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Fiberglass
| Fiberglass products are designed
for applications requiring maximum corrosion resistance and greater strength
than plastic products. A variety of fiberglass products are available
including molded gratings, pultruded gratings, stair treads, platforms,
handrails, ladders, floor plate and structural systems. Brown-Campbell stocks
numerous fiberglass grating alternatives in various colors and resins.
Surfaces available in grit and smooth - dependent on product selection - please see our
stock list. |
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Stock
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Why
Fiberglass?
Types
Applications
Industries Served
Line
of Products
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Molded Grating - Square Mesh |
Pultruded Grating |
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Fiberglass products offer unique properties for many
industrial applications including:
- corrosion resistance to harsh industrial chemicals
- light weight
- longevity
- fire retardance
- ability to withstand heavy impacts
- insulation against electrical shock
- low thermal conductivity
- ease of fabrication
- electromagnetic transparency
- wide range of permanent colors
- resilience
- maintenance free
- aesthetically appealing
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Molded or Pultruded? |
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thumb: |
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Molded: |
Corrosion resistance - PRIMARY |
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Pultruded: |
Strength and stiffness - PRIMARY
Corrosion resistance - SECONDARY |
The following chart summarizes certain characteristics
that should be considered in deciding which fiberglass grating is most
appropriate for your application.
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Molded & Pultruded Comparison Chart |
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Characteristics |
MOLDED |
PULTRUDED |
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1" Rectangular Mesh |
1", 1-1/2" & 2"
Thick Sq. Mesh |
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Corrosion Resistance |
Highly Recommended |
Highly Recommended |
Recommended |
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Strength/Stiffness (longest span) |
Recommended |
Recommended |
Highly Recommended |
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Impact Resistance |
Recommended |
Highly Recommended |
Acceptable |
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Open Area |
Highly Recommended |
Highly Recommended |
Acceptable |
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One-Direction Span |
Recommended |
Acceptable |
Highly Recommended |
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Bi-Direction Span |
Not Recommended |
Highly Recommended |
Not Recommended |
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Layout/Installation Ease |
Acceptable |
Highly Recommended |
Acceptable |
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Lightweight compared to metals |
Highly Recommended |
Highly Recommended |
Highly Recommended |
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Assembly Lines
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Catwalks
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Flooring
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Platforms
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Ramps
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Stairs
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Trench Covers
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Walkways
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Industries
Served |
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Aerospace
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Automotive
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Chemical
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Electronics
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Food/Beverage
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Industrial Equipment
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Marine
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Mass Transit
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Metal Finishing
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Mining
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Offshore
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Phamaceutical
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Plating
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Pulp/Paper
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Refining
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Textile
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Transportation
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Utilities
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Water/Wastewater
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Zoos/Aquariums
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- Molded Grating
- Pultruded Grating
- Heavy Duty Grating
- Rigidex Moltruded Grating
- Stair Treads
- Flooring
- Ladder Systems
- Handrail Systems
- Structural Shapes
- Accessories
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