z| ever Fare eae GRP Moulded Grating Specification Identification of the Product & Company Product Name: GRP Moulded Grating Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) safe access products Company Name: Evergrp Limited Flaxley Road Selby Yos 486 Tel: +44 (0) 1757 212744 Fax: ++44 (0) 1787 212749, Email: [email protected] Quality Assurance 8, | te GRP Moulded Gratings covered by this speciation are Inanufatutod by ou 1S0-8001:2018 certed partners WUKAS, | Everarip are closely involved in the production provess of all sia" | our products with reguar visits and inspections of factory 005 facies, Product Description A high quality GRP Moulded Grating system offering a wide choice of sizes, material types & applications. For safety critical applications the product has been tested and approved to standards listed later in this document. The range is designed to offer a cost effective, low maintenance atemative to stainless or galvanized steel when used in new build or refurbishment projects. ‘Available in a range of colours and finishes, GRP Moulded Grating provides all the advantages of lightweight, high strength and durability, coupled with a corrosion resistant, maintenance free, minimum 25 year lifespan, The gratings are manufactured from polyester resin by a moulding process with a choice of resin types to suit all environments, They provide worker or general public safety and comfort in a variely of locations throughout industrial and public access areas.Fevergip eae General Properties & Design Criteria 4. Chemical resistance Corrosion is @ major problem for metal or wooden gratings, stair treads and other products in industries such as chemical plants, food and beverage factories, water and wastewater and power faciliies. GRP grating is designed to provide sate, long- Tasting, economical solutions in environments where chemicals and other corrosive elements attack and destroy metal or wood, ‘According to the environmental requirements, a choice of resin type such as Orthophthalic or Isophthalic polyester, Vinylester or Phenolic are offered in the matrix material 2. High strength-to-weight ratio GRP grating is manufactured as a composite of continuous fibreglass strands and high quality resin integrally constructed for strength and is only one quarter the weight of @ comparable steel grating allowing for easy removal, access below floor level and installation with no heavy equipment and less manpower. Properly installed, GRP meets the specified load requirements for steel gratings and has greater impact resistance, 3. Fire retardant GRP grating is manufactured to achieve a flame spread rating of 25 or less depending on the resin system used - as tested to ‘American Standard ASTM E-84, Other types are available for special fre retardant requirements and can met through material additives which achieve a reaction to fire classification of Bx ~ S1 in accordance with EN 13501-1 + A1:2010, Test reports are available on request. 4. Ergonomic ‘Where employees may experience fatigue after standing on solid concrete or heavy galvanized steel platforms , GRP gratings are the best solution to ease the strain on the back, feet and legs of workers, increasing comfort and productivity, In a raised floor scenario, the natural slight flexibility ofthe maieral is more comfortable to stand on for long periods. 5. Slip-resistant GRP moulded grating naturally has a concave top surface for slip resistance after itis extracted from the mould. For additional durabiliy, Evergrip grating incorporates as standard, a high quality aluminium oxide grit surface which is bonded to the top of the completed grating under factory conditions providing superior slip and wear resistance. Diamond pattemed cover top or artted cover tops are also available, 6, Long Product Life Expectancy Alifespan of 25 years is guaranteed for Evergrip gratings, when installed under correctly specified condltions, Fibreglass products are known to be in use considerably beyond this time with only cosmetic degradation to the product 7. Low maintenance Install and forget. GRP grating is easy to clean, open mesh versions permit debris to fall through the grating panel and prevent any hazardous buildup on walking surfaces. Gratings require no re-painting and are excellent not only for their inherent Chemical resistance but also a colour-fast appearance and ultraviolet resistance characteristic. 8. Safety NON-CONDUCTIVE properties make gratings ideally suited in electrically hazardous locations acting as an insulator. NON- MAGNETIC properties allow gratings to be used in sensitive installations where the inherent magnet.c properties of metal grating would prove dangerous. 9. Commercial Advantages While the cost of GRP grating is marginally greater than steal, installation costs are around 20-40% lass than that of steel and maintenance costs near zero. Stee! gratings may require regular maintenance and the accumulated cost of this is high Lifecycle costs for GRP grating have been shown to be significantly lawer than that of steel leaving aside the other advantages itoters. 10. Additional features. ‘Transparent to electromagnetic radiation Highly durable Full range of fixings & fasteners available Available with a choice of standard colours: steel grey (RAL7046), green (RAL 6029), orange, or red (RA3O01) ‘Any RAL colour is available to special order (minimum order quantity may apply)en GR Mets Gn Sesnen Raw Material Composition + Glass fibre reinforcement ‘© Choice of resin type: Orthophthalicitsophthalic Pole 1, Vinylester or Phenolic + Inert filers + UVstabitsers ‘+ Promoters and fame retardants '* Chemical colour pigment offering a natural (through colour) finish that never requires painting Fibreglass Properties joa! Mater ties Value Danity kgm” (Space Grav 2500 Water Absorption 02 Compressive Strength NiTex 0.42 Line Density Tex 2400 Lino Density variability coticiont % a Diameter pm 24 sin Properties ‘Typical Material Properties Value Density kgin? (Specte Grav 1250 Haranass (Barco) 38 Tensile Stength Mpa 6901 Tensile Modulus GPa 34 Flexural Modulus GPa 3.288 Flexural Strength MPa, 1073 Impact Strength Kulm? 10 Flexural Modulus Gpa 3.13 Elongation at break % 5.89 Heat Disonion Temperature *C 7A Strict control of raw materials ensure an excellent and consistent quality to the product. All raw materials are sourced from carefully selocted suppiirs.1. Grating Resin Types Rosin systom Resin Type 2] ever Description Pee eela ee ee ‘Application Vinyl ester High fame resistant vinyl Isophithaic Polyester Food grado polyester resin ‘Octhophthate polyester resin Phenolic resin Type HV Moderate chemical resistance and fie etardancy flame Typo © Spread rating ASTM EB4 Class 4125 or less, operating temperature -50°6-100%C, Superior chemical resistance, fre retardant, lame spread Type V__ rating ASTM E84 Class 1.2 or less, operating temperature- 50'c-110° chemicals Superior chemical resistance, ‘enhanced fre retadancy, lame Spread rating ASTM E84 Class 410 or less, operating temperatre-50°C~ 110°C In rocapt of assessmant from ‘ABS(American Bureau of Shipping), Industral grade chemical resistance and fre retardancy, Type | flame spread rang ASTM E64 Clase 1.25 or less, operating temperature -50°C~105C, Food grade chemical resistance Type F and fre retardancy, operating temperature -50°C~105C. CCan be used inthe envicorments with chemicals requiing etter fame resistance. CCan be used in the enviarments with aggressive gressive Can be used inthe envcarments of midae ‘concentration inorgani ac, norganc alkali otc (ton used in fod plants or ernking wator plants Peroct for use in waterwastowator or ai-aging resin availabe. Law smoke and superior fre resistance lame spread rating TypeP ASTM E84 Class 15 or loss, smoke developed index, ‘operates to 180°C. appiation, ight industial applications and inthe wave 2one areas of offshore platforms where the ‘environments moderate. Although Type O isthe east chemical resistant resin, it sil offers superior performance to traditional faring products euch as Steel, akiminum and wood ands the most economical Used in areas where fre resistance low smoke and low tone fumes are erica 2. Fibroglass Constient E-lass Class Specification 24007EX OR ‘4800TEX 2400TEX Property Excellent soaking billy ensures sold combination with resin, tus perfect physical property and anf-chemical property Excellent soaking billy ensures sold combination with resin and good ar propery. ‘Applicaton For environments eguing high ‘engin and chemical resistance For environments witout alkaline chemicals,rege GRP Mose Gin Spactain pa] evergrip aa Choice of colour Gratings can be manufactured to any RAL colour specified. The moulded-in colour is achieved by a consistent mixing of pigment and resin, The fresh colours can enhance the working environment with great effect Colour samples for gratings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3. Surface Type Options Cove ‘Smooth (flat), Grited, Diamond (chequer-plate) pattern. The standard covering GRP plate is 3mm thick Micromesh Micromesh (or minimesh) has one quarter ofthe opening of regular square mesh grating. The smaller opening prevents objects ‘as small as 13mm from falling through. Also, because ofthis close spacing it offers smooth movement for small wheeled trolleys, wheel chairs, etc. Conductive top Specially formulated with a carbon black surface, eliminating hazardous stati electricity when electrically grounded, Available with all resin types, conductive gratings are primarily used in the high-tech electronic industries, munitions manufacturing plants ‘and other spark sensitive environments where sophisticated equipment may be damaged by static electricity, The specialised grating has an electrical resistance of less than 26 klo-ohms per 300mm. GRP stair treads and tread covers GRP stair treads can be made from moulded grating, Mesh size (typical). 38 x 38mm or 25 x 152mm Standard width / length: 228mm, 387mm, 305mm | 762mm, 914mm ‘Tread covers use fibroglass fabric as reinforcoment and are non-conductive, easy to instal & light weight Standard thickness: 3mm or 6mm ‘Smooth Possessing the same characteristics as other GRP gratings but without an anti-slip surface, Widely used for decorative purposes or as shelvesipacks, fencing. Heavier duty types for ballast panels GRP plate GRP plate is a composite of fiberglass fabric mat and resin.Surface options: Standard thickness: Size Specification Depth (mm) 8 6 2 2 30 38 40 50 a 2s P30 Pe P50 Mesh Size (mm) 50.7%50,7 30x38 2or20140x40 30x38 30x38 40x40 225x100 25.4x101.6 49x19/30x38 0x3 40x40 2012018080 re8ie." ‘36x38 40x40 25.4x182.4 38Ax101.6 2012014040 40x40 sexs 2oxz0140x40 50.7607 sext62 30x38 0x38 38x38 30x38 exe 50.7607 Fevergip flat, ited or diamond pattern 3mm, §mm or f2mm Mould Size (nm) 36601220 ‘3660x1220 4047x4267, 4047x1007, 2007x1007, 2007%1007 -3660«1220 4525x4007, 3660x1220, 30503895, ‘404741267, 4047x1007, 3007%1007, 2007«1007 ‘30071000 3660x1220 400751220, 3660x1220, 2440x1220, 3050x895 40071525, 3660x1220, 3050x1525, 2050x095 404741247, 4047x1007, 3007x1007, 2007%1007 408741247, 4047x1007, 3007x1007, 20071007 4040x1220 400641525, 3660x1220, 2050x1525, 2050x005 4087«1247, 4047x1007, 300741007, 2007x1007 36601220 ‘3600x1220 404741247, 4047x1007, 2007x1007, 2007%1007 408741247, 4047x1007, 3007x1007, 2007%1007 39691525, 1525x4050, 3660x1220, 30503205, 40471247, 4047x1007, 3007%1007, 2007x1007 366541225 36601220 36851225 3665x1225 3860x1220, 3050x905 3660x1220, 3050x995 -3660%1220, 20503995 36661225 Weight (xgim') 50 65 105 92 123 122 138 134 185 148 142 184 235 490 190 2a 145 220 200 20.0 237 218 24.0 220 520 i190 138 170 200ie ein Srsiten Pg] evercrip as Loading Data ‘Summary of load bearing capabiltios is shown below. Further data aro availablo on request. oatt ‘Coneentaed une Unto Spanirm) Mesh) Ht tad gm Laas kg? @ Si Detezton Se Deteston seca 25 sr ‘002 25/00 2% rote NR 4010 25 505, 040 sao 2s 20 NR sae 2 82 sR 0s 010 20 200 NR 2020 20 ‘80 12805 sage = 488 sR 010 28 ‘08 NR ass = 2106 NR 2000 Ey ‘00 sR 338 25 252 anes 25/00 25 40 705 4040 25 240 2001 sane 25 a8 a saice 20 400 oe 000 2» 200 4651 “sr 20/20 30. 548 8372 seine 2 00 2305 000 Fy 760 909 asn82 = 220 z38 020 2 5 sosz0 saiso 0 1556 NR 338 2% ae 1250 25/00 2 za ‘00 4040 Fa ‘40 as sane 25 vat +609 saice 20 22 zm 040 2» 22 ‘14 10 2070 20 200 2823 saice = 460 022 000 = 40 oer sis Ey 00 ses 020 * 00 4995 saiso 0 206 7a 3ai38 *o are NR saice 25 2 m2 25/00 2% ‘02 295 010 25 0 280 ‘avi9 25 0 “ar sae Et ‘20 700 ona 010 20 6 00 2020 0 150 75 aie Fy 204 1190 010 = re) ‘108 asise 8 205, 706 2020 8 250 80 (soso 5 48 2499Bz] evergrip ve Go es ein ere eer 3888 0 482 wars 38198 36 118 516 4040 ey 108 ara con eight Cconconteated Line Usitorm jog Moshi) {oad kim oa gine (rom). @ Te Deecion @ M4 Detection 251152 38 114 Tet 2020 ey 136 595 soso 50 240 +050 38138 0 332 3840 ‘an soso 0 138 73 3898 60 cy 202 1528 38198 0 528 1848B evercrip Ham Chemical Resistance Standard gratings are not recommended for continued exposure to high concentrations of acids & alkalis and some solvents Further delails are available on request. 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ALL 0440 Operating Temperature Range ‘The material exhibits a wide operating temperature range typically Minimum -50°C to Maximum +100°C. Fire Resistance Manufactured and tested with fre resistant properties in accordance with American Standard ASTM E-4 Vinylester, Isophthaic and Orthophthalic: Class 1, 25 or less High Flame Resistant Vinylester: Class 1, 10 ores Phenolic: Class 1, 5 or less Antl-slip Certification On testing, all grating surface types present a ‘Low’ or ‘Extremely Low’ risk of slip in either dry or wet conditions. A full set of results for tests conducted by the Health & Safety Laboratory are available on request. Dimensional Tolerances Manufacturing Tolerances: Standard Panel Size: 44mm -1mm Cut Panel Size: +2mm -2mm Thickness: +1mm -tmm Mesh Patter: +0.5mm -0.5mmrege GRP Mose Gin Spactain Mechanical & Electrical Properties Characteristic Value st Standard Tensile Strength 4ttMpa ‘ASTM 0-98 ‘Tensile Modulus 24.26pa ASTM 0-538, Flexural Strength 7eaMpa ASTM 0-790 Floxural Modulus 18.5Gpa ASTM D-790) Compressive Sirength 481Mpa ASTM D-695 Compressive Modulus 23.36pa ASTM 0-595 Flame Spread index 10 ‘ASTM E-84 Wealer Absorption 0.279% ‘ASTM D570 Surface Resistivity saet0%A, ASTM 0-257 ‘Avial Dielectric Sangh 9.7KVImm ASTM D-149, Warp Dielectric Strength 1.384Vimm ASTM D-149, Rolatve Permtvity 397 ASTM D-150 Dielectric Dissipation Factor 0.028 ‘ASTM D-150 Barcol Hardness 8 ASTM D-2583 Service Life, Routine & Maintenance Inspections GRP gratings carry a design life in excess of 25 years. GRP materials have already proven successful in building and constructions for 50+ years, with no discernable degradation in performance. Some minor fading of colour may take place over time where the product is continually exposed to sunlight Unless the product is subject to conditions outside of the design criteria, no routine inspection of the material would be required. Simple cleaning with a brush & mild detergent solution will estore appearance. Cutting/Process and Installation of Grating Evergrip gratings can be easily cut to size for installation with no requirement for hot-work permits. Tools used may include diamond tipped blades and tungsten carbide tipped dril bits/tools, Before final installation, all cut and processed parts should be sealed with a polyester topcoat or other suitable sealant to ensure continued chemical resistance.en GR Mets Gn Sesnen Bg] evergrip ‘A comprehensive range of fasteners to suit all common installation requirements are available from stock Fastener Range ty Sh ip A en ak a Standard Clips fle pe eS poise Se > =~ ~s< -_ (e 7, es : é Type: M Type: G (or C) Tz na 1 Type: J Type: Disc Top Fix Common types of standard clip mad 2318 siainless stool used fr feng grating panels are shown above, Type M Hold down clips designed to fix grating onto a support structure & prevent it from turning ‘Type G (orc) Applied to connect two adjacent grating bars Type J For use in securing grating to support frames ‘Type Disc Top Fix To secure solid top gratings to supporting structure. Hidden fix systems are also available leaving a plain surface finish2] ever Disposal & Environmental Considerations GRP is an inert product. At the time of writing, end of life recycling options are not widely available within the UK, although research is ongoing to investigate recycling opportunities for end of life materials, However, the incorporation into solid recoverable fuel is on-stream through selected suppliers. Scrap and waste material may also be disposed of in approved landfill facilities adhering to local regulatory handling and documentation requirements, The material presents no special hazard to the environment. Handling, Re-working & Machining of GRP Materials COSHH Advisory Notes: Operators should ensure that correct manual handling techniques are adhered to when lifting & moving products to prevent personal injury. General guidelines are issued when cutting or machining GRP products with power tools. The material produces a non- toxic, biologically inert dust. The dust levels should be kept as low as is reasonably practicable and must not exceed the Occupational Exposure Limit of 10mgim total inhalable dust and 4mgim? respirable dust ~ 8 hour TWA value. When working out of doors, itis unlikely that these levels will be reached. When working indoors or in confined spaces, adequate ventilation should be provided and when extensive operations are necessary, suitable dust extraction should be provided. Operators should wear suitable dust masks & goggles. In isolated cases, GRP dust may cause slight, transient skin irtation, Should these effects be prolonged or should any signs of a rash occur, medical advice should be sought. All exposed skin should be thoroughly washed with soap and water. Any eye contamination should be washed out with copious amounts of bottled sterile water or fresh clean water. Do not smoke, eat or drink in working areas. ‘Tho above information s correct atthe time of wing but does not purport to be comprehensive and as such should be used as guidance only Evergrip Limited shal not be held able for any damages resulting from use of this product ar rom handling or contact with the product, nor fr any damages directly or indirect resulting ftom inaccuracies in the dala provided.