McNICHOLS®
SAFETY 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®
SAFETY SOLUTIONS
McNICHOLS understands the necessity of a safe
working environment. From anti-slip Matting to serrated
Ladder Rungs, McNICHOLS® Safety Solutions help
protect workers on the job. Long-lasting and requiring
minimal maintenance, McNICHOLS® Hole Products
are cost effective as well.
McNICHOLS®
BAR GRATING
Bar Grating creates sturdy floors, secure guardrails and other features that establish a safe environment.
The durable material requires little upkeep, making it a top choice for value.
Bar Grating in a lively orange color forms guardrails and
secures the stairway without blocking the view.
Bar Grating displays its strength and see through
properties on this platform.
WELDED
Bar Grating creates protective boundaries along an
overpass and surrounding stairways.
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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McNICHOLS®
FIBERGLASS GRATING
Fiberglass Grating is a lightweight, corrosion and fire-resistant alternative to traditional metal gratings. It
withstands chemicals, inclement weather and other abrasive forces.
Square Molded Fiberglass Grating provides a secure, antislip and impact resistant floor beneath equipment.
PULTRUDED
T-BAR
PULTRUDED
I-BAR
Fiberglass Grating meets high load-bearing requirements
while facilitating drainage. The corrosion-resistant material
is ideal for soggy environments present on rigs and boats.
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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PLANK GRATING
Plank Grating is a popular choice for platforms, catwalks, rooftop walkways, stair treads and other surfaces
that require a strong grip. Lightweight, easy to install and available in rust-resistant materials, Plank Grating
offers long-term value and quality.
With its diamond-shaped openings and serrated edges,
GRIP STRUT® Plank Grating offers an aggressive surface.
GRIP STRUT®
PERF-O GRIP®
Ladder Rungs are also 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®
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.
Matting provides long-term, low-maintenance protection
poolside and in other wet environments.
CROSSGRIP® Rooftop Matting carves a path through a
piping, offering dependable access to equipment.
RUNNER MATTING
Pattern
Types
With its pattern of small holes, TRACTION TREAD™
Flooring establishes a secure, slip-resistant surface.
AREA MATTING
FRONTRUNNER® Shown
TILE MATTING
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'
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STAIR TREADS
Bar Grating Stair Treads are a top choice for strength, safety and long-term cost savings. Fiberglass Stair
Treads are an ideal alternative for steel or aluminum gratings in corrosive environments.
Phenolic Fiberglass
Stair Tread shave
fire retardant
properties and
also performs
well under harsh
conditions.
GW SERIES
GHB SERIES
Bar Grating Stair
Treads offer a
safe, predictable
surface, thanks to
quality material
and design.
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)
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® SAFETY SOLUTIONS
McNICHOLS carries a wide range of products to meet the needs of the Safety
industry. From Stair Treads, Ladder Rungs, and Bar Grating to chemically resistant
Fiberglass, we have the Hole Products you need, when you need them!
PLANK GRATING
STAIR TREADS
FIBERGLASS GRATING
Square Molded
LADDER RUNG
MATTING
FIBERGLASS GRATING
Pultruded
PERF-O-GRIP®
GRIP STRUT®
VYNAGRIP®
Traction Tread™
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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