VITAL ENGINEERING & ANGUS MCLEOD gratings » expanded metal « handrails « vitagrid » maclock « vitacon « vitex aN WN AY \Sall_al_ ae = = Sy VA SSeS —_— Second Edition Your First Choice. Vital Support.Contents Vital Engineering Introduction .............scseccesssesessesneteseetseneneeene 02 Grating TenminQhogy ssicac.ccsccccocasiscusnccciisncssmrennatincenncsanns 03 Vitagrid. 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Mitel PIGGuGt AD SIGS HONS ssc0sccciessvecancsrsveseeonnvencncunesccuaneesoaessinss 33 BOA CE US. wcacisssiorsencvaneoveussmannasavasiwsnsenvacowesaveanestteuntsesesnreacanneensesbeats 34 ro aa: 60 aa) YOUNG & GROWING — ENISO 9001-2000Introduction Vital Engineering and Angus McLeod supply a quality product range of gratings, handrails and expanded metal to the petro-chemi- cal, power generation, mining, processing, food, beverage and other industries, both locally and overseas. Our unique and innova- tive design has found wide acceptance from all industries. Our large, in-house cut to size facility undertakes the tailoring to customer drawings and we are also able to offer standard sheets and stairtreads. Various grades of material and finishes are avail- able, enabling the client to select one supplier for a complete project. Drawing Office A fully equipped CAD drawing office is able to undertake shop detailing and layout drawings for fabrication and erection purposes. These drawings can be received by electronic data transfer (e-mail) if required in a .DXF or .DWG format. Quality Assurance Our product range is designed and tested in accordance with MOODY DIN, BS and NAAMM stan- “es dards. Approval certification is available on request. Vital Engi- Certificate of Registration Vital Engineering and Angus McLeod Company (PTY) Lid. neering has been certified by foal Moody International Certifica- as tion as having achieved ENISO 1S se: 00 9001 - 2000 design status. We have held full accreditation for over 15 consecutive years.Grating Terminology 1. Load-Bearing Bar This refers to the load-bearing member spanning between supports. 2. Transverse Bar Amember fixed at right angles to the load-bearing bars to provide lateral restraint. 3. Binding Bar A bar or section fixed to the edges of a flooring panel flush with the top of the load-bearing bar. 4. Deep Binding Bar A bar or section fixed to the edges of a flooring panel and project- ing below the underside. 5. Length (Direction of Span) The overall dimension of a flooring panel parallel with the load- bearing bars. 6. Hard Stamped Tag A metal plate welded on tailored grating panels showing customer order number/drawing number and panel position number for easy erection on site. Curved Shaping The part of a cut-out which is curved CE The actual area of flooring excluding cut-out areas. Gross Area The total area of flooring including the cut out area.7. Width The overall dimension of a flooring panel measured at right angles to the load-bearing bars. 8. Pitch The distance centre-to-centre of load-bearing bars or centres between points of lateral support to load-bearing bars. 9. Curb Angle A member fixed to concrete or supporting steelwork at the perim- eter of a flooring area 5 | direction of span 6 10. Non — Slip Nosing This refers to a member attached to the front edge of a stairtread or flooring panel. 11. Kicking Plate (Toe Plate) A flat bar around the edge of a flooring panel and projecting above the top of the load-bearing bars 12. End Plate A plate fixed to a stair or ladder tread for attaching to the stringer. Straight Shaping The part of a cut-out which is straight. Cut-out An area of flooring removed to permit pipes, columns, etc, to pass through or to clear obstructions.Vitagrid Walkway Grating Vitagrid open steel rectangular or square pattern flooring is manu- factured from mild steel to 350WA material and is constructed by a pressure forged process in which the load bearing and transverse bars are joined under 600 tons of pressure ensuring an immov- able intersection. Standard Range | Pitch | Bearing Bars| Serrated) Plain] Galv.| Self Colour | VE100 25-40 flat 3mm / 4,5mm yes yes yes yes VE40 25-40 flat 3mm / 4,5mm yes yes yes yes 50/100 25-40 flat 3mm / 4,5mm yes yes yes yes 50/50 25-40 flat 3mm / 4,5mm yes yes yes yes Our full range of pitches available are 30, 43, 50, 60, 86 and 100 in transverse pitches of 50 and 100mm. * 20 x 3 available on request. Bar Arrangements Many types of Vitagrid have been developed to comply with world- wide application and safety requirements and allow a customer to choose a grating to match loading requirements. In addition, a range of smaller mesh sizes gives the added safety feature of stopping objects from passing between the bars.Transverse bars are 8mm solid round bars, but others are avail- able. Vitagrid is available in standard panel form. Normally ex stock in various standard sheets. Tailored fabrication of bespoke orders are manufactured from purpose made panels to reduce costs and wastage. Applications Vitagrid non-slip serrated grating is suitable for most walkway gantries, platforms etc and has been used in many applications. Serrated grating gives improved performance particularly for the offshore industry and reduces slippage and injuries. - See Vitagrid Walkway grating load table on page 21. Vitaplate Vitaplate is half the weight of equal strength chequer plate. This equates to less tonnage for handling, transportation and erection than with the equivalent chequer plate, producing overall cost and weight savings. Standard Range The basic substructure of Vitaplate is Vitagrid open steel grating with load bearing bars at 43mm pitch with 8mm transverse bars pressure forged at 100mm centres and a surface plate of 3mm vastrap pattern chequer plate welded to the substructure. Other Vitagrid configurations are available for different loads.Vitagrid heavy duty grating Our range of heavy duty grating combines all the advantages of pressure-forged grating with the extra load carrying capabilities of a heavy duty floor. Vitagrid heavy duty grating is constructed from load-bearing bars in various sizes at 43mm pitch with 8mm round bars pressure forged to the upper edges of the load-bearing bars using 600 tons of pressure. Standard Range Pitch Bearing Bars Serrated Plain Galv. Self Colour VE100 50-100 no yes yes yes VE40 6mm thick Vitagrid Extra Heavy Duty Gratings Vitagrid is available with load bearing bars at 50mm pitch with 10mm round bars securely forged to the load bearing bars at 100mm pitch using 600 tons of pressure. Standard Range Pitch Bearing Bars Serrated Plain Galv. Self Colour 50/100 Ao ae no yes yes yes Vitagrid Super Heavy Duty Grating Vitagrid is available with load bearing bars 180mm to 200mm deep and with 12mm round bars securely welded to the bearer bars. Vitagrid Heavy duty and Super Heavy duty are designed as heavy-duty industrial flooring, ideally suited for use as: Bridge Decking, Trench Covers and all applications where extra heavy loadings need to be sustained. Standard Range Pitch Bearing Bars Serrated Plain Galv. Self Colour 50/100. BC c00N no yes yes yes Other bar arrangements for heavy duty and extra heavy duty flooring may be available on request, dependent on quantity. 07Vitagrid aluminium grating Vitagrid Aluminium Grating is designed to give the maximum struc- tural performance in corrosive conditions. By virtue of its design, Vitagrid is easily cut to shape from standard sheets if required. Stairtreads, Kick Plates or Toe Plates and Non-slip Nosing are available on request dependent on quantity. Tailored bespoke or cut to size panels are fabricated to drawings supplied. The standard range of sizes and apertures that are readily available are shown below. Other variations may be manu- factured dependent on quantity. Before specifying Kick or Toe Plate sizes please confirm with our offices as to the sizes you require to ensure stock availability to meet your delivery requirements and needs. Standard Range Series Depths Banded Serrated Plain Anodised Pickled 30/100 25/30/40/ yes yes. yes no yes 50 in VE100 4896 4.5mm yes yes yes no yes Vitagrid aluminium grating is of a pressure locked construction with 8mm dia transverse bars pressure-forged just below the walking surface of the load bearing bars giving a “locked-secure” joint with no dependence on welding except where banding, Kick Plates or Non-slip Nosing are required Applications: Benefits include: - Architectural walkways - Max. structural performance - Sunshades - Lightweight, long lasting - Window cleaning access and highly visible - Roof walkways - Spark and corrosion resistant Standard panels are available in a rectangular pattern, with a plain top surface. For maximum slip-resistance, a serrated top surface is also available. Panel sizes available with span shown on first dimension will be 2000mm x 1000mm and 3000mm x 1000mm Should other standard sizes be required, theses can be supplied depending on quantity. - Please see Aluminium Loading Table on page 23.Vitagrid stainless steel grating Vitagrid offers the unique concept of having the same type of flooring throughout your plant or installation, Vitagrid Stainless Stee! Grating has pressure-forged 8mm dia nominal transversal bars just below the bearing bar giving a neat and weldless appear- ance. The advantage of this system is that it avoids weld embrittle- ment typical in these types of materials which in turn offers a longer product life. Plain or serrated panels can be supplied in standard panels or bespoke to drawing if required. Other depths and configurations are available on request depen- dant on quantity required. Standard Range ae Eee Ss yes yes P yes yes yes VE100 ye: a s VE40 25/30) yes yes yes 5 yes yes yes 40/50 in ! 4.5mm i 30/50 thick yes yes yes i yes yes yes 30/100 yes yes yes yes yes yes Vitagrid standard panels are available in the following sizes for economical and design purposes, reduce wastage, improve handling, transportation and packing. First dimensions are the span direction 2000mm x 1000mm, 2400mm x 1200mm and 3000mm x 1000mm Please see loading table on page 23.Vitagrid Steel Minimesh Grating Specification Bearing Bar: 20 x 1.6mm Cross Bar: 4 x 4mm Twisted Square Bar Mesh Size: 12.5 x 50mm & 12.5 x 100mm Thickness Beak Opening Span CL Def. UDL Def. 16 20 125 200 2309 0.23 23098 0.29 16 20 125 300 1600 052 10666 065 16 20 12.5 400 1200 092 6000 AS: 16 20 125 500 960 144 3639 18 16 20 125 700 68 281 1959 352 16 20 12.5 900 §33 465 1185 5.82 16 20 125 1000 480 575 960 7.18 Grating Specification Bearing Bar: 25 x 1.6mm Cross Bar: 4 x 4mm Twisted Square Bar Mesh Size: 12.5 x 50mm & 12.5 x 100mm Thickness nen Cpening Span | CL Def. || UBL || Der 16 25 125 200 3749 018 37497 0.23 16 25 125 300 2499 041 16685 0.52 16 25 125 400 1875 O74 9374 0.92 16 25 125 500 1500 115 6000 144 16 25 125 700 1072 225 3061 282 16 25 125 900 833 372 1852 465 16 25 125 1000 749 459 1500 5.75 Applications: Trenches, pedestrian walkways, safe access for the disabled. Sufficient light penetration for vegetation growth undemeath. Finishes: Galvanised, coated or plainStandard Modular Grating Panels Our Standard Products division is dedicated to supplying you with a range of our products “off the shelf". Stockline is a service created to guarantee stocks of our most popular products on a daily basis. If you wish to fabri- cate your own products, then this division is ideal for you. Most popular modular panel sizes (span shown as first dimension): - Mild steel self colour or galvanised 2m x 1m/6m x 900mm / 3m x 1m /2400mm x 1200mm - Stainless steel 3CR12 / 304 or 316 2m x im/3mx 1m - Aluminium 2m x im/3mx 1m Our most popular load bar sizes are: -25x3 -25x4.5 -30x3 -30x4.5 -40x3 -40x4.5 In both VE40 and VE100 pitch but if any of the above is not what you are looking for, we can manufacture to suit your specifica- tions Benefits include: - Reduced delivery time (usually 3/4 days)* - Flexibility on projects - Easy to order - Saving you time and money * Dependant on stock availabilityDiamond Pattern In addition to our rectangular pattern flooring, we can also supply our range of Vitagrid diamond pattern flooring in mild steel. This flooring is constructed of load bars spaced at either 38mm or 20mm seperated by pressed spacer bars welded on the underside at every junction. This is traditionally a strong and stable flooring which gives an excellent feeling of complete security and safety which is especially important when working at high levels. It also retains the benefit over solid plate flooring of transmission of light and air. Applications Vitagrid diamond pattern flooring is particularly suited for: - Power stations - Water, Petrochem and Process industries - Offshore installations - Bridge roadways Standard Range Readily available with: - Plain or serrated load bearing bars - 3mm or 5mm thick load bearing bars - 38mm (VE38) or 20mm (VE20) gaps - Self colour or galvanised - Fully banded panelsStairtreads In order to offer our clients a complete system, we have tabulated our standard range of stairtreads. These types are available in the VE40 series with the bearing members shown. For economical reasons we suggest these sizes be adhered to. Other materials such as stainless steel, aluminium and 3CR12 are also available. a Mild Steel 25x45 VE40. 600 750 oom 30x 4.5 VE40. 600 750 900 40x 4.5 VE40. 750 900 1000 ST2 - VEDZ ST3 - VFZ Econotread Sumi] tel Rha Ps (Overlap between two bolts TTL (0) Pee aes Dimension y 210 mm 115 mm 30 mm 250 mm 115/150 mm 30 mm 300 mm 115/150 mm 30mm 310 mm 115/150 mm 30 mmStairtreads - Econotread Now a truly innovative and new cost saving Serrated non slip tread for the industrial market with greater loadability and strength than conventional treads. Our patented design gives buying peace of mind for the continued high standard and quality that the only ENISO 9001-2000 design and development certificated grating manufacturer in South Africa has to offer. Simple design excellence at it's best with no compromise. Fully tested by recog- nised institutions with remarkable results. Copies of tests available on request, Loadings based on 1.5kN over a 150 x 150mm area with deflection not exceeding 1/200 of span. This robust tread ensures minimal deflection and avoids permanent set which avoids unsafe U-shaped treads you always have to replace. Using the loading table Figures are for a 1,5kN load applied at the FRONT of the tread over a 150 x 150mm area. STAIRTREAD DEFLECTION mm HOLE CENTRES mm ‘Wath Length specication Front Reard Allowable eo ait eo 1000 25°! i000-40-25-+ 3,14 3.03 5 30 150 900 30/ gon-0-25-l+ 2.63 1.65 45 30 150 750 720 pc9-40-25-6 1.49 0.5 3.75 30 115 300 When specifying, please use the following as an example: Quantity required - Econotread - specification required - finish or material grade. eg: *¢- 50 off Econotread 900-40-25-250 galvanised for 250mm long treads or 900-40-25-300 for 300mm long treads. *£= 250 or 300 eg: 1000-40-25-250 Note: Test results are based on mild steel.Vitacon Vitacon has the unusual feature of having a diamond mesh serrated pattern, giving excellent non-slip characteristics and in it's completed form, offering a lightweight, but strong section, ideal for use in conveyor walkways, inclines or where slip resistant floors are required. Supplied in standard 750mm long by 250mm wide sections, this offers the potential designer easy-to-use increments to obtain optimum utilisation for a modular fitting floor area. These sections may be bolted together, laid side by side and welded at intervals inside the angle frames making the installation a breeze and which give a continuous floor appearance with no loss of grip at all Materials in which this product is manufactured in, are mild steel and aluminium only. Aluminium loadings are available on request. Vitacon Loading Table a 0 500 750 1000 u 3565 1580 885 d 0.94 1.41 1.88 c 881 592 442 d 0.38 0.85 1.51 Panel width = 250mm Mass = 6.4kg/m Vitacon Dimple Floor has been developed for a specific consumer market where industrial serrated surfaces are too aggressive for the application required. Vitacon Dimpled floor offers the same advantages as the Vitacon Serrated floor without the severe aggressive surface. As can be seen from the picture, this product is ideal for storage flooring, shelving or racking walkways requiring the passage of wheeled trolleys, building sites, control room floors and many other similar applications where a firm grip is required underfoot. The product is manufactured in two widths of 250mm or 300mm in 6m lengths with standard raised perforations as shown.Vitaglass FRP Gratings Vitaglass Moulded Grating Manufactured with continuous glass fibre strand interwoven in both directions, thoroughly wetted with thermosetting resin, Vita- glass FRP Grating is a cost-effective, lightweight solution for walkways, platforms, decking, gullies, trenches, mezzanine floors & decorative ceilings & walls offering good and enhanced chemical resistance. It is non-conductive and non-magnetic, low in mainte- nance together with excellent anti-slip properties and available with or without a grit top surface. Vitaglass FRP Grating are easy to install and available in a variety of thicknesses, mesh sizes, panel sizes and colours. Grating Depth Mesh (mm) Open Area % Approx. Weight Kg/m? 13mm 50 x 50 72% 5.9 kgs/m? 25mm 38x 38 68% 12.3 kgs/m? 30mm 38 x 38 68% 14.6 kgsim? 30mm 20x 20 42% 18.0 kgs/m? 38mm 38x 38 68% 19.5 kgs/m? 5omm 50 x 50 71% 23.5 kgs/m? Also available with 3mm or 5mm smooth or gritted solid top. Standard panel sizes 2440 x 1220mm Larger panel sizes available on request. Resin Resin Description Corrosion Flame Spread Rating Standard ASTM E84 Types Code Resistance Colours ortho Cereasis [eevee ToS Be Moderate Class 1, 25 or less te bey Polyester IFR-25 dustrial grade corosion Very good Class 1, 25 or less, a Polyester IFR-30 Food grade corrasion & Very good Class, 30 or less ay Vinylester VEFR-25 Superior commen resssanie Excellent Class.1, 25 orless Gah teloms Phenolict PHS CO Tasion resistance, superior Very good «Class 1, Sorless BrownVitaglass FRP Gratings Vitaglass Pultruded Grating Manufactured with continuous glass fibre strand and resins pul- truded through dies into ‘I’ section load bearing bars mechanically locked and bonded to transverse bars for maximum strength. Vita- glass Pultruded Grating is suitable for wide spans offering 1500mm clear span for 5kN/m? and conforming to BS4592 Part 4 1992 and BS5395 Part 3 1985 and withstands a 5kJ impact. Grating Mesh Standard Panel Open Weight Depth Size (mm) Size (mm) Area% Kgim? 25mm 38 x 150 3000 x 1000 60% 11.2 38mm 38 x 150 3000 x 1000 60% 16.1 Standard panel sizes 3000mm x 1000mm. Other panel sizes available on request. LOAD DEFLECTION DATA Loads giving deflections of 5mm (recommended maximum deflection for pedestrian comfort) Load Bar 1 1 i Span (mm) 450 600 750 900 1050 12001500 posi Uniformly distributed load (kPa) 1% 575 235) «113 Une load (ka/m2) 483 203 «104 «60. Uniformly distributed load (kPa) 30mm Une toad (kg/m2) s Uniformly distributed load (kPa) en) Fa ee Ee mm Une load (kg/m?) 1697 710 36521013289. Vitaglass Moulded Stairtreads Available in 38mm deep and 38mm x 38mm mesh in green with quartz grit top surface and black non-slip nosing. Standard lengths: 881mm, 767 and 729mm in widths of 235mm and 273mm. 23mm 15mmPolyester IFR-25 eta ees ce Class 1, 25 or less Vinylester verR-25 Superior comesion resistance Excellent Cass 1, 25 or less = Phenolic pris Goraslon resistance, superior, = Very good «Class 1, Sorless Brown *Phenolic grating fire resistance, igned to withstand prolonged fire exposure with smoke & toxic emissions are critical. US Coast Guard sustaining structural damage where proval Level 2 is avaliable. Fixing Clips ‘M' and ‘C’ type fixing clips are available in 316 stainless steel for both moulded and pultruded grating. These fixings clip over the bars and consist of a bolt, nut and washer. A minimum of 4 clips per panel or per m? is recommended. Tailoring GRP Grating Use a power circular saw or jigsaw with masonry carbide or diamond coated blades and cut the panel from the underside. Pro- tective attire must be worn such as eye protection, dust protection, mask and gloves in terms of OH & S. All cut edges should be sealed with a light coating of UV stable resin or urethane spray coating. This can be performed prior to delivery. Costs available on application. Vitaglass Pultruded Handrailing & Kickflat ISO resin GRP Tubular Handrailing and Connectors are available as an alternative to stainless steel in high corrosive areas such as food processing plants, mine leaching plants and oil & petrochemi- cal platforms. Pultruded kickflat are also available in either flat or profiled sections. Vitaglass Pultruded & Structural Profiles Fabricated using the same manufacturing pultrusion process as for the grating ‘I’ beams, wide flange beams and channels are available in IFR VEFR resins in both mm and imperial sizes. These GRP structural profiles offer lightweight alternatives to steel with equivalent tensile strengths.Chemical Resistance Table Mineral Acio & Orcanic Acio 10% R R R R R R ‘Sulphuric Acid 25% R R R R R R 50% R R R R R R Hydrochloric Acid 10% R RSD N R R R R R N R R R Nitric Acid R N N R RSD N N N N N N N ‘Chromic Acid 30% N N N R R RSD Phosphor cd 25% RR R R R R Acetic Acid % R R N R R N Oxaic Acid 15% R ' R R R Lactic Acid R R R R R R Tartanic Acid R R R R R R ALKALI Sodium Hydroxide 5% R N N R R R Barium Hydroxide 10% RSD RSD N R R ‘Ammonia 28% N N N - - Calcium Hydroxide R R N R R R Sodium Carbonate 10% N N N R R R Aci Sat Ammonium Chionde R R R R R R ‘Ammonium Nitrate R R R R R R ‘Ammonium Sulphate R R R R R R Fentic Chloride R R R R R R Nickel Nitrate R R R R R R Zine Sulphate 10% R R R R R R ‘Sodium Suip! R R R R R R Auxat! Savt ‘Sodium Hypochionte 10% R R R R R R Calcium Hypochlorite R R N R R R Neutrat Saut Magnesium Chioride R R R R R R Mercury Chloride R R R R R R Potassium Dichromate - - - R R R Potassium Permangante R R R R R R ‘Sodium Nitrate R R R R R R Orcanic Compoun Petroleum R N N R N R Kerosene R R R R R R Methanol RSD N N R R N Ethanol R i i R R ‘ Ethylene Gtycol 28-75% R R RSD R R RSD Toluene RSD N N RSD ON N Acetone N N N RSD ON N Omer: Water R R R R R R Hydrogen Peroxide 5- 10% R R R ‘ 1 CChiorine Dioxide Bieach R R N R R F resistance, N = non-resistant, RSD = intermediate, /= use with care (depends on consi = nat testo s for general guidance only. Users must daten uitabilty of resins for particular apy jon. No-gua mance is en or imVitex General Mesh Standard Sizes Vitex expanded metal SWM LWM Width Thickness 30-2R 3 6 Lomm 0.5mm 2.5kg 50-2R 5 10 1.0mm | 1.0mm 2.9kg 50-2F 5 10 1.0mm 1.0mm 2,9kg 80-2R 8 20 |2.0mm | 1.0mm 3.7ka 80-2F 8 20 |2.0mm | 1.0mm 3.7kg 15-3R io 30° (2.5mm 1.6mm 5.9k9 15-3CR 10 30 (3.0mm 1.0mm 4.5kg 15-3F 10 307 /Siomn | alemm 5.9kq) 18-3R 15 40 3.0mm 1.6mm. 4.6kg 18-3F 15 40° 3.0mm | d.6mm 4.6k9 18-3RH 15 40 30mm 2.5mm 7.2kg 20-3R 25 50 |3.0mm | 1.6mm 2.5kg 20-3GR 25 50) |S0mm: 3.0mm 4.8kg 20-33R 25 50 6.0mm 4.5mm 15.8kg BR120-3F 25 50 3.0mm 1.6mm 2.5kg 20-3DF 25 50 3.0mm 2.0mm 3.2kg 20-3EF 25 50 4.5mm! | 2i5mm 6.4ka 20-3HF: 25 50. 4.5mm | 3.0mm 7.7k9 11-3R 50 80 4.5mm 2.5mm 2.8kg 11-3F 50 80 4.5mm | 2.5mm 2.8kg 30-3R 80 200 /4.5mm | 4.5mm 2.6ka Vitex Medium Mesh Standard Sizes a SWM LWM Width Thickness 25-3R 20 60 3.0mm 3.0mm 6.2kg 25-3AR 20 60 6.0mm 4.5mm 20.2kg 25-3F 20 60 3.0mm 3.0mm 6.2kg 25-3FH 25 50 4.5mm 3.0mm 7.7kg WsiR 40 115 4.5mm 4.5mm 6.6kg W83R 75 185 20.0mm 6.0mm 23.7kg 25-3FHH 25 50 10.0mm 3.0mm 18.3k9 Vitex Serrated Heavy Mesh Sizes and Loads Cree To re} Fe} 120 140 Seb Seed Piecwaiiat ol re EX Sat CRT SO 6.0mm GP) Mass/m? W8ORZ ead Read evs TOG) 15.0kg FLILIC) 9.3k9 Please see page 24 to view the UDL Loading Table Note: Loadings for Vitex Heavy Mesh sizes and loads have been based on the material being securely attached to the supporting structure. See loading table on page 24 developed & uniquely expanded metal range which has innovative been formulated to meet the demands and cost require- ments of the user & specifier. Vitex Series 1. Vitex General Mesh 2. Vitex Medium Mesh 3. Vitex Heavy Mesh a So ee SWMe= Short way of Mesh LWME= Long way of Mesh All of these series are manufactured in nominal sheet sizes of 2400 x 1200. Cut to size available on request. Please that the minimum width of LWM is approxi- mately 1225mm. notVitagrid load tables Bending Stress = 225 MPa Note: Galvanizing will increase U=kgim? UDL massesim? by 9% on average. C =kgim width line load d = deflection at centre Deflection does not exceed 1/200 or 10mm Use of series table For other loadings to suit your needs in different series shown on the “additional grating series table" below - please select the load factor of the required series and multiply the load shown under the required span in the SERIES VE table ONLY by the factor. The result will be the load Of that series at that span. Do not apply the load factors to the deflections as these remain con- sistent. Loads have been reduced to accommodate deflection and bending stress criteria. Masses shown are average theoretical and may vary dependent on mill tolerances. 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GGT] 10.00 C2608 1305 1043 cos GAB 24 4 08s 334 521 900 | EDIE 10.00 40x45 40 36 -U 15653 6956 3014 2401 1990 075 ERIN S65 ER d 1.04 235 417 6.25 7.50 © 3914 2608 1956 1566 1903 957 (ERE 702 i d 083 1.88 334 5.21 7.50 8.75 10.00 [70:00 [ Light = |= 3 KN/mn# Medium = | > § KN/m? Load table Sate Ed Rota) ol olVitagrid load tables pea Stainless Steel irl ae seas Sat ears ‘VE4O Mist 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1800 2100 2400 25x45 28 6923 2902 1.76 3.75 17301153 142 3.19 9969 4431 149 3.35 2492 «1661 119 268 4.77 u d aS c d u d c d 40x45 8 46 42 U 17724 7877 «4431 d c d u d Cl d wOx4s 5 36 32 1120 252 4.48 6.25 4431 2954 «2215 1772 09 2.02 3.59 5.61 27692 12589 6923 4431 0.89 2 3.56 5.57 6982 4615 3461 2769 O71 146 285 4.46 50x45 10 55 51 Light= [BBIeNmail] [Medium = |>5kNim? | | Heavy = ea) Loading Table eee Cea) Pere eee ne ou Bending Stress criteria: 160 MPa ed | Spans showninmm =| ua) nd od at H A i et 500 700 900 1000 1200 1300 1400 1600 1700 3x45 13 u d c d 30x45 15 13 U d c 1505 kal 468 a 25 45 (G8 40x45 19 17 Ui 12173 = 2047 1490 358299 d 25 3.5 45 5 8 85 C 3671 1880 1139 923 357) 316 a 25 35 45 5 [EE 65 By) ss Light= |= kN/m# Medium = | > 5 KN/m?Ei lero aa PULA FA Load Table : Ree e/a ean ill Cy 50x5 53.6 U 30092 13374 7107 4814 3125 1807 635 396 260 d 089 20 36 56 75 90 100 100 10.0 C 7523 S015 3761 3008 2508 2033 953 669 487 d O71 161 29 4s 64 930 100 100 10.0 50x6 62.6 U 36111 16490 9028 5777 3749 2170 763 475 312 d 0689 20 356 557) 7.5 90 100 100 10.0 C 9028 6018 4513 3611 3008 2440 1144 803 S85 d O71 161 285 446 642 9.0 100 100 10.0 60x6 73.4 U 45060 20027 11265 7209 5006 3271 1150 717 471 d 074 166 295 461 664 90 100 100 10.0 13000 8667 6499 5200 4333 3611 1989 1397 1019 d 059 133 236 369 532 765 10.0 10.0 10.0 65x6 78.8 U 61027 27122 15256 9764 6780 4708 1692 1056 692 d 068 153 271 424 611 88 100 100 100 C 15256 10170 7628 6102 5200 4237 2539 1783 1299 d 0.54 1.22 217 0.34 489 7.04 10.0 10.0 10.0 80x6 95.1 U 92445 41086 23111 14791 10271 7133 3183 1986 1303 d 055 123 219 3.42 492 7.09 10.0 10.0 10.0 23111 15407 11555 9244 7703 6420 4773 3352 2443 d 044 0.99 175 274 3.94 567 10.0 10.0 10.0 100 x6 116.7 U 144444 64197 36111 23111 15356 11145 6269 3913 2568 d 043 098 173 271 3.91 562 100 10.0 10.0 36111 24074 18055 14443 12036 10031 7523 6603 4813 a 0.35 0.78 1.39 217 3.13 45 8.0 10.0 10.0 UDL Loading Table for Vitex Expanded Metal Vitex Type UDL Loading 600mm 750mm 900mm 1000mm 1200mm W82RZ 450kg -320kg - - - WS0ARZ 500kg ISS0Kg : = a 500kg (NBSOKG 560kg 400kg System Handrail Loading Table Hl = on application HS = handrail system - Stanchion centres shown under different column loadings need to be spaced at these centres to achieve the loads shown. uy fet) ht De ie om Heavy | Loading KNim | 3.0 KNim Pomebe Hanceal see Stanchion size Mx25 43x25 1A 1600 1400 6.8kg 34x25 43x30 24 1600 = (CONN 78k 38x25 48x40 3A ee) 1300 87kg Hanceol see Stanchion size 32x15 38x20 1B 1300 55kg 38x20 50x20 2B 1700 [SON 66kg300 a | = a ITEM 16 ‘Standard 80° Bend (mass 1.1kg) 500 mm fem 19. = 40° Angle Closure am 198 = 45° Angle Closure | Iter 198 = 35° Angle Closure ‘0 | . err oeese ITEM 19 Standard 35°, 40° or 45° (mass 2.09) \ Bes ITEM 22 Siaic Retum Bond (mass 1 8ka) ‘Use 2 Hem 20 Bends to manufacture. ITEM 25 Wall End Plate (mass 0.65kg) Handrailing products 0mm 300mm Yer jom 17 = 135° Ramp Bend jam 17a = 140° Ramp Bend em 17b = 145" Ramp Bend ITEM 17 Standard 136°, 140°/145" (mass 1.1kg) 50 mn xonm| | | { ITEM 20 Soi Standard 90° Short Radius Bend (mass 0.9k9) 150 mi Taper Pi, \ ITEM 23 Taper Pins or Screws, (mass 0.01kg) + ftom 18 = 500 mn Opening Mary 18a = 300 mm Opering 500 ain 00m som ITEM 18 Standard 90° Closure (mass 1.9kg) a ITEM 21 Standard Offset Kink Bend (mass 1,8kg) Use 2 Ham 20 Bends to manufacture. ITEM 24 Ferrules (mass 0. 13kg) ITEM 26 Plastic End Plug (mass 0.03kg)Handrailing products ZO as" 500mm BTA35=35" Stanchion 500mm BTA40=40" Stanchion B90=90" Stanchion a i 8X90=06' Stanchion eh Silt X=550mm lower half 500mm standard (x=550mm) aie 400mm : bot 400mm —y ~Jomm thick a Type B90 {Mass 3.6kg) Type BTA 35/40/45 (Mass 3.6kg) yA0'or 45° a B : a 90-00" stanchion oe cee CX80=00" Stanchion C:45=45° Stanchion X=630mm lower half 575mm standard (x=630mm) 575mm ea ionic 410mm thick—“ Ly + 100mm 100mm All Wall Plates have 30mm x 18mm slatted holes Type C90°(Mass 3.9kg) __ Type C.R or (R=Right, L=Left) (Mass 3.9kq) 500mm 69090" Stanchion 300mm] GX90=90" Stanchion X=550mm lower half 500mm standai (x=550mm) 375mm 100mm e 450mm 40mm thick Type CM90°(Mass 3.0kg) Type G90 °(Mass 3,2kg)BE AO’ oF 45° G35 = 39°Stanchion 500; G40 = 40'Stanchion 7 G45 = 45°Stanchion 575m 150m Type G35'/40°/45° (Mass 3.5kg) at 100mm “40mm thick Type BM90° (Mass 2.9kg) Handrailing products 500mm £90 = 90°Stanchion 500mm standard EJX90 = 90'Stanchion (X= 550mm) XX = 550mm lower half Floor Level y 100mm between centres Type E90° (Mass 5.5kg) 500mm| 500mm standard (= 550mm) A35 = 35°Stanchion A40 = 40°Stanchion Ad45 = 45'Stanchion = 35°Stanchion 0°Stanchion ‘AX45 = 45°Stanchion X= 550mm lower half "\35"40" or 45° 10mm thick (jn Type A35740745° (Mass 3.7kg) 200mm| 410mm thick ~ 400m Type DT90 °(Mass 2.4kg) rr ohn thick Type DS90 °(Mass 1.8kg)Ac90° 7,2kg each 500mm ACR/L 40°- 45° 7,2kg each 500mm AB90° 6,8kg each500mm 500mm 100mm ~~ ABTA40°- 45° 7,4kg each 4 500mm 4 575mm rc 100mm APS0° 6,5kg each Handrailing products AA40*- 45° 7,4kg each } | 500mm 600mm AGS0° 7,4kg eachFixings Grating Fixings For the animated application of fixings, please see our CD. ITEM 28: Standard fixing with ITEM 29: Standard fixing with ITEM 33: Vitaclamp. Saddle saddle, bolt, nuts and washer for hook, bolt, nuts and washer clamp with 8 mm diameter. ‘secure fixing by top & bottom. for secure fixing by bottom. Secure fixing by top only. SRP a Continuity Clip —, Vitakey 1 Vitakey 2 Vitakey 3 Maclock Handrail Fixings Stanchions q L. Standard M16 x 40mm hex head bolts, nuts and washers. + Item 30 Kickplate Clamp Item 31 Welded Clamp Handrail & Bends: 4a Joining by Ferrules as per Item 23 on Page 25. Fixing joints by Item 30 pins, hammerdrive screws (both M3.5mm) or welding/epoxy ie glues. Solid: Fix joints by welding or pins. Finishings The finishes that these systems are available in are as follows: ~ Red oxide etch primer - Polished - Galvanised - Pickled Balustrading - see CD Only the more popular systems have been displayed. For other types please contact our offices who would be able to assist with your requirements. 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