Duragrid 1-in. R-7300 fiberglass grating is specially designed to replace 1-in. steel grating in corrosive environments, such as offshore drilling and production platforms, refineries and chemical plants. It is extremely strong and impact resistant, able to span 36 in. with a load of 100 lb/ft 2 and a deflection of less than ¼ in. Virtually maintenance-free, it will not rust and corrode like steel grating, thus reducing maintenance costs. With a rectangular-bar design, it is well-suited for applications exposed to wave uplifts, or when all surfaces of the bars need to be kept clean. At half the weight of 1-in. steel grating, Duragrid is easily handled in installation, and cost less to ship than steel grating. Also, a non-skid surface on fiberglass grating is safe for workers, while having low electrical and thermal conductivity. — Strongwell, Bristol, Va.
Fiberglass Grating can Replace Steel in Many Applications
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