Many job sites require the use of fiberglass platforms, especially in corrosive environments or in operations with high anti-corrosion requirements. The need for fiberglass platforms is urgent, but in the current usage scenario, few people are aware of such a thing.
Many businesses purchase glass fiber reinforced plastic grating panels and various pipe fittings, etc., for installation and assembly, in fact, this is a simple form of glass fiber platform. We know that self-assembly not only increases the workload but also doesn't achieve ideal results.
Thus, fiberglass platforms have started to emerge as a whole application. To accommodate various corrosive environments and the robustness of operation platforms, Lotus Environmental Equipment, in collaboration with European counterparts, has developed anti-corrosion platforms made of fiberglass and constructed using epoxy structures, creating pure epoxy structured anti-corrosion platforms.
The fiberglass industry, after years of development, has evolved from a new material to a general-purpose material. Glass fiber gratings, due to their outstanding product characteristics, have a clear advantage in competition with common metals and wooden panels, and the industry continues to grow and expand. We previously introduced the use of glass fiber gratings as walkways in factories. Besides serving as walkways, glass fiber gratings can also be primarily used for the following types of platform gratings:
1. Chemical Industry Operation Platform
Operation platforms are widely present in chemical factories. For their flooring, glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) grating is an excellent choice due to its corrosion resistance, vibrant colors, and aging resistance. It requires no special maintenance and typically has a service life of around fifteen years. Compared to traditional metal materials, GFRP grating weighs three-quarters less, significantly reducing installation difficulty and making it highly suitable as a support platform for equipment. To meet the requirements for equipment installation, GFRP grating can be easily cut with a curved blade for holes without altering its mechanical properties or causing any shedding, making it an ideal material for operation platforms.
2. Offshore Oil Platform
In the past, traditional offshore oil platforms often used steel plates as flooring materials. Due to the harsh marine environment, this caused significant damage to metals, posing significant safety hazards. Currently, glass fiber reinforced plastic grating has been successfully applied in this challenging offshore environment. Compared to metal materials, it is three-quarters lighter, making it easier to handle components like foundation supports. Moreover, the grating's flexibility makes it comfortable for those working on it long-term, reducing tension in the workers' legs and back, enhancing comfort, and thus improving work efficiency—it has been recommended by ergonomics scientists. Compared to ordinary carbon steel, the glass fiber reinforced plastic grating is more cost-effective, though its initial investment is higher. However, due to its aging resistance, its normal service life is about fifteen years, and it requires no maintenance, making its overall economic benefits far superior to those of carbon steel.
3. Top Loading Platform
On the platforms and walkways of storage tanks, severe corrosion is often a concern. In daily operations, the overhead platforms that suffer from severe corrosion present significant safety hazards. Utilizing glass fiber reinforced plastic grating as the flooring material for overhead platforms can effectively address this issue.
As recognition for glass fiber reinforced plastic products grows, their application in various industries is expanding. The corrosion and aging resistance of glass fiber reinforced plastic grating is highly appreciated by users. Of course, the grating also boasts numerous other features. For more information, please contact us via the provided contact details.
