McNICHOLS®
ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Inspired to Serve!™
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The Hole Story
McNICHOLS
CO. has grown from
a small family business
to an industry
leader, while the
spirit of Founder Bob
McNichols lives on.
During his service in
World War II, Bob
Bob McNichols, Founder
made a solemn vow
(1922 - 1981)
that if he came out of
the war alive, he would put God first and make
Him his partner.
The bombardier of a Boeing B-17 Flying
Fortress, Bob was the only member of the
plane’s nine-man crew to survive an attack by
Nazi fighters on October 6, 1944. He spent
months in a German prisoner-of-war camp
before he and fellow POWs were liberated on
May 1, 1945. Bob returned to America and
united with his wife, Phyllis and his six-monthold daughter, Barbara.
Bob began McNICHOLS with Phyllis on
May 1, 1952.
He trademarked “The Hole Story” as a
tribute to the perforated and expanded metal
products he carried. The slogan’s debut in the
McNICHOLS ® Master Catalog in 1975
initiated a legacy of “Hole” references, such as
“Hole Products” and “The Hole Team.”
The company suffered the unexpected loss of
Bob in 1981. By this time, McNICHOLS
had built a national base of customers and
relocated its headquarters to Tampa, FL, from
Cleveland, OH.
Bob’s son, Gene, took over leadership and
opened a new chapter of “The Hole Story.”
In 1990, Gene made “Service, Quality and
Performance” McNICHOLS’ official
mission. The words embody the spirit of the
organization. They represent the highest level
of customer service, quality worthy of the
International Organization for Standardization’s
9001:2008 Certification, and performance that
surpasses customer expectations.
will celebrate its 63rd
anniversary this year. Led by Scott
McNichols, President, members of
the family’s third generation are
ready to advance the legacy of their
father and grandfather.
McNICHOLS
Service, Quality and Performance…
that’s The Hole Story® !
McNICHOLS®
ENERGY SOLUTIONS:
OIL, GAS, WIND & SOLAR
McNICHOLS understands the energy sector and its
requirements for strong, durable, dynamic products. From
Bar Grating to Matting, McNICHOLS has the quality
Hole Products to meet your needs. Our vast inventory, fast
shipping and exceptional customer service keep pace with
the demands of the industry.
McNICHOLS®
BAR GRATING
Bar Grating can support heavy weight while allowing air, light, heat, sound and fluid to pass through. The
strong and durable material requires minimal maintenance.
Skid Kit
Heavy-duty equipment requires a strong and reliable
foundation that our Bar Grating provides. We can also
create kits for skids and deliver it ready to be assembled.
Galvanized Steel Bar Grating forms a walkway that gives
maintenance workers safe access across a solar roof.
WELDED
Square Molded Fiberglass Grating provides added safety
around fracking equipment.
HEAVY-DUTY WELDED
PRESS-LOCKED
CLOSE MESH
LOCKED BY SWAGING
Pattern Types
Series
GW, SGW
GHB
GAL, SFT Flush Top, I-Bar
GIA, Safe-T-Grid®
GAA, GCM
Materials
Plain Steel, Galvanized Steel,
Stainless Steel
Plain Steel, Galvanized Steel
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Plain Steel, Galvanized Steel,
Aluminum
Surface
Smooth or Serrated
Smooth or Serrated
Smooth, Grooved or Serrated Smooth or Serrated
Bar Thickness
1/8", 3/16"
Bar Heights
3/4" to 2-1/2"
1/4" (5/16", 3/8" special
order)
1" to 3"
1/8", 3/16", 1/4",
.94" (Safe-T-Grid®)
1" to 2-1/2"
1" to 2"
Standard Sizes
2'x20', 3'x20', 2'x12', 3'x12', 3'x20'
2'x24', 3'x24', 4'x24'
2'x20', 2'x24', 3'x20', 3'x24'
3'x12', 3'x24' (GAA Only)
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of our series options)
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McNICHOLS®
FIBERGLASS GRATING
Fiberglass Grating’s resistance to corrosion and fire makes it an efficient alternative to traditional metal
grating in areas with saltwater, inclement weather and chemical hazards.
Amid shifting weather and constant saltwater breeze,
Phenolic Fiberglass Grating provides a durable,
corrosion-resistant surface on an offshore oil rig.
PULTRUDED
T-BAR
PULTRUDED
I-BAR
On board an oil rig off the coast of Mexico, fiberglass
grating offers slip resistance.
SQUARE
MOLDED
RECTANGULAR
MOLDED
PLATE &
PLANK
Pattern Types
Styles/Class
DURADEK® MS T-5020,
DURAGRID® MS
T-1810,
DURAGRID® MS
T-1210,
DURAGRID® MS T-3810
DURADEK® MS I-6000, Square Mesh,
Phenolic MS I-6015,
MINI-GRID™
DURAGRID® MS I-4000
DURAGRID® MS I-6515
Rectangular Mesh
SAFPLANK®,
SAFPLATE®
Surface
Grit
Grit
Grit or Non-Grit
Grit or Non-Grit
Grit or Non-Grit,
Punched or Solid (Plank)
Heights
1", 1-1/2", 2"
1", 1-1/2"
1", 1-1/2", 2"
1", 1-1/2"
PLANK: 2"
PLATE: .125", .25"
Widths
3', 4'
3', 4'
3', 4', 5'
8', 10', 12'
PLANK: 12", 24"
Lengths
12', 18', 20'
10', 12', 20'
8', 10', 12'
3', 4', 12'
PLANK: 20', 24'
PLATE: 4'x8'
Resins
Polyester, Vinyl ester
Polyester, Vinyl ester,
Phenolic
Polyester, Vinyl ester
Polyester, Vinyl ester
Polyester
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McNICHOLS®
PLANK GRATING
Plank Grating comes in a variety of configurations that help prevent slips and falls. Lightweight, easy to install
and available in rust-resistant materials, Plank Grating offers long-term value and quality.
PLANK LADDER RUNGS
Plank Grating provides a secure surface with superior
traction for utility workers.
GRIP STRUT®
PERF-O GRIP®
DIAMONDBACK®
TRACTION TREAD™
Item Number: T7LR517012
Item Number: M6L6ST2460
GRIP STRUT®
COVERS
Item Number: 2601101410
Item Number: 6MLR347010
We also carry Plank Ladder Rungs that are available in
several styles of grating. In stock and ready to ship!
GRATE-LOCK®
DIAMONDBACK®
HEAVY-DUTY PLANK
Pattern Types
Styles
GRIP STRUT® Plank &
Walkway, Heavy-Duty
Plank & Walkway
PERF-O GRIP® Plank &
Walkway, TRACTION
TREAD™ Planks
GRATE-LOCK® Plank
with Grip or Smooth
Surface
DIAMONDBACK®
Solid or Vented
HD Series Plank
Grooved or Smooth
Surface
Materials
Plain, Galvanized
and Stainless Steel,
Aluminum
Plain and Galvanized
Steel, Aluminum
Galvanized Steel
Aluminum 6061-T6
Aluminum
Heights/
Depths
Plank: 1-1/2", 2",
2-1/2", 3"
Walkway: 4-1/2"
HD Plank: 2"
HD Walkway: 5"
Plank: 1-1/2, 2"
Walkway: 5"
1-1/2", 2-1/2", 3"
(4" special order)
1", 1-1/2", 2"
3/4", 1", 1-1/2"
Widths
Plank: 4-3/4", 7",
9-1/2", 11-3/4", 183/4", 24"
Walkway: 24"
HD Plank: 9-1/4"
HD Walkway: 30"
Plank: 5", 7", 10", 12",
18"
Walkway: 24”, 30", 36"
9", 12"
6", 12"
6"
Lengths
10', 12'
(longer by special
order)
10', 12'
12', 20', 24' (2-1/2"
(longer by special order) Ht.),
12' (1-1/2" Ht.),
24' (3" Ht.)
12'
20', 26'
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McNICHOLS®
PERFORATED METAL
A popular choice for partitions, enclosures and screens, Perforated Metal has visual appeal, versatility
and a high strength-to-weight ratio. With openings that transmit light, air and sound, Perforated Metal is
lightweight and easy to fabricate.
ROUND HOLE
SQUARE HOLE
SLOTTED
HEXAGONAL
DESIGNER
Pattern Types
Materials
Plain Steel, Aluminum,
Pre-Galvanized Steel,
Stainless Steel
Plain Steel, Aluminum
Plain Steel
Plain Steel, Aluminum
Plain Steel, Aluminum
Thickness/
Gauges
.020 to 3/8
.032 to 18
16, 22
.032 to 22
.040 to 24
Hole Sizes
.027" to 1"
.020" to .75"
Widths: .125" to .20"
Lengths: .637" to 1"
.25" to .50"
vary with pattern
Hole Centers
.50" to 1.25"
.50" to 1"
.50" to 1.25"
.2813" to .5625"
vary with pattern
Standard
Sheet Sizes
3'x8', 4'x8', 3'x10',
4'x10'
4'x12', 5'x10', 5'x12'
3'x8', 4'x8', 4'x10'
3'x8', 3'x10'
3'x8', 4'x8', 3'x10',
4'x10'
3'x8', 3'x10', 4'x10'
% Open Area
5% to 63%
11% to 56%
41% to 74%
79%, 80%
35% to 68%
McNICHOLS®
STAIR TREADS
Workers climbing or descending stairs depend on a safe, dependable surface. Stair Treads are reliable,
durable and capable of bearing heavy loads as well as posessing slip-resistant properties.
GW SERIES
GHB SERIES
GAL SERIES
GIA SERIES
FIBERGLASS
Pattern Types
Materials
Plain, Galvanized and
Stainless Steel
Plain and Galvanized
Steel
Aluminum
Aluminum
Molded or Pultruded
Polyester
Surface
Smooth or Serrated
Smooth or Serrated
Smooth or Serrated
Grooved
Grit
Bar Heights
1”, 1-1/4”, 1-1/2”
3/4”, 1”, 1-1/4”,
1-1/2”
1”, 1-1/4”, 1-1/2”,
1-3/4”
1”, 1-1/4”, 1-1/2”,
1-3/4”
1-1/2”
Bar Thickness
1/8”, 3/16”
1/4”
3/16”
1/4”
Widths
8-9/16”, 9-3/4”,
10-15/16”, 12-1/8”
8-9/16”, 9-3/4”,
10-15/16”, 12-1/8”
8-9/16”, 9-3/4”,
10-15/16”, 12-1/8”
8-5/8”, 9-13/16”, 11”, Cut to Size - Molded
12-3/16”
11”, 12-1/2” Pultruded
Lengths/Span
30”, 36”, 48” (other
sizes available)
30”, 36”, 48” (other
sizes available)
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McNICHOLS®
MATTING & FLOORING
Matting provides firm footing in all types of weather. The self-draining, self-cleansing material will resist wear
over time, saving replacement costs. Metal Plate and Deck Flooring offer similar endurance and grip.
RUNNER MATTING
AREA MATTING
TILE MATTING
FRONTRUNNER® Shown
Pattern
Types
METAL PLATE
FLOORING
HERON® TILE Shown
TRACTION TREAD™ Shown
METAL DECK
FLOORING
Styles/Class CROSSGRIP®
FLOORLINE®
FRONTRUNNER®
HERON® AIR
HERONRIB®
HVD
VYNAGRIP®
THE HOLE MAT®
HERON® TILE
FLEXMAT®
GRIP TIGHT,
TRACTION TREAD™
Floor Plate, Tread
Plate
DIAMONDBACK®
Metal Deck
Materials
PVC
Rubber
HERON® TILE: EVA (Ethyl
Vinyl Acetate)
FLEXMAT: Polypropylene
and rubber
GT: Plain Steel
TT: Plain Steel,
Aluminum
TP: Galvanized Steel
Aluminum
Thickness/
Height
VYNAGRIP: 19/32"
CROSSGRIP &
FRONTRUNNER: 9/16"
HVD: 1/2"
HERON AIR, HERONRIB:
3/8"
FLOORLINE: 1/4"
.50"
HERON® TILE: 19/32"
FLEXMAT: 5/8"
GT: 1/4", 3/8"
TT: 16, 14, 11, .125
TP: .063, .105
.36" Height
Standard
Sizes
2'x33', 3'x33', 4'x33'
3'x10'
(3'x33' most common)
FRONTRUNNER,
FLOORLINE: 2'x33', 3'x33'
HERON® TILE: 13"x13"
FLEXMAT: 12"x12"
GT: 5'x10', 5'x12'
12"x144"
TT: 3' x 10'
TP: 4'x8', 4'x10', 5'x8',
5'x10'
McNICHOLS®
FABRICATION SERVICES
McNICHOLS associates are trained to custom-fabricate to your specifications. We can bend, cut,
shear and weld our products to meet nearly any need.
CUT-TO-SIZE
SPECIALTY
INFILL PANELS
STAIR TREADS
WELDING
PRINT TAKEOFFS
METAL FINISHES
EDGING
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McNICHOLS® ENERGY SOLUTIONS
McNICHOLS carries a wide range of products to meet the needs of the Energy
industry. From Stair Treads, Ladder Rungs, Matting and Bar Grating to chemically
resistant Fiberglass, we have the Hole Products you need, when you need them!
STAIR TREADS
PLANK GRATING
FIBERGLASS GRATING
Pultruded
FIBERGLASS GRATING
MATTING
STAIR TREADS
GRIP STRUT®
PERF-O-GRIP®
Molded Fiberglass
Square Molded
VYNAGRIP®
Headquarters based in Tampa, Fla., McNICHOLS CO.
provides perforated metal, expanded metal, wire mesh and designer
metals, as well as grating and flooring products. McNICHOLS
serves builders, fabricators, architects and other customers through
a network of service centers across 18 U.S. cities. Customers choose
McNICHOLS for our vast supply of Hole Products, as well as our
high quality standards, fast shipping and superior customer service.
Locations:
Atlanta - Baltimore - Boston - Charlotte - Chicago - Cincinnati - Cleveland - Dallas - Denver - Houston
Kansas City - Los Angeles - Minneapolis - NY/NJ Area - Phoenix - San Francisco - Seattle - Tampa
PERFORATED METAL
WIRE MESH
EXPANDED METAL
BAR GRATING
PLANK GRATING
FIBERGLASS
Inspired to Serve!™
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Please note that product photographs are not actual size. Application photos reflected are typical of
Hole Products in use that can be supplied or have been supplied by McNICHOLS CO.
Some illustrations may depict uses designed, manufactured, fabricated or installed by others.
McNICHOLS is ISO 9001:2008 Certified.
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