B-Line Eaton series Grip Strut ten diamond plank, 144" Grating length, 24" Grating width, Steel, 2" Channel size, Plain, Grip Strut, 14 gauge

The ten diamond Grip Strut plank is listed as OSHA compliant, and the surface itself is the reason: the pierced diamond openings shed liquid and debris and give traction in oil, mud, or ice conditions where a smooth plate deck would be a slip hazard. It is specified where safe, sturdy footing with non-slip is required, such as catwalks, mezzanine walkways, and equipment access platforms.

Plain means bare steel with no galvanizing, paint, or coating applied. Bare steel will rust in wet or washdown service, so plain plank belongs indoors, in dry covered areas, or where you intend to paint or coat it after install. For exterior platforms, roof access, or corrosive duty, order a galvanized or stainless version of Grip Strut instead of the plain steel one.

This plank is formed from 14 gauge steel, which is the common weight for pedestrian and maintenance traffic walkways and platforms rather than for vehicle or heavy rolling loads. Paired with the 2 inch channel it handles foot traffic and carried tools. If your platform sees pallet jacks, carts with hard small wheels, or point loads from equipment, step up to a heavier gauge or tighten the support spacing.

Yes. It's a 14 gauge formed steel section, so it cuts on site with a metal chop saw or band saw to trim a 144 inch plank down to your opening. Cut ends on plain steel leave raw metal exposed, which is fine indoors but worth priming if there is any moisture. Plan cuts so a stringer still supports the plank near each end rather than leaving a cut edge cantilevered.