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NON-SLIP
Fiberglass
Gratings integral grit top
surface provides outstanding
anti-slip protection for
personnel (in wet and oily
environments). The grit is
embedded in the top surface
of each panel prior to curing.
This combination of integral
construction, plus depth
of the embedded grit, creates
a long-lasting maximum anti-slip
top surface. |
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FIRE
RESISTANCE
Fiberglass
Grating is available in various
resin systems, two of which
meet the Class 2 flame spread
rating, in accordance with
BS 476 Part 6 and Part 7. |
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NON-MAGNETIC
The non-magnetic
properties allow the fiberglass
grating to be used in sensitive
installations where the inherent
magnetic properties of metallic
grating would prove unsuitable. |
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IMPACT
RESISTANCE
The impact
resistance of Fiberglass
Grating allows repeated deflection
without permanent deformation.
A certain amount of deflection
can occur with loading. However,
once the load is removed,
the grating will return to
its original shape, unlike
metallic grating, which will
remain deformed and require
costly repairs or replacement.
Loading/deflection tables
are available on request. |
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NON-SPARKING
The non
sparking qualities of Fiberglass
Grating systems are ideally
suited for those installations
where hydrogen or other combustible
gases may be found and which
may explode or cause a fire
from sparks produced from
accidental dropping of tools
onto the |
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MAINTENANCE
FREE
The use
of Fiberglass Grating virtually
eliminates maintenance costs
since painting is not required,
and UV inhibitors protect
against degradation from
the sun. |
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LIGHTWEIGHT
Fiberglass
Grating weighs about one-quarter
as much as steel grating.
Two men can easily handle
full panels, without the
need for hoists, pulleys
or dollies. If the Fiberglass
Grating needs to be moved
for cleaning, maintenance
or utility access, there
is less chance of back injuries.
The lightweight design of
the grating reduces installation
and fabrication costs, weighing
only 12 kilos per sq mtr
for 25mm and 18 kilos per
sq mtr for 38mm. |
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RAISED
FLOORS
Many
plant operations have a need
for slightly elevated Floor
Grating. Fixed or adjustable
pedestals can be used for
applications up to a height
of 600mm. Plastic insert
mouldings, which raise the
Fiberglass Grating panels
7mm off the floor, are ideal
for allowing liquid drainage
below the Grating. |
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DESIGN
The design
procedures associated with
Fiberglass Grating are entirely
different from those associated
with other materials. The
prime consideration in designing
with fiberglass is allowable ‘deflection’ as
opposed to ultimate ‘loading’ used
with steel and aluminium.
The reason for this is the
inherent elasticity of reinforced
plastic, permitting far greater
deflection than steel, without
the danger of structural
failure.Load and deflection
tables are available on request. |
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COST
SAVINGS
In a
review of costs, Fiberglass
grating showed significant
savings over the use of stainless
steel grating, and when consideration
is given to ‘life cycle
costs’, combining anti-slip
benefits, the saving over
the use of metal grating
alternatives is quite considerable. |
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NON-CONDUCTIVE
The non-conductive
properties make Fiberglass
Grating ideally suited for
work platforms and flooring
situated in electrically
hazardous locations. |
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LOW INSTALLATION
COSTS
Fiberglass
Grating weighs considerably
less than conventional metal
gratings, and is easier and
less expensive to transport,
install and remove. Only
simple hand tools are required
for installation and removal,
eliminating the need for
costly equipment and labour
costs associated with heavy
lifting, cutting and welding. |
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SUPERIOR
STRENGTH
The high
glass-to-resin ratio of fiberglass
grating provides superior
strength and load-bearing
characteristics. With structural
integrity protected by its
unique corrosion resistance
capabilities, fiberglass
grating lasts longer than
traditional materials. |
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MECHANICAL
STRENGTH
Breaking
strength under a lateral
force is exceptional. The
uni-directional continuous
fiberglass reinforcement
offers numerous advantages,
including rigidity, shock-resistance
and no permanent deformation
after overloading. These
factors provide excellent
mechanical strength and a
generous factor of safety.
Fiberglass Grating is designed
for maximum safety in intensive
industrial use. |
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HIGH
PERFORMANCE
Composite
structural fiberglass grating
materials have demonstrated
a proven ability to withstand
the harsh side effects of
corrosive conditions better
than galvanised steel. For
many years, composites have
been reliably used in traditionally
corrosive industries such
as chemical processing, plating
and marine construction.
While the cost of material
is an important criteria
in the design of a project,
it does not reflect the total
cost of the project. Beyond
material purchase price,
the engineer also should
consider the related costs
of installation, maintenance
over time and replacement
of debilitated materials.In
addition to improving safety
standards Fiberglass Grating
provides excellent chemical
resistance is easy to install
and offers long term durability.
The gritted anti-slip surface
has one of the highest degrees
of slip resistance ever measured
for a walking surface. Consideration
should be given to installing
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics
Stair Treads, Fiberglass
Reinforced Plastics Gully
Covers, Glassfibre Reinforced
Plastics Stairs, Glassfibre
Reinforced Plastics Mini
Mesh, Glassfibre Reinforced
Mesh Grating, Glassfibre
Reinforced Plastics Steps,
Gratings, Grid, GRP, GRP
Anti Slip Grating, FRP Floors,
FRP Grating and FRP Stairs |
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LONG
MAINTENANCE-FREE LIFE
DURA® product
cuts life cycle costs dramatically |
