Lumber & Paper Mill Facilities
Lumber & Paper Mill Anti-Slip Solutions for Grating, Grated Stairs & Walkways
High-traction, no-hot-work retrofits that stand up to pulp, oil, and sawdust.
Pulp slurry, condensate, resins, hydraulic oil, and wood fines turn mill accessways into slip hazards. Painted grit wears fast; welded/bolted plates trap debris and add corrosion points—often needing permits and downtime. Titan Safety Anti-Slip Clips retrofit onto steel grating and grated stair treads with no drilling, no welding, and typically no hot-work, delivering durable traction that helps protect people and uptime.
Why Mills Choose Titan
- Immediate, durable grip in wet/contaminated conditions (pulp, emulsions, sawdust).
- No-hot-work install reduces permits, fire watch, and line disruptions.
- Cleanable profile sheds debris better than checker plates or grit paint.
- Protects asset integrity—no new holes/welds that become corrosion sites.
- High-visibility edges improve hazard recognition in dim or steam-affected areas.
- Lower labor & exposure hours—modular fit can cut install labor ~70% vs. welded retrofits.
- Long service life (10+ years typical) with minimal maintenance.
Quick Case Snapshot
West Fraser, Barwick, ON, Canada. – Timber Co.
- “Ease of installation is great; use a rubber mallet to put these on. It is great that it frees up our millwright from having to replace stair trads and putting a staircase out of service, where we are able to use labourers on the running to make these changes.
- Great anti-slip properties. We haven’t seen any tearing or other damage to workers’ boots. Since installing these on our staircase, we have had no reports of any slips so far.
- With the design of our stair treads, we are not able to butt these up to the edge, so we haven’t seen any better visibility on the edge
- The treads that stick up provide us with enough traction in mud or snow to effectively provide grip in these tougher environments
We’ve explored the bolt-on stair nosing to provide better slip protection for our style of staircase, but found that with the number of staircases we have, they were cost-prohibitive at the time.”
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Uses in Lumber & Paper Mills
- Grated stairs & landings between mezzanines, digesters, and press sections
- Catwalks/elevated platforms for inspections, chip screens, kilns, and planers
- Machine & conveyor access points where pulp, bark, sawdust, or lube accumulates
- Loading docks & maintenance zones—weather-exposed, high-traffic routes
- Utilities & water treatment (evaporators, bleach plant, clarifiers, pump decks)
Fit & Coverage Guidelines (Typical)
Open grating: Select clip size by bar depth; place clips at heel-strike points (front edges and mid-span).
Stairs: 6 – 12 clips per step (width-dependent) for continuous leading-edge traction.
Landings/platforms: Grid pattern in traffic lanes; tighten spacing at turns and door thresholds.
(N.B. – Download and read the clip install guide for best application and result)
Need help sizing?
Share step width, bars-per-tread (depth), and number of treads/landings—we’ll map an exact bill of materials.
Installation—3 Simple Steps
Position the clip on the bar(s).
Knock into place with rubber mallet.
Verify traction under foot; repeat the pattern.
Most teams handle installs with standard PPE and basic hand tools—no hot permits.
Maintenance & Life
Add a quick visual check to routine walkdowns. Replace individual clips if damaged—adjacent hardware stays undisturbed. Typical service life exceeds 10 years in mill duty.
Results You Can Expect
- Fewer slip/near-miss events on high-traffic routes
- Reduced lost-time injuries and comp exposure
- Less downtime and admin burden (no hot-work)
- Better housekeeping: fewer debris traps than plate add-ons
- Standardized, repeatable coverage line-to-line and site-to-site
Key Points
- No hot work: permits not required in most sites
- Non-invasive retrofit: keeps existing grating
- Scalable: pilot a staircase, then roll across plant
Ready to eliminate slip risks without downtime?
Get a sizing check and quote.