Original 1941 industrial flooring trade vintage catalog for the WALTER BATES COMPANY, INC.  Main office and plant was located at 208 South La Salle Street, Chicago, IL.

Manufacturers of Electrically Pressure Welded Steel Floor Grating - Patented.

Electric current passed through the main and crossbars bring them to a welding heat at the intersection. Tremendous pressure is applied, forging the crossbar into and flush with all main bars. A comparatively cold weld saves the displaced metal for a fillet which makes longer, hence stronger welds.

Products include Batesgrates, Bategrates Cross Bars and Hexagon Cross Bars, all are featured.

Has product images, illustration, description and applications provide product details.

Unbound from a large rare 1941 Industrial Catalog, this unique old one-page technical brochure would display beautifully matted and framed. Nice graphics. A fabulous addition to your retro industry library.