Fastening Clips & Installation Methods

Installation Accessories
The GratEX® moulded FRP grating products are complimented by an extensive range of
fixing types and installation systems. All GratEX® installation clip sets are tested and
proven to function in the harshest of applications, offering you total peace of mind.
All of the GratEX® installation systems are supplied and stocked as 316 grade stainless
steel with super duplex, 304 grade stainless and galvanised steel options available
upon request. This flexibility means that we can provide a suitable solution for
whatever chemicals or application you have.
The GratEX® clip range also includes a large range of underside clips which provides
additional options when when designing sub-structures with the consideration of
fixing methods. Refer to the StormChief ® page for information on our unique range of
extreme strength clip options for high wave action zones.
GratEX® Clip - Tops
STANDARD M 3D PLAN ELEVATION FASTENING OPTIONS
Hole Diameter: 8mm
Material type: 316 st/st 1, 3, 4, 6
Threaded hole: N/A
MINI MESH M 3D PLAN ELEVATION FASTENING OPTIONS
Hole Diameter: 6mm
(8mm for GTX-502525M1)
5, 7
Material type: 316 st/st
Threaded hole: N/A
MINI MESH M (SLOTTED) 3D PLAN ELEVATION FASTENING OPTIONS
Hole Diameter: 6mm
Material type: 316 st/st 5, 7
Threaded hole: N/A
C 3D PLAN ELEVATION FASTENING OPTIONS
Hole Diameter: 6mm
Material type: 316 st/st 2
Threaded hole: Yes
L 3D PLAN ELEVATION FASTENING OPTIONS
Hole Diameter: 6.5mm
Material type: 316 st/st 2
Threaded hole: N/A
D 3D PLAN ELEVATION FASTENING OPTIONS
Hole Diameter: 8.5mm,
7mm Material type: 316 1, 3, 4, 6
st/st Threaded hole: N/A
E 3D PLAN ELEVATION FASTENING OPTIONS
Hole Diameter: 8mm
Material type: 316 st/st 1, 3, 4, 6
Threaded hole: N/A
W 3D PLAN ELEVATION FASTENING OPTIONS
Hole Diameter: 8mm
Material type: 316 st/st 1, 3, 4, 6
Threaded hole: N/A
S 3D PLAN ELEVATION FASTENING OPTIONS
Hole Diameter: 8mm
Material type: 316 st/st 5, 7
Threaded hole: N/A
O 3D PLAN ELEVATION FASTENING OPTIONS
Hole Diameter: 8mm
Material type: 316 st/st 10,11
Threaded hole: N/A
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Clamp Underside

J - UNIVERSAL 3D PLAN ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION FASTENING OPTIONS

Hole Diameter: N/A

Material type: 316 st/st 1, 3, 4
Threaded hole: N/A
J - MINI-MESH 3D PLAN ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION FASTENING OPTIONS

Hole Diameter: N/A

Material type: 316 st/st 5
Threaded hole: N/A
H 3D PLAN ELEVATION FASTENING OPTIONS

Hole Diameter: 8mm

Material type: st/st 1, 3, 4, 11
Threaded hole: Yes
G 3D PLAN ELEVATION FASTENING OPTIONS

Hole Diameter: 6mm,

8mm Material type: st/st 2
Threaded hole: Yes
U 3D PLAN ELEVATION FASTENING OPTIONS

Hole Diameter: 8mm

Material type: 316 st/st 1, 3, 4
Threaded hole: Yes
V 3D PLAN ELEVATION FASTENING OPTIONS

Hole Diameter: 8mm

Material type: 316 st/st 1, 3, 4
Threaded hole: N/A
T 3D PLAN ELEVATION FASTENING OPTIONS

Hole Diameter: N/A

Material type: 316 st/st 1, 3, 4, 9
Threaded hole: N/A

Fastening Options
1 2 3 4 5

F-FA(SC)-M8*40-HX-SS316 F-FA(SC)-M6*40-HX-SS316 F-FA(SC)-M8*40-SH-SS316 F-FA(SC)-M8*60-BH-SS316 F-FA(B)-M5*50-SH-SS316

M8 x 40mm Hex Head Set Screw, 316 M6 x 40mm Hex Head Set Screw, 316 M8 x 40mm Socket Head Cap Screw, M8 x 40mm Button Socket Head Cap M5 x 50mm Socket Head Cap Screw,
Grade Stainless Steel, c/w nylon nut Grade Stainless Steel, c/w nylon nut 316 Grade Stainless Steel, c/w nylon Screw, 316 Grade Stainless Steel, 316 Grade Stainless Steel, c/w nylon
and washer. and washer. nut and washer. c/w nylon nut and washer. nut and washer.

6 7 8 9 10 11

F-FA(ST)-G6.3*70-IHX-SS316 F-FA(B)-M8*50-CS-SS316 FAS-S-CT-M8-50-316

F-FA(SD)-G14*50-HX-SS316 F-FA(SD)-G12*50-TX-SS316 F-FA(B)-M8*50-CH-SS316
G14 x 70mm Washer Face G14 x 50mm Countersunk M8 x 50mm Countersunk
G14 x 50mm Hex Head Type G12 x 50mm Torx Head Type M8 x 50mm Hex Head Set
Hex Head Type 17 Self Drilling Bugle Type 17 Self Drilling Socket Head Cap Screw, 316
17 Self Drilling Screw, 316 17 Self Drilling Screw, 316 Screw, 316 Grade Stainless
Screw, 316 Grade Stainless Screw, 316 Grade Stainless Grade Stainless Steel, c/w
Grade Stainless Steel. Grade Stainless Steel. Steel.
Steel. Steel. nylon nut and washer

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Fastening Clip Frequency Recommendation:
Treadwell recommends that at least 4 GratEX® clip sets be installed per panel, regardless of size, or approximately 4 per m² for areas exceeding 1 m².
If you have a unique requirement, chances are we have encountered something similar before – contact Treadwell on 1800 246 800.

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Fixing Assembly Combinations

Standard M Clip Assembly L Clip Assembly

GratEX® Standard
GratEX® Type
M6 Hex Head Set Square Mesh
M8 Hex Head Set M Clip
Screw Screw

GratEX® Type
GratEX® Standard L Clip
Square Mesh

Flat Washer

Flat Washer

Lock Nut
Lock Nut

Mini M Clip Assembly D Clip Assembly

GratEX® Type Mini

M5 Socket Head M Clip
Cap Screw GratEX® Standard
M6 or M8 Hex Head Square Mesh
Set Screw

GratEX®
Mini Mesh GratEX® Type
D Clip

Flat Washer Flat Washer

Lock Nut
Lock Nut

Standard C Clip Assembly E Clip Assembly

M8 Hex Head
M6 Hex Head GratEX® Standard Set Screw
Set Screw Square Mesh
GratEX® Type
GratEX Type
® E Clip GratEX® Standard
C Clip Square Mesh

Flat Washer
Lock Nut

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S Clip Assembly Micro Mesh M8 Assembly

GratEX® Standard M8 Countersunk Socket

M8 Hex Head Head Cap Screw
Set Screw Square Mesh
GratEX® Micro Mesh

GratEX® Type Top of grating

S Clip needs to be
recessed to comply
with standards.

GratEX® Type
UNIVERSAL J Clip
Flat Washer

Lock Nut
Lock Nut

Micro Mesh M6 Assembly Solid Surface Recess Tool

M6 Countersunk Socket
Head Cap Screw

Top of grating
GratEX® Micro Mesh
needs to be
recessed to comply
with standards.

Lock Nut

W Clip Assembly OH Clip Assembly

M8 Button Head M8 Countersunk Socket

GratEX® Type
W Clip Head Cap Screw

GratEX® Solid
GratEX Type
® Top Grating
GratEX® Solid O Clip
Top Grating

Recessed Hole
for O Clip
Flat Washer GratEX® Type
H Clip

Lock Nut

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MJ Clip Assembly MH Clip Assembly

M8 Hex Head
Set Screw GratEX® Type
M Clip
M8 Hex Head GratEX® Type
Set Screw M Clip
GratEX® Standard
Square Mesh

GratEX® Standard
Square Mesh

Lock Nut GratEX® Type

H Clip
GratEX® Type
J Clip

MU Clip Assembly MV Clip Assembly

GratEX® Type
M Clip
GratEX® Type
M8 Hex Head M Clip M8 Hex Head
Set Screw Set Screw
GratEX® Standard
Square Mesh

GratEX® Standard GratEX® Type

Square Mesh V Clip

GratEX® Type
U Clip
Lock Nut

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DG Clip Assembly MJ Mini Mesh Assembly

M6 or M8 Hex Head
Set Screw
M5 Socket Head GratEX® Type
GratEX® Type
Cap Screw Mini M Clip
D Clip
GratEX® Standard
Square Mesh GratEX®
Mini Mesh Grating

GratEX® Type
GratEX® Type Mini J Clip
G Clip

Nylon Nut

MT Clip Assembly SJ Clip Assembly

M8 Hex Head GratEX® Type GratEX® Type

M8 Hex Head
Set Screw M Clip S Clip
Set Screw

GratEX® Standard
GratEX Standard
®
Square Mesh
Square Mesh

GratEX® Type
J Clip
GratEX® Type
T Clip
Lock Nut
Lock Nut

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WJ Mini Mesh Assembly WH Solid Top Assembly

M8 Hex Head M8 Hex Head

Set Screw Set Screw

38 mm Mini Mesh GratEX® Type

Grating W Clip 38 mm Solid Top
Grating
GratEX Type
®

W Clip
GratEX® Type
J Clip

GratEX® Type
H Clip

M8 Lock Nut

M Clip Masonry Anchor Assembly W Clip Masonry Anchor Solid Top Assembly

M8 Hex Head
Set Screw M8 Hex Head
Set Screw
GratEX® Type GratEX®
M Clip Type W Clip

38 mm Solid Top
38 mm Grating Grating

Masonry Anchor Masonry Anchor

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Clip - Tops

MoultrEX® M 3D PLAN ELEVATION FASTENING OPTIONS

Hole Diameter: 6mm

Material type: 316 st/st 2
Threaded hole: N/A

Clamp Underside

Mini J Universal G U V

Hole Diameter: N/A Hole Diameter: 6mm Hole Diameter: 8mm Hole Diameter: 8mm
Material type: 316 st/st Material type: st/st Material type: 316 st/st Material type: 316 st/st
Threaded hole: N/A Threaded hole: Yes Threaded hole: Yes Threaded hole: N/A

Fixing Assembly Combinations

MJ Clip Assembly MG Clip Assembly

M5 Hex Head M5 Hex Head

Set Screw MoultrEX® Type M Clip MoultrEX® Type M Clip
Set Screw

MoultrEX® Type Mini MoultrEX® Type G Clip

J Clip

Lock Nut

MU Clip Assembly MV Clip Assembly

M5 Hex Head
Set Screw MoultrEX® Type M Clip M5 Socket Head MoultrEX® Type M Clip
Cap Screw

MoultrEX® Type MINI V Clip

GratEX® Type U Clip

Lock Nut

Please refer to Appendix 6b: MoultrEX® Fasteners Ordering Information (Page 96).
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Treadwell stocks a range of durable 316 stainless steel secure clip options for GridEX® pultruded FRP grating. Further details regarding
fixing types and ordering information can be found on page 97.
For apertures between each load bar which are less than 15mm, the GridEX® M clip with the 6mm hole diameter is recommended.For
15mm and above, the GridEX® M clip with the 8mm hole diameter is recommended.

Clip - Tops
ITEM PROFILES HOLE DIAMETER MATERIAL TYPE THREADED HOLE FASTENING OPTIONS

GridEX® M clip for 50%

8mm 316 st/st N/A 1
open grating

GridEX® M clip for 60%

8mm 316 st/st N/A 1
open grating

GridEX® N clip 8mm 316 st/st N/A 1

Clamp Underside
Mini J Universal G U V H

Hole Diameter: N/A Hole Diameter: 8mm Hole Diameter: 8mm Hole Diameter: 8mm Hole Diameter: 8mm
Material type: 316 st/st Material type: st/st Material type: 316 st/st Material type: 316 st/st Material type: st/st
Threaded hole: N/A Threaded hole: Yes Threaded hole: Yes Threaded hole: N/A Threaded hole: Yes

Fixing Assembly Combinations

MJ Clip Assembly MG Clip Assembly
GridEX Type M Clip
®
M8 Hex Head
M8 Hex Head
Set Screw GridEX® Type M Clip
Set Screw
GridEX Type J Clip
®

GridEX® Type G Clip

Lock Nut

MU Clip Assembly MV Clip Assembly

M5 Hex Head M8 Hex Head GridEX® Type

Set Screw Set Screw M Clip
GridEX® Type M Clip

GridEX® Type
GridEX® Type U Clip V Clip

Lock Nut

M Clip 60% Open M Clip 50% Open

M8 Hex Head M8 Hex Head
GridEX® M Clip for 60% GridEX® M Clip for 50%
Set Screw Set Screw
Open Grating Open Grating

Flat Washer
Flat Washer
Lock Nut Lock Nut

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