Guide
Steel Grating Clips, Fasteners and Installation Planning
By DONGFU GRATING Engineering Team · Published 2026-07-24 · Updated 2026-10-15
Grating clips (also called grating clamps) and other fasteners affect support layout, edge banding, removable areas and site access, so they belong on the panel drawing rather than at the end of the order. Show the bearing bar direction, clear span, support lines and minimum bearing. Mark every removable panel and any hinge, handle, lock or lifting point. Select the clip, saddle, bolt or other fastener for the grating construction and supporting member, then state its material and corrosion protection. Record panel joints, site clearances and fixing locations before fabrication so the delivered panels fit the steelwork and the packing list includes the correct accessories.
Confirm before fabrication
- Bearing direction, support lines, clear spans and minimum bearing
- Fixed and removable panel boundaries
- Clip or fastener system, material and finish
- Panel gaps, walls, curbs, penetrations and equipment clearances
- Cut-outs, banding, toe plates, stair holes and nosing direction
Common grating clip and clamp types
| Type | How it fixes | Typical use | Removable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle clip | An upper saddle and lower plate bolt together around the support flange, usually without drilling the steelwork | Platforms and walkways that need removal for maintenance | Yes |
| Hook bolt / J-bolt clip | A hook engages the support flange and is tightened from above for quick installation | Walkways and temporary maintenance access areas | Yes |
| G-clip | Hooks below the support flange and bolts into place from above | Floor grating, commonly used in the UK and Australia | Yes |
| Welded fixing | The panel is welded directly to the support or fixed using welded lugs | Permanent areas that do not need removal; repair the galvanized coating after welding | No |
Clip type, material and finish are confirmed with the order and listed on the packing list with the panels.
Put installation information on the drawing
Use panel marks and a clear installation sequence. Put removable areas and fixing locations on the drawing; a general note is not enough.
If clips are included in the order, list type, finish and quantity in both the quotation and packing list.
