OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001226

Method and apparatus for lifting grates

Published: 2026-09-15T19:04:16.580835Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001226
Categories: Lifting, Positioning & Manipulation > Lift Tables and Positioners

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ABSTRACT

A method for moving and lifting grating assemblies with at least one grate
lifter relative to supporting structures within which the grating assemblies
are installed. The method includes steps of inserting and installing the at
least one grate lifter with a grating assembly between at least one pair of
surface bars of the grating assembly. The method also includes steps of moving
the at least one grate lifter to a lifted position with a hoist in which at
least one hook member of the at least one grate lifter engages with a surface
bar and a cross member of the grating assembly. The method also includes steps
of disengaging at least one tab of the at least one grate lifter from a lock
bar of the grating assembly when the at least one grate lifter is in the
lifted position.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001226
Published 2026-09-15T19:04:16.580835Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001226