U CLIPS are our most popular grating clip: a G-clip style fastener that clamps 19-W-4 steel bar grating to the flange of the support steel from above. A top plate sits across the bearing bars, a toothed grip jaw hooks under the flange, and one bolt pulls them together. No welding, no drilling, and no access needed below the platform.
Request a QuoteEach U CLIP is three pieces that clamp the grating to the support steel, all tightened from the walking surface.
| Factor | U CLIPS | Welding | Saddle clips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot work permit | Not needed | Required | Not needed |
| Drilling or screwing into the support | No | No | Usually a screw into the support steel |
| Lifting a panel later | Loosen the bolt | Cut the weld | Remove the screw |
| Galvanizing on the support | Left intact | Burned at each weld; needs touch-up | Pierced at the screw |
| Install time | About 1 minute per clip | Longest: weld, clean, touch up | Varies with drilling |
Most FastGrate clips install from above with a standard wrench. No welding, no drilling, and no access needed underneath the platform. Once a two-person crew has the routine down, each clip takes about a minute.
Work out how many clips your platform needs or check the selection chart.
| Grating | Bearing bars | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 19-W-4 | ~1-3/16" bearing bar centers (19 bars per section) | General industrial platforms, walkways, and mezzanines |
Not sure which finish? See galvanized vs stainless grating clips or grating clips vs welding.
U CLIPS are a G-clip style grating clip built on the same top plate, grip jaw and bolt principle. They are made and sold by FastGrate, which is not affiliated with Grating Fasteners, the maker of G-Clips.
Yes. U CLIPS are stocked in Pasadena, Texas and stock orders ship the same business day. For large orders, send your takeoff and we will quote and confirm availability.
Yes. Nothing is welded, so you loosen the bolt, remove the clip and lift the panel. That makes access hatches and equipment changes simple.
Plan on at least four clips per panel, plus one at every intermediate support. That minimum comes from grating manufacturers' installation details. OSHA 1910.22 sets the performance requirement for secure walking-working surfaces rather than a clip count, so follow your grating manufacturer's detail or the engineer of record.
About one minute per clip once a two-person crew has the routine down. There is no welding, so there is no hot work, no grinding and no touch-up of burned coatings.
A standard wrench. The clip installs from above, so the crew does not need access underneath the platform. Galvanized clips use grade 5 carbon steel hardware.
The U CLIPS fits 19-W-4 steel bar grating. Sizes: 3/4" to 2" bearing bar depth. Send us your bearing bar depth and spacing and we will confirm the right clip.
Mechanically galvanized (ASTM B695) is the standard choice and covers most general industrial work. Choose 304 stainless for washdown and chemical exposure, or 316 stainless for saltwater and chlorides.
Yes. Samples are free. Tick "Send me free samples" on the quote form or call us, and tell us which grating you are working with.
Stock orders ship the same business day from Pasadena, TX. For large quantities, send your takeoff and we will quote and confirm availability.
G-Clips is a trademark of Grating Fasteners. FastGrate is not affiliated with Grating Fasteners; "G-clip style" describes the clip type only.