HeelGuard™
Pedestrian-friendly heel-safe grating for pubic and architectural spaces.
Architectural & Public Access – Mentis Heelguard provides architects with a range of products that are non-intrusive, visually clean and suitable for environmentally sensitive or heritage public access areas. It has been used across walkways, viewing platforms, boardwalks and landscape structures where a safe, low-impact solution is required.
MILD STEEL
Hot-dip galvanised to AS/NZS 4680 for long-term corrosion protection and durability in public access environments.
Ideal for: pedestrian bridges, platforms, footpaths, malls, ramps, circulation corridors.
ALUMINIUM
Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, aluminium Heelguard™ delivers durable performance for architectural, coastal, and outdoor environments, with easier handling and installation and reliable performance under pedestrian and light wheeled traffic.
316 STAINLESS STEEL
Premium corrosion resistance for marine, foreshore and architectural applications, offering a refined aesthetic with high strength.
FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastics)
Available in multiple colours to blend into natural surroundings.
Non-corrosive, lightweight and ideal for National parks, environmentally sensitive areas and boardwalks requiring minimal footprint.
Architectural & Commercial Applications
Heelguard™ is engineered to provide safe, low-impact access across:
- Walkways & pedestrian bridges
- Viewing platforms
- Shopping centres & commercial precincts
- Public parks & coastal boardwalks
- Access ramps & circulation paths
- Heritage and conservation areas
Its tight bar spacing delivers a safe, uniform surface while preserving transparency, shadow play and architectural consistency.
Environmental & Heritage Applications
Heelguard™ supports design-led public access in areas requiring minimal disturbance. FRP and HDG options allow designers to specify:
- Lower visual impact
- Corrosion-resistant materials
- Blended natural colour palettes
- Lightweight, non-intrusive installations
Compliance
Heelguard™ is designed, manufactured and specified in accordance with the following:
AS 1657:2018
Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways
AS 4586:2013
Slip resistance classification
AS 4586:2013
Hot-dip galvanised coatings
NCC 2022
Public access & performance requirements
Load and Deflection Table
For uniformly distributed loads other than 300 kg/m² (3 kPa), grating stress and deflection can be calculated using the factor shown in the following table.
Stress and Deflection Factor
| Uniform Load (kg/m2) | 200 | 250 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 750 |
| Factor (i) | 0.67 | 0.83 | 1 | 1.33 | 1.67 | 2.5 |
Note
- S = Stress in kg/mm²
- D = Deflection in mm
- Allowable Stress: 18 kg/mm² (180 MPa)
- Allowable Deflection: L(Span)/300 mm
Standard Sheet Sizes
| Width (mm) | Length (LB) | Weight (kg) | kg per m |
| 1003 | 4000 | 288 | 49.7 |
HeelGuard™ Overview Catalogues
HeelGuard™ Systems Overview Brochure
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