What is Fibreglass Grating?
Rapid Perforating’s fibreglass grating is a one mesh pattern utilising a 38x38mm grid and in turn, provides an open area of 70%. Thanks to its 6mm thick load-bearing bars attribute in both directions this product boasts no load bar direction requirements making it a simple yet versatile flooring option.
Our fibreglass grating is available in either a 38mm or 25mm thick and can also be supplied as a diamond cover or gritted top when solid/abrasive flooring is required.
Resin type – Isophthalic resin provides outstanding corrosion resistance over a large range of chemicals.
Mesh pattern – 38x38mm grid, 70% open area and 6mm thick.
Weight – 25mm thick: 52kg | 38mm thick: 83kg.
Benefits:
- Strength Vs weight: Fibreglass Grating is lightweight yet still retains its ability to evenly distribute applied loads to adjoining bars.
- Safe to use in combustible areas: unlike steel, this product has the valuable attribute of being non sparking, making it ideal for use in areas where accidental sparks may occur.
- Non-magnetic.
- Non-conductive.
- Easy to cut on site: using standard cutting tools you can make quick adjustments and or cut to size on site.
- Corrosion resistant.
- No load bar direction required (bi-directional).
25mm Square Mesh
25mm Deep, 38mm Square
Span (mm) | 240 Kg/m | 480 Kg/m | 980 Kg/m | 1450 Kg/m | 2450 Kg/m | 3650 Kg/m | 4880 Kg/m |
450 | 0.66 | 1.092 | 1.93 | 2.769 | 4.47 | 6.579 | _ |
600 | 1.118 | 2.108 | 4.14 | 6.172 | 10.211 | 15.265 | – |
750 | 2.667 | 5.387 | 10.82 | 16.28 | – | – | – |
900 | 5.537 | 11.176 | 21.171 | – | – | – | – |
38mm Square Mesh
38mm Deep, 38mm Square
Span (mm) | 240 Kg/m | 480 Kg/m | 980 Kg/m | 1450 Kg/m | 2450 Kg/m | 3650 Kg/m | 4880 Kg/m |
300 | 0.254 | 0.305 | 0.381 | 0.457 | 0.635 | 0.838 | _ |
600 | 0.432 | 0.813 | 1.549 | 2.311 | 3.8354 | 0.574 | – |
900 | 1.702 | 3.454 | 6.959 | 10.465 | 17.475 | – | – |
1200 | 5.969 | 12.167 | 24.511 | – | – | – | – |