Eaton 52512 12 BL Grip Strut - OSHA Compliant
Part Number: 52512 12 BL
Quick Summary
Eaton 52512 12 BL Grip Strut provides non-slip, sturdy footing for elevated work platforms and catwalks. Installing safe walkways can be challenging when slip resistance, durability, and maintenance costs are uncertain. This product is OSHA compliant and designed to deliver reliable traction and long service life in demanding environments. For designers and procurement teams, the combination of a 12-gauge steel Grip Strut plank, a 2.5-inch channel, and a 144-inch length translates to fewer joints, faster installation, and consistent footing across spans. By choosing a plain finish and a proven grip pattern, you gain predictable performance, lower incident risk, and a solid foundation for compliant mezzanine and walkway systems.
Product Information
Extended Description
52512 12 BL Eaton: Eaton B-Line series Grip Strut five diamond plank, 144" Grating length, 11.75" Grating width, Steel, 2.5" Channel size, Plain, Grip Strut, 12 gauge
Product Name
Eaton B-Line series Grip Strut five diamond plank
Catalog Number
52512 12 BL
UPC
662516501732
Product Length/Depth
144 in
Product Height
2.5 in
Product Width
11.75 in
Product Weight
6.6 lb
Compliances
OSHA Compliant
Application
Safe, sturdy footing where non-slip is required
Material
Steel
Material gauge
12 gauge
Finish
Plain
Channel size
2.5"
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Eaton Specification Sheet - 52512 12 BL
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The five-diamond Grip Strut pattern delivers superior traction, reducing slip-related incidents in wet or oily environments, which translates to safer mezzanines, catwalks, and maintenance walkways. This translates to lower safety downtime and insurance exposure while enabling compliant access across industrial facilities. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Made from 12-gauge steel with a plain finish, the plank offers robust durability and straightforward inspection of wear and corrosion, supporting long-term lifecycle costs and reducing rework in high-traffic areas like production lines and packaging floors. Feature → Business Impact → Application: With 144 inches of length, 11.75 inches of width, and a 2.5-inch channel size, installation is streamlined across long spans and aligns with standard framing, delivering faster site assembly and fewer field cuts for stairways and elevated platforms. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Weight of 6.6 lb per plank enables easier handling and modular installation by smaller crews, cutting labor hours and improving on-site safety during assembly. Feature → Business Impact → Application: OSHA compliance combined with durable steel construction ensures regulatory alignment and consistent safety performance for safety grating on mezzanines, walkways, and service routes. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The plain finish supports on-site maintenance routine and periodic cleaning without coating degradation, making it a cost-effective choice for recurrent inspections in manufacturing and processing plants.
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FAQs
Yes. 52512 12 BL Grip Strut is designed for a 2.5 inch channel size, with a 144 inch length and 11.75 inch width, allowing straightforward integration into standard framing. The 12 gauge steel and plain finish provide a robust, inspectable platform for mezzanines, catwalks, and safety walkways, reducing field modifications and enabling faster install cycles in industrial facilities.
The five diamond Grip Strut pattern delivers enhanced traction under wet or oily conditions, combined with a stiff 12 gauge steel plank for rigidity. The result is consistently better footing and reduced slip risk on elevated platforms, workstations, and maintenance routes, helping satisfy OSHA safety expectations without additional coatings or treatments.
Yes. With a 144 inch length, 11.75 inch width, and 2.5 inch channel, this plank spans typical mezzanine and catwalk layouts while providing a durable, non-slip surface. The plain finish and steel composition support long service life in high-traffic areas, making it a reliable choice for safety-critical walkways in manufacturing, processing, and packaging environments.
The product is explicitly OSHA Compliant, ensuring alignment with widely adopted workplace safety standards. This compliance supports safe installation and operation of safety grating in regulated industrial environments, providing a clear regulatory basis for use on elevated walkways and platforms.
Expect lower maintenance costs due to durable steel with a plain finish that resists wear and simplifies cleaning. The long 144 inch length reduces field joints, lowering installation time and labor costs. The non-slip performance reduces incident-related downtime, delivering a favorable return on investment through reduced safety incidents and extended service life in busy production settings.