What is FRP?

FRP – Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic – also known as glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), is a composite material made of fine glass fibers and a polymer resin. It is an incredibly strong and durable material that is resistant to many forms of corrosion, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of industrial applications, including aerospace, automotive, construction, and marine. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibre-reinforced_plastic

In this post, we will review five common types of FRP fiberglass products that GRM Custom Products can fabricate for your project: 1. Ladders & Stairs 2. Walkways & Platforms 3. Handrails 4. Mobile Work Platforms & Walkovers 5. Structural Support Members.

FRP Fiberglass Ladders & Stairways

FRP ladders are designed to provide a safe and long lasting solution for an industrial settings. They are non-conductive, making them ideal for use in electrical environments. They are also resistant to corrosion, chemicals, and UV radiation, making them a reliable option for use in harsh outdoor conditions.

FRP fiberglass ladders are available in a variety of designs to include cages or fall protection systems all customized to fit specific requirements, such as height, weight capacity, and rung spacing.  GRM Custom Products can also provide a stairway for tank access or other egress and ingress needs.

FRP Fiberglass Walkways & Platforms

FRP fiberglass walkways and platforms are designed to provide a safe and stable surface for workers to walk on. These products are ideal for use in industrial settings where there is a risk of slipping or falling.

FRP fiberglass walkways and platforms are lightweight, yet incredibly strong and durable. They are also resistant to corrosion and chemicals, making them ideal for use in harsh outdoor environments. Additionally, they can be customized to fit specific requirements, such as size, shape, and weight capacity.

FRP Fiberglass Handrails

FRP fiberglass handrails are designed to provide a safe and stable handhold for workers in industrial settings. These handrails are non-conductive, making them ideal for use in electrical environments. They are also resistant to corrosion and chemicals, making them ideal for use in harsh outdoor environments.

FRP fiberglass handrails are available in a variety of styles, including round, square, and rectangular. They can also be customized to fit specific requirements, such as length and height.  We can help with any of your FRP needs, please let us help with your next project.

FRP Mobile Work Platforms & Stair Walkovers

Manufactured from corrosion-resistant fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) composites, our mobile work platforms are custom-designed and built to fit any project or structural configuration, ranging from low-level platforms to mobile stair towers. All are prefabricated to enable a quick and easy installation.

GRM Custom Products can also produce for you composite fiberglass stair crossovers for pipelines, roof decks, etc. Our crossovers offer a cost effective solution to meet your specific needs. We can provide for you in a variety of heights that address most standard clearances below the walkover.

Traditional material options such as steel or stainless steel crossovers are often unsafe, costly to ship and install, and difficult to clean, but the lightweight and corrosion resistant properties of FRP make it inexpensive to ship/install and easy to clean.

FRP is lightweight, strong, and durable, highly corrosion resistant, allows for virtually any size or configuration and can be integrated as required for the specific application. Complete custom fabrication, from a ladder to help across an entire project complex.

FRP Fiberglass Structural Support Members

FRP fiberglass structural members are used in a wide range of industrial settings to provide support and stability. These products are incredibly strong and durable, yet lightweight and easy to install.

FRP fiberglass structural members are resistant to corrosion, making them ideal for use in harsh outdoor environments. They are also non-conductive, making them ideal for use in electrical environments.

In conclusion, FRP fiberglass products are an excellent choice for industrial settings due to their strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion and chemicals. From ladders and handrails to walkways, platforms, and structural members, FRP fiberglass products offer a wide range of options to meet the specific needs of any industrial application. With custom fabrication, these products can be tailored to meet even the most unique requirements

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