Durability
Today GRP flooring is widely used in, amongst others, the water, waste, food and chemical industries. Because of their commitment to safety and cost-effectiveness, managers have come to realise that it is not economic to specify such materials as steel, aluminium or timber since composite flooring soon pays for itself by virtue of its maintenance-free properties.
Application
As standard we supply grids made with fire-retardant isophthallic polyester resin, rather than the cheaper orthopthallic or general purpose. This means that all our panels have a superior resistance to a wide range of chemicals at elevated temperatures. Where the product is to be used in a very aggressive environment, resins such as vinyl ester are available.
Construction
The resin forms the flesh of the grid, whilst continuous inert glass-fibre strands are layered in under tension to provide the bone structure. This endows the finished panel with excellent load bearing and impact resistant properties. The walking surface of the grid has a coarse grit bonded into it to ensure a good grip - even in greasy areas.
Your Choice Of Panel
Chemglass offer floor panels in both open-mesh and solid types. The open panel is self-draining and will admit light and promote ventilation. The solid will keep out dirt and water whilst presenting a non-slip surface. Either can be produced in any British Standard colour to order.
Dimensions & Load-bearing Capacity
Panels are available off the shelf in a variety of stock sizes (see chart right), but can be also supplied cut to meet your needs. Three thicknesses are available, 25, 38 and 50mm. The 25mm is generally used for pedestrian duty or spans up to about 750mm; the 38mm is for heavier-duty, taking 5kN/m² at around 1000mm span, and the 50mm is very heavy duty. Please download our 'Load Charts' for further details.
Cutting & Fitting
Chemglass GRP flooring can easily be cut on site using most power tools and since the material is around half the weight of steel, proportionally less effort is called for in handling it.
We recommend that diamond-tipped cutting disks be used, although conventional metalworking ones can be used. As with any work activity, a risk assessment should be carried, ensuring that full protective personal equipment is used, including a suitable dust mask. Cut edges should be sealed by painting with the same resin as that used for manufacture, which we can supply.
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  Anti-Slip
Fire Retardant
Lightweight
Easy To Cut
Self Draining
Zero Gas Build-up
Chemical Resistant
Stock Panel Sizes (mm)
Panel SizeThickness
2000x100025 or 38
3000x100025 or 38
2440x122015, 25, 38 or 50
3660x122025, 38 or 50
Load Charts
Use the links below to download complete loading & deflection data for GRP panels. Requires Adobe Reader
Panel Fixings
We offer a range of stainless steel clips for fixing panels and for securing unsupported butting edges.
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