Why Use FRP Products? FRP Staircase

Fibre Reinforced Plastics hold many advantages over traditional materials such as steel or aluminium.

Composite product greatly reduce maintenance requirements, significantly reducing the cost of

ownership over the lifetime of the product.

This page page outlines the main benefits of FRP products in the Perma Composites range.

Corrosion Resistant

Low Installation Costs

No Maintenance

Non-magnetic

Impact Resistant

Non-sparking

Lightweight

Non-conductive

Non-slip

Superior Strength

High Performance

Cost Savings

Fire Resistant

Design

Temperature Performance

Electromagnetic

Transparency

Anti-static

Corrosion Resistant

The range of Permastruct FRP products are designed to withstand deterioration from industrial chemicals and environmental factors. Unlike carbon steel, aluminum, wood or other conventional materials Permastruct FRP will not corrode and therefore require costly maintenance. Permastruct FRP can be exposed to continuous submersion, splash, spills, fumes or gases, and still maintain its integrity. A comprehensive chemical resistance guide is available on request.

Low Installation Costs

Machs Fibre Reinforced Plastic from Perma Composites weighs considerably less than conventional materials and are therefore easier and less expensive to transport, install and remove. Installation can usually by simple hand tools, and the lightweight nature of the products reduces the need for costly equipment and labour costs associated with heavy lifting, cutting and welding.

No Maintenance

 FRP products will not rust, corrode or fade and therefore do not require painting, sandblasting or most importantly – replacing. Special UV inhibitors are integral to the products, meaning they will withstand the harsh sun, even in  tough environment.

Non-magnetic

The non-magnetic properties of FRP allow for use in sensitive installations where the inherent magnetic properties of metallic grating would prove unsuitable.

Impact Resistant

The impact resistance of Permastruct FRP products allows repeated deflection without permanent deformation. Various amount of deflection can occur with loading, depending on the product. However, once the load is removed, Permastruct FRP will return to its original shape, unlike metallic grating, which will remain deformed and require costly repairs or replacement. 

Non-sparking

 FRP products are ideally suited for those installations where hydrogen or other combustible gases may be found as they do not produce sparks. Other materials may cause a fire or an explosion from sparks produced from accidental dropping of tools onto the metal surface.