As one of the busiest stretches in Kentucky, the old Clay's Ferry Bridge over Interstate 75 had a problem. To perform annual bridge inspections, workers needed to walk on precarious, narrow lengths of bar grating, using only galvanized steel cables as handrails. And, at 200 feet above the Kentucky River, the old, rickety walkways created a potentially dangerous situation for inspectors. The solution: Heavy Duty GRIP STRUT® Walkways from Cooper B-Line - GS Metals Corp.
"Heavy Duty GRIP STRUT was the perfect choice for this project, with its slip-resistant surface, sturdy handrails and special fittings," said Tom Thies, Cooper B-Line - GS Metals District Manager who serviced the project. "The U-shaped walkways provide a safe, all-weather walking surface without needing extra structural support. The turned-up side channels and sure-grip surface make Heavy Duty GRIP STRUT a great alternative to bar grating, which gets slippery when wet."
Heavy Duty GRIP STRUT planks and walkways feature an aggressive, serrated surface, providing maximum slip protection under practically all environmental conditions. It is designed especially for applications requiring greater load capacity or longer span ability.
For more information contact Cooper B-Line - GS Metals CORP., 3764 Longspur Road, Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274. Phone: 800-851-9341 or 618-357-5353. Fax: 618-357-3605. E-mail: webmaster@cooperindustries.com.
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