Stainless steel Gratings: high quality and resistance

Gratings are manufactured in a wide variety of materials. In addition to steel, stainless steel, aluminum or GRP are also used, depending on the application. The material properties of stainless steel are almost unbeatable. In some cases, it is not enough to use galvanized steel alone. Gratings made of stainless steel not only have a high-quality appearance, but also offer numerous functional advantages. A stainless steel grating is therefore always the perfect choice if you want a grating that is extremely resistant to aggressive substances and is also highly corrosion-resistant. Stainless steel gratings are also temperature-resistant, conductive, weldable, hygienic and durable. This is a decisive advantage, especially in the medical sector and the food industry. Thanks to their durability and low maintenance, stainless steel gratings are extremely economical. However, stainless steel gratings are not only the perfect partner when it comes to use in demanding environments. Especially when it comes to planning residential and commercial buildings, the aspects of function and aesthetics must be combined. It is therefore not surprising that architects and designers, for example, prefer stainless steel when realizing such projects.

Function and aesthetics of floorings

It is not only in the present day that we look to combine function and appearance in the best possible way, as in the case of stainless steel gratings. Even in ancient Rome, efforts were made to build roads or trade routes that not only allowed goods to be transported at any time of year, but also fulfilled an aesthetic aspect. Practicality became more and more important. Today, we have reached the point where we have the right product for almost every area of application. And this is also the case for floorings and therefore also for stainless steel Gratings. With stainless steel gratings, you have a flooring that is not only extremely resilient, but can also be used very flexibly. This means that stainless steel gratings can be individually adapted to your personal requirements. It is therefore not surprising that Gratings are used in food factories, on machinery and wherever effective floorings are desired and required. But this is by no means the end of the Gratings story. Today, architects are increasingly discovering the benefits of stainless steel Gratings. Thanks to its visual advantages and functional aspect, stainless steel gratings are being used as a design element.

Why is the stainless steel Gratings electrochemically polished or pickled?

Discoloration occurs when stainless steel is welded and cut. Although these do not impair the function, they do have a negative effect on the appearance of the end product. Polishing or pickling removes the resulting discoloration from the stainless steel. This treatment also serves to provide corrosion protection for the grating. While a stainless steel grating that has been pickled has a matt appearance, electrochemically polished grating has a shiny surface. For this reason, these Gratings look very elegant, almost as if they were chrome-plated. Pickling protects the stainless steel with a passive layer, while electrochemical polishing removes micro-roughness. This creates the smooth, shiny surface of the stainless steel Gratings. More than 90% of stainless steel gratings are made to measure. Due to increased demand, Lichtgitter has further expanded its stainless steel production over the years and continues to manufacture to the highest quality. However, Lichtgitter also has an extensive stock in order to be able to react at short notice. This means that you can receive stainless steel Gratings in the most common standard wheel designs and dimensions within 48 hours. In our stock program you will find Gratings, grating steps as well as mats. The gratings and steps are offered pickled and the stainless steel mats are untreated.

Lichtgitter has the environmental factor in mind

Lichtgitter hot-dip galvanizes its steel Gratings in accordance with DIN EN ISO 1461, so you as a customer can be absolutely sure that you will always receive consistently high quality. However, it is not only consistently high quality that is important to us as a manufacturer. The environmental aspect is just as important to us as quality.

For this reason, we are committed to making the galvanizing process as environmentally friendly as possible. Areas exposed to acids and chemicals are completely enclosed in our plants. This not only creates a clean working environment, but also emission-free workplaces.

We also attach great importance to minimizing waste and saving energy. The residual materials produced during the process of hot-dip galvanizing Gratings are all recycled.