Product Overview
Guardrails and steel gratings are essential road safety and industrial access products. Texin Steel manufactures W-beam and three-beam highway guardrails, cable barriers, and welded/press-locked steel grating panels. All products are hot-dip galvanized to ISO 1461 for long-term corrosion resistance.
Key Advantages
- Guardrails per Standard: EN 1317, GOST R 52289, AASHTO M180 — containment levels N2, H1, H2, H4b.
- Grating Types: Welded (standard/heavy), press-locked, swage-locked — plain, serrated, or I-bar.
- Hot-Dip Galvanized: ≥85μm per ISO 1461, giving 25+ years of corrosion protection.
- EAC Certification: Guardrails and grating both available with EAC certificate for CIS markets.
- Bulk Supply: Containerized shipping for large highway or industrial projects.
Guardrail Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Guardrail Types | W-beam (AASHTO M180), Three-beam, Cable barrier |
| Material | Q235B, SS400, S235JR — hot-dip galvanized |
| W-Beam Dimensions | 4320×310×85×3mm / 4mm / 4.5mm (or custom) |
| Post Types | C-section, H-section, or I-section; spaced at 2m or 4m |
| Containment Level | N2, H1, H2, H4b per EN 1317 |
| Accessories | Blockouts, splice bolts, post caps, end treatments, transition sections |
Steel Grating Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Grating Types | Welded (flat bar), press-locked, swage-locked |
| Bar Size | 20×3mm to 75×12mm (flat bar); 25×3mm to 50×10mm (I-bar) |
| Bar Spacing | 30mm, 40mm, 60mm (standard); custom available |
| Panel Size | Up to 1.2m × 6m per piece |
| Surface | Plain or serrated (anti-slip) |
| Bearing Bars per m | 16, 25, 33 (varies by spacing) |
Applications
- ✔ Highway and expressway median barriers
- ✔ Bridge parapet and edge protection
- ✔ Industrial platform walkways and catwalks
- ✔ Drainage covers and trench grating
- ✔ Stair treads and entrance mats
- ✔ Oil/gas platform grating
Texin Steel has supplied guardrails for highway projects throughout Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. Our galvanized steel grating is a standard choice for platform walkways at Middle Eastern oil facilities.
FAQ
1. Can guardrails be designed to local standards?
Yes. We offer guardrails compliant with EN 1317, AASHTO M180, and GOST R 52289 with full test certificates.
2. Do you provide guardrail installation?
We supply all components with an installation manual. On-site supervision can be provided separately.
3. Are custom grating sizes available?
Absolutely. Any panel size or bar configuration can be fabricated to match your drawings or site dimensions.
Why Choose Texin for Guardrail & Grating?
- ✅ Large stock of standard guardrail and grating profiles for immediate delivery
- ✅ Custom bending and curving for curved road sections
- ✅ All components hot-dip galvanized — no on-site painting required
- ✅ Full certification package: mill certs, galvanizing thickness reports, EAC
- ✅ Competitive FOB / CIF pricing with flexible payment terms