Our product finishes are designed to provide long-lasting protection and durability in demanding commercial environments. Using high-quality zinc plating, specialist coatings and corrosion-resistant surface treatments, Grainger pedestals maintain structural integrity while ensuring consistent performance over time.
These finishes help protect components from wear, moisture and environmental exposure, making them suitable for a wide range of raised access flooring installations. Each pedestal is manufactured and finished to maintain the high quality standards expected from UK engineering.
- High-quality plated finishes for corrosion protection
- Engineered coatings designed for demanding environments
- Consistent finish quality across all pedestal components
- Helps protect steel during installation and long-term use
- Supports reliable performance in commercial flooring systems
- Zinc, Zinc nickel and E-Cote coating options available
- Coatings designed to resist moisture and environmental exposure
- Surface treatments applied through controlled processes
- Enhances long-term durability of pedestal components
- Maintains structural integrity in challenging environments
- Data centre and technical floor installations
- Commercial office and refurbishment projects
- Control rooms and equipment platform areas
- Facilities requiring specialist protective finishes
- Projects requiring dependable corrosion protection
- Carefully selected coating systems for durability
- Controlled plating and finishing processes
- Uniform finish application across all components
- Designed for long-term reliability and protection
- Manufactured to meet trusted UK engineering standards
Zinc
Zinc
Zinc Nickel
E-Cote Coating
Advanced Plating Technology for Performance
| Plating | Colour | Photo | Material | Corrosivity Rating | Salt Spray Performance | Zinc Whisker Free | Leadtime | Conductive | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc | Silver |
|
Electroplated Zinc with Passivation | C2 Low Corrosivity Protection |
240 Hours | ✕ | As standard | ✓ | Standard indoor raised access flooring projects For indoor use only Low condensation risk |
| Zinc-Nickel | Grey |
|
Electroplated Zinc-Nickel | C4 High Corrosivity Protection |
1500 Hours | ✓ | Special 2-4 week lead time |
✓ | Suitable for projects requiring zinc whisker free solutions High pollutant risk |
| E-Cote | Black |
|
Zinc-Nickel with E-Cote top coat | C5 Very High Corrosivity Protection |
2000 Hours | ✓ | Special 2-4 week lead time |
✕ | Suitable for outdoor use Frequent exposure to condensation risk |
Zinc Whisker-Free Plating
Zinc whisker-free is an advanced electroplated coating designed to withstand even the harshest environmental conditions. Offering exceptional durability, it provides the highest level of wear and scratch resistance available, delivering long-lasting protection where performance matters most. Zinc whisker-free and more environmentally responsible than traditional coating options, Zinc whisker-free delivers excellent resistance to water and galvanic corrosion. Unlike alternative finishes, it requires significantly less energy during application and uses fewer chemicals in the coating process. This results in a much lower toxicity level within working environments, making Zinc whisker-free the most environmentally friendly protective coating available
Key Properties Include:
REACH compliant
Alkaline, non-cyanide solution
High nickel deposit (12-18%)
Ductile coating suitable for post-forming
Low deposit thickness (5 microns)
Third Party Certifications Include:
