Industrial Innovation: FRP Flooring Grates and Customization

Traditionally, flooring grates have been viewed as purely functional elements in industrial settings, serving essential roles in drainage, ventilation, and providing safe footing in challenging environments. The advent of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) has ushered in an era of innovation, transforming the perception and application of flooring grates. This advanced material allows for a level of customization that surpasses standard industrial needs, opening up a world of possibilities for diverse industries and architectural designs.

This blog post will explore the remarkable versatility of flooring grates made from FRP, showcasing how tailored solutions can meet both critical functional requirements and unique aesthetic demands across a wide spectrum of applications.

For decades, flooring grates have been indispensable in various industrial settings. Their primary functions include providing efficient drainage for spills and washdown, facilitating essential ventilation in enclosed spaces, offering stable and safe walking surfaces for workers and equipment, and meeting stringent load-bearing requirements in heavy-duty operational areas.  Traditional flooring grates, typically made from steel, are robust but prone to corrosion, particularly in moist or chemically aggressive environments.

Fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) has emerged as a modern, cutting-edge material, revolutionizing the capabilities of flooring grates. FRP molded grating offers a compelling alternative to traditional materials, bringing a wide range of advantages. These include exceptional corrosion resistance and high strength-to-weight ratio, ensuring longevity even in the harshest conditions.

Fibergrate FRP grate flooring on railway

Commercial Spaces

In retail, hospitality, and recreational facilities, aesthetics and safety are equally important. For instance, a rooftop pool deck at a Scottsdale apartment complex utilized Micro-Mesh® molded FRP grating with a meniscus surface, supported by Bison pedestals. This lightweight solution provided essential drainage for pool splash and rainwater, while its corrosion resistance ensured longevity in the chemically treated environment. The ease of installation also minimized disruption to the amenity space, resulting in a highly satisfied customer.

Waterfront and Marine Environments

The relentless exposure to saltwater and harsh weather makes corrosion resistance paramount in waterfront and marine applications. In the isolated channel of the Kenai River in Alaska, Fibergrate’s Safe-T-Span® pultruded grating was chosen for a boat launch dock. The customized mesh grating allowed sunlight to permeate, protecting aquatic vegetation, while also providing essential slip resistance for pedestrian safety and corrosion resistance against the river environment. Its impact resistance also minimized potential damage from vessels, contributing to a sustainable and long-lasting solution.

Food and Beverage Industry

Hygiene and ease of cleaning are non-negotiable in the food and beverage industry. The Great Plains Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Oklahoma City recognized the benefits of FRP flooring grates due to their slip and corrosion resistance in a frequently washed-down facility. The molded FRP grating provided a safe and sure-footed surface for workers along packaging units and conveyor lines. Additionally, the natural resilience of FRP offered ergonomic benefits, reducing worker fatigue. The ability to choose a color that closely resembled the Coca-Cola branding further highlighted the aesthetic adaptability of FRP.

Fibergrate FRP flooring grates at Coca-Cola facility

Fibergrate: Your Partner in Custom FRP Flooring Grates

Fibergrate stands at the forefront of providing innovative and customized FRP flooring grate solutions. Our engineering capabilities and extensive experience allow us to create tailored gratings for a diverse range of applications, meeting specific functional and aesthetic requirements. We offer a wide array of customization options, including size, shape, color, surface texture, load capacity, and mesh patterns.

We encourage you to contact Fibergrate to discuss your specific flooring grate needs and explore the virtually limitless possibilities that FRP customization offers. Let our expertise guide you in creating flooring grate solutions that are not only functional and durable but also seamlessly integrated into your unique environment.

Want to Keep Reading? 

• FRP Catwalk Grating: Material Selection Guide
• Why Choose FRP Grating vs a Steel Grating Platform

Learn about Fibergrate's services below...