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Pultruded FRP Grating: The Ideal Solution for Marine Dry Docks and Rail Yards

Pultruded Fiberglass Reinforce Plastic (FRP) Grating is the ideal product Marine Dry Docks and Rail Yards across North America due to its many advantages over traditional building materials.

National Grating has been seeing high levels of interest in Pultruded FRP Grating for applications such as Marine Dry Docks in the great lakes and even as far north as Alaska (due to its winter advantages) as well as Rail Yards across North America.

T-5000 Pultruded FRP Grating in yellow was used to replace the previous material
T-5000 Pultruded FRP Grating in yellow was used to replace the previous material.

This Marine Towing Drydock has found the perfect solution for its demanding environment with the implementation of Pultruded T-5000 FRP Grating from National Grating. This innovative grating, engineered from fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP), offers a comprehensive set of advantages that address the specific needs of the rail yard, ensuring enhanced performance and durability.

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A picture before T-5000 Pultruded FRP yellow grating was installed

Corrosion Resistance and Longevity
Pultruded FRP Grating is designed to withstand the harshest environments, making it an ideal choice for the Marine Towing Drydock Rail Yard. Its superior corrosion resistance, surpassing traditional materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, and galvanized gratings, ensures longevity and minimizes maintenance requirements.

Heavy-Duty Performance
Engineered to carry higher loads, Pultruded T-5000 Grating delivers exceptional strength and stiffness, making it well-suited for the rigorous demands of the rail yard. Its heavy-duty design provides the necessary support for various operational activities, contributing to a reliable and robust infrastructure.

Safety and Efficiency
The safety surface of Pultruded T-5000 Grating, featuring a coarse epoxy grit, enhances worker safety, even in challenging conditions. This prioritization of safety aligns with the dry docks commitment to maintaining a secure working environment for its personnel.

Low Maintenance and Cost-Effectiveness
The implementation of Pultruded T-5000 Grating offers the  Marine Towing Drydock Rail Yard a low-maintenance solution, reducing the need for frequent repairs and upkeep. Furthermore, its cost-effectiveness and long-term performance make it a valuable investment for the rail yard’s operational infrastructure.

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Yellow Pultruded FRP Grating was chosen for this Alaskan application due to its long lifespan, non slip surface, light weight, resistance snow buildup.

Pultruded Grating stands as the optimal choice for a Marine Drydock, providing a durable, high-performance solution that addresses the specific requirements of the environment. Its corrosion resistance, heavy-duty performance, safety features, and cost-effectiveness make it an indispensable asset for the rail yard’s ongoing success and operational efficiency.

Pultruded FRP Grating in other Industries:

Pultruded Fiberglass Grating is commonly used in various industries due to its superior strength, corrosion resistance, and durability. Some potential industries where Pultruded T-5000 grating may be successfully implemented include:

  1. Marine and Offshore: Due to its corrosion resistance and durability, Pultruded FRP grating is suitable for marine and offshore applications, such as shipyards, docks, and offshore platforms.
  2. Industrial Manufacturing: Industries requiring heavy-duty flooring and grating solutions, such as manufacturing plants, chemical processing facilities, and industrial warehouses, can benefit from the high-strength and low-maintenance characteristics of Pultruded FRP grating.
  3. Transportation: The transportation sector, including railway facilities and infrastructure, can utilize Pultruded FRP grating for its durability and resistance to environmental factors.
  4. Construction and Infrastructure: In construction and infrastructure projects, Pultruded FRP grating can be used for walkways, platforms, and structural applications due to its high strength and corrosion resistance.

Characteristics of Pultruded Fiberglass grating make it a versatile solution for a wide range of industries that require durable, corrosion-resistant, and high-strength grating products.

pultruded frp fiberglass grating yellow grey
Yellow and Grey Pultruded FRP Grating compliments each other perfectly and presents an elevated level of safety due to high color contrast.
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Installation of Pultruded FRP Grating is fast and easy due to its lightweight nature.

Why choose Pultruded FRP Grating?

Pultruded FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) grating is often chosen over molded FRP grating or steel grating for industrial applications due to several key differences in their characteristics and performance. Here are the main reasons for choosing pultruded FRP grating:

Strength and Stiffness: Pultruded grating has a higher fiberglass concentration, making it stronger and stiffer than molded grating. This characteristic makes it suitable for applications requiring higher load-bearing capacity and longer spans.

Corrosion Resistance: Pultruded grating offers excellent corrosion resistance, making it ideal for harsh industrial environments where exposure to chemicals, moisture, and corrosive elements is a concern.

Heavy-Duty Applications: Due to its superior strength and load-bearing capabilities, pultruded grating is well-suited for heavy-duty industrial applications, such as manufacturing plants, chemical processing facilities, and offshore platforms.

Customization and Versatility: Pultruded grating can be customized to meet specific project requirements, offering versatility in panel sizes, resin systems, and other design features to accommodate various industrial applications.

Fire Retardant Properties: Some pultruded grating products are manufactured with fire retardant properties, making them suitable for applications where fire safety is a concern.

Pultruded Fiberglass grating is preferred over molded grating for industrial applications due to its higher strength, stiffness, corrosion resistance, suitability for heavy-duty use, and the ability to be customized to meet specific project requirements.

Pultruded FRP VS Steel and Wood Grating

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Pultruded FRP Grating was chosen in this application due to the deterioration of the wood and its fasteners.

Pultruded FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) grating is often chosen over steel grating for industrial applications due to several key advantages. Here are the main reasons for choosing pultruded FRP grating over steel grating:

  1. Corrosion Resistance: Pultruded FRP grating offers superior corrosion resistance compared to steel grating, making it ideal for corrosive environments, including chemical processing, marine, and industrial settings.
  1. Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Pultruded FRP grating provides high strength with a lower weight compared to steel, offering easier installation and reduced structural support requirements.
  1. Low Maintenance: FRP grating requires minimal maintenance and is resistant to chemicals, making it an attractive choice for industrial applications where exposure to water, chemicals, and cleaning agents is common.
  1. Safety Surface: The walking surface of pultruded grating often has a coarse epoxy grit bonded to the bearing bars, providing a safe surface for workers, even in wet conditions.
  1. Customization and Versatility: Pultruded FRP grating can be customized to meet specific project requirements, offering versatility in panel sizes, resin systems, and other design features to accommodate various industrial application.

Pultruded FRP grating is preferred over steel and wood grating for industrial applications due to its superior corrosion resistance, high strength-to-weight ratio, low maintenance requirements, safety features, and customization options. These advantages make it a versatile and cost-effective solution for a wide range of industrial settings.

Other Industries Utilizing Pultruded FRP Grating:

  • chemical processing
  • food & beverage
  • marine
  • aquatic centers
  • oil & gas
  • power
  • manufacturing
  • construction
  • pharmaceutical
  • metals & mining
  • pulp & paper
  • recreation
  • water parks
  • telecommunications
  • shipping centers
  • transportation facilities
  • water & waste treatment

Fiberglass I-Bar Grating

Pultruded FRP I-BAR Grating

Fiberglass I-BAR Grating

Fiberglass I-BAR Grating

National Grating fiberglass I-BAR grating supports heavier loads and longer spans than comparably sized molded grating. Our Pultruded grating is ideal for demanding applications ranging from ADA-compliant walkways to heavy-duty vehicular traffic.

Strong, Lightweight and Corrosion-Resistant
Fiberglass I-BAR grating has the strength of steel, but it won’t corrode like steel does.

Safer Walking Surface
A coarse, gritted epoxy coating enhances traction.

Support and Stability
Cross-rods and bearing bars lock mechanically for maximum unidirectional strength.

Easy Fabrication
Panels are lightweight, easy to transport, and can be cut and fabricated using standard hand tools.

Call 1.844.599.0260 for more information.

Fiberglass Grating

Extended Life
The coated resin surface increases resistance to chemical corrosion and continuous UV exposure.

Fiberglass I-Bar Profile

Stress Resistance
Continuous glass rovings resist tension, compression and bending while providing longitudinal strength.
Continuous glass mat increases transverse strength and resistance to impact.

Resin Systems
National Grating Fiberglass I-BAR is available in two standard resin systems. Each providing different levels of corrosion protection. Both resin systems meet Class 1 Flame Spread Rating per ASTM E-84 test standards.

Polyester: A premium-grade isophthalic polyester resin system that provides excellent corrosion protection. Standard colors: Yellow and Light Gray.

Vinyl ester: A chemically resistant system that provides the highest level of corrosion protection. Standard colors: Yellow and Light Gray.

STANDARD I-BAR PANEL SIZES

3′ wide x 20′ long and 4′ wide x 20′ long. Custom Panel Sizes also available.

FRP I-Bar Span Direction

FIBERGLASS I-BAR GRATING PROFILES

We have many profiles of FRP I-BAR Grating available including I-6000 , I-6010, I-6015, I-4000, I-4010, I-4015 and our many other custom profiles. Request a Pultruded Grating load table to see which profile will work best for your application.

Not sure which type of grating is best for your application?

Download our Grating Selection Chart use our Quick Quote Form.

Prefer to talk? Call us at 1-877-984-7788. We can help!

Molded Mesh or Pultruded I-Beam? Which is right for your project?

FRP Applications for Your Industry

Our pultruded FRP I-Beam grating has applications in many industries, including:

  • chemical processing
  • food & beverage
  • marine
  • aquatic centers
  • oil & gas
  • power
  • manufacturing
  • construction
  • pharmaceutical
  • metals & mining
  • pulp & paper
  • recreation
  • water parks
  • telecommunications
  • shipping centers
  • transportation facilities
  • water & waste treatment, and
  • numerous architectural uses.

Call us at 1-877-984-7788 to speak with a National Grating FRP Specialist.

 

Pultruded Fiberglass Grating is the long-lasting solution for rugged applications.Steel and aluminum grating have considerable down-sides; they corrode, wear down quickly, cause maintenance headaches and downtimes, and are costly to install.

National Grating high-strength pultruded I-bar grating can be designed and used like traditional metal grates, but with all the many benefits of fiberglass. FRP grating is especially useful for replacing steel grating or aluminum grating in corrosive environments or where other types of gratings require frequent replacements.

I-Bar FRP Grating

Features of Pultruded Fiberglass Grating

Corrosion Resistant
Extremely Strong
Impact Resistant
Non-Skid Surface / Anti-Skid
Low Electrical and Thermal Conductivity
Easily Fabricated in the Field

 

Bulk and Wholesale Discounts Available on Large Orders

 


Our Fiberglass Grating Houston distributionshipping to Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Arlington, Corpus Christi, Plano, Laredo, Lubbock, Garland, Irving, Amarillo, Grand Prairie, and Brownsville.

All our fiberglass grating Houston warehouse products meets required frp specs Fast Delivery via our Superior Logistics Network

National Grating provides mini-mesh molded fiberglass grating to ALL major cities including:

Texas: Houston, Dallas / Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Arlington, Dallas, and Brownsville
New York: Buffalo, Rochester, Monroe, Yonkers, Westchester, Syracuse, and Albany.
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Reading, Scranton, and Bethlehem
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Georgia: Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Savanna, Athens, Sandy Springs, and Roswell
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Virginia: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond, Newport News, Alexandria, Hampton
Massachusetts: Boston, Worcester, Providence, Springfield, Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford
Indiana: Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, Carmel, Fishers, Bloomington, Hammond

We can ship within 2 business days to the following Locations:
Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, St. Louis, Kansas City, Baltimore Annapolis, Frederick, Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville, Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, Colorado Springs, Bolder, Fort Collins, Columbia, Charleston, Mount Pleasant, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort, Portland, Eugene, Bend, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Des Moines, Cedar Rapid,

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Our pricing and service experts are standing by to help to find the best product for your project. With many varieties in stock and expedited shipping, we can supply your project with mini-mesh fiberglass grating at the best possible price with the lowest freight charges.