Molded Grating Selection and Details

Fibergrate® Molded Grating

Wt. Per Open
Brand Depth Mesh Standard Panel Sizes Sq. Ft. Area
Airmesh® 1/2" 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" square 4' x 8' (non-load carrying product) 0.8 lb 87%
Multigrid® 1/2" 2" x 2" square 4' x 12', 4' x 15' (must be fully supported) 1.0 lb 82%
Fibergrate® 5/8" 1" x 4" rectangular 12' x 4' 2.1 lb 58%
Fibergrate 3/4" 1" x 4" rectangular 10' x 3', 8' x 4' 2.5 lb 69%
Fibergrate 3/4" 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" square 3' x 10', 4' x 8', 4' x 12' 2.0 lb 70%
Micro-Mesh® 1" Top 3/4" sq, Btm 1-1/2" sq 4' x 12' 2.9 lb 44.4%
Fibergrate 1" 1" x 4" rectangular 10' x 3', 8' x 4' 2.5 lb 69%
Fibergrate 1" 1" x 4" rectangular 12' x 4' 2.6 lb 65%
Fibergrate 1" 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" square 3' x 10', 4' x 8', 4' x 12' 2.5 lb 70%
Fibergrate 1" 2" x 2" square 4' x 12' 1.7 lb 76%
Fibergrate 1-1/4” 1-1/2” x 1-1/2” square 3’ x 10’, 4’ x 8’, 4’ x 12’, 5’ x 10’ 3.2 lb 70%
Fibergrate 1-1/2" 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" square 3' x 10', 4' x 8', 4' x 12', 5' x 10' 3.7 lb 70%
High Load 1-1/2" 1" x 2" rectangular 6' x 4' 6.2 lb 48%
Micro-Mesh® 1-1/2" Top 3/4" sq, Btm 1-1/2" sq 2' x 2', 4' x 12' 4.5 lb 44%
Fibergrate 2" 2" x 2" square 4' x 12' 4.0 lb 72%
High Load 2" 1" x 2" rectangular 6' x 4' 8.4 lb 48%
See page 8 for surface selection.

Grating Details
Airmesh® 1/2” Deep x 1-1/2” Square Mesh Multigrid® 1/2” Deep x 2” Square Mesh
# of Bars/ Load Bar Open Load Bar Approximate # of Bars/ Load Bar Open Load Bar Approximate
Ft of Width Width Area Centers Weight Ft of Width Width Area Centers Weight
8 1/8” 87% 1-1/2” 0.8 psf 6 3/16” 82% 2” 0.96 psf

1.5” Plan View 2” Plan View

1.5”
2”

1.5” 0.125”± 2” 0.1875”±

0.5” 0.5”

Elevation View Elevation View

Designed for screening applications only Must be fully supported in walking surface applications

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Molded Grating Details
5/8” Deep x 1” x 4” Rectangular Mesh* Micro-Mesh® 1” Deep x 3/4” Sq Top Mesh
# of Bars/ Load Bar Open Load Bar Approximate # of Bars/ Load Bar Open Load Bar Approximate
Ft of Width Width Area Centers Weight Ft of Width Width Area Centers Weight
12 5/16” 58% 1” 1.8 psf 8 1/4” 44.4% 1.5” 2.9 psf

Plan View Plan View

1”
1.5” 0.75” 0.3” 0.24”

0.563”
1.5”

4”

0.75”

1.5” 0.75” 0.3” 0.24” 0.22”

1” 0.313”
1.063”
0.625”

Elevation View Load Bars Run

Width Direction Elevation View

Section Properties per Ft of Width: A = 2.11 IN 2 I = 0.07 IN4 S= 0.22 IN3 Section Properties per Ft of Width: A = 2.34 IN 2 I = 0.23 IN4 S= 0.37 IN3
*Not available with meniscus top surface (only grit)

1” Deep x 1-1/2” Square Mesh 1” Deep x 1” x 4” Rectangular Mesh*

# of Bars/ Load Bar Open Load Bar Approximate Panel Sizes
# of Bars/ Load Bar Open Load Bar Approx.
Ft of Width Width Area Centers Weight Ft of Width Width Area Centers Weight
Dim. A 10’ x 3’ 12 1/4” 69% 1” 2.5 psf
8 1/4” 70% 1-1/2” 2.5 psf 8’ x 4’
Dim. B 12’ x 4’ 12 1/2” 65% 1” 2.6 psf
Plan View Plan View
1.5" Dim. A Dim. B
1" 0.375"± 0.5"
1.5"

4"

0.25"±
1.5" 0.25"±
1"
1"
1" Load Bars Run
Elevation View Elevation View Width Direction

Section Properties per Ft of Width: A = 1.71 IN 2 I = 0.14 IN4 S= 0.29 IN3 Section Properties per Ft of Width: A = 2.57 IN 2 I = 0.22 IN4 S= 0.43 IN3
*4’ x 12’ Panel Only - Not available with meniscus top surface (only grit)
1” Deep x 2” Square Mesh 1-1/4” Deep x 1-1/2” Square Mesh*
# of Bars/ Load Bar Open Load Bar Approximate # of Bars/ Load Bar Open Load Bar Approximate
Ft of Width Width Area Centers Weight Ft of Width Width Area Centers Weight
6 1/4” 76% 2” 1.7 psf 8 1/4” 70% 1-1/2” 3.2 psf

Plan View 1.5" Plan View

2"
0.25"

2" 1.5"

1.5" 1.25" 0.25"

1.25"
0.25"
2"
1" 1.3125" 0.1875"

Elevation View Elevation View

Section Properties per Ft of Width: A = 1.27 IN 2 I = 0.11 IN4 S= 0.21 IN3 Section Properties per Ft of Width: A = 2.16 IN 2 I = 0.32 IN4 S= 0.48 IN3
*Not available with meniscus top surface (only grit)
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Molded Grating Details
1-1/2” Deep x 1-1/2” Square Mesh HLC 1-1/2” Deep x 1” x 2” Rectangular Mesh
# of Bars/ Load Bar Open Load Bar Approximate # of Bars/ Load Bar Open Load Bar Approximate
Ft of Width Width Area Centers Weight Ft of Width Width Area Centers Weight
8 1/4” 70% 1-1/2” 3.75 psf 12 0.43” 48% 1” 6.2 psf

Plan View 1" 0.33"

Plan View
1.5"
2"
1.5"

Load Bars
0.25"±
1.5"
1" 0.43”
1.5"
1.5"

Elevation View Elevation View

Section Properties per Ft of Width: A = 2.85 IN 2 I = 0.51 IN4 S= 0.65 IN3 Section Properties per Ft of Width: A = 7.45 IN 2 I = 1.39 IN4 S= 1.80 IN3

Micro-Mesh® 1-1/2” Deep x 3/4” Sq Top Mesh 2” Deep x 2” Square Mesh

# of Bars/ Load Bar Open Load Bar Approximate # of Bars/ Load Bar Open Load Bar Approximate
Ft of Width Width Area Centers Weight Ft of Width Width Area Centers Weight
8 1/4” 44.4% 1-1/2” 4.5 psf 6 1/4” 72% 2” 4.0 psf

0.75" Plan View 0.75" Plan View

2"

2"

0.75" 0.25"± 0.25"± 0.25"±

2"
2"
1.5"

Elevation View Elevation View

Section Properties per Ft of Width: A = 2.85 IN 2 I = 0.51 IN4 S= 0.65 IN3 Section Properties per Ft of Width: A = 2.88 IN 2 I = 0.96 IN4 S= 0.94 IN3

HLC 2” Deep x 1” x 2” Rectangular Mesh Also Available:

# of Bars/ Load Bar Open Load Bar Approximate
Ft of Width Width Area Centers Weight Custom Grids
12 0.48” 48% 1” 8.4 psf
By drawing on our experience as the leader of FRP molded
Plan View
1" 0.39" grating, Fibergrate employs unique design approaches to
customers’ needs and visions through the manufacturing of
2"
custom grating grids. This area of design and manufacture has
provided solutions for diverse industries, including mass transit,
Load Bars

environmental controls, entertainment, and security markets.

Focusing on the attributes of molded grating: durability;
corrosion resistant; one-piece construction; we can engineer
1" 0.48”
custom grid solutions for shade, air flow, corrosion protection,
2"
strength, and other requirements.
Elevation View

Section Properties per Ft of Width: A = 10.26 IN2 I = 3.4 IN4 S= 3.27 IN3

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Molded Grating Resins
Corrosion in the workplace negatively impacts your bottom line. Each year, industrial plant executives eliminate expensive
corrosion-related maintenance problems by switching to Fibergrate® molded grating. Various applications present different
requirements so Fibergrate offers numerous standard resin systems to address multiple needs.

Fibergrate® Standard Resins

Vi-Corr®: A superior vinyl ester resin developed for reliable performance in the toughest environments. It offers outstanding
resistance to a wide range of highly corrosive situations, from caustic to acidic. In fact, no other resin system can match the
performance of Vi-Corr in highly acidic environments. Vi-Corr has replaced VE-25. Color: orange or dark gray. Flame spread:
ASTM E84 rating of 25 or less. Certifications: DNV Type Approval No. F-16856; ABS Type Approval No. 01-HS34733-X; meets the
USCG requirements for general fire rating*.

FGI-AM®: This improved food-grade isophthalic polyester resin system offers antimicrobial properties to inhibit the growth of
bacteria on the surface of the composite to protect the product itself, along with the necessary corrosion resistance to meet the
requirements of the food and beverage industry. This product is intended only for non-public health uses. Color: light gray, or
green. Flame Spread: ASTM E84 rating of 25 or less. Certifications: USDA Approvable.

Corvex®: This newly improved isophthalic polyester resin system outperforms a number of competitive fiberglass and metal
products and meets the requirements for corrosion resistance found in industrial, chemical processing and water/wastewater
applications. This upgraded formulation has replaced IFR, CP-84 and FS-25 resins. Color: yellow, dark gray, or dark green. Flame Spread:
ASTM E84 rating of 25 or less. Certifications: DNV Type Approval No. F-16856; meets the USCG requirements for general fire rating*.

XFR: This eXtra Fire Retardant vinyl ester resin is recommended for use where the fire potential is high. Color: dark gray. Flame
Spread: ASTM E84 rating of 10 or less, a level exceeded by no other resin system. Certifications: DNV Type Approval No. F-16856;
meets the USCG requirements for general fire rating*.

ELS: This Extremely Low Smoke resin is an acrylic-modified polyester system that is ideal for tunnel, offshore, mass transit
and other confined space applications. ELS exhibits low ignitability, low smoke generation and extremely low smoke toxicity.
Color: light gray. Flame Spread: ASTM E84: flame spread index of 25 or less, a smoke developed index of 100 or less and Fuel
Contribution of 0. Certifications: DNV Type Approval No. F-16856; meets the USCG requirements for general fire rating*.

Super Vi-Corr®: This family of resin systems consists of more than 30 custom formulas engineered to provide corrosion
control solutions in applications that are too severe for conventional FRP and other building materials. Each Super Vi-Corr
resin was engineered for the best possible performance in specific chemical and/or elevated temperature environments.
These systems exist for aggressive chemical service in reagents like solvents, acidic oxidizers, chlorine dioxide, sodium
hypochlorite and liquid desiccants. Certain formulas are also suited for elevated temperature applications up to 400° F. Super
Vi-Corr gratings are typically used for packing hold-downs and support in environmental and process scrubber applications.
Color: natural - tan to beige. Flame Spread: non fire retardant, unless specified.

*For specific requirements and questions, please contact technical services.

Specialty
Fibergrate also offers specialty resins custom designed to meet your specific needs. These special formulations are developed to
address unique and demanding services and applications, as well as niche market needs (Super Vi-Corr family of resins).

We can engineer resin systems to address temperature, flame, smoke and toxicity requirements. Our HSUV resin system was
developed to address the intense UV effects found in offshore applications. Fibergrate’s custom formulations with low smoke/
toxicity properties were engineered with the United States Navy for below-deck marine service.

Architectural Formulations: Fibergrate's standard formulations are designed for industrial and corrosive applications.
Special formulations and colors are required to meet the unique demands of architectural, fountain and pool projects. Please
contact Fibergrate for additional information.
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Molded Grating Surfaces and Options
Slip Resistant Surfaces
Slips and falls are the second leading cause of industrial accidents. According to the National Safety Council, each injury related
lost work day can cost $50,000 to $100,000. That is why Fibergrate developed two slip resistant surfaces for flooring and stair
solutions. These surfaces include meniscus and integrally applied grit tops in the Fibergrate resins.

Available Surfaces for Molded Grating

Meniscus Top: The concave surface of Fibergrate® meniscus Integrally Applied Grit Top: The optional grip top of
top grating provides superior slip resistant footing in most Fibergrate® grating has a quartz grit which is integrally
environments including wet or oily conditions and is the applied, cured and sealed onto the surface providing
standard surface for all Fibergrate molded gratings. excellent slip resistant footing.
Please note - The following molded grating panels are only available with the grit top surface (meniscus top not an option):
5/8” deep, 1”x 4” rect. mesh, 12’ x 4’ panel; 1” depth, 1” x 4” rect. mesh, 12’ x 4’ panel; 1-1/4” deep, 1-1/2” square mesh

Specialty Molded Products

FRP Conductive Surface: Fibergrate® Conductive Surface Grating properties are based on the requirements found in NFPA
77, Recommended Practice on Static Electricity, 2000 Edition. The specification values below are minimum values based upon
the guidance of NFPA 77, and apply only when the product is clean and grounded. Fibergrate recommends a minimum of 4
grounding attachments at the corners of a section of grating.
Average Surface Resistivity – 2.5 x 103ohms to 1 x 106 ohms per lineal foot
Average Resistance to Ground – <108 ohms

Fibergrate HF Molded Grating: Fibergrate has combined a premium-grade vinyl ester resin and exotic reinforcements to
manufacture the only molded grating system suitable for service in harsh hydrofluoric acid applications. HF Molded Grating, a
non fire retardant system, can see service in applications that would cause premature failure in most traditional molded grating
systems.

NSF® Standard 61-Certified Molded Gratings: Fibergrate now manufactures NSF Standard 61-Certified grating. NSF
formulated molded grating is available by special order in dark gray and light gray colors. Molded grating is also available in all of
the molded grating mesh patterns and grating thicknesses, except Ecograte® and 4 x 12 Micro-Mesh® panels. Our NSF Standard
61-Certified structural shapes, handrails, ladders and pultruded components can be combined to create valuable, long-lasting
stairways, walkways and platforms.

Custom Molded Products

Fibergrate has the capability to offer molded grating configurations designed/manufactured to meet your unique application
requirements. Fibergrate's custom services include special molded grating configurations as well as custom hand-lay-up (HLU)
products for industrial and architectural applications designed to meet your specific performance requirements.

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