BENEFITS WITH FGRP / FRP / GRP
2024-01-21 19:31
Corrosion Resistant
Fiberglass grate FRP products are known for their ability to provide corrosion resistance in the harshest environments and chemical exposures. Unlike metal and wood, FRP products will not rust or corrode and will continue to maintain structural integrity over time.Fibergrate offers the widest selection of resin formulations for products, each specifically developed to solve numerous environmental and performance requirements. Check out Fibergrate’s Chemical Resistance Guide to help you choose the best Fibergrate resin for your application’s environment.
Low Maintenance
The durability and corrosion resistance of Fibergrate FRP gratings and other FRP products reduce or eliminate the need for heavy maintenance like sandblasting, scraping and painting. In fact, most Fibergrate products are easily cleaned with a high-pressure washer.
Slip Resistant
Fibergrate’s grating and stairway products provide superior, slip resistant footing in wet and oily environments. Steel becomes slippery when oily or wet, but Fibergrate gratings have a higher friction factor and remain safe even when wet. Fibergrate’s slip resistant products increase safety for workers which will lead to fewer workplace accidents and a reduction of injury-associated costs.
Long Service Life
Fiberglass grate products provide outstanding durability and corrosion resistance in demanding applications providing improved product life over traditional materials. The longevity of Fibergrate products provide cost savings over the product’s life cycle. Installed costs are less because of the ease of installation. Maintenance expenses are reduced because downtime in work areas requiring maintenance is not necessary, and there is not the added cost of removing and disposing corroded steel grating.
Low Installation Cost
Steel installation can be time consuming and equipment intensive. Fibergrate products can be easily and quickly cut with ordinary hand tools. Welding or hot work is not necessary with FRP. Fibergrate gratings are lightweight and can be installed easily with bolts and clips. Installation of material can be done without using heavy equipment and machinery and requires less manpower.
High Strength
Fiberglass grate FRP has a high strength-to-weight ratio when compared to traditional materials like metal, concrete and wood. FRP gratings are strong enough to carry vehicular loads while still being less than one-half the weight of steel grating.
Impact Resistant
Fiberglass grate FRP can withstand major impacts with negligible damage. Fibergrate offers extremely durable gratings to satisfy even the most stringent impact requirements. Check out this drop test video to see just how durable Fibergrate molded grating is!
Lightweight
The lightweight properties of Fiberglass grate FRP result in products that weigh considerably less than steel. The density of steel is 4 times higher than that of FRP, and steel gratings are 2 to 2-1/2 times heavier than FRP gratings. This allows for easy removal for access below floor level. The reduction in weight that Fibergrate products provide can save on material transit costs and installation costs.
Electrically & Thermally Non-Conductive
Fiberglass grate fiberglass is electrically non-conductive leading to increased safety compared to conductive materials (i.e. metal). FRP also has low thermal conductivity (heat transfer occurs at a lower rate) resulting in a more comfortable product surface when physical contact occurs.
Fire Retardant
Most Fiberglass grate products are engineered to have a flame spread of 25 or less as tested in accordance with ASTM E-84. They also meet the self-extinguishing requirements of ASTM D-635.
Ergonomic
The properties of FRP create a flexible product that can sometimes “cushion” worker movement, easing strain on workers muscles and create a more comfortable working surface. The ergonomic features of Fibergrate products, such as the Safe-T-Stand work platform, can help to reduce work fatigue and increase productivity. Read more about industrial ergonomics here.
UV Resistant
FRP grating and profiles are formulated for maximum UV resistance. A special coating is also available for increased UV resistance on Fibergrate’s Dynarail railing and ladder systems.
