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Definition of plank gratings
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 SPAN The span is entered as the first dimension and marked by underscoring. EXAMPLE: Plank grating 1000 x 1500 mm. Here the span width is 1000 mm. OR: Plank grating 1500 x 1000 mm. Here the span is 1500 mm. |
Dimensions and load capacity
PcP. plank gratings are built from several planks of a specific width. The narrower the plank, the higher the load capacity, and the bigger the possible span. The span direction is the length of the planks. When indicating grating dimensions, the span is always listed first. When you estimate the load capacity of a plank grating, you consider the free span. The free span is the clear distance between two supporting beams. (The distance between the beam centre lines minus half beam width (1), minus half beam width (2) Recommended bearing for PcP. gratings is min. 30 mm (1-3/16”).
L = Length of grating (span)
B = Width of grating
Size and weight
To ensure that the gratings are manageable, they should not be larger than approx. 1.5 m², and the weight should be max. 30-40 kg (Health and Safety guidelines, 25 kg). For ease of transportation it is advisable to keep one grating dimension to a maximum of 1200 mm to fit on a standard euro pallet. |
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