Tension grid

Tension grids are composed of tightly woven wire rope steel cables that create a taut floor strong enough for technicians to walk on.

Originally developed for use as a floor in anechoic chambers, this style of catwalk is popular in new and remodeled theatres due to the flexibility it provides.

Use of a tension grid does not require working off of edges as a traditional catwalk does, as lights are over the walking surface, not next to it.

Swaged fittings terminate the ends of the cables, which are secured at a perimeter frame.

Tension grid frames are typically made of steel channel or rectangular tubing.