Okhla Industrial Area · MS & SS Metal Fabrication
Mezzanine Floors and Factory Steel Work in Okhla
In Okhla, a mezzanine is specified by what it will carry: racked cartons, sewing machines or a packing table each need different beams, decking and edge protection. Add the stair, railings and grills, and the whole package is fabricated in mild steel and quoted after a site visit.
Metal fabrication in Okhla Industrial Area is production equipment, not decoration. Garment exporters, printers and packaging units across Phases I, II and III work inside sheds with tall clear heights, and when orders grow, the cheapest new floor area is a steel deck halfway up the shed. Getting that deck right depends on knowing exactly what will sit on it.
Load first: what will the mezzanine carry?
| Use | What it means for the steel | Decking usually chosen |
|---|---|---|
| Finished-goods storage | Highest load, concentrated under racks | Chequered plate on close-spaced joists |
| Stitching or packing line | Machines plus people, with vibration | Plate or board with a firm sub-frame |
| Office or QC room | Light load, partitions and furniture | Board or sheet, finished flooring on top |
An MS mezzanine floor is sized for its use: beam and joist sections, column spacing, base plates and decking. Racks of cartons put heavy point loads on the deck; a stitching line adds vibration that loose bolts turn into rattles and, over time, cracked welding joints. Be honest about the load at the visit. A floor designed for an office and later filled with stock is the most common way a mezzanine gets into trouble.
Stairs, edges and gates
Every mezzanine needs a way up and a guarded edge. A straight stair with a handrail is easiest for carrying goods; where floor space is tight, an MS spiral staircase takes a small footprint but cannot carry cartons easily. Along the open edge, a railing with a toe plate stops boxes being pushed off, and a lift-up or sliding pallet gate where goods are handed up keeps the edge closed when not in use. A stair that flexes underfoot is covered in metal staircase wobbling.
Buyer audits
Export units supplying international brands are often inspected by buyers' auditors, who tend to look closely at stairs, handrails, edge protection and exits. Building those details in from the start is easier than adding them before an audit.
Securing the unit
| Style | Why it suits Okhla | Price |
|---|---|---|
| MS mezzanine floor | Adds storage or a line inside a tall shed without new construction | Quoted after visit |
| MS spiral staircase | Roof access or a small office deck where floor space is tight | Quoted after visit |
| MS safety door | Lockable stores for fabric, finished stock or tools | Quoted after visit |
| MS window grill | Ground-floor openings onto service lanes | Quoted after visit |
Inside the unit, an MS safety door on the fabric or finished-goods store controls who walks out with what. On the outside, an MS window grill on openings facing the service lane is standard, anchored deep into the masonry. Converted offices in Phase III sometimes want a decorative grill instead; a CNC laser-cut jaali gives security with a pattern.
Steel that lasts in a working shed
Dye and print units put moisture and fumes into the air, which attacks plain mild steel. Primer and two coats of enamel is the minimum; columns standing in wash-down areas benefit from galvanising at the base.
Booking, approvals and fitting around production
Check with your architect or the estate authority whether a mezzanine counts as added floor area before ordering. The ₹99 visit, usually within 24 to 48 hours, covers clear height, column positions and the floor slab. A written quote follows within about 2 hours, valid for 3 days. Fabrication starts after a 50% advance, with the balance on completion; erection is planned in sections so production keeps running.
See the Okhla Industrial Area page and nearby Nehru Place. Metal fabrication in Delhi, warehouses and factories in Delhi and the metal fabrication catalogue cover the rest.
Common questions
How do I know what load my Okhla mezzanine needs?
Start from the use: racked stock, a production line or an office. Tell us the heaviest items, how they are stacked and whether forklifts or pallet trolleys will run on it. We design the beams, joists and decking to that and state the intended use in the written quote.
Can a mezzanine be added without stopping production?
Usually, yes. The steel is fabricated off site, and erection is planned in sections, keeping clear of running lines. Welding and drilling are scheduled for times and bays that keep away from fabric and workers. We agree the plan at the site visit.
Mezzanine par spiral seedhi theek rahegi ya seedhi wali?
A straight stair is better if people carry cartons up and down, because the treads are wider and the climb is easier. A spiral staircase saves floor space and suits an office deck or occasional access. Many units use a straight stair for goods and a pallet gate for loading.
Do you fabricate railings and gates for factory mezzanine edges?
Yes. Edge railings with toe plates, lift-up or sliding pallet gates and stair handrails are part of the mezzanine package. They matter for worker safety and for buyer audits, and are far easier to build in than to add later. Everything is quoted together after the ₹99 visit.
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Every metal fabrication style
- MS main gateA swing gate in mild steel for a house, builder floor or farmhouse, made to the opening and finished against rust.
- Sliding gateA gate that runs sideways on a track, for a driveway too short for a gate to swing. Motor-ready if you want one later.
- Window safety grillFixed or openable steel grills for windows and balconies, made to each opening.
- Steel safety doorA steel grill door in front of the main door, so it can stand open for air without standing open to the corridor.
- Metal staircaseSpiral or straight steel stairs to a terrace, mezzanine or loft, fabricated to the floor-to-floor height.
- Steel mezzanine floorA steel-framed extra floor inside a shop, warehouse or high-ceiling office, for storage or desks.
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