S08 ASSY is constructed of 304 stainless steel and also has a 5/16-inch diameter screw. The stainless steel models have a narrow cast body section that will fit easily between the narrow bars of certain styles of aluminum and fiberglass grating, Kee Safety states. In addition to the standard symmetrical bracket, the stainless steel models can be supplied with alternative bracket styles to suit varying bar widths.
The company says that GrateFix eliminates the risk of corrosion damage to steel because it clamps to the grating without penetrating the steel or supporting members. In highly corrosive environments drilling or piercing the steel can create a catalyst for corrosion.
"Engineers like to be able to specify a product that will work regardless of the grating they specify, while contractors and installers need to be able to secure grating quickly and easily," said Paul Sperling of the Kee Safety Projects Division.
"Working from above, and using only an Allen Key to tighten GrateFix in seconds, will save considerable time and money for the installer as he creates secure steelwork connections," he added.
GrateFix joins the Kee Safety line of BeamClamp® and BoxBolt® steelwork fasteners. Kee Safety also manufactures Kee Klamp®, Kee Lite®, and ADA-compliant Kee® Access safety components typically used in guard railing, hand railing and other safe tubular structure applications. To provide fall protection solutions, Kee Safety designs and manufactures KeeGuard®, Kee Dome® and Kee® Mark systems.
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Kee Safety, Inc.
100 Stradtman Street,
Buffalo, NY 14206.
Phone: 716-896-4949.
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Toll-Free: 800-851-5181.
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