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Heavy Duty Steel Grating Clips | Fastener Clamp Assemblies |

Secure Industrial Platforms Safely Without Welding or Drilling.

The Yokelink Steel Grating Clip assembly is the ultimate solution for securing bar gratings to structural steel beams. Designed for industrial plant walkways, oil rigs, and power plant platforms, these clips eliminate the need for dangerous on-site welding or structural drilling, dramatically reducing labor costs and installation hazards.

Complete Hardware Configurations:

We offer a full range of grating fasteners, including M-Clips (for clamping two adjacent bars), G-Clips (friction-mount clips that require no structural steel penetration), and standard saddle clips. Each clip assembly comes complete with the top plate, bottom saddle/holder, and high-tensile bolt-and-nut hardware, ensuring a tight, unyielding grip under heavy foot traffic and machinery vibration.

Engineered for Severe Environments:

Available in heavy-gauge carbon steel fully Hot Dip Galvanized to ASTM A153 or premium Stainless Steel 316 (SS316). These material options guarantee long-term resistance to harsh atmospheric, chemical, and offshore marine corrosion, preventing structural shifting on the grid.

Key Technical Features of Grating Clips：

No-Drill / No-Weld: Preserves the structural integrity and galvanized coating of the support steel.

Versatile Designs: M-Clips, G-Clips, and W-Clips available to fit varying grating pitches and heights.

Maximum Corrosion Defense: Available in HDG (ASTM A153) or Marine-Grade SS316.

Vibration Resistant: Engineered geometry maintains clamping torque under dynamic walkway loads.

Quick Installation: Easily installed from above the platform with standard hand tools.

Production Process of Grating Clips：

Carbon steel strips are blanked and stamped into clip shapes, followed by bending to form clamping structure. Deburring and thread tapping are performed for matching bolts. Heat treatment boosts hardness and clamping force, then hot-dip galvanizing prevents rust. Dimensional and assembly tests are completed before packaging qualified products.

Yokelink Quality Control and Testing Equipments

We don't just reference standards; we also verify them in practice: each batch of products undergoes destructive tensile testing in our internal laboratory to ensure load performance exceeds the minimum requirements of IEEE C135.2 or CSA C83 specification; we use optical comparators to ensure the geometric accuracy of chamfered tips and rolled threads, enabling convenient on-site installation; at the same time, we conduct comprehensive testing on Rockwell hardness, coating thickness, and other parameters, and each shipment is accompanied by the original manufacturer's material specifications (MTRs) and quality inspection reports, with all data traceable back to the raw material furnace number.

Application of Grating Clips

Grating clips are special fasteners for fixing steel gratings on supporting beams. They tightly lock gratings to prevent displacement or loosening under heavy load. Galvanized for anti-corrosion, they fit industrial platforms, walkways and drainage trenches. Simple installation ensures stable, safe long-term use in factories and municipal engineering.

Yokelink Product Quality Inspection Report

We provide comprehensive inspection services for machine bolts, including SGS test bolts and formal Production Part Inspect Report (PPIR). The SGS tests verify the bolts’ compliance with international standards like ASTM A307 and IEEE C135.80, covering mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. The PPIR details all inspection items, ensuring each machine bolt meets dimensional, performance and quality requirements, providing reliable quality assurance for overhead line and industrial applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why is using Grating Clips preferred over welding gratings to structural steel?

A: Welding destroys the protective zinc coating of both the steel grating and the structural H-beam, leaving bare metal exposed to rapid rusting. Additionally, on-site welding poses high fire risks (requiring hot-work permits) and makes future removal for maintenance or pipe access incredibly difficult. Grating clips provide a secure mechanical bond, protect the galvanized surface, and allow for easy plate removal.

Q2: What is the main structural difference between an M-Clip and a G-Clip?

A: An M-Clip features a flanged top that holds down two adjacent bearing bars of the grating, anchoring them to the support steel below via a standard bolt. A G-Clip is a heavy-duty, self-contained friction fastener that clamps onto the grating bar and hooks underneath the flange of the structural steel beam without requiring bottom access, making it highly secure against severe vibration.

Q3: How many grating clips are required per panel for a safe installation?

A: Industry standards recommend a minimum of four (4) grating clips per standard grating panel—ideally placed at each of the four corners. For longer panels or platform walkways subjected to high dynamic vibration or heavy machinery movement, adding intermediate clips along the sides (every 3 to 4 feet) is best engineering practice to prevent shifting.

Q4: When should I specify Stainless Steel 316 instead of Galvanized steel for grating fasteners?

A: Hot Dip Galvanized (HDG) carbon steel clips are highly cost-effective and perfect for standard outdoor industrial platforms and power plants. However, for offshore oil rigs, marine docks, chemical processing plants, and food treatment facilities, you must specify Stainless Steel 316 (SS316) due to its superior resistance to chloride pitting, acids, and constant saltwater spray.

Q5: Can Yokelink grating clips accommodate non-standard bar spaces or heights?

A: Yes. While our standard inventory fits the common 1-3/16" (30mm) bar pitch and 1" to 2" height ranges, the length of the fastening bolt and the geometry of the bottom saddle can be customized. If your blueprint specifies heavy-duty duty gratings or architectural narrow-mesh options, we can manufacture extended bolts and specialized plates to match your exact project bill of materials.

Value-Added Supply Chain Services

1. Blanket Order & Free Warehousing Yokelink VALUE ADDED SUPPLY CHAIN (3)

Yokelink offers Blanket Order programs: Place an annual order to lock prices, we manufacture your total volume and hold stock in our facility free of charge. Split Shipments: Schedule partial shipments (e.g., monthly or quarterly) based on your project progress. You get the benefits of just-in-time delivery without the risk of shortages.

2. DDP Shipping (USA Duties Included)Landed Cost Certainty:

We handle the complex logistics. Our DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) service covers sea freight, US Customs clearance, and Section 301 tariffs. The price we quote is the final price delivered to your door / Warehouse.

3. Free Sample Program

We offer Free Samples to qualified commercial buyers for testing and approval.

4. Empowering Latin America's Utility Infrastructure

We have established a robust supply chain and a proven track record across Brazil, Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Guatemala, Argentina, and the Dominican Republic. From standard distribution lines to complex 34.5 kV double-circuit transmission projects, leading utility contractors trust Yokelink for uncompromising quality and on-time delivery.