FAQ

Some benefits of FRP materials include corrosion resistance, slip resistance, lightweight, high strength-to-weight ratio, non-conductive, fire retardant, electromagnetically transparent, impact resistant, superior ergonomics and low maintenance.

Molded grating has superior corrosion resistance; bidirectional strength; high impact resistance; slip resistance; and advantages in installation, fabrication and utilization.

Uniform, concentrated point load - molded grating only, and concentrated line load tables are available for all our grating products.

Unlike stiff metals, FRP provides deflection and resiliency to cushion steps and also reduce back and leg fatigue.

Any area that has been cut, scraped, scuffed or scratched should be sealed to prevent corrosive chemicals from reaching exposed glass fibers which maintains corrosion resistance, thus extending the life of the product.

In order for technical services to properly formulate a specific resin, they must have information about the application including chemical type, chemical concentration, temperature, and exposure level of the chemical to the product.

When placing an order, also consider these accessories: hold-down clips to secure grating, grating legs to elevate grating, EZ angles for corrosion resistant ledges, epoxy spray to seal cuts and penetrations, or saw blades to cut material.

Fibergrate's standard grit is a quartz grit which is integrally applied, cured and sealed onto the surface of the grating.

The naturally formed, concave bars of Fibergrate's meniscus top molded grating produces an aggressive edging that provides a slip resistant surface.

You should consider your specific application in regards to environment, span, open area, impact resistance and layout utilization. You can reference the Grating Selection Chart on the website for assistance (found in the grating products data sheets).

Resin protects the glass fibers from corrosive chemicals. Molded grating has 65% - 70% resin whereas pultruded grating has only 30 - 35% resin. Secondly, molded grating is one-piece homogeneous construction whereas pultruded grating is assembled into panels. The corrosion barrier of the pultruded pieces are compromised when holes are drilled into components for panel assembly.

The pultrusion process mechanically draws continuous fiber rovings and mats through a resin bath, then through a series of forming guides, and finally through a heated die.

Pultruded grating is stiffer than molded grating because of the higher glass content of the pultruded grating.

Since it is a stiffer product, pultruded grating can span longer distances for any given load.

The standard pultruded grating surface is a secondarily applied quartz grit.

Fibergrate has the largest product line and highest quality standards in the industry. Our products are supported by a wide range of value added services. Fibergrate has local sales to assist you. Our in-house fabrication group is equipped to provide a turnkey solution to a wide range of projects - from design, to estimating, to component fabrication, to final construction. Fibergrate has been manufacturing FRP products and solutions since 1966.

Dynarail® railings and ladders are corrosion resistant, lightweight, low maintenance, and are available in easy-to-install modular kits.

Our pedestals are not designed to be a direct support system for pultruded or rectangular mesh molded gratings. They can, however, be used with double bases to support structural members that support the grating. Consult engineering for more details.