GRP Composite Flat Sheet & Anti Slip Products
GRP Anti-Slip flooring (GritPlate), has been used in industrial and commercial environments for some considerable time. It provides an excellent safeguard against the potential for slips leading to accidents, injury and often compensation claims. This GritPlate is virtually indestructible / shatter-proof and will withstand severe climatic variables. It can be used anywhere there is a potential slip hazard.
GRP Anti-Slip Flooring
GritPlate flooring from Smyth Composites is an immensely resilient material used in applications where high strength / light weight characteristics are required. This anti-slip flooring is virtually indestructible, totally shatter-proof, and will withstand severe climatic variables. Available from 2.5 – 10mm thick and to a max size of 3.5m x 1.5m – cut FOC.
Benefits:
- Non Corrosive
- Non Conductive
- Manufactured to Size
- Easy to Install
- Very Hard Wearing
- Choice of Thickness / Colour
Colour Range:
Black, Grey (RAL 7001) and Yellow (08 E 51) as standard, other colours available from the following ranges:
A Colour Matching Service is also available.
2,500 GritPlate sheets installed 2015
Applications:
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Grit Profile
The grit incorporated into GritPlate is a Fused-Alumina or Quartz that is available in the following grades: Ultra-Fine (Barefoot), Fine, Medium, Coarse and Ultra-Coarse.
Cleaning / Maintenance and Life Expectancy
GritPlate is a tough material that can withstand “aggressive” cleaning such as the use of stiff brushes and power-washers as detailed in our guide to the Cleaning & Maintenance of GritPlate.
With little maintenance GritPlate will retain its active anti-slip properties for 15 – 20 years depending on application. In addition, due to the high level UV-protective coating the sheet will not suffer from significant colour fade for at least 15 years.
Durbar (Chequer Plate)
A traditional anti-slip flooring in a choice of colours to a max size of 2400mm x 1200mm per sheet. Also available with an ultra-fine gritted surface for added slip protection.
Encapsulated Ply
An increasingly popular flooring widely used in the construction of access ramps and pedestrian bridges. Available in any non-metallic RAL colour and in various thicknesses from 9 – 25mm, cut to size FOC.
Fire Rating
Available as “General Purpose” or to BS 476 Pt6/7 Class II or Class 1 fire rating.
Installation Guide
Each installation will have its own criteria but there are a number of operations and procedures that are applicable in all circumstances. Therefore we have made available for download as a PDF our “Guide to Installing GritPlate“.
Nominal Weight of Panels |
Surface Profiles |
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3.5mm 4mm 5mm 6mm |
(kg/m²)
6.80 7.80 9.70 10.80 |
After researching many forms of grit, Smyth Composites elected to use either Fused Alumina or Quartz due to its superior qualities and suitability for the anti-slip applications. Other types such as Bauxite are available by special order. The Fused Alumina and Quartz are available in a variety of grades:
Ultra-Fine (Barefoot), Fine, Medium, Coarse, Ultra-Coarse |
Panel Size and Thickness
Panels can be manufactured to any length but with a width restriction of 1500mm. Standard product range can be manufactured to literally any thickness from 2mm upward. As this is a handmade product, containing various raw materials, tolerances apply to both size and thickness which may vary depending on the specifications ordered. Occasionally we can accommodate “oversized specials” – please contact us for details.
Fire ResistanceProducts can be manufactured to either: |
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Fact:Unlike other “Plastic” glazing products GRP will not drip, melt or soften in the event of fire. For an explanation of the different ratings “click here“ |
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Thermal Conductivity: 0.2w/mKTensile Strength: 123MPaTensile Modulus: 7.1GPaGRP is 7 times stronger than mild steel |
Flexural Strength: 193 MPaAs standard, we used chopped-strand fiberglass… Flexural Strength can be enhanced by the addition of woven reinforcement if required. |
Colour Range
Black, Grey (RAL 7001) and Yellow (08 E 51) colour as a standard. However, panels can be manufactured to any non-metallic coded colour from the following ranges:
A Colour Matching Service is also available.
Pendulum Test Results
Thermal Co-Efficient of Expansion: 30 x 10^ (-6)Deg C
Compared with many other plastics GRP has minimal expansion and contraction characteristics and will not bow or warp in extreme temperatures.
Bridges in Amsterdam
This is just one of the many foot bridges in Amsterdam being refurbished with Smyth Composites anti-slip flooring. Each decking panel was cut to sizes provided by our client. As in many countries, local authorities are taking precautions to ensure the public safety – more likely as not to protect themselves from slip injury claims!
GritPlate around Machinery in Nissan Factory
“After a thorough search of the market place to find a suitably durable and affordable anti-slip flooring solution, which was able to be supplied in cut to size boards, Nissan Engineering department selected Smyth Composites for their production plant. The installation of the product is now complete and has proved to be a very successful improvement.”
