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CenturionTM
Brand of MOLDED FIBERGLASS GRATING
The information presented in this website is designed as your primary fiberglass composite grating resource for either molded or pultruded fiberglass grating products. Please let us know if there is information about these products which you feel should be included in the site. This information includes:
Fiberglass floor grating is an excellent alternative to metal where rust, corrosion, or chemical attack are a constant problems. With proper resin selection, fiberglass grating is able to perform well in most corrosive environments at an attractive cost. For fiberglass grating service recommendations, please see the the Fiberglass Chemical Corrosion Guide included in this website. More specific details on chemical service applications can be found at "Links" to the resin manufacturers' websites, or call and let us help you with your specific application at: 800-733-9060.
Molded fiberglass composite grating has been produced since the early 1960's with the molded fiberglass grating as the earliest variety. The molded grating is produced in an open mold as a one piece panel with woven continuous fiberglass strand throughout the grating panel for optimum corrosion resistance, good load carrying ability, and complete panel integrity for easier fabrication.
Pultruded composite fiberglass floor grating was developed much later and has survived numerous changes in composite structure and construction of the multiple piece cross-rod pinning systems that hold the bearing bars in place and makes the panel function as one piece. Penetrations cut into panels for piping, duct, and equipment configurations must have supports continuously supporting the ends of each bearing bar. This may not be needed with the molded fiberglass grating. The pultruded fiberglass grating is a high glass composite for maximum load carrying and longer spans, but is not as resinous for corrosion resistance as the molded grating.
Century Composites is a leading supplier of molded fiberglass grating for the North American market with warehousing in the Southeastern US, the West Coast
of the US, and a number of stocking distributors to more locally serve your needs. The CenturionTM brand of molded fiberglass grating is extremely consistent from batch to batch. Our most common non-slip surface for the molded fiberglass grating is an embedded grit surface for better slip control and improved wear resistance.
The embedded grit surface of the CenturionTM molded fiberglass grating is an aluminum oxide grit. The grit is embedded into the wet laminate 1/8" to 1/4" deep. Look at the clean grating bars and the uniform clean appearance of the grating. The embedded grit surface keeps the reinforcing fiberglass within 1/4" of the surface for maximum strength and durability of the grating. The grit depth is also important in limiting wear and increasing the life of the slip resistant surface as compared to products with grit simply glued to the surface of previously cured grating bars.
Century Composites started manufacturing fiberglass grating in 1992. Please view our company's "History" page to see the rapid growth and scope of the company's experience in production of both fiberglass and thermoplastic products and components.
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Call for information or email: sales@centuryfrpgrating.com
140 Celtic Blvd. - Tyrone, GA 30290 - Phone: 770-632-7112 - Fax: 770-632-7115