Griptech

Mascot Engineering’s Patented, Next-Generation Urban Grating System

Engineered for the demands of modern cities and inspired by the way people move through shared spaces, Griptech® establishes a new benchmark for safety, durability and design in urban drainage and strormwater infrastructure.

Developed and patented by the team behind OrcaGreen® and OrcaDrain®, this advanced grating system brings together strength, accessibility and architectural appeal—without the compromises in strength traditionally associated with drainage and walkway solutions.

Tested and trusted in high-profile applications such as the City of Melbourne’s Greenline Project along the Yarra River, Griptech delivers dependable performance in environments where community use, aesthetic quality and heavy traffic must coexist.

From sump and trench grates to boardwalks, ramps, platforms, tree surrounds and integrated use with the OrcaDrain channel system, Griptech adapts seamlessly across public domain, commercial and industrial settings.

Every detail of Griptech is purposeful. The unique anti-slip nodules and precision 5 mm heelproof bars provide a smooth, safe transition for pedestrians, wheelchairs, bicycles and prams… helping spaces feel inclusive, accessible and easy to navigate. Griptech exceeds AS1428 for access and mobility, achieves a P5 slip-resistance rating in both directions (AS4586), and offers load classifications up to Class D (AS3996), ensuring confidence under high traffic, service vehicles and demanding urban conditions.

Available in galvanised mild steel or premium stainless steel (304 or 316), Griptech pairs long-term resilience with a refined, contemporary aesthetic that enhances the public realm rather than detracting from it.

For councils, architects, designers and engineers, specifying drainage and surface treatments has often meant choosing between structural strength and pedestrian safety. Griptech eliminates that compromise… delivering both, beautifully.

Griptech grating is designed for modern urban environment, supporting community spaces and handling heavy traffic with confidence.

Griptech® Product Range

• OrcaDrain® Compatible Grates
  Purpose-designed Griptech grates that integrate seamlessly with Mascot Engineering’s OrcaDrain polymer concrete channels, ensuring strong, corrosion-resistant and accessible surface water management.
• Sump Grates & Frames
  Heavy-duty, heelproof grating designed for pits and drainage points in urban environments, combining high load capacity with pedestrian-friendly safety and slip resistance.
• Trench Grates & Frames
  Linear grating lengths ideal for streetscapes, plazas and transport hubs; engineered for continuous drainage performance when a channel must be cast in-situ.
• Walkway Grating
  Slip-resistant, durable grating for public walkways, bridges and boardwalks—ideal where pedestrian flow, accessibility and aesthetics are critical.
• Platform & Access Grating
  Robust, long-span grating suited to maintenance platforms, service decks and elevated access points, providing secure footing and reliable structural performance.
• Ramp Grating
  P5-rated slip-resistant surfaces for inclines, ensuring safe mobility for pedestrians, wheelchairs, bicycles and equipment across varying gradients.
• Tree Grates
  Architectural-style grates that provide root protection and safe pedestrian access around trees while maintaining the Griptech heelproof and slip-resistant profile.
• Promenade & Public Realm Flooring
  High-aesthetic, high-performance panels used for plazas, waterfronts and civic spaces, as showcased in the City of Melbourne’s Greenline Project.

The Benefits of Griptech®

Superior Slip Resistance (P5 Rated)

• Achieves the highest slip resistance rating in AS4586 pendulum test, in both directions.
• Reliable under wet, oily or contaminated surface conditions.
• Ideal for high-traffic urban environments and waterfront locations.

 Heelproof / Heelsafe Design

• 5 mm bar spacing prevents heels, walking aids and mobility wheels from catching.
• Comfortable and safe for pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchairs and prams.

 Exceeds Accessibility Standards

• Surpasses AS1428 for access and mobility.
• Ensures smooth, vibration-free movement for mobility devices and bicycles.

 High Structural Performance

• Available in Class A–D load ratings (AS3996), supporting:
  • Pedestrian areas
  • Streetscapes and promenades
  • Heavy trucks and service vehicles
• Designed to handle demanding urban loads without compromising pedestrian safety.

 Architectural Aesthetic

• Fine, modern profile enhances visual appeal in streetscapes and civic spaces.
• Stainless steel options deliver premium, long-life finishes ideal for high-profile projects.

Durable & Low Maintenance

• Manufactured in galvanised mild steel or stainless steel (304 or 316).
• SS is resistant to corrosion, impact and environmental exposure.
• Long service life reduces ongoing cost and maintenance requirements.

Reduced Compromise in Specification

• Traditionally, specifying grating meant choosing between strength and pedestrian safety.
• Griptech eliminates this compromise by combining structural performance, accessibility compliance and aesthetics in a single system.

Proven in Large-Scale Projects

• Recently trusted by the City of Melbourne for the Greenline Project, demonstrating reliability and design quality in major public infrastructure.