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Fiberglass (FRP) Grating - Duragrid and Duradek Page 2 of 3 <br /> Features of DURADEW& DURAGRID` <br /> • Extremely Strong <br /> UndHtG Uy•lignin gl•u <br /> lib—b— I n 0 • Corrosion Resistant <br /> r�.,. - °,�, � • Impact Resistant <br /> M,,, ;� •'" • Low Electrical and Thermal Conductivity <br /> rayam <br /> • Non-skid Surface <br /> vul <br /> Mat • Easily Fabricated in the Field <br /> Many features of pultruded grating that are critical to industrial applications have been compared <br /> on a point-for-point basis to molded fiberglass,aluminum and steel gratings.To see these <br /> comparisons,look under the Literature tab on this page or visit the Literature Library. <br /> Designing with Pultruded Fiberglass Grating <br /> Complete load tables and properties can be found under the Technical Information tab or in the <br /> Fiberglass Grating Brochure found under the Literature tab on this page.You may request that a <br /> copy of the brochure be malled to you by visiting the Literature Library,The bearing bars are <br /> assembled into 12 panel sizes for your convenience;3-,4-and 5-foot widths in each of 8-,30-, <br /> 12-and 20-foot lengths.Standard panels come with cross-rod spacings of 6"or optional 12"on <br /> center. <br /> I <br /> IJ. <br /> Surface Texture <br /> Grids can be ordered with or without an antl- I ' <br /> t <br /> skid grit surface.A variety of grit material and <br /> textures can be ordered. <br /> 3-Piece Cross-Rod System <br /> Strongwell's 3-piece cross-rod system is <br /> HOW the best assembly method for pultruded <br /> 1 DD grating in the fiberglass grating industry <br /> ARID because it provides better stability than <br /> DURAcompetitive crossrod systems.The three <br /> IS MADE piece members In combination with <br /> Strongwell's proprietary bonding method <br /> tie the bearing bars together and provide <br /> stability to the grating panel.This system <br /> job. click to • makes Strongwell's pultruded grating the <br /> superior choice In the marketplace. <br /> Strongwell Grating Meets Virginia Graeme Baker Act UV Requirements <br /> Strongwell's DURADEK•and <br /> DURAGRID•pultruded fiberglass <br /> grating,Including I-4000 and T- <br /> 1800 which are typically used in <br /> the pool and spa market,have <br /> been tested and meet UV <br /> requirements mandated by the <br /> Virginia Graeme Baker Act <br /> (VGBA).The grating Is the Ideal <br /> solution for fabricating VGBA <br /> compliant drain systems. <br /> Stork Materials Technology,an <br /> independent testing facility, <br /> tested Strongwell's pultruded <br /> grating for tensile strength and <br /> Impact strength after being <br /> subjected to ultraviolet(UV) <br /> radiation weathering.The <br /> independent testing was <br /> To.reod_the full report,click here. performed In accordance with <br /> ASTM 0638 for tensile testing <br /> and ASTM D256 for Izod Impact <br /> testing. <br /> The testing results indicate DURAGRID•grating has a K factor of 1.02 for AMSE A312.19.8.a- <br /> 2008,section 3.2.2.3,which is the testing protocol for grates and grating covering pool drains. <br /> http://www.strongwell.com/products/pultruded_prod/grating/index.shtml 1/25/2011 <br />