McNICHOLS

MARITIME SOLUTIONS

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The Hole Story
McNICHOLS
CO. has grown from
a small family business
to an industry
leader, while the
spirit of Founder Bob
McNichols lives on. McNICHOLS
During his service in MARITIME SOLUTIONS
World War II, Bob
Bob McNichols, Founder made a solemn vow McNICHOLS Hole Products supply strong, safe,
(1922 - 1981)
that if he came out of lightweight working surfaces and enclosures to maritime
the war alive, he would put God first and make industry workers who face unpredictable conditions and
Him his partner. inclement weather. McNICHOLS Gratings, Stair
The bombardier of a Boeing B-17 Flying Treads, Matting, Perforated Metal and Wire Mesh withstand
Fortress, Bob was the only member of the saltwater, chemical hazards and fire, offering a long life with
planes nine-man crew to survive an attack by minimal maintenance.
Nazi fighters on October 6, 1944. He spent
months in a German prisoner-of-war camp
before he and fellow POWs were liberated on
May 1, 1945. Bob returned to America and
united with his wife, Phyllis and his six-month-
old daughter, Barbara.
Bob began McNICHOLS with Phyllis on
May 1, 1952.
He trademarked The Hole Story as a
tribute to the perforated and expanded metal
products he carried. The slogans debut in the
McNICHOLS Master Catalog in 1975
initiated a legacy of Hole references, such as
Hole Products and The Hole Team.
The company suffered the unexpected loss of
Bob in 1981. By this time, McNICHOLS
had built a national base of customers and
relocated its headquarters to Tampa, FL, from
Cleveland, OH.
Bobs son, Gene, took over leadership and
opened a new chapter of The Hole Story.
In 1990, Gene made Service, Quality and
Performance McNICHOLS official
mission. The words embody the spirit of the
organization. They represent the highest level
of customer service, quality worthy of the
International Organization for Standardizations
9001:2008 Certification, and performance that
surpasses customer expectations.
McNICHOLS will celebrate its 63rd
anniversary this year. Led by Scott
McNichols, President, members of
the familys third generation are
ready to advance the legacy of their
father and grandfather.
Service, Quality and Performance
thats The Hole Story !
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FIBERGLASS GRATING

In areas vulnerable to chemicals, saltwater or severe weather, Fiberglass Grating presents a corrosion and
fire-resistant alternative to traditional metal gratings.

Square Molded Fiberglass Grating forms a lightweight, Fiberglass Grating provides a corrosion-resistant, high-
secure dock surface. The material will maintain its performance floor for an equipment area.
effectiveness and appearance for many years.

PULTRUDED PULTRUDED SQUARE RECTANGULAR PLATE &

T-BAR I-BAR MOLDED MOLDED PLANK
Pattern Types

Styles/Class DURADEK MS T-5020, DURADEK MS I-6000, Square Mesh, Rectangular Mesh SAFPLANK,
DURAGRID MS Phenolic MS I-6015, MINI-GRID SAFPLATE
T-1810, DURAGRID MS I-4000
DURAGRID MS DURAGRID MS I-6515
T-1210,
DURAGRID MS T-3810
Surface Grit Grit Grit or Non-Grit Grit or Non-Grit Grit or Non-Grit,
Punched or Solid (Plank)
Heights 1", 1-1/2", 2" 1", 1-1/2" 1", 1-1/2", 2" 1", 1-1/2" PLANK: 2"
PLATE: .125", .25"

Widths 3', 4' 3', 4' 3', 4', 5' 8', 10', 12' PLANK: 12", 24"

Lengths 12', 18', 20' 10', 12', 20' 8', 10', 12' 3', 4', 12' PLANK: 20', 24'
PLATE: 4'x8'

Resins Polyester, Vinyl ester Polyester, Vinyl ester, Polyester, Vinyl ester Polyester, Vinyl ester Polyester
Phenolic

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PLANK GRATING

Lightweight and easy to install, the textures of Plank Grating provide traction, even in slippery, wet conditions.
Available in rust-resistant materials and finishes, Plank Grating offers long-term value and quality.

The slotted surface of GRATE-LOCK Plank The diamond-shaped openings of DIAMONDBACK Plank Grating
Grating allows safe, easy access to and from a help prevent slips and falls near equipment.
dock.
GRIP STRUT PERF-O GRIP GRATE-LOCK DIAMONDBACK HEAVY-DUTY PLANK
Pattern Types

Styles GRIP STRUT Plank & PERF-O GRIP Plank & GRATE-LOCK Plank DIAMONDBACK HD Series Plank
Walkway, Heavy-Duty Walkway, TRACTION with Grip or Smooth Solid or Vented Grooved or Smooth
Plank & Walkway TREAD Planks Surface Surface
Materials Plain, Galvanized Plain and Galvanized Galvanized Steel Aluminum 6061-T6 Aluminum
and Stainless Steel, Steel, Aluminum
Aluminum
Heights/ Plank: 1-1/2", 2", Plank: 1-1/2, 2" 1-1/2", 2-1/2", 3" 1", 1-1/2", 2" 3/4", 1", 1-1/2"
Depths 2-1/2", 3" Walkway: 5" (4" special order)
Walkway: 4-1/2"
HD Plank: 2"
HD Walkway: 5"
Widths Plank: 4-3/4", 7", Plank: 5", 7", 10", 12", 9", 12" 6", 12" 6"
9-1/2", 11-3/4", 18- 18"
3/4", 24" Walkway: 24, 30", 36"
Walkway: 24"
HD Plank: 9-1/4"
HD Walkway: 30"
Lengths 10', 12' 10', 12' 12', 20', 24' (2-1/2" 12' 20', 26'
(longer by special (longer by special order) Ht.),
order) 12' (1-1/2" Ht.),
24' (3" Ht.)

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STAIR TREADS

Bar Grating Stair Treads are a top choice for strength, safety and long-term cost savings. Fiberglass Stair
Treads are an ideal alternative for steel or aluminum gratings in corrosive environments.

Phenolic Fiberglass Stair Treads have fire retardant A journey down a flight of Bar Grating Stair Treads is a
properties and also perform well under harsh conditions. safe, predictable experience, thanks to quality material
and design.

GW SERIES GHB SERIES GAL SERIES GIA SERIES FIBERGLASS

Pattern Types

Materials Plain, Galvanized and Plain and Galvanized Aluminum Aluminum Molded or Pultruded
Stainless Steel Steel Polyester
Surface Smooth or Serrated Smooth or Serrated Smooth or Serrated Grooved Grit

Bar Heights 1, 1-1/4, 1-1/2 3/4, 1, 1-1/4, 1, 1-1/4, 1-1/2, 1, 1-1/4, 1-1/2, 1-1/2
1-1/2 1-3/4 1-3/4
Bar Thickness 1/8, 3/16 1/4 3/16 1/4

Widths 8-9/16, 9-3/4, 8-9/16, 9-3/4, 8-9/16, 9-3/4, 8-5/8, 9-13/16, 11, Cut to Size - Molded
10-15/16, 12-1/8 10-15/16, 12-1/8 10-15/16, 12-1/8 12-3/16 11, 12-1/2 -
Pultruded
Lengths/Span 30, 36, 48 (other 30, 36, 48 (other
sizes available) sizes available)

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ENCLOSURES & FILTERING

PERFORATED METAL
As a partition, enclosure or screen, Perforated Metal will stand up to the elements as it transmits light, air
and sound. Perforated Metal offers light weight, flexibility and ease of fabrication.
ROUND HOLE SQUARE HOLE SLOTTED HEXAGONAL DESIGNER
Pattern Types

Materials Plain Steel, Aluminum, Plain Steel, Aluminum Plain Steel Plain Steel, Aluminum Plain Steel, Aluminum
Pre-Galvanized Steel,
Stainless Steel
Thickness/ .020 to 3/8 .032 to 18 16, 22 .032 to 22 .040 to 24
Gauges
Hole Sizes .027" to 1" .020" to .75" Widths: .125" to .20" .25" to .50" vary with pattern
Lengths: .637" to 1"
Hole Centers .50" to 1.25" .50" to 1" .50" to 1.25" .2813" to .5625" vary with pattern

Standard 3'x8', 4'x8', 3'x10', 3'x8', 4'x8', 4'x10' 3'x8', 3'x10' 3'x8', 4'x8', 3'x10', 3'x8', 3'x10', 4'x10'
Sheet Sizes 4'x10' 4'x10'
4'x12', 5'x10', 5'x12'
% Open Area 5% to 63% 11% to 56% 41% to 74% 79%, 80% 35% to 68%

WIRE MESH
Wire Mesh is a versatile, durable material that forms guards, partitions, infill panels and other fixtures in
maritime settings.
SQUARE OPENING SQUARE MESH RECTANGULAR ECO-MESH DESIGNER
Pattern
Types

Materials Plain, Stainless and Plain, Stainless and Plain, Stainless and Galvannealed, Plain Plain, Stainless Steel,
Galvanized Steel, Galvanized Steel, Galvanized Steel, and Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper,
Aluminum Aluminum, Brass, Aluminum Aluminum, Powder Bronze
Copper, Galvanized-PVC Coated
Coated
Wire .063" to .375" .0045" to .25" .063" to .120" 9, 10, 11 gauge .105" to .192"
Diameter Insect Scrn.: .009",
.011"
Opening .250" to 4" Woven: 1 to 325 mesh 1/2"x1", 2"x1" or 3"x1- 2" standard, .838" to 3.895"
Sizes or Welded: 1 to 6" mesh 1/2" (others by special order)
Mesh Sizes H&I: 1 to 4 mesh
VINYLMESH: 1 to 2"
mesh
Standard 4'x8', 4'x10', 5'x10' Sheet: 3'x8', 4'x8', 4'x10', 3'x8', 4'x8' Heights: 2' up to 25' 4'x8', 5'x8', 5'x10'
Sizes 4'x12', 5'x10', 6'x10', 6'x12' (30' Custom)
Coil: 2', 3', 4', 5' & 6'x100'; Widths: 2' up to 10'
3' & 4' x 50' Coil

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MATTING & FLOORING

Matting provides firm footing in all types of weather. The self-draining, self-cleansing material will resist wear
over time, saving replacement costs. Metal Plate and Deck Flooring offer similar endurance and grip.

RUNNER MATTING AREA MATTING TILE MATTING METAL PLATE METAL DECK
FLOORING FLOORING
FRONTRUNNER Shown HERON TILE Shown TRACTION TREAD Shown
Pattern
Types

Styles/Class CROSSGRIP THE HOLE MAT HERON TILE GRIP TIGHT, DIAMONDBACK
FLOORLINE FLEXMAT TRACTION TREAD Metal Deck
FRONTRUNNER Floor Plate, Tread
HERON AIR Plate
HERONRIB
HVD
VYNAGRIP
Materials PVC Rubber HERON TILE: EVA (Ethyl GT: Plain Steel Aluminum
Vinyl Acetate) TT: Plain Steel,
FLEXMAT: Polypropylene Aluminum
and rubber TP: Galvanized Steel
Thickness/ VYNAGRIP: 19/32" .50" HERON TILE: 19/32" GT: 1/4", 3/8" .36" Height
Height CROSSGRIP & FLEXMAT: 5/8" TT: 16, 14, 11, .125
FRONTRUNNER: 9/16" TP: .063, .105
HVD: 1/2"
HERON AIR, HERONRIB:
3/8"
FLOORLINE: 1/4"
Standard 2'x33', 3'x33', 4'x33' 3'x10' HERON TILE: 13"x13" GT: 5'x10', 5'x12' 12"x144"
Sizes (3'x33' most common) FLEXMAT: 12"x12" TT: 3' x 10'
FRONTRUNNER, TP: 4'x8', 4'x10', 5'x8',
FLOORLINE: 2'x33', 3'x33' 5'x10'

McNICHOLS
FABRICATION SERVICES

McNICHOLS associates are trained to custom-fabricate to your specifications. We can bend, cut,
shear and weld our products to meet nearly any need.

CUT-TO-SIZE SPECIALTY INFILL PANELS STAIR TREADS

WELDING PRINT TAKEOFFS METAL FINISHES EDGING

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McNICHOLS MARITIME SOLUTIONS
McNICHOLS carries a wide range of products to meet the needs of the
Maritime industry. From Stair Treads, Ladder Rungs and Bar Grating to chemically
resistant Fiberglass, we have the Hole Products you need, when you need them!

MATTING FIBERGLASS GRATING EXPANDED METAL

FLOORLINE Pultruded T-Bar Flattened

MATTING WIRE MESH FIBERGLASS GRATING

HERONRIB Square Woven Pultruded

Headquarters based in Tampa, Fla., McNICHOLS CO.

provides perforated metal, expanded metal, wire mesh and designer
metals, as well as grating and flooring products. McNICHOLS
serves builders, fabricators, architects and other customers through
a network of service centers across 18 U.S. cities. Customers choose
McNICHOLS for our vast supply of Hole Products, as well as our
high quality standards, fast shipping and superior customer service.

Locations:
Atlanta - Baltimore - Boston - Charlotte - Chicago - Cincinnati - Cleveland - Dallas - Denver - Houston
Kansas City - Los Angeles - Minneapolis - NY/NJ Area - Phoenix - San Francisco - Seattle - Tampa

PERFORATED METAL WIRE MESH EXPANDED METAL BAR GRATING PLANK GRATING FIBERGLASS MATTING

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Please note that product photographs are not actual size. Application photos reflected are typical of
Hole Products in use that can be supplied or have been supplied by McNICHOLS CO.
Some illustrations may depict uses designed, manufactured, fabricated or installed by others.
McNICHOLS is ISO 9001:2008 Certified.

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