
4 Benefits of Fiberglass Crossover Platforms
April 5, 2022
4 BENEFITS OF
FIBERGLASS CROSSOVER
PLATFORMS
Crossover platforms provide a safe means of crossing hazardous areas in industrial settings. With a non-slip surface and sturdy construction, these walkways are perfect for factories, refineries, and other locations where workers need to traverse dangerous areas safely. Here at Marco Specialty Steel, we offer crossover platforms in several materials, and fiberglass (or FRP) is often the material of choice. Read below to see the 4 benefits of fiberglass crossover platforms.
1. Safety
Crossover platforms must be safe. That’s why Marco builds crossovers with FRP. Some safety features can include flame-retardant resins,…
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How to Pick the Best Metal Fabrication Company
January 17, 2022
HOW TO PICK
THE BEST METAL
FABRICATION COMPANY
Choosing the best metal fabrication company can be a challenge. Finding a company to fulfill your fabrication needs is about more than just price, it's about getting quality products for a fair price. Deciding too quickly can result in failed products and wasted resources. Taking the time to make sure the company you choose meets your qualifications will ensure that results are cost-effective and high-quality.
There are 6 Important Factors When Choosing the Best Metal Fabrication Company
These are the six of the biggest factors to consider before making your decision.
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Standard Expanded Metal vs Flattened Expanded Metal
October 27, 2021
STANDARD EXPANDED
METAL VS FLATTENED
EXPANDED METAL
What’s the difference between standard expanded metal vs flattened expanded metal?
Flattened expanded metal is simply standard expanded metal that goes through the “cold ro…
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Importance of Industrial Safety Grating
September 16, 2021
THE IMPORTANCE
OF INDUSTRIAL
SAFETY GRATING
The Importance of Safety Gratings in Industrial Environments
A major focus of facility managers in an industrial environment must be for both employees and visitors. Our safety grating products can provide you the peace of mind in knowing you are doing everything possible to maximize the safety of everyone at your worksite.
Employee Safety
Industrial facilities have almost unlimited opportunities for workers to hurt themselves. When it happens, it can harm the employee, limit productivity, lower morale, and expose the company. For this reason, as a manager, your top priority needs to be to identify potential safety hazards throughout the workplace and reduce or eliminate them…
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Ask Our Experts: What Are Infill Panels?
February 16, 2018
Before you decide whether infill panels are right for your specific architectural design or other application, you need to have a firm grasp on what they actually are. Infill panels, otherwise called infill walls, are non-load-bearing. They are installed between floors on the primary structural frame of a building to support the structure’s cladding system. These panels are also used internally to create separating walls that enhance acoustic insulation and fire resistance within a building.
Originally, infill panels were created mostly from masonry, concrete and other heavy materials. Today’s architectural designs, however, commonly use light metal infill panels to create a high-quality and aesthetical…
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