How Can FRP Grating Benefit Your Project?

Fiberglass grating is an extremely strong and durable grating. It is reinforced with resin and fiberglass through a pultrusion process. This gives the grating a high strength-to-weight ratio and superior corrosion resistance. It also has excellent flame retardant qualities, making it a perfect choice for industrial applications. Fiberglass grating is available in a variety of colors, sizes and grid patterns. It is commonly used in a variety of applications in the industrial, commercial and marine industries, including floors, platforms, stair treads, walkways and access hatches.

Why Use FRP Grating?

Some of the main advantages of FRP Grating are:

Highly durable and strong

Low maintenance

High corrosion resistance

Anti-slip

Light

Long lasting

Not conductive

Non-magnetic

No sparks

Refractory

Easy to install

Types of Fiberglass Grating

There are different types of fiberglass grating depending on the application and manufacturing process. Most fiberglass grating is made using a molding process that involves interweaving fiberglass and liquid resin in a large mold. Molded FRP is typically a grid of horizontal and vertical fiberglass and resin 

rovings. The two-way strength of molded FRP means they require no additional reinforcement of cuts in ductwork. They are also available in a variety of standard sizes and colors to suit different applications.

At MIYA, we use isophthalic polyester resin in most FRP because of its good chemical resistance and flame retardancy. Some other resins available are vinyl ester and phenolic resins. Our molded FRP gratings are available in a variety of colors including yellow, green and gray, and feature standard non-slip coated surfaces such as serrated edge flat strips and quartz sand. Other resins such as vinyl ester or phenolic resins are available upon request.

Where is FRP grating used?

FRP grating offers an alternative to steel with superior chemical and physical properties. FRP grating is inherently lightweight, much lighter than steel, yet it has a high strength-to-weight ratio. The manufacturing process of FRP means it requires less metal maintenance. 

Some of the main application areas are:

Locations with flammable materials: FRP gratings are non-sparking, meaning they will not produce sparks. Therefore, they can be used safely around flammable materials.

Ships and Offshore Drilling Platforms: Fiberglass is strong and durable and can withstand any weather conditions. Additionally, they are convenient and easy to transport.

Oil and Gas Industry: FRP can withstand high temperatures and has excellent non-conductive and non-corrosive properties.

Chemical plants: FRP can be used safely in harsh environments due to its non-corrosive properties.

Electrical Hazardous Atmospheres: FRP is not electrically conductive. They reduce the risk of injury from electric shock or fire at power plants.

Complex construction sites: FRP is flexible and easy to transport, store and install, making it ideal for complex construction sites.

Food Industry: Fiberglass is durable, corrosion-resistant and easy to maintain, making it safe for use in the food and beverage industry.

Water Treatment Plants: Fiberglass does not require regular maintenance as they do not rust or rot, making them ideal for water treatment plants.

Other Applications: FRP grating is also used as bridges, gutter covers, commercial walkways, ramps, ditch covers, pool decks, docks, track crossings and machinery enclosure applications.