Pultruded Fiberglass Grating

fiberglass pultruded grating, frp Pultruded Fiberglass Grating (FRP)

Pultruded Fiberglass Grating is the ideal solution for platforms, ramps, stairs, and more. This grating is slip-resistant, non-conductive, strong, lightweight, and corrosive resistant which makes it ideal for many industries.

Here at Marco Specialty Steel, we’re an industry leader in grating solutions for a broad range of industrial applications. We offer both pultruded and molded FRP products to better serve your needs and to be sure to have the FRP grating that suits your application and expectations. Both are available in phenolic which is best in high heat or when fires can occur.

FRP DOCS & SPECS    FRP FABRICATION    HOW TO ORDER

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Pultruded FRP Landing

Pultruded FRP Resin System Options

Pultruded Grating is available in two resin formulations for an accurate match of product characteristics with the application. Both resin systems provide corrosion resistance that is superior to that offered by metal grating.

  • Isophthalic Polyester (Type I): Isophthalic polyester resin formulation with a low flame spread rating of 25 or less designed for applications where there is moderate exposure to corrosive elements. (DNV Type Approval).
  • Vinyl Ester (Type V): Vinyl ester resin system with a flame spread of 25 or less for dependable resistance to both acidic and alkaline environments.
  • Phenolic (Type P): A Coast Guard approved flame-resistant phenolic resin with an extremely low flame spread of 5 or less and a smoke index of 45 or less – designed primarily for the offshore industry. (Coast Guard approved for Level 2 performance criteria – DNV Type Approval Certificate ABS Product Type Approval).

Our pultruded FRP range includes several standard widths that fit common platform dimensions (including 24”, 36” and 40” and 48”). We offer a range of lengths that can be used as-is or cut down using simple hand tools for your installation. If necessary, we can also offer custom solutions that are based on your drawings, blueprints or print takeoffs.

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Custom Fabricated Pultruded FRP

Marco’s Custom FRP Grating Options

We’re not just a supplier — we also custom fabricate our own fiberglass-reinforced plastic grating products. That gives us greater control over the quality of our products and the amount of customization we can offer. Whether you need a simple notch or a customized FRP mezzanine, Marco has technical experts to help.

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Stock Panel Sizes

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Pultruded Fiberglass Characteristics

  • Strength: pultruded grating products offer superior strength and stiffness. Since glass is the key contributor to structural performance, pultruded offers the highest strength to unit weight ratio.
  • Corrosion Resistance: The degree of corrosion resistance for pultruded grating is superior to stainless steel, aluminum and galvanized gratings.
  • Fabrication Features: Many panel sizes allow for greater use versatility with longer spans which may reduce scrap loss.
  • Safety Surface: The walking surface of most pultruded grating have a coarse epoxy grit bonded to both the bearing and cross bars (unless noted).
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FRP Grating Packaged and Ready to Ship
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Pultruded FRP Walkway in a Tunnel
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Pultruded Fiberglass Grating at Water Treatment Plant

Pultruded FRP: How It’s Made

Pultruded fiberglass grating is manufactured by assembling two structural fiberglass shapes (cross and bearing bars) into a grid pattern. These bar shapes are made by a pultrusion – a continuous molding process utilizing glass or fibrous reinforcement in a polyester or vinyl ester resin matrix. Selected reinforcement materials like glass strands, mat or cloth are drawn through a resin where the material is thoroughly impregnated with a liquid resin.

The fibrous laminate is formed to a geometric shape (T or I) and pulled through a heated steel die. The laminate solidifies into the exact shape of the die cavity as it is being continuously pulled by the pultrusion machine.

Pultruded Grating FastenersDon’t Forget Pultruded Grating Fasteners

Once you have your perfect pultruded product you will need to choose fasteners, and we are here to help. These are short descriptions or go to our fasteners page. Type M, 316 stainless steel hold-down clips used to secure panels to support using two adjacent grating bars for a secure fit. Type G, stainless steel hold clips designed to attach grating to any structural member flange, 3/4″ or smaller in thickness, with no drilling required. Type T 316 stainless steel flange blocks fit inside close mesh products allowing for installation of cap screws from the top surface of the grating. Type J fasteners offer effective support for light-duty loads.

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Pultruded Stair Treads

Pultruded Stair Treads

Marco Specialty Steel has a large inventory of stair treads in different materials. FRP Pultruded stair treads are among the favorite to our clients who need a slip-resistant surface that can stand up to wet or slimy conditions. They are coated which increases the resistance to chemical corrosion and continuous UV exposure. This coating is a coarse epoxy that is non-skid and enhances traction making it safer.

Marco Is The FRP Pultruded Supplier You Need

Simply email your files to our experienced design team will find the pultruded FRP grating that works. As a manufacturer and supplier of our own products, we can offer you competitive fiberglass reinforced grating prices and the support of an experienced team that can answer your questions and provides you with a fast quote for your FRP grating project.

You’ll find that our pultruded grating systems offer an excellent combination of strength and durability in a lightweight design Contact us for more information and to see if pultruded FRP is right for your industrial platform, stairs, and grating requirements.

Contact one of our sales representatives today to inquire about a quote from Marco Specialty Steel, Inc.

Resin Selection Guide

Resin TypeResin BaseDescriptionCorrosion ResistanceFlameSpread Rating ASTM E84ProductAvailable colorsMax. Oper.
Temp.
Type VVinyl EsterSuperior Corrosion Resistance and Fire RetardantExcellentClass 1, 25 or lessMolded & PultrudedDark Grey, Orange, Yellow200 F
Type IIsophthalic PolyesterIndustrial Grade Corrosion Resistance and Fire RetardantVery GoodClass 1, 25 or lessMolded & PultrudedGreen, Yellow, Light Grey150 F
Type FIsophthalic PolyesterFood Grade Corrosion Resistance and Fire RetardantVery GoodClass 2, 75 or lessMoldedLight Grey150 F
Type OOrthoModerate Corrosion Resistance and Fire RetardantModerateClass 1, 25 or lessMoldedGreen, Yellow, Light Grey150 F
Type PPhenolicLow Smoke and Superior Fire ResistanceVery GoodClass 1, 5 or lessMolded & PultrudedReddish-Brown300 F
ProductBearing Bar SpacingCross Rod SpacingDepthWt/SFPanel SideOpen AreaResinsSurfaceStandard Colors
1" I-40
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1"6"
12"
1"3.8
3.5
3' x 20'
4' x 20'
40%Isophthalic or Vinyl EsterGrityellow or gray
1" I-50
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1.2"6"
12"
1"3.1
2.9
3' x 20'
4' x 20'
50%Isophthalic or Vinyl EsterGrityellow or gray
1" I-60
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1.5"6"
12"
1"2.7
2.4
3' x 20'
4' x 20'
60%Isophthalic or Vinyl EsterGrityellow or gray
1-1/2" I-40
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1"6"
12"
1-1/2"4.4
4.2
3' x 20'
4' x 20'
40%Isophthalic or Vinyl EsterGrityellow or gray
1-1/2" I-50
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1.2"6"
12"
1-1/2"3.8
3.5
3' x 20'
4' x 20'
50%Isophthalic or Vinyl EsterGrityellow or gray
1-1/2" I-60
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1.5"6"
12"
1-1/2"3.1
2.9
3' x 20'
4' x 20'
60%Isophthalic or Vinyl EsterGrityellow or gray
2" T-33
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1.5"6"
12"
2"4.1
3.9
3' x 20'
4' x 20'
33%Isophthalic or Vinyl EsterGrityellow or gray
2" T-50
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2"6"
12"
2"3.1
3.0
3' x 20'
4' x 20'
50%Isophthalic or Vinyl EsterGrityellow or gray

Contact Us to Learn More About Your Pultruded Fiberglass Grating Options

Discover for yourself why so many companies have made Marco Specialty Steel their one-stop source for all their pultruded fiberglass grating needs. Contact us to learn more about our pultruded FRP product offerings today. And be sure to let us know about your specific requirements.

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