Stainless steel metal bar grating is one of the most common flooring types found in industrial operations. Safe to walk on, while allowing hazardous materials and fluids to pass through, these grates also offer great strength-to-weight ratios. They are available in many materials, although stainless steel is probably the most common.Typical types of stainless-steel grating include:•Welded grating. This is the most commonplace type of grating, with individual welds at each intersection between the bearing bar and the cross bar.•Dovetail pressure-locked grating. These grates utilize pre-punched notches in the bearing and cross bars, which are then locked together under high pressure. Pressure-locked grating is more aesthetically appealing, while still strong.•Swage-locked grating. This