Technical Statement
Product Description
Perry FRP Grating is a non-metallic square pattern moulding walkway and accessway grating that is: ·
- non-conductive and non-sparking, making it safe in highly combustible environments. ·
- cost effective, with a long life span with reducing on-going maintenance costs. ·
- light weight, being half the weight of steel. This makes for easy and low cost installation and easy to remove when carrying out on-site maintenance.
Perry FRP Grating consists of: ·
- Glass fibre reinforcement ·
- Resin ·
- Inert fillers ·
- UV stabilisers ·
- Promoters and flame retardants ·
- Chemical colour pigment offering a natural (through colour) finish that does not require painting
Perry FRP Grating is available fabricated from a number of resins, each of which has properties suited to particular applications: ·
- Isophthalic Polyester – industrial grade corrosion resistance; suitable operating temperature – 50 to 110 degrees Celsius. ·
- Phenolic – Low smoke and fire resistant; suitable operating temperature – 50 to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Vinyl Ester – generally enhanced chemical resistance and operating temperature range.
Note: Isophthalic Polyester is available ex stock. Phenolic and Vinyl Ester are available on indent.
Other options for FRP Grating include: ·
- Grit top or concave surface ·
- Depth of 25mm, 38mm or 50mm ·
- Colour options of green, yellow or grey
Perry FRP Grating can be supplied as full sheets (3660mm x 1220mm or cut to your specific size requirements).
Perry Grating can manage the entire project specification, from drawing and layout specification, through manufacturing and quality control to delivery and installation.
Scope of use
Perry
FRP Grating is
designed to provide walkway access in a wide range of industrial, processing
and public access situations.
Perry
FRP Grating is
an excellent choice for:
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- Water Treatment Plants
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- Wineries
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- Marinas
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- Chemical Plants
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- Oil Rigs
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- Power Stations
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- Walkways in Nature Reserves
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- Dairy Processing Plants
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- Meat Processing Plants
New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:
- Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3, B1.3.3(a), B1.3.3(b), B1.3.3(f), B1.3.3(h), B1.3.4, B1.3.4(a), B1.3.4(b), B1.3.4(c), B1.3.4(d), B1.3.4(e)
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(b)
- Clause D1 Access routes: Performance D1.3.3(b), D1.3.3(d)
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
Perry Grating will provide a PS1 as a path to compliance. Please contact grating@perry.co.nz for further information.
Perry
FRP Grating complies
with AS1657:2013 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders – Design,
construction and installation which is referenced as an Acceptable Solution in
D1/AS1 for access routes for service and maintenance personnel.
Supporting evidence
The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:
Use in Service History
Perry FRP
Grating has been installed in
facilities for over 15 years.
Product Criteria
Design requirements
Grating depth starts at 14mm
and sizes above this are specified
depending on product application and loading.
See the Load Tables for FRP Grating in our online Product Catalogue, or contact Perry Grating for assistance with the appropriate grating
type for specific applications.
Installation requirements
Panels are supplied to site.
Perry Grating fixings clips (hot dip galvanized or grade 316 stainless steel) are
recommended for securing grating to the support structure.
Maintenance requirements
Perry FRP
Grating may require a cleaning
and maintenance schedule based on the environment in which it is used.
Warrantees
Contact Perry Grating for a conformance letter based
on element exposure and application.
Quality Assurance
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ISO 9001 (Quality Management) |
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