B-Line Eaton series Grip Strut three diamond plank, 144" Grating length, 7" Grating width, Aluminum, 2.5" Channel size, Grip Strut, .080" Thick

Each plank runs 144 inches long by 7 inches wide, with a 2.5 inch channel height. That 7 inch width is why these are usually laid side by side in multiples to make up a full walkway or platform width, rather than used alone as a full-width tread.

The Eaton B-Line Grip Strut three diamond plank is listed as OSHA compliant. The diamond openings are punched and formed so the edges bite into the sole of a boot, which is what gives it the non-slip footing it is specified for on catwalks, platforms and access walkways.

This plank is aluminum in 14 gauge material. Aluminum is the choice where corrosion is the concern (wash-down areas, coastal or chemical plants, water treatment) or where crews have to carry and set planks by hand. Steel Grip Strut is the alternative when load capacity is the driver and corrosion is not. If your drawing calls for a galvanized or stainless plank, this aluminum part is not a substitute for it.

Grip Strut plank ships as bare plank only. The 2.5 inch channel legs sit on your supports and are secured with grating clips, hold-down saddles, or bolted through the legs depending on the support type. Clips, bolts and any end plates are separate line items and need to be ordered alongside the plank.

Yes. The plank is 14 gauge aluminum and cuts cleanly with a circular saw and a non-ferrous blade, so a 144 inch length can be trimmed to fit a shorter bay. Cut ends should land on or near a support, and on aluminum you will want to deburr the cut edge before anyone walks it.

At 144 inches it is a 12 foot piece, so it will not go in a van or a short bed and moves as an oversize freight item. Crews planning a rooftop or mezzanine lift should account for a 12 foot rigid length, though the aluminum makes it light enough for two people to place.