Redman Fisher GRP Brochure 2013

GRP Product Guide

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Redman Fisher GRP

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Redman Fisher have offered GRP flooring for 25 years and throughcontinued development have become the leading manufacturer of GRP access systems and standard products from design, through tofabrication and installation.

Redman Fisher also design, manufacturer and install mild steel,stainless steel and aluminium grating, handrails and structures, offeringa total solutions approach.

Site installation is provided by Access Design and Engineering a Redman Fisher division.

Quality is maintained through effective and efficient quality systemsbased on BS EN ISO 9001: 2000.

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FlowGRiP flooring and covers

Flowtread Grating

Phenolic Grating

Flowgrate Moulded Grating

Load Tables

Stairtreads and Fixings

Adjustable Grating Supports

Safety Access Systems

Handrails, Ladders and Structures

Redman Fisher GRP Applications

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REGISTRATION NUMBER: 76856

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Redman Fisher GRP Composites Division | Tel 01952 685110 | www.redmanfisher.co.uk

FlowGRiP flooring and coversGRP FlowGRiP plank flooring is a pultruded, one piece construction, interlocking tongueand groove flooring system for large spans and specialist applications. Used where solidflooring is required for odour control or dropped object protection. FlowGRiPs increasedstrength allows clear spans up to 1400mm clear span with 5kN/m2 load.

Available with slots, for drainage, meeting 15mm dropped object specification for offshore use. FlowGRiP provides excellent impact and loading characteristics and is fast and easy to install with low maintenance. FlowGRiP flooring conforms to BS4592 Part4 1992 and BS5395 Part3 1985.

Grating Depth Standard Panel Size Open Area % Approx. Weight Kg/m2

40mm solid 500 x 6000 - 19

40mm solid 600 x 6000 - 16

40mm solid 600 x 6000 LD - 13

40mm slotted 500 x 6000 14% (14 x 38mm) 18

LD = Light Duty

Resin NFR and Fire Retardant options* Chemical Resistance** Colour***BS476 Part 7 Class 1, ASTM E-84, ASTM D635 Grey BS00A05/Yellow BS08E53

Isophthalic Polyester Good

Vinylester Excellent

* NFR: Non-Fire Retardant ** Contact our technical department for Chemical Resistance Guide ***Most RAL /BS colours available

Hinged Covers can

be fitted to FlowGRiP

to provide access or

inspection points.

Flush-fitting Stainless or Galvanised steelrecessed handles areavailable for FlowGRiP

flooring to aid removal of panels and reducethe risk of trips.

GRP edge channel

banding is available in

the standard colours

of grey or yellow.

Far left:

Slotted FlowGRiP

Right:

Solid FlowGRiP

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Flowtread GratingFlowtread is a Pultruded grating system manufactured using I section load bearing barsmechanically locked and bonded to transverse bars for maximum strength.

Flowtread grating is suitable for wide spans whilst offering a large open area for drainage.

1500mm Clear span for 5kN/m2. Flowtread conforms to BS4592 Part 4 1992 and BS5395 Part 3 1985 and withstands a 5kJ impact.

Grating Depth Mesh Size mm Standard Panel Open Area % Weight Kg/m2

25mm 38 x 150 1000 x 6000 60 15

38mm 38 x 150 1000 x 6000 60 19

Phenolic GratingPhenolic Flowgrate and Flowtread Type PH Gratings provide ultimate performance where Fire Resistance, Low Smoke and Toxicity emissions are critical. Designed to withstand prolonged fire exposure without sustaining structural damage.

US Coastguard Level 2 is available for Offshore applications.

With the added advantages of:

High strength Lightweight Corrosion Resistance Anti-Slip

Grating Thickness Panel Size mm Weight/m2 Mesh Open % USCG

Flowgrate PH-S 41mm 3660 x 1220 22 Kg Solid - -

Flowgrate PH-SQ 38mm 3660 x 1220 18 kg 38x38 68% -

Flowgrate PH-R 38mm 3660 x 1220 20 Kg 150x38 55%

Flowtread PH 38mm 6000 x 1000 20 Kg 150x38 60%

Colour: Orange/Brown

Please contact our sales office for our product data sheet.

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Resin Fire Retardant Chemical ColourBS476 Part 7 Class 1, Resistance* Grey RAL 7038ASTM E-84, ASTM D635 Yellow RAL 1021

Isophthalic Polyester Good

Vinylester Excellent

* Contact our technical department for Chemical Resistance Guide

PH-S

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Flowgrate Moulded GratingFlowgrate open mesh and solid top grating is a cost effective, lightweight solution for Walkways,Platforms, Gullies, Trenches and Mezzanines, offering good chemical resistance together with excellent anti-slip properties. Flowgrate is easy to install and available in a variety ofthickness and mesh sizes.

Thickness (mm) Panel Size (mm) Mesh (mm) Open Area % Appx Weight Kg/m2

13 3660 x 1220 50 x 50 72 7

25 3660 x 1220 25 x 100 65 13

25 3660 x 1220 38 x 38 70 12

40 3660 x 1220 38 x 38 70 18

40 3660 x 1220 19 x 19 34 24*

50 3660 x 1220 50 x 50 72 20*

* Also available with 3mm gritted solid top

Resin Colour* Features

Isophthalic Polyester Dark Grey RAL 7043 Chemical Resistant, Fire Retardant to BS476 Part 7 Class 1, ASTM - E84 and ASTM - D635

Isophthalic Vinylester Light Grey RAL 7040 Enhanced Chemical Resistance, Fire Retardant to ASTM - E84 and ASTM - D635

Phenolic** Brown Excellent Fire Retardant Properties, Meets BS476 Part 7 Class 0 and US Coastguard Approval

* Other colours Green RAL 6017, Yellow RAL 1003 ** See Phenolic Data sheet


25mm 40mm

Span (mm) UDL Deflection UDL Deflection (kN/m2) (mm) (kN/m2) (mm)

300 177.28 1.5 449.51 1.5

400 74.79 2.0 189.64 2.0

500 42.18 2.5 111.89 2.5

600 24.41 3.0 64.75 3.0

700 16.09 3.5 44.11 3.5

800 10.78 4.0 29.55 4.0

900 7.78 4.5 22.05 4.5

1000 5.67 5.0 16.07 5.0

1100 4.35 5.5 12.08 5.5

1200 3.35 6.0 9.76 6.0

1300 2.64 6.5 7.68 6.5

1400 2.11 7.0 6.15 7.0

1500 1.72 7.5 5.0 7.5

1600 1.41 8.0 4.12 8.0

1700 - - 3.43 8.5

1800 - - 2.89 9.0

1900 - - 2.46 9.5

2000 - - 2.11 10.0

2100 - - 1.73 10.0

2200 - - 1.44 10.0

Clear span Deflection limited to L/200

1.50 kN/m2 1569mm 2177mm

3.00 kN/m2 1245mm 1778mm

5.00 kN/m2 1043mm 1500mm

7.50 kN/m2 911mm 1310mm

25mm (38x38) 38mm (38x38)

Span (mm) C/L Deflection C/L Deflection(kN) (mm) (kN) (mm)

300 33.24 1.5 84.28 1.5

400 18.70 2.0 47.41 2.0

500 13.18 2.5 34.97 2.5

600 9.15 3.0 24.28 3.0

700 7.04 3.5 19.30 3.5

800 5.39 4.0 14.78 4.0

900 4.38 4.5 12.40 4.5

1000 3.55 5.0 10.05 5.0

1100 2.99 5.5 8.30 5.5

1200 2.51 6.0 7.32 6.0

1300 2.14 6.5 6.24 6.5

1400 1.85 7.0 5.38 7.0

1500 1.61 7.5 4.68 7.5

1600 1.41 8.0 4.12 8.0

1700 - - 3.65 8.5

1800 - - 3.25 9.0

1900 - - 2.92 9.5

2000 - - 2.63 10.0

2100 - - 2.28 10.0

2200 - - 1.98 10.0

Flowtread GratingsUniform Distributed Loads (UDL) kN/m2

Flowtread GratingsConcentrated Load (kN/300mm width at mid span)


1.50 kN/m2 2075mm 2016mm 1763mm

3.00 kN/m2 1664mm 1601mm 1393mm

5.00 kN/m2 1401mm 1346mm 1169mm

7.50 kN/m2 1218mm 1173mm 1015mm

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FlowGRiP solid FlowGRiP slotted FlowGRiP solid(500mm wide) (500mm wide) (600mm LD)

UDL Deflection UDL Deflection UDL Deflection(kN/m2) (mm) (kN/m2) (mm) (kN/m2) (mm)

268.8 1.30 268.86 1.40 125.13 1.10

161.5 2.00 148.08 2.00 89.66 2.00

91.48 2.50 83.14 2.50 51.85 2.50

56.19 3.00 50.78 3.00 32.28 3.00

36.74 3.50 33.08 3.50 21.30 3.50

25.24 4.00 22.67 4.00 14.72 4.00

18.04 4.50 16.18 4.50 10.57 4.50

13.32 5.00 11.93 5.00 7.83 5.00

10.11 5.50 9.04 5.50 5.96 5.50

7.84 6.00 7.01 6.00 4.63 6.00

6.2 6.50 5.54 6.50 3.67 6.50

4.99 7.00 4.46 7.00 2.96 7.00

4.07 7.50 3.63 7.50 2.41 7.50

3.37 8.00 3.00 8.00 2.00 8.00

2.81 8.50 2.51 8.50 1.67 8.50

2.38 9.00 2.12 9.00 - -

2.02 9.50 1.80 9.50 - -

1.74 10.00 1.55 10.00 - -

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Uniform Distributed Loads (UDL) kN/m2

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Concentrated Loads (C/L) kN/m width

FlowGRiP solid FlowGRiP slotted FlowGRiP solid(500mm wide) (500mm wide) (600mm LD)

UDL Deflection UDL Deflection UDL Deflection(kN/mwidth) (mm) (kN/mwidth) (mm) (kN/mwidth) (mm)

54.12 1.5 50.66 1.5 22.52 1.5

37.85 2.0 34.88 2.0 17.05 2

27.30 2.5 24.91 2.5 12.99 2.5

20.30 3.0 18.46 3.0 10.06 3.00

15.66 3.5 14.14 3.5 7.95 3.50

12.36 4.0 11.13 4.0 6.39 4.00

9.98 4.5 8.97 4.5 5.24 4.50

8.21 5.0 7.37 5.0 4.35 5.00

6.87 5.5 6.15 5.5 3.67 5.50

5.83 6.0 5.21 6.0 3.13 6.00

5.00 6.5 4.47 6.5 2.7 6.50

4.34 7.0 3.87 7.0 2.35 7.00

3.79 7.5 3.39 7.5 2.07 7.50

3.35 8.0 2.99 8.0 1.83 8.00

2.97 8.5 2.65 8.5 1.63 8.50

2.66 9.0 2.37 9.0 1.46 9.00

2.39 9.5 2.13 9.5 1.31 9.50

2.16 10.0 1.93 10.0 1.19 10.00

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1.50 kN/m2 883mm 1352mm 1744mm

3.00 kN/m2 701mm 1049mm 1384mm

5.00 kN/m2 591mm 902mm 1167mm

7.50 kN/m2 517mm 773mm 1020mm

25mm 38mm 50mm

Mesh 38x38mm 38x38mm 50x50mm

Span (mm) C/L Deflection C/L Deflection C/L Deflection (kN) (mm) (kN) (mm) (kN) (mm)

300 6.47 1.5 15.13 1.5 28.82 1.5

400 3.64 2.0 8.51 2.0 16.21 2.0

500 2.49 2.5 7.11 2.5 12.47 2.5

600 1.73 3.0 4.94 3.0 10.64 3.0

700 1.32 3.5 3.95 3.5 7.82 3.5

800 1.01 4.0 3.39 4.0 7.05 4.0

900 0.80 4.5 2.68 4.5 5.78 4.5

1000 0.65 5.0 2.17 5.0 4.68 5.0

1100 0.53 5.5 1.79 5.5 4.11 5.5

1200 - - 1.61 6.0 3.45 6.0

1300 - - 1.37 6.5 2.94 6.5

1400 - - 1.18 7.0 2.54 7.0

1500 - - 1.03 7.5 2.21 7.5

1600 - - - - 1.94 8.0

1700 - - - - 1.72 8.5

1800 - - - - 1.53 9.0

25mm 38mm 50mm


Span (mm) UDL Deflection UDL Deflection UDL Deflection(kN/m2) (mm) (kN/m2) (mm) (kN/m2) (mm)

300 34.53 1.5 80.67 1.5 153.73 1.5

400 14.57 2.0 34.03 2.0 64.85 2.0

500 7.96 2.5 22.74 2.5 39.89 2.5

600 4.61 3.0 13.16 3.0 28.37 3.0

700 3.01 3.5 9.04 3.5 17.87 3.5

800 2.02 4.0 6.77 4.0 14.09 4.0

900 1.42 4.5 4.76 4.5 10.28 4.5

1000 - - 3.47 5.0 7.49 5.0

1100 - - 2.61 5.5 5.98 5.5

1200 - - 2.14 6.0 4.60 6.0

1300 - - 1.69 6.5 3.62 6.5

1400 - - 1.35 7.0 2.90 7.0

1500 - - - - 2.36 7.5

1600 - - - - 1.94 8.0

1700 - - - - 1.62 8.5

1800 - - - - 1.36 9.0

Flowgrate GratingsUniform Distributed Loads (UDL) kN/m2

Flowgrate Gratings Concentrated Load (kN/300mm width at mid span)

Phenolic GratingsUniform Distributed Loads (UDL) kN/m2

Phenolic GratingsConcentrated Load (kN/300mm width at mid span)

38mm Square 38mm Rectangular 40mm RectangularMoulded Moulded Superspan Pultruded


Span (mm) UDL Deflection UDL Deflection UDL Deflection (kN/m2) (mm) (kN/m2) (mm) (kN/m2) (mm)

300 214.23 1.5 131.83 1.5 479.87 1.5

400 90.38 2.0 55.62 2.0 202.44 2.0

500 46.27 2.5 58.84 2.5 103.65 2.5

600 21.05 3.0 46.82 3.0 67.03 3.0

700 13.26 3.5 29.49 3.5 42.21 3.5

800 8.88 4.0 22.92 4.0 28.28 4.0

900 6.24 4.5 16.10 4.5 19.86 4.5

1000 4.55 5.0 11.74 5.0 14.48 5.0

1100 3.42 5.5 8.82 5.5 10.88 5.5

1200 2.63 6.0 6.79 6.0 8.38 6.0

1300 2.07 6.5 5.34 6.5 6.59 6.5

1400 1.66 7.0 4.28 7.0 5.28 7.0

1500 1.35 7.5 3.48 7.5 4.29 7.5

1600 - - 2.87 8.0 3.53 8.0

1700 - - 2.39 8.5 2.95 8.5

1800 - - 2.01 9.0 2.48 9.0

1900 - - 1.71 9.5 2.11 9.5

2000 - - 1.47 10.0 1.81 10.0

2100 - - - - 1.49 10.0


1.50 kN/m2 1447mm 1985mm 2096mm

3.00 kN/m2 1149mm 1576mm 1690mm

5.00 kN/m2 969mm 1329mm 1425mm

7.50 kN/m2 846mm 1161mm 1245mm

38mm Square 38mm Rectangular 40mm RectangularMoulded Moulded Superspan Pultruded


Span (mm) C/L Deflection C/L Deflection C/L Deflection (kN) (mm) (kN) (mm) (kN) (mm)

300 40.17 1.5 24.72 1.5 98.18 1.5

400 22.60 2.0 13.90 2.0 55.20 2.0

500 14.46 2.5 18.39 2.5 35.33 2.5

600 7.89 3.0 17.56 3.0 24.53 3.0

700 5.80 3.5 12.90 3.5 20.51 3.5

800 4.44 4.0 11.46 4.0 15.70 4.0

900 3.07 4.5 9.06 4.5 13.70 4.5

1000 2.48 5.0 7.34 5.0 11.09 5.0

1100 2.05 5.5 6.06 5.5 9.46 5.5

1200 1.72 6.0 5.09 6.0 7.94 6.0

1300 1.47 6.5 4.34 6.5 6.77 6.5

1400 1.27 7.0 3.74 7.0 5.84 7.0

1500 1.10 7.5 3.26 7.5 5.08 7.5

1600 - - 2.87 8.0 4.47 8.0

1700 - - 2.54 8.5 3.96 8.5

1800 - - 2.26 9.0 3.53 9.0

1900 - - 2.03 9.5 3.17 9.5

2000 - - 1.83 10.0 2.86 10.0

2100 - - - - 2.47 10.0

2200 - - - - 2.15 10.0

2300 - - - - 1.88 10.0

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Stairtreads and FixingsGRP stairtreads are supplied with a high visibility anti-slip nosing, available with fixings and optional GRP support angles.Maximum recommended tread width 1000mm Complies with load requirements of BS4592 Pt 4.

Fixings available in 316 Stainless and Galvanised mild steel also suitable for use with Phenolic gratings.

Adjustable Grating Supports

Work Stations and Raised Flooring 50mm to 600mm.

FlowGRiP Flowtread Flowgrate

30mm

125mm

15mm

40mm

50X50mm GRPANGLE

LENGTH WIDTH

30mm

125mm

15mm

40mm

50X50mm GRPANGLE

LENGTH

30mm

125mm15mm 50X50mm GRP

ANGLE

CD-12-1

CD-02-2

CD-68-1

CD-11- 2CD-13- 2

CD-71

CD-13- 1

CD-13- 2

CD-13- 1

CD-02- 2

CD-02- 1

150mm WIDTH

Safety Access Systems

35% of major work injuries are caused by slips and trips. Our systems are designed to help reduce this hazard, relieving the expensive of down-time and insurance claims.

Safety Access Systems offers a complete range of products to help improve safety in dry, wet or oily conditions.

Advantages

Minimal preparation Ready for immediate use Suitable for use over Chequer Plate, Concrete, Open Grating and Timber Corrosion resistant High visibility Range of anti-slip grades Fixings can be supplied Retrofit or new build Made to measure

Slip Resistance

DIN 51 130 Ramp Test: (Maximum Value: R13)

Grade Value

Fine R12

Medium R13

Coarse R12

TRRL Pendulum Test: Coefficient of Friction

Grade Wet Dry

Fine Satisfactory Excellent

Medium Excellent Excellent

Coarse Excellent Excellent

Availability

Product Size

Safety Flat Sheet 3 x 1.25m

Landings 2.5 x 1m

Safety Tread Covers Going: 100 to 350mm

Width: up to 3m

Ladder Rung Covers Rung: 100 to 350mm

Sizes: 19, 25 and 30mm

Safety Timber Sheet Thickness: 13, 18, 24 and 30mm

Panels: up to 1.5m x 3m

Safety Adhesive Tapes Width: 20mm to 1m

Length: 18m

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Safety Flat Sheet

Landings

Safety Tread Covers

Ladder Rung Covers

Self-Adhesive Tapes

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Handrails and Screens

Redman Fisher GRP handrails offer a lightweight corrosion resistant system, manufactured to suit the loading requirements of:

BS6180 and BS EN ISO 14122. Side or base mounted systems can besupplied pieced small or in pre-fabricated frames for site installation

Ladders

Redman Fisher GRP Ladders are manufactured in accordance with the dimensional requirements of:

BS4211 1994, Specification for ladders for permanent access to chimneys, other high structures, silos and bins

BS5395 Part3 1985, Code of Practice for the design of industrialtype stairs, permanent ladders and walkways

Structures

Redman Fisher GRP structures are fabricated with profilesmanufactured using the latest pultrusion process, offering lightweightand high strength GRP sections, providing a cost effective alternativeto steel. (Up to 50% weight of equivalent steel structure.)

Drawings and structural calculations can be provided where required.

Site Installation

Redman Fisher operates an ISO 9001-2000 quality system, for the design, manufacture and siteinstallation of GRP, Steel and Aluminium Flooring and structures.

Our installation teams have full accreditation in CITB (Construction Industry Training Board), CSCS (Construction Skills Certificate Scheme) and IPAF (International Power Access Federation).

Handrails, Ladders and Structures structures

Maintenance

Installation

Surface Treatment

Fabrication/Machining

Design

MaterialGRP STEEL ST/STEEL

Comparative costs

Cutting andfabrication

Our extensive facilitiesensure grating andstructures can be cutand fabricated readyto install.

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Redman Fisher GRP Applications

Roof access

Lightweight Corrosion Resistant Low Maintenance Easy To Install

Architectural

Versatile Anti-Slip Colour Options (FlowGRiP) Comfort of use Aesthetically Pleasing

Power generation

Non-Conductive Lightweight Chemical Resistant Anti-Slip Long Life

Offshore and marine

Lightweight Impact Resistant Fire Retardant Corrosion Resistant Low Maintenance Ease of Fabrication

Rail and transport

Lightweight Anti-Slip Fire Retardant Non-Conductive Low Smoke and Toxicity

Water and waste treatment

Odour Control Lightweight High Strength Corrosion Resistant Anti-slip

Chemical and process

Chemical Resistant Corrosion Resistant Low Maintenance Non-Sparking

Application Product type Examples

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Redman Fisher Engineering LimitedHalesfield 18

Telford

Shropshire

TF7 4JS

Tel: 01952 685110

Fax: 01952 685117www.redmanfisher.co.uk

Information, recommendations etc. given in our literature, by our employees, representatives, agents anddistributors, with regard to our products and their uses, are based upon extensive experience and given in goodfaith and without guarantee, since conditions of use are beyond our control. The customer must be satisfied thatthe product is suitable for the purpose for which it is intended to be used and the conditions under which it is tobe used are suitable. Under no circumstances will Redman Fisher be liable for incidental or consequential damagearising from any alleged negligence. All orders are accepted subject to our Conditions of Sale, which will besupplied on request, which prevail over any terms or conditions in or referred to in the order or correspondence.

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