Excellent non-slip characteristics is only one of the advantages the Mentis Die-Line range of positive grip pressed section walkway product offers users.

Available in three forms, namely planks, mats and walkways, this locally manufactured walkway grating has a positive serration which ensures positive traction in all walking and working surfaces, even where mud, water, grease oil and detergents are present and could cause slippery or hazardous underfoot conditions. The serration on the grating applies irrespective of the direction in which a person is walking.

Produced by Andrew Mentis, Die-Line is easy to handle and erect. Elaine van Rooyen, marketing manager at the company explains that the product is simple to install with minimal welding or clipping required, reducing the need for specialised installation labour.

“Another important advantage that Die-Line offers is its high strength to weight ratio as this ensures an optimum loading bearing capacity and therefore the safety of all who use the walkway system,” van Rooyen says. The Die-Line range also ensures high light penetration for further safety benefits and the sections align perfectly for enhanced aesthetics.

The sections are designed for longitudinal span, obviating unnecessary steel support and heavy kick plates, both factors contributing greatly to enhanced cost effectiveness.

Transverse loading is transferred to the integrated kick flats (toe boards) which are provided with two slotted holes at each end and positioned around the neutral axis. Pressed angle splice plates fit on the outside and into the returned top edges, and M10 bolts and nuts are provided for easy installation.

The Die-Line products, together with all the necessary accessories including bolts, washers, nuts, fish plates, jointing channels, saddle clamps, splice plates and mesh clips, can be used for work platforms, catwalks, conveyor walkways, and stair treads.

Die-Line flooring channels are available in three sizes; 150 by 2 400 mm, 250 by 2 400 mm and 305 by 2 400 mm. All are 2 mm thick. Die-Line walkway sections are available either 500 mm or 750 mm wide at a standard length of 2 400 mm and 2.5 mm thick. It can be supplied uncoated, bitumen dipped or galvanised, facilitating use in a wide variety of applications including where harsh chemicals or saltwater is present. Mats are available either 500 mm or 750 mm by 2 400mm long and 2,5 mm thick.

Apart from the obvious safety considerations, Andrew Mentis is able to provide customised solutions for specific customer requirements across a number of market sectors.