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    In our last post, we told you 5 things you need to know about FRP Grating. For those of you that are not familiar with Fibre Reinforced plastic/polymer grating, this article will give you a simplified summary and helpful background on FRP before you dive into reading this post.

    For those of you that ARE familiar with FRP, read on and learn more about factors to consider when selecting your grating in addition to how FRP gratings are commonly categorised in the industry.

    FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING YOUR FRP GRATING

    Choosing the right grating and correct resin for your application areas depends on two factors:

    Environment Factors or Application area

    Chemical exposure level

    Temperature

    Humidity factors

    UV exposure

    Desired Fire rating

    Loading Requirements

    Load Rating

    Structural Support Span

    THE TWO MOST BASIC METHODS OF CATEGORISING FRP

    The two most basic methods of categorising FRP (Fibre Reinforced plastic/polymer) gratings are by:

    Method of manufacturing/ production

    Type of resin (thermosetting) used

    There are other sub-categories within this broad classification that are based on application areas. These include:

    Type of surface finish

    Load rating requirements

    Other special requirements such as UV exposure, Fire rating, Colour etc.

    1. METHOD OF MANUFACTURING/PRODUCTION

    Moulded FRP Gratings

    Moulded FRP gratings are manufactured using the following process:

    Laying or Weaving glass fibres

    This step involves laying continuous glass fibres in the mould in vertical & horizontal directions. These are thoroughly wetted by the chosen resin (layer by layer).

    Heating & Curing

    After the completion of the weaving process, the mould is heated for curing the panel.

    Ejecting the Panel

    After the curing process is completed, the panel is ejected from the mould.

    Standard panels would have a meniscus (concave) top surface finish. Based on requirements we bond grit to the surface or finish the surface to have a plain finish. These are called secondary operations.

    The most important feature of the Moulded FRP grating is that they are an integral, one piece panel offering bidirectional strength. This is a standout feature compared to Pultruded FRP grating.

    Pultruded FRP gratings are manufactured using the following process:

    Resin Impregnation

    Preselected reinforcement materials such as fibreglass roving, mat, woven or stitched fabrics are drawn through a resin bath or resin impregnation zone where the glass substrate is thoroughly impregnated with the resin mixture (liquid thermosetting resin).

    Preforming & Forming

    This wetted out fibre is formed to a desired geometric shape as it initially gets pulled through the Preformer (Preforming Die) & then through to the Heated Die. Inside the die, the resin curing process is initiated by precisely controlling the temperature. The laminate then solidifies to the exact shape of the cavity in the die (Forming Process), as the pultrusion machine continuously pulls it.

    Cutting: An Automatic Cutter is deployed at the end of the machine to cut this Pultruded FRP section to desired lengths.

    FRP GRATING

    MOULDED FRP MANUFACTURING PROCESS

    Liquid resin and continuous fiberglass rovings are sytematically laid in a mould, layer after layer to produce the desired thickness and panel dimensions. The finished moulds are then set aside to cure. The one-piece interwoven mesh construction of moulded fiberglass grating produces a product with optimal corrosion resistance and bi-directional strength. Since the fiberglass grating is "cast" in one piece, there is no mechanical joint between bearing bars. The high percentage of resin (65%) in moulded fiberglass grating offers superior corrosion resistance and optimal impact resistance. Moulded fiberglass gratings with a square mesh pattern offer increased load capacity and panel utilization due to its bi-directional trait. Being of one-piece construction, the fiberglass grating distributes loads throughout the fiberglass grating section.

    ADVANTAGES OF FRP MOULDED GRATING

    Light weight

    Chemical corrosion resistance

    Non sparking

    Non electrically conductive

    Non magnetic

    Tapered bars all debris to easily fall through

    Standard mesh has a 70% open area

    Mini Mesh has a 45% open area

    FRP GRATING PATTERNS

    FRP Grating is available in two pattern types (stocked)

    STANDARD MESH

    38X38MM centre to centre

    FRP GRATING FIXING CLIPS

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