Our Moulded Fibreglass Grating is manufactured by integrating reinforced fibreglass roving within a polyester resin, thermally cured in the mold. Grating produced using this technique yield a product having 30-35% (by total weight) of fibreglass reinforcement.
For fire retardant protection, the resin used are complete with fire retardant additive to obtain class 1 fire spread rating of 25 or less as per ASTM E-84.
UV Inhibitors and antioxidant are included into the products recipe of grating to achieve the best UV protection on the market.
Comparing with other floor materials, FRP moulded grating provides a series of benefits, unmatched impact resistance, while the strength-weight-ratio is only one-fourth of that of steel grating. It is easy to cut and install.
Our FRP Moulded Grating has high corrosion resistance. Using different resin achieves different properties of corrosion resistance.
Standard resins being used include Orthophthalic, Polyester resin, Isophthalic Polyester, Vinyl Ester resin. Vinyl Ester grating provides extremely high corrosion resistance.
The surface of FRP moulded grating can be concaved top, flat top, grit top, checker cover, and have the options of various grits.
Our Pultruded Structural Profiles are engineered using a precision pultrusion process, delivering up to 60–65% fibreglass content and a resin-rich surface finish for maximum durability and performance.
Key Features:
Our Pultruded FRP Structural Grating is the go-to solution for projects requiring large spans, structural reliability, and resistance to aggressive environments – all without the drawbacks of traditional materials like steel or timber.
Key Features:
*Any orders made in non-standard colours have an approximate estimated wait time of 12+ weeks.*
FRP access platforms are lightweight, corrosion-resistant structures designed to provide safe access to elevated areas in industrial and commercial settings. They offer durability, customizable design options, non-conductivity, slip resistance, and low maintenance requirements.
FRP handrail systems offer corrosion resistance, lightweight durability, customizable design, non-conductivity, slip resistance, and low maintenance. They provide safety and support in various settings, including industrial facilities and public spaces.
FRP ladders are lightweight, corrosion-resistant structures designed for safe vertical access in industrial, commercial, and residential settings. With slip-resistant rungs, non-conductive rails, and customizable designs, they offer durability and safety with minimal maintenance.
FRP crossover bridges are lightweight, corrosion-resistant structures designed for safe passage over obstacles in industrial settings. With slip-resistant surfaces, sturdy handrails, and customizable designs, they offer durability and safety with minimal maintenance.
FRP cable management systems offer corrosion resistance, lightweight durability, customizable designs, safety features, and low maintenance. They efficiently organize and protect cables in industrial and commercial settings.
FRP manhole covers offer corrosion resistance, lightweight durability, customizable designs, safety features, and low maintenance. They efficiently protect underground utilities while minimizing downtime and costs.
FRP sumps and bunds offer corrosion resistance, lightweight durability, customizable designs, safety features, and environmental protection. They efficiently manage spills and protect against hazardous leaks in industrial settings.
FRP stair treads offer corrosion resistance, lightweight durability, slip-resistant surfaces, customizable designs, and low maintenance. They provide safety and traction on stairs in various settings, minimizing the risk of slips and falls.
FRP walkways offer corrosion resistance, lightweight durability, slip-resistant surfaces, customizable designs, and low maintenance. They provide safe passage in industrial, commercial, and outdoor environments, ensuring reliability and accessibility while minimizing maintenance needs.
An easy-to-use solo recovery device with a gritted texture for superior slip resistance. This product helps you to drive over and through otherwise impossible obstacles. This product is excellent for motor vehicle use in sand, snow and mud – supporting up to 3 tonne per bridging pair, yet only weighs 10kg per pair.
These products are essential for boating, offering durability, safety and convenience to the user. With the ability to have custom made resistant flooring solutions, hatches or compartments to house bilge pumps or wiring, the application possibilities serve an affordable, safe and convenient solution.
These options are easy to install, non-slip, corrosion resistant, low maintenance, strong, watertight and offer a long lifespan – making this a smart investment for any marine and boating user.
FRP jetty’s and water walkway access provide a durable, safe, and low-maintenance solution for waterfront access, ideal for marinas, residential docks, and recreational facilities.
FRP jetties and walkways are constructed from corrosion-resistant materials that withstand saltwater, UV rays, and harsh weather, ensuring a long lifespan with minimal maintenance. Their non-slip surfaces enhance safety by reducing slips and falls, even when wet. Being lightweight yet strong, FRP structures are easy to install and can handle heavy loads, making them suitable for docking boats and foot traffic.
Customizable in size and design, these structures can meet specific needs and blend well with natural surroundings, adding aesthetic appeal to functionality.
For buyers, FRP jetties and walkways offer safety, durability, and low maintenance, providing long-term cost savings. They are reliable solutions for enhancing water access, improving the user experience, and adding value to waterfront properties.
FRP is one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any material, it is strong and durable, ready for years of dependable use. Unlike steel, timber or aluminum, FRP has memory, springing back to its original shape when deflected. Even major impacts inflict little damage without failure.
FRP can also be custom designed and fabricated to provide the distinct reinforcing functions to meet the specific strength and corrosion and abrasion resistance requirements.
The excellence of Grating FRP products lies in the superior quality, versatility, and reliability we offer. Crafted with precision and adherence to the strictest industry compliance standards, these products offer exceptional durability and performance. Their customizable nature ensures a perfect fit for diverse project requirements, while innovative designs and technology guarantee cutting-edge solutions.
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) (also called fiber-reinforced plastic) is a composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibers.
Grating FRP Australia’s FRP Grating and Structural Profiles represent a progressive leap in sustainable construction materials. Engineered from advanced composite technology, these products are manufactured using high-strength glass fibres bonded with thermosetting resins, producing lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and non-conductive solutions ideal for harsh and otherwise classically dangerous environments.
Our FRP Grating range includes options such as Mini Mesh, Micro Mesh, Square Mesh, Solid Top, Anti-Slip Surface – all-encompassing as a Fire-Retardant Series – while our Structural Profiles holds a product line of various angles, I-Beams, square tubes, C-Channels and other custom pultrusions. These products are suitable for a wide range of applications – from marine and mining to public infrastructure, industrial walkways, and architectural projects.
Designed for long-term durability and minimal maintenance, our FRP range boasts excellent mechanical performance, high chemical resistance, UV stability, and built-in anti-slip finishes. By reducing the need for frequent replacements or repairs – common with timber, steel, or aluminium – these products substantially lower lifecycle emissions and resource usage.
Backed by rigorous testing and compliance with Australian and international standards (including AS/NZS ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and AS1657:2018), our products deliver reliable, industry-proven performance. Their inherent flexibility enables custom design solutions tailored to client needs – a key advantage in sustainable construction.
By offering an alternative that is not only environmentally sound, but also versatile, durable, and cost-efficient, Grating FRP Australia’s product suite is redefining the future of industrial and architectural design.
Grating FRP Australia’s FRP Grating and Structural Profiles champion sustainability by delivering high-performance, low-impact alternatives to traditional construction materials. Engineered from fibre-reinforced polymers, these products are designed to reduce environmental burden at every stage – from manufacture through to long-term use and end-of-life.
Unlike steel or timber, FRP does not corrode, rot, or require chemical treatments, minimising the need for harsh coatings or repeated maintenance that contributes to environmental degradation. Its extreme durability and long service life drastically reduce material turnover, conserving resources and lowering embodied carbon over time.
The lightweight nature of FRP also plays a critical sustainability role. Reduced weight leads to lower emissions during transportation and easier handling onsite, which decreases the energy demand and safety risks associated with heavy machinery. This efficiency is particularly valuable in remote or difficult-to-access environments such as marine walkways, mining platforms, or infrastructure upgrades.
Our manufacturing process promotes sustainability through efficient material use, low-VOC resin systems, and waste reduction strategies. Offcuts are repurposed where possible, and customised moulding ensures minimal surplus production.
Another feature is when temporary installations are decommissioned, FRP components can be removed without damage, then reused, refabricated, or reinstalled into new projects. This promotes circularity and helps reduce construction waste – a growing priority for sustainable building practices.
Additionally, FRP’s inert, non-toxic characteristics make it a safe choice for sensitive ecological zones, including water treatment plants, wetlands, and coastal sites. It leaches no harmful substances, contributing to healthier ecosystems and improved occupational health for installers and users.
Beyond physical characteristics, FRP aligns with future-focused design principles. Its modularity and design flexibility allow for leaner builds, minimal wastage, and easier end-of-life disassembly. The product’s ability to maintain strength and performance in harsh conditions further extends infrastructure lifespans – reducing the frequency of repairs, replacements, and associated environmental costs.
Grating FRP Australia’s FRP Grating and Structural Profiles deliver a series of market-leading innovations that advance both sustainability and structural performance across industries.
Our FRP components are up to 75% lighter than steel while maintaining high tensile and flexural strength. This reduces installation complexity, cuts transport emissions, and improves manual handling safety on-site.
A major innovation lies in our ability to custom-mould and bend structural profiles such as I-beams without compromising material integrity. Unlike steel or aluminium, which can deform under pressure or heat treatment, our FRP maintains structural performance during reshaping. This allows for greater flexibility in architectural and infrastructure design – especially in curved or non-linear applications – and supports more efficient material use – an offering no other Australian FRP company is capacitating.
Our Mesh and Solid Top Gratings are embedded with high-traction anti-slip surfaces that exceed AS 4586 slip resistance standards, even in wet or corrosive conditions – essential for public access compliance and worker safety.
We offer Class 2 fire-rated FRP options (Only BAL40 Certified supplier in Australia), making our products ideal for bushfire-prone zones, industrial sites, and public structures.
Our FRP materials resist rust, rot, and chemical attack, outperforming steel and timber in wastewater, marine, and mining environments.
Pigmentation is built into the resin and supported by UV inhibitors, eliminating the need for painting and preserving visual and structural integrity over time.
Our range supports modular construction, custom profiles, and retrofit solutions, offering unmatched freedom for engineers and architects.
With no need for sandblasting, welding, or repainting, our FRP significantly reduces upkeep – lowering both operational costs and environmental impact.
Our FRP Grating and Structural Profiles exceed several industry benchmarks, particularly in areas of safety, durability, and compliance for industrial and public applications.
Grating FRP Australia’s FRP Grating and Structural Profiles offer a distinctly more sustainable alternative to conventional materials such as steel, timber, and aluminium.
By addressing the full spectrum of environmental concerns – from raw material sourcing and energy efficiency to end-of-life recovery – our FRP products enable clients to meet green building goals without compromising on performance or safety. It’s not just an alternative – it’s a smarter, cleaner evolution of industrial material design.
Grating FRP Australia’s FRP Grating and Structural Profiles are manufactured with a strong commitment to sustainability, from raw material selection through to end-product delivery.
In every aspect of production, Grating FRP Australia focuses on minimising environmental impact while maximising product durability and circularity – ensuring our solutions align with the future of green infrastructure.
Yes – Grating FRP Australia’s FRP Grating and Structural Profiles can be recycled, with an estimated recoverable material value of up to 80%, depending on the installation, application type, and condition at end-of-life.
While thermoset FRP cannot currently be recycled into high-performance structural materials in the same way metals can be, ongoing developments in FRP pyrolysis and chemical separation are expected to enhance recyclability rates in the near future. Grating FRP Australia actively monitors these technologies to align with evolving circular economy standards.
Ultimately, by enabling an estimated 80%+ material recovery potential through reuse, mechanical recycling, and design-for-disassembly practices, our FRP products offer a far more sustainable end-of-life pathway than many traditional materials like timber (which rots) or galvanised steel (which corrodes and delaminates under environmental stress).
Grating FRP Australia’s FRP Grating and Structural Profiles meet or exceed a wide range of Australian and international standards related to safety, quality, performance, and environmental responsibility.
By delivering consistent compliance and often exceeding minimum thresholds across multiple categories, Grating FRP Australia sets a new standard for performance, safety, and sustainability in composite infrastructure materials.
The below table shows the typical average property values for FRP members constructed of both Isophthalic and Vinyl Ester Resin bases with E type Glass Fibers.
Independent testing by Bureau Veritas in Australia of such samples have produced a result of:
Tensile Strength LW = 430 MPa
Modulus of Elasticity LW = 33.631 GPa
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | ASTM | UNITS | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength LW | D-638 | MPa | 207 |
| Tensile Strength CW | D-638 | MPa | 48 |
| Tensile Strength Modulus LW | D-638 | GPa | 17.2 |
| Tensile Strength Modulus CW | D-638 | GPa | 5.5 |
| Compressive Strength LW | D-695 | MPa | 207 |
| Compressive Strength CW | D-695 | MPa | 103 |
| Compressive Strength Modulus LW | D-695 | GPa | 17.2 |
| Compressive Strength Modulus CW | D-695 | GPa | 6.9 |
| Flexural Strength LW | D-790 | MPa | 207 |
| Flexural Strength CW | D-790 | MPa | 69 |
| Flexural Modulus LW | D-790 | GPa | 12.4 |
| Flexural Modulus CW | D-790 | GPa | 5.5 |
| Modulus of Elasticity E | Full Section | GPa | 19.3 |
| Shear Modulus | D-5379 | GPa | 3.1 |
| Short Beam Shear | D-2344 | MPa | 31 |
| Punch Shear | D-732 | MPa | 69 |
| Bearing Strength LW | D-953 | MPa | 207 |
| Notched Izod Impact LW | D-256 | KJ/m | 1.33 |
| Notched Izod Impact CW | D-256 | KJ/m | 0.21 |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | ASTM | UNITS | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcol Hardness | D-2538 | / | 45 |
| 24 Hours Water Absorption | D-570 | % max | 0.45 |
| Density | D-792 | g/cm3 | 1.72 ~ 1.9 4 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | D-696 | 10-6 in/ in/ degrees Celsius | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES | ASTM | UNITS | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arc Resistance LW | D-495 | Seconds | 120 |
| Dielectric Strength LW | D-149 | KV/ in | 35 |
| Dielectric Strength CW | D-149 | Volts/ mil | 200 |
| Dielectric Strength PF | D-150 | @60hz | 5 |
| FLAMMABILITY PROPERTIES | ASTM | UNITS | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel Test | E-84 | Flame Speed | 25 or Less |
| Flammability | D-635 | / | Non-Burning |
| NBS Smoke Chamber | E-662 | Smoke Density | 600-700 |
Reducing transportation costs and potential occupational health and safety hazards for workers.
Reducing risks of electrocution and making this a versatile use product.
FRP products provide ultimate strength with very high safety factors. Since FRP material is not as stiff as other competitive construction materials; stiffness performance requirements drive the design of many of our FRP products. Deflection criteria has become one of the most important performances checks we utilize. In addition, static tests of FRP products have clearly demonstrated that FRP greatly exceeds specified performance requirements and provides competitively high safety factors – making it a strong performance competitor to other traditional structural materials.
Fabricating customised FRP in a factory and shipping them to your site offers several advantages over many other alternative products. This includes quality can be closely monitored in a controlled environment; the potential for weather delays can be greatly reduced; and most significantly, project down-time can be substantially reduced. Once a superstructure is prepared, prefabricated FRP can be installed quickly, compared to other labor-intensive processes.
Because FRP materials are not susceptible to corrosion, FRP products offer a great alternative to conventional materials for this major maintenance issue. This benefit is most important in cold climates with snow or coastal areas with salt water. FRP materials have demonstrated excellent durability in corrosive chemical environments for 50 years without degradation.
Corrosion resistance results in very low maintenance of FRP products, which translates to lower future maintenance costs. It also means that FRP products will last longer than traditional materials. These add up to lower life cycle costs for FRP.
Compared with steel, timber or other construction materials, FRP is the most economical and efficient solution for harsh industrial and demanding structural construction. FRP is also able to withstand severe weather conditions of Australia.
| Environment | Option of Application |
|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment | Cover of the trench, walkways, drains, water channel, ventilation valve, stair treads, and flooring. |
| Chemical Plant | Stair treads, platforms, handrail systems, concrete pool covers, raised flooring, and filter plates. |
| Oil Industry | Platforms above sea. |
| Textile Plant | Replacement of metal grating and wooden platforms. Flooring around bleaching and dying areas. Flooring around pumps and valves. |
| Power Plant | Non-conductive and anti-static areas, trench and pit covers, stairways and platforms. |
| Metal Finishing | Acid washing areas. Replacing wooden floors that surround machines, walkway, raised flooring. |
| Seafood Processing | Oily surface contaminated area, processing areas. |
| Transportation | Ships, platforms and contaminated area, stair treads and stairways. |
| Beverage Plant | Stair treads, replacing stainless steel floor grating. |
| Pulp and Paper Factory | Stair treads and platform, walkways, wet area access. |
| Electronic Industry | Access pit covers, acid pickling plants and electronic resistance application options (non-conductive grating). |
| Meat Processing Factory | Drains, trench covers, platforms, ramps, and holding yards. |
| Architecture & Landscape | Shop fronts, landscaping, screening, cladding and paneling, wall and roof. |
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