Key Features
- Excellent corrosion and chemical resistance (impervious to acids, alkalis, salt spray)
- High strength-to-weight ratio (lightweight, yet can carry heavy loads)
- Non-magnetic and insulating (safe for electrical or telecom applications)
- Available with UV-protective veil and fire retardant resin
Benefits
- Eliminates rust maintenance (no painting or coatings needed)
- Weight savings in structure (easier handling vs. steel U-channels)
- Stable under temperature swings (no dimensional creep or warping)
- Cuts with standard tools and assembles with common fasteners (like steel)
Applications
- Structural framing for platforms, mezzanines, equipment supports, solar panel racks
- Edge rails and trim on flooring, decks and grating panels
- Supports for conduit, cable ladders or pipe racks in corrosive plants
- Guide rails, ceiling or wall purlins in corrosive or moist environments
- Elevator or machinery guards, by lining with channel and panel
Technical Specifications
- Available in a wide range of sizes (e.g. 50×50×5 mm up to 300×100×8 mm as per demand)
- Typical density ~1.7–1.8 g/cm³, tensile modulus ~15–18 GPa (glass FRP)
- Can be made to meet ASTM D4385 / BS EN 13706 requirements for sectional profiles
Unique Selling Points (USPs)
- Long-term UV and weather resistance (surface veil protects against sun damage)
- Dimensionally stable (does not creep under sustained loads)
- No spark risk (important for flammable or explosive atmospheres)