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Hinkley Point C Nuclear Construction Access Reference
A comprehensive steel grating solution engineered for the demanding requirements of the Energy & Power sector.
Location
Europe
Client
EDF Energy
Completed
Under construction; twin UK EPR project
Total Area
Public scale: 3,260 MW planned output for around six million homes.
The Challenge
Public project context: EDF describes Hinkley Point C as a twin UK EPR nuclear project with 3,260 MW planned output. Large construction, mechanical and commissioning zones need disciplined temporary and permanent access routes with high traceability.
The Solution
Application reference: nuclear construction access planning typically uses documented steel grating, stair treads and removable panels with strict tagging, inspection records and load checks. This record uses public EDF project facts and does not claim Kingcats supplied Hinkley Point C.
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Technical Specifications
- Material GradeTypical reference: documented carbon steel grade per project QA; final grade not disclosed.
- Surface TreatmentTypical reference: galvanized or coated finish by internal or external exposure zone.
- Bearing Bar SizeTypical reference: 30x5 mm to 40x5 mm steel grating by span and load check.
- Mesh PitchTypical reference: 30x100 mm or 34x101 mm pitch.
- Load CapacityTypical reference: controlled construction and maintenance access loads.