Core Products

M a n u a l
 Manufacturers and Installers of:

Flooring
Steelway Fensecure has displayed for
Heavy Duty Gratings over eighty years the expertise for
design, manufacture and installation of
Walkways our specialised equipment.

Staircases We offer our customers the assurance

of equipment complying with relevant
Platforms British Standards, Code of Practice
and Building Regulations backed up
ladders by quality assurance control in our
works. architects, engineers and others
Duct Covers now have the benefit of our experience
brought together in this Catalogue
Ball Type Handrail Systems of products engineered by Steelway
Fensecure. Guidance will readily
Flush Welded Handrail Systems be given by our Engineers for the
architectural Balustrades specification and type of Steelway Fensecure equipment most suitable for
your project. This help is available from the outset when the initial plans
Screens are being drawn up. It will prove invaluable to the architect, Engineer
and Draughtsman alike.
access Covers
Steelway Fensecure are frequently asked, not only to manufacture and
Component Fabrication supply equipment, but also to assemble and erect installations on site.
Experienced teams of Steelway erectors undertake this work, controlled
in Mild Steel from the Wolverhampton works, they operate in all parts of the u.K.
mainland.
Stainless Steel
In the interest of quality and customer service, we pursue a policy of
aluminium continuous product development and reserve the right to modify product
designs without notice. Due to the limitations of space we have not been
& GRP able to illustrate our complete product range. Please enquire if you do
not find the products that fulfil your requirements - we may still be able to
help you.
HOT DIP GALVANISED
COATING THICKNESSES TO BSENISO 1461
We feel that our growing number of customers reflect the confidence they
ARTICLE AND MEAN COATING have in us to provide the products and service they require.
ITS THICKNESS THICKNESS (MINIMUM)
STEEL >/= 6mm 85 MICRONS We offer:
STEEL >/= 3mm to < 6mm 70 MICRONS Free advice.
STEEL >/= 1.5mm to < 3mm 55 MICRONS Free Preliminary Surveys.*
STEEL < 1.5mm 45 MICRONS Free estimates and specification.
Drawings for approval prior to manufacture.
Full manufacturing facilities.
On site assembly and erection service.*
* u.K. only.

Queensgate Works, Bilston Road,

Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV2 2nJ
Tel: 01902 451733 Fax: 01902 452256
Email: sales@steelway.co.uk
www.steelway.co.uk

E X P E R T S I N S T E E L
Open Type Flooring - Diamond Pattern
Key
1. Adjustable fixing clip, Type, FC2,
can be used with all depths of
‘Steelway’ flooring listed on page 2
and will secure panels to almost any
support. Two clip assemblies are
provided with each panel when
required. Fix to straight bars.

2. “Steelway” mild steel diamond

pattern open mesh flooring of
all welded construction.

3. Straight bar (load bearing bars).

4. Pressed bar, acts as spacer and M8 Hex. Bolt

transmits localised loads to adjacent Depth
load-bearing bars.

Top clip
3mm thick material Support
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5. Strong stich welded joints.
Type 'FC2' clip assembly
2mm Thick clip
plate pressing if ordered as a separate
6. Nosing bar (binding bar) 5mm
Nut
item, please state
thick flat bar welded along the flooring type ref
span edge of all panels.
Nosing bars are not intended
to be load bearing. Welded

7. Every fourth or fifth straight bar

and the edge bars are strongly
welded to the nosing bars.
Adjustable clip
Edge bar
8. Erection marks are steel stamped
in the centre of nosing bars - see
Steel stamped location mark
drawing below. on nosing bar
(span edge of panel)

Available in
Mild Steel
Stainless Steel Incorrect (Wrong)
Aluminium Ends of Load
Correct (Right) Bearing Bars are
not supported
Unless otherwise specified, mild steel
flooring will be given one coat of
black paint, suitable only for internal
dry conditions. A galvanised finish is
required for external or damp
conditions
Span or direction Width
of Straight Bearing Bar of panel
(length of panel)

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 Safe Load Tables for Mild Steel Diamond Pattern Flooring
Depth of 2 U.D.L.
Straight Mass Tabulated loads (UDL) in kN per m for spans in metres
flooring in RL RR
bar and in 2
mm and
(pressed bar) Kgs/m 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4
Type Ref.

20 20 x 3
FL20L (20 x 3)
28.8 20.5 14.9 10.0 7.0 5.1 3.3 Tabulated Load are
calculated to a
25 25 x 3 maximum stress
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32.4 32.5 23.9 18.3 13.5 9.8 5.7 3.6 2.3 of 140N/mm
FL25L (20 x 3)

25 25 x 5
41.0 48.1 35.3 27.0 20.1 14.7 8.5 5.4 3.6 2.0 1.0
FL25H (20 x 3)

35 35 x 3
43.1 61.6 45.3 34.7 27.4 22.2 15.0 9.4 6.3 4.4 2.2 1.2
FL35L (25 x 3)

35 35 x 5
55.2 92.2 67.7 51.9 41.0 33.2 22.7 14.3 9.6 6.7 4.9 2.0 1.0
FL35H (25 x 3)

40 40 x 5
60.8 118 86.6 66.3 52.4 42.5 29.5 20.9 14.0 9.8 7.2 4.9 1.9
FL40H (25 x 3)

45 45 x 5
66.3 147 108 82.7 65.4 53.0 36.8 27.0 19.7 13.8 10.1 6.9 4.9
FL45H (25 x 3)

50 50 x 5
71.8 180 132 101 79.9 64.7 44.9 33.0 25.3 18.8 13.7 9.4 6.6
FL50H (25 x 3)

Deflection limited to span/200 or 10mm whichever is lesser.

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Loads shown to the right of the thick blue line are below 5 kN/m the minimum design requirements of BS.4592.
Note: We also manufacture open type flooring of a similar pattern constructed from aluminium.
For safe loads on aluminium flooring multiply tabular loads by 0.35.

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1 kN/m = 101.9718 kg f/m2 = 20.8854 Ib f/ft2.

TYPE FLS OPEN TYPE FLOORING TYPE FLP OPEN TYPE FLOORING
with serrated edge. with integral solid floor plate.

TYPE ‘FLS’ TYPE ‘FLP’ Covers can be supplied in a range of

Steelway Type ‘FLS’ serrated flooring
is available ranging in depths from
25mm (Type FLS 25) up to 50mm
Type FLS 50).Pressed spacer bars have
a serrated edge providing extra grip
for the user on the walking surface.
Serrated flooring, apart from the
serrated surface, is supplied in
panels of similar specification to
our standards Type ‘FL’ flooring.
Type ‘FLP’ flooring has a solid surface of
4.5mm thick non-slip Durbar pattern
plate or alternatively plain surface plate
as preferred, welded to the top face of
type ‘FL’ open flooring. Type ‘FLP’ covers
may be used alongside type ‘FL’ or ‘FLS’
flooring of matching depth, without a
trip, to provide a virtually sealed floor
area over machinery or other sensitive
equipment, whilst retaining the
advantage of open type flooring in other
areas. This type of cover also provides
better distribution of highly concentrated
point loads across a panel without the
usual distortion.
depths from 30mm (FLP 30) to 55mm
FLP 55).
For particularly slippery conditions a
carborundum surface finish for solid
covers is available.
‘FLP’ floor covers and open type
flooring panels have been used
extensively for raised flooring
systems, thus allowing easy access to
services below should the need arise.
Example: FLP 30 is FL 25 + 4.5mm
plate cover.

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Safe Load Tables for Concentrated Loads

On Mild Steel Diamond Pattern heavy duty open

type covers subject to loads applied by slow moving
road vehicles with pneumatic tyres. Where covers
are subject to other types of usage e.g. Fork Lift
Trucks etc. a specific enquiry should be made.

Depth of Average Tabulated Point Loads (Concentrated on Min. Area of 200 x 200mm) in kN for Spans in Metres
Section Mass
and in 2
Type Ref. Kgs/m 0.6 0.75 0.9 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.0
35 55.2 9.87 7.90 6.58 5.92 4.74 3.33 2.45 1.88
FL35H
50 71.8 19.2 15.4 12.8 11.5 9.24 7.70 6.60 5.19
FL50H
65 114 38.5 30.8 25.7 23.1 18.5 15.4 13.2 11.5
FL65H6
65 137 48.1 38.5 32.1 28.8 23.1 19.2 16.5 14.4
FL65H8
80 135 57.2 45.7 38.1 34.3 27.4 22.9 19.6 17.1
FL80H6
80 163 71.7 57.4 47.8 43.1 34.4 28.7 24.6 21.5
FL80H8
80 190 85.0 68.0 57.6 51.0 40.8 34.0 29.1 25.5
FL80H10
100 215 109 87.4 72.9 65.6 52.5 43.7 37.5 32.8
FL100H8
100 246 129 103 86.1 77.5 62.0 51.7 44.3 38.8
FL100H10
100 276 147 118 98.3 88.4 70.7 58.9 50.5 44.2
FL100H12

Mild Steel Angle Curb

For straight runs of duct we supply standard 3m lengths of curb. ANGLE CURBING TYPE ‘FLC’ FOR
Make-up lengths are provided to obtain the correct overall length, STEELWAY OPEN TYPE FLOORING
IN STANDARD 3M LENGTHS OR
these are marked for identification on site. Each angle curb is CUT TO SIZE
provided with joint plates and countersunk bolts to assist installation
on site. Lugs are welded on at approximately 900mm centres and at
approximately 150mm from each end. It is preferable, though not
essential, for customers to provide a layout showing all ducts where
it is proposed to have floor covers and curbing: this will allow us to
provide you with drawings for your approval showing the most
economical arrangement.

ANGLE CURB TYPE CODE AND SIZES

Type Fl.Depth Clearance Bearing Min. Rebate
Code 'A' 'B' 'C' 'D' 'E'
FLC 20 20 8 32 100 60
FLC 25 25 10 50 120 65
FLC 35 35 10 30 100 80
FLC 40 40 11 34 110 90
FLC 45 45 11 39 110 100
FLC 50 50 16 44 120 110
Mild Steel Aluminium Stainless Steel
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 Rectangular Pattern Mild Steel Open Type Flooring
Our rectangular pattern open steel
grating provides the structural benefits
of strength, light weight and good
stability, constructed from mild steel,
load bearing and twisted transverse
bars are joined together by the forge
welding process to produce a grating
which complies with the requirements
of BS4592 Part 1 and is suitable for
many industrial applications.
Load Bearing Bar
A longitudinal load carrying
member of uniform section
spanning between supports.
Transverse Bar
A member fixed at right angles to
the load bearing bars to provide
lateral restraint.
Binding Bar
A bar or section, of at least equal
thickness to the load bearing bars,
fixed to the edge of a panel,
flush with the top of the load
bearing bars.
Pitch
The distance centre-to-centre of
load bearing bars or centre-to-
centre of transverse bars.
Depth
Overall depth of load bearing bars
Length (Span)
The overall dimension of a flooring
panel measured in a direction
parallel with the load bearing bars.
This dimension is always referred
to as ‘length’ even if it is shorter
than the width.
Width
The overall dimension of a flooring
panel measured in a direction at
right angles to the load bearing
bars. This dimension is always
referred to as ‘width’ even if it
exceeds the length.

Effective Span
The clear span between supports.

Standard Range Rectangular Pattern

Four types of standard pattern gratings are Type 41/100
readily available. They are designated by Load bearing bars at 41mm centre
the pitch (centre spacing) in mm’s of the Transervse bars at 100mm centres
load bearing and transverse bars.

Stock Panels Type 30/100

These can be supplied in nominal 6m lengths Load bearing bars at 30mm centre
by 1m wide. Transervse bars at 100mm centres

Non Standard Patterns

In addition to the standard range, other
patterns with different pitches can be supplied
subject to availability. Please enquire if you
have a specific requirement outside the
standard range.
Type 41/50
Load bearing bars at 41mm centre
Transervse bars at 50mm centres

Plain and Serrated Load Bearing Bars

Our standard range of gratings with the
special transverse twisted bar provide better
than average slip resistance. Where oily or icy
Type 30/50
conditions are likely to be prevalent, then
Load bearing bars at 30mm centre
gratings with serrated edge load bearing bars
Transervse bars at 50mm centres
can be supplied for improved grip.

Standard Finishes
Self colour, painted black or galvanised to Load bearings in 3mm and 5mm thickness and varying depths are available
BSENISO 1461. Alternative finishes are for each type of grating. See load tables for the range of sections.
available on special request.

Fixing Clips Fabrication

All gratings should be fixed securely to the
supporting structure using not less than two
clips for each panel. A range of fixing clips are
available to suit particular applications.
Standard Clip FC2 See page 1 for illustration.
Your specific requirements are undertaken after submission of our detailed
drawings for your approval. Our proposals will provide you with the optimum
layout taking account of all requirements for cut-outs, shaping and supporting
steelwork. For ease of installation on site, each fabricated panel is hard stamped
on the binding bar with an erection mark to correspond with our layout drawings.

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Safe Load Tables Rectangular Pattern Mild Steel Flooring
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The table below give the safe Uniformly Distributed Loads in kN/m for mild steel gratings with plain load bearing bars.
For gratings with serrated edge load bearings bars the tabulated loads should be multiplied by 0.75 for 25 mm and
30 mm deep sections and 0.80 for 35 mm and over deep sections.
The loads have been calculated to a maximum stress of 165 N/mm2 and deflections are limited to within 1/200th of the
span or 10 mm whichever is the lesser.
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Note that loads shown to the right of the blue line are below 5 kN/m which is the minimum design requirement for
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general duty regular two way pedestrian traffic. #The maximum span for 5 kN/m uniformly distributed load is stated
in the end column for each section.
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TYPES 41/100 and 41/50 Safe Uniformly Distributed Load in kN/m
Load #
Bearing Clear Span in Millimetres Max
Mass2
Bars Kg/m Span
mm 600 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 2250 2400 mm
*
20 x 3 14.8 17.4 9.1 5.2 3.3 908

25 x 3 18.0 27.2 17.4 10.2 6.5 4.3 1141

25 x 5 27.8 45.4 29.0 17.1 10.8 7.2 5.1 3.7 1350

30 x 3 21.0 39.2 25.1 17.4 11.2 7.5 5.2 3.8 1367

30 x 5 33.0 65.0 41.8 29.0 18.6 12.5 8.5 6.4 4.8 1594

35 x 3 23.8 53.0 34.0 23.7 17.4 11.9 8.3 6.0 4.6 1570

35 x 5 37.8 89.0 57.0 39.5 29.0 19.8 13.9 10.1 7.7 5.9 4.6 1867

40 x 3 26.8 70.0 44.6 31.0 22.8 17.4 12.6 9.1 6.8 5.2 4.2 1816

40 x 5 43.0 116 74.0 52.0 37.9 29.0 20.8 15.2 11.4 8.79 6.9 5.3 4.0 2119

50 x 5 52.8 181 116 81.0 59.0 45.4 35.8 29.0 22.9 17.2 13.5 10.3 7.8 5.9 2505

60 x 5 63.0 261 167 110 85.0 65.0 52.0 41.8 34.6 28.5 23.1 17.7 13.4 10.3 2872
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* For mass of Type 41/50 add 1.8 Kg/m

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TYPES 30/100 and 30/50 Safe Uniformly Distributed Load in kN/m
Load #
Bearing Clear Span in Millimetres Max
Mass2
Bars Kg/m Span
mm 600 750 900 1050 1200 1350 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 2250 2400 mm
*
20 x 3 17.7 23.0 11.9 6.9 4.4 973

25 x 3 21.7 35.9 23.0 13.6 8.5 5.7 3.9 1236

25 x 5 33.8 60.0 38.3 22.5 14.3 9.6 6.7 4.9 1480

30 x 3 25.4 52.0 33.1 23.0 14.8 9.9 6.8 5.0 3.8 1500

30 x 5 40.3 86.0 55.2 38.3 24.6 16.6 11.6 8.4 6.3 4.9 1747

35 x 3 28.8 70.0 45.1 31.3 23.0 15.7 11.0 8.0 6.0 4.6 1726

35 x 5 46.2 117.0 75.0 52.0 38.3 26.2 18.4 13.4 10.0 7.7 6.1 4.6 2044

40 x 3 32.6 92.0 59.0 40.9 30.0 23.0 16.6 11.9 9.0 6.9 5.4 4.1 1989

40 x 5 52.7 153 98.0 68.0 50.0 38.3 27.6 19.9 15.0 11.6 9.1 6.9 5.3 4.0 2271

50 x 5 64.8 239 153 106 78.0 60.0 47.3 38.3 29.2 22.6 17.8 13.6 10.3 7.9 2685

60 x 5 77.5 345 221 153 113 86.0 68.0 55.0 45.6 37.8 30.6 23.5 17.7 13.7 3079
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* For mass of Type 30/50 add 1.8 Kg/m

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 Mild Steel & Stainless Steel Floor Plate
Durbar raised pattern non-slip mild steel solid floor plate.

This plate may be used for trench covers, platforms, stair landings and
stair treads. The raised leaf pattern, having no enclosures, provides
increased non-slip surface to give firm grip in all directions. For
particularly slippery conditions a carborundum surface finish is
available. Plates of this type are self draining and readily cleaned,
therefore minimising corrosion and ensuring longer life.
Trench covers, which are to be readily removed, are holed for and
supplied complete with standard lifting keys. Where necessary, plates
are cut to clear pipework or other obstructions and are countersunk
drilled for securing to steelwork with fixing screws.
PGP HEAVY PATTERN
Mild Steel Floor Plate is available in 4.5, 6.0, 8.0,10.0 and 12.5mm
base thickness. Primer Painted or Galvanised.
In Stainless Steel available in grades 304L or 316L.

Aluminium Tread Plate

Aluminium tread plate, designed primarily for flooring applications
provides a non-slip, easy clean, hard wearing surface, which has
found extensive use in Industrial, Marine and Transport fields.
Tread plate comes in three popular patterns to suit various
conditions of service and personal preferences. Thickness for
thickness, in a particular material, the load bearing characteristics
of the three patterns, are not significantly different, but a choice
does accommodate factors such as pedestrian comfort, durability,
and aesthetic consideration. Applications vary from kick plates to
loading ramps, from factory flooring and stairtreads to
protective facias. Supplied self-colour.
ONE-BAR PATTERN FIVE-BAR PATTERN

Mild Steel Built-up Curbing

Mild steel built-up curbs suitable for
mild steel ‘Durbar’ plate trench covers.
Curbs are supplied painted in standard
oxide primer and can be tapped to
receive fixing screws to secure covers if
necessary. Mild steel built-up curbing
can also be supplied for aluminium
P.G.P. plates with the mild steel
materials suitably insulated with
Bitumen of Neoprene Strip.
Standard 3-metre lengths of mild Lugs are welded on at approximately
steel built-up type curbing. 900mm centres and approximately
For long straight runs of trench we 150mm from each end.
supply standard 3-metre lengths.
Make-up lengths are provided as
necessary and as shown on location
drawings. Joints are secured with
countersunk bolts to assist
Installation.

Also available in
stainless steel
and aluminium.

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Ladders
Available in steel, aluminium alloy LADDER WITH EXTENDED SIDES
TYPE ‘A’
and stainless steel.

LADDER WITH EXTENDED SIDES

TYPE ‘B’

Note: Handrails omitted

for clarity, but must be
fitted around opening
with either removable
chains or self closing gate.

LADDER WITH EXTENDED SIDES

TYPE ‘C’

LADDER WITH RETRACTABLE

TUBULAR HANDHOLD
TABLE OF RECOMMENDED LADDER SECTIONS AND FIXING CENTRES TYPE ‘D’
Fixing centres of stays indicated are based on good connections to steelwork. (Ladder can be supplied with or
For fixings to good sound brickwork or concrete divide stated centres by 1.5. without retractable handhold)

Max. Spacing of
Stays or Fixings
Section of Stringer (Mild Steel)
Vert. Sloping
Ladders Ladders

65 x 10 Flat 3.7 3.1

65 x 12 Flat 4.1 3.5
70 x 10 Flat 4.0 3.4
70 x 12 Flat 4.4 3.7
80 x 10 Flat 4.6 3.9
80 x 12 Flat 5.0 4.2
75 x 50 x 8 Angle 4.8 4.1
100 x 65 x 8 Angle 6.2 5.2
125 x 75 x 10 Angle 7.7 6.5

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 Staircases & Platforms
Steelway Fensecure have wide experience in the storage or for fire emergency use. These proposals
design and construction of staircases, mezzanine are then submitted to the customer for approval.
floors, walkways and platforms. Designs are produced to the most exacting
Where required, the company’s own engineers will requirements to ensure stability and durability.
visit the site of a proposed installation and
subsequently prepare schemes for access,

Solid Pattern Treads

REF: CTR (Mild Steel) ACTR (Aluminium) SCTR (Stainless Steel)

Steelway Solid Mild Steel Tread with Raised Pattern-Tabulated Mass in kg

Width of Preferred lengths of treads in metres and thickness in mm Hole centres Hole
Tread 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00 1.10 1.20 in mm dia.
in mm 6 6 6 6 8 8 10 10 A B mm
100 3.69 4.31 30 45 12
150 5.30 6.17 7.05 40 75 15
200 6.92 8.04 9.17 10.29 14.59 50 100 15
250 11.28 16.11 17.91 19.72 26.27 28.51 50 100 15
300 19.11 21.24 23.36 31.11 33.75 50 125 15

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 Staircases & Platforms
Steelway Fensecure have wide experience in the storage or for fire emergency use. These proposals
design and construction of staircases, mezzanine are then submitted to the customer for approval.
floors, walkways and platforms. Designs are produced to the most exacting
Where required, the company’s own engineers will requirements to ensure stability and durability.
visit the site of a proposed installation and
subsequently prepare schemes for access,

Solid Pattern Treads

REF: CTR (Mild Steel) ACTR (Aluminium) SCTR (Stainless Steel)

Steelway Solid Mild Steel Tread with Raised Pattern-Tabulated Mass in kg

Width of Preferred lengths of treads in metres and thickness in mm Hole centres Hole
Tread 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00 1.10 1.20 in mm dia.
in mm 6 6 6 6 8 8 10 10 A B mm
100 3.69 4.31 30 45 12
150 5.30 6.17 7.05 40 75 15
200 6.92 8.04 9.17 10.29 14.59 50 100 15
250 11.28 16.11 17.91 19.72 26.27 28.51 50 100 15
300 19.11 21.24 23.36 31.11 33.75 50 125 15

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 Companion Step or Ship Type Ladders
This type of ladder provides an improved
means of access over the normal single
run ladder when space is available.
The 65 degree to 75 degree slope is
easier to negotiate than a vertical
or near vertical ladder.
We recommend that the maximum
vertical rise should not exceed
3000mm and the width between
stringers should preferably be between
limits of 450mm and 550mm.
It should be noted that 250mm
minimum foot space should be allowed
from the nose of treads to the wall,
platform face or other obstruction, see
illustration. A top tread should be
provided at floor level, or the platform
can be arranged to run over, but the
minimum foot space should still be
maintained. Handrails are necessary on
this type of ladder and should be
provided on both sides without
exception.

Chart giving useful

recommendations
for staircases
This chart gives preferred rise/go dimensions see section
coloured yellow for any given rake of staircase or
ladder and is based on our recommended formula:
Twice the rise plus the go = not less than 570mm
nor more than 640mm (550 to 700).

‘Go’ is the term used for the horizontal

dimension of a stair or tread.

‘Rise’ is the vertical dimension.

‘Overlap’ is the amount the nosing

of one tread overlaps the one
below (minimum16mm).

Example: A single flight stair has a rise

of 2600mm and has to comply with a
minimum tread ‘go’ of 250mm and a
maximum rise of 190mm. From the chart
below we see with a ‘go’ of 250mm an
acceptable rise will be about 185mm.
This will give 14 equal rises. The stair
will thus have an angle of rake pitch
of 36º 36’ and will fall within the limits
required for this type of stair. Also the
aggregate of twice the rise plus the go
equals 620mm, close to the optimum
recommended in BS 5395 Part 1.

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Spiral Stairs Mild Steel
A spiral staircase suitable for a wide
range of applications from Residential
to Industrial, and complying with the
requirements of BS.5395: Part 2.
Available in any diameter, rising
clockwise or anti-clockwise to suit
customers requirements. Construction
is based on a tubular centre column
which is fully load bearing and
capable of supporting a landing or
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floor joists. Treads are set at 22 /2°
(16 per circle) and are constructed
from solid Durbar pattern plate
Heavy Industrial Type Spiral Staircase illustrated.
welded to a tubular collar to fit over
the centre core column. Alternative
type treads and landings are available
such as pan type. Landings are
provided to fit existing situations
where details are available or to suit
new applications. Handrails comprise
of a 42.4mm dia. tube supported on
20mm dia. balusters that also serve to
secure the outer extremities of the
treads, and together, they form a rigid
construction.
Additional balusters are required for
stairs in residential situations in order
that any gaps do not exceed 100mm.
All parts are prefabricated for easy site
assembly. Spirals of 2.0m diameter or
less require relaxation of Building
Regulations regarding minimum tread
‘go’. The 2.2m diameter spiral will give
800mm clear width of stair when fitted
with an inside handrail to comply with
Building Regulations.
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 Handrail & Guardrails
General Application
As a general rule, any unprotected edge of a walkway, platform,
staircase or other raised area from which a person may fall more than
0.5m must be fitted with a guardrail. Steelway handrails and guardrails
are designed to provide safety and give reassurance for users of
staircases and walkways. They may be of tubular or solid construction
or a combination of both. We supply handrails not only to complement
our staircases. platforms, and other similar structures, but also as
completely independent items to fit customers own equipment or civil
engineering work etc.
All component parts are tailor-made in easy to handle lengths and
clearly marked for assembly on site. Drawings are provided for
customers’ use where they wish to undertake the site erection
themselves. Alternatively, we can provide a speedy and efficient site
installation service.
Design
Our designs follow the recommendation of BS 6399; Part 1, BS 5395
and BS 6180. There are at least two horizontal rails - a top rail
(handrail) and an intermediate rail (knee rail) at approximately mid-
height. For step (companion) ladders and staircases in close proximity
to, or bounded by a wall, a single handrail only is required with a
minimum clearance for the hand of 75mm** (EEUA recommend
minimum 65mm). If glazed areas occur adjacent to a walkway,
platform, balcony or staircase, they should be guarded by a secure
handrail or balustrade.
Wherever possible, handrails should be continuous and follow the
exposed edge of raised platform areas and staircases. Sharp changes of
direction in the vertical plane should be avoided in runs of handrail.
The minimum height of handrails for platforms walkways and landings
is 1.1m above the walking surface; for staircases the handrail height
should be between 0.9m and 1m above the pitch line.
Handrails should terminate in a swept end, either to the wall or to the
knee rail, or return to the standards.
Note: Sharp corners, protrusions and stop ends should be avoided since
these may catch clothing and cause accidents. Return bends (‘U’ bends)
should not extend more than 350mm from the centre line of the
standards. At the foot of staircases, ‘U’ bends should extend to the
point of maximum extension of the stringer.
Loadings
BS 5395: Part 3 recommends the following minimum design imposed
lateral loads that should be used for handrails in industrial situations:
Light duty. Access limited to one person. —0.36 kN/m
General duty. Regular two-way pedestrian traffic. —0.36 kN/m
Heavy duty. High density pedestrian traffic: escape routes. —0.74 kN/m
Potentially crowded areas over 3m wide. —3.00 kN/m
If there is any possibility of vehicular impact, the recommendations in
appendix C of BS 6180 should be followed.
For light access stairs, gangways etc., which are not more than 600mm
wide, a minimum design load of 0.22 kN/m may be used (BS 6399: Part 1).
Protective Treatments
Steel can be supplied in the following finishes:
i) Self colour.
ii) Red oxide metal primer.
iii) Hot dipped galvanized to BSENISO 1461. Recommended for
exposed or corrosive conditions. Decorative paint finishes can be
applied by the customer on top of galvanized materials, but a
suitable priming system must be used prior to painting.
iv) Nylon/Plastic coated. Not recommended for exposed conditions.
v) Chrome plated, polished and powder coated finishes are
available to special order.
** BS 5395
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Aluminium alloy and stainless steel do not normally require protective
treatment. However. where additional protection or improved
appearance is thought necessary, then aluminium can be anodised
and stainless steel polished.
Note: Some discolouration may occur on Aluminium bends and heat
affected areas when anodised.
Handrails
Tubular and Solid mild steel handrails are available in a range of sizes
Tubular: 26.9 o/d x 3.2mm wall minimum, (1.87kg/m)
33.7 o/d x 3.2mm wall minimum, (2.41kg/m)
42.4 o/d x 3.2mm wall minimum, (3.10 kg/m)
48.3 o/d x 4.0mm wall minimum, (4.39kg/m)
Solid: 25mm dia. solid bar (3.85kg/m)
32mm dia. solid bar (6.31 Kg/m)
Stainless steel handrails are available with ball type standards, but all
welded construction can also be accommodated.
Aluminium tubular handrail is also available on request in a range of
sizes.
Handrail Standards
Tubular and Solid ball type mild steel standards are available in a
variety of types and sizes. For further details, including types of base
fittings, see page 13, 14 & 15. A handrail system may be tubular or
solid, or a combination of both e.g. tubular handrails with solid
standards. However, it is important to select a standard with
adequate ball size to be compatible with the diameter of handrail to
be used, as illustrated below.
Specification of Standard Max Dia. of Handrail
to suit Ball Size
Shank Size x Ball Size
33.7mm o/d x 3.2mm wall x 60mm dia. ball 33.7mm o/d
42.4mm o/d x 3.2mm wall x 75mm dia. ball 42.4mm o/d
TUBULAR
48.3mm o/d x 4.0mm wall x 90mm dia. ball 48.3mm o/d
60.3mm o/d x 4.0mm wall x 90mm dia. ball 48.3mm o/d
32mm dia. Solid x 60mm dia. ball 33.7mm o/d
SOLID
38mm dia. Solid x 70mm dia. ball 42.4mm o/d
Note: All standards are compatible with 25mm and 32mm Solid
Handrails.
Details regarding the spacing between Standards at different
Loadings are given on page 13.
Aluminium tubular Standards are also available to complement the
Aluminium tubular handrailing.
Gates and Safety Chains
Where loading access is required for a mezzanine floor, or for
protection across openings at the head of stairs and ladders. we can
supply gates of tubular construction to match the design of adjoining
handrails. Alternatively, safety chains can be provided. Chains are
galvanized mild steel, smooth welded to BS4942 and supplied with
hooks, split rings, shackles, eye bolts and snap fasteners as required.
Infill Panels and Mesh Guards
Where a two line system of handrail is preferred or for existing
handrails where the need arises for additional protection, we can
provide infill panels. These panels consist of 50mm sq. welded mesh
constructed from 3.25mm dia. wire with heavy gauge wire frame
surrounds and supplied complete with fixing clips for securing to
handrails.
 Typical arrangement of Handrails for Stairs, Platforms and Walkways

For loadings on Handrails reference

should be made to BS 6399; Part 1.

Information on Design and Loadings is

also given in BS 6180.

Spacing Between Standards

Tables A and B take into account the
limiting stress for the grade of steel
specified The horizontal displacement
of any part of the barrier should not
exceed 25mm. Allowance has been
made for the combined deflection of
handrails and standards.
In order to select a suitable size of
handrail standard from the above tables
one must first decide:
(a) the horizontal loading requirement
(b) the handrail diameter to be used
Having decided the handrail dia.
and loading:
(c) select from table A or Table B
a suitable standard
Note: Height should be taken from
fixing point (1) see base details
page 15 .
(d) check that the handrail dia. is
compatible with the size of handrail
standard selected . See page 12.

Max. Spacing in mm of Mild Steel Handrail Standards where Intensity of Horizontal Loading = 0.36 kN/m
Height of Standards
Specification of Standards 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 1250

33.7mm o/d Shank x 60mm dia. ball 1090 1030 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
TUBULAR
TABLE A

42.4mm o/d Shank x 75mm dia. ball 1800 1800 1795 1710 1630 1560 1495 1300
M.S.

48.3mm o/d Shank x 90mm dia. ball 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800
60.3mm o/d Shank x 90mm dia. ball 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800
SOLID
M.S.

32mm dia. Solid x 60mm dia. ball 1635 1550 1473 1405 1245 N/A N/A N/A
38mm dia. Solid x 70mm dia. ball 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800

Max. Spacing in mm of Mild Steel Handrail Standards where Intensity of Horizontal Loading = 0.74 kN/m
Height of Standards
Specification of Standards 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 1250

33.7mm o/d Shank x 60mm dia. ball THIS PATTERN NOT SUITABLE
TABLE B

TUBULAR

42.4mm o/d Shank x 75mm dia. ball THIS PATTERN NOT SUITABLE
M.S.

48.3mm o/d Shank x 90mm dia. ball 1800 1800 1763 1685 1545 1330 1010 N/A
60.3mm o/d Shank x 90mm dia. ball 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800

32mm dia. Solid x 60mm dia. ball THIS PATTERN NOT SUITABLE
SOLID
M.S.

38mm dia. Solid x 70mm dia. ball 1333 1265 1200 1143 830* N/A N/A N/A

* By using 42.4mm o/d tube handrails, spacing of standards in this particular instance could be increased to 1090mm.
When fixed to concrete or other building materials, the maximum spacing of standards for 0.74kN/m loading should be no
greater than 1250mm

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 Handrail Standards
Steelway tubular and solid ball type
standards are made in varying heights
to suit single, double and multi-line
handrails. Balls are drilled to suit
handrails or can be fitted with eyes
for chains. Grub screws are a standard
fitment in balls to secure handrails
against movement.
Note: Handrail standards must not be
supported from toe plates, unless it
can be shown that the toe plates are
structural members.
A full range of available bases
are illustrated on page 15. The type
of base should be chosen with
care to ensure it will be suitable
for attaching to the structure in
question. A larger size of base
is more suitable when fixing to
materials which have a lower
density than steel e.g. concrete,
brickwork, block work.
The size and spacing of fixing
bolts into concrete or other
low density materials requires
careful consideration. There is
an optimum requirement for
fixings, and exceeding this
may weaken rather than
strengthen the attachment.

When ordering please indicate

whether solid type or tubular type
standards are required, and state:

1) Height.
2) Ball centres.
3) Diameter of ball/shank.
4) Outside diameter of handrail.
5) Type of base (state reference).
See page 15.
6) Angle of rake/pitch (if side fixing
type base state handing L.H. or
R.H. side of stair when ascending).
7) Material and finish. See page 12.

Should be fitted in
preference to safety chains.

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Bases for Tubular Standards Type ’ST’
These bases are
suitable for mild steel
standards required
to resist a maximum
horizontal force of
0.36 kN/m at design
level.

Bases for Solid Standards Type ’S’

Suitable for 32mm and
38mm dia. standards
required to resist a
maximum horizontal
force of 0.36 kN/m
at design load.

Heavy Duty Bases Type ’HS’

Suitable for both Solid and Tubular Standards
required to resist a maximum horizontal force
of 0.74 kN/m at design level.
High Tensile Bolts should be used.
Types with suffix 'C' are designed for fixing to
concrete at an optimum spacing of 1.25m
nominal assuming concrete to be unreinforced
with a minimum
2
compressive strength of
25 N/mm .
Types with a suffix 'S' are designed for fixing
to steelwork at spacings of up to 1.8m.
Designers should ensure that the adjacent
construction acting as support for handrails
and balustrades is of adequate strength and
stability to sustain all applied loads safely
without excessive strain, deflection or
distortion.

Note: Bases are drilled 19mm dia. holes for M16 bolts. Non standard drilling can be accommodated and bolts supplied on request.

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 GRP Products
Complete support structures are available constructed from GRP sections with stainless steel fixings,
in both fire and non fire retardant GRP materials
The benefits of GRP materials are
numerous
• High strength
• Low weight
• Corrosion resistance
• Low maintenance
• Low conductivity to heat
and electricity
• Non magnetic
• Non sparking
GRP ‘Safegrip’ Stairtreads
Stairtreads from GRP grating / solid
have a square siting bar to the front
of the tread which also acts as a high
stress absorber where most of the
force is applied in use.The siting bar is
of a contrasting colour, normally
yellow.
GRP Handrails
• Light, medium and heavy duty
designs
• Posts are square or rectangular
sections
• Contrasting colour posts and
rails available
• With or without kickplate
• Supplied in kit form for ease of
installation
GRP Ladders
• Stringers are square or
rectangular hollow sections
for greater stiffness and
strength
• Serrated rungs offer good grip
• Contrasting colours for rungs
and stringers available
• Complete with GRP safety
cages where required
• Stays and feet in GRP or
stainless steel to suit
GRP ‘Safegrip’ Planking
Solid (40SP-S) or perforated (40SP-P)
from stock in 6m x 500m panels or cut
to size and shape. Adjacent panels
connect by tongue and groove joints.
Supplied with a plain or gritted top
walking surface. Fixings are stainless
steel.
GRP Moulded Gratings
Available 25mm or 40mm thick in
stock panels 1.22m * 2.44m having a
40mm square perforated grid pattern.
With plain or gritted slip resistant top
walking surface.

‘Safegrip’ (40SP-P) ‘Safegrip’ (40SP-S)

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