What is pultruded FRP grating?+
Pultruded FRP grating is assembled from continuous-fiber I-bars or T-bars connected by cross-rods. Most reinforcement runs along the bearing bars, producing high stiffness and strength in the designed span direction. It must be oriented and supported as a one-way spanning panel.
Are pultruded fiberglass grating and pultruded FRP grating the same product?+
For F1's glass-reinforced products, yes. Both terms refer here to open, one-way GFRP panels assembled from pultruded I-bar or T-bar bearing members and cross-rods. FRP is a broader material term, so the project specification should still define the glass reinforcement, resin system, series, surface and load/deflection requirements. Molded FRP grating and closed structural FRP deck panels are separate product families.
How is pultruded grating different from molded grating?+
Pultruded grating is selected for longer one-way spans and higher directional stiffness. Molded grating is cured as a bidirectional mesh panel and is generally more forgiving when a layout needs many irregular cutouts. Molded mesh sizes, nominal panel weights and M/C/J clips are now documented on the separate molded FRP grating page.
How is pultruded grating different from a structural FRP deck panel?+
Pultruded grating is an open-drainage assembly of one-way I-bar or T-bar bearing members and cross-rods. A structural deck panel has a continuous top surface, internal webs and profile-specific edge geometry. Deck sections, joints and A/B/t values are documented on the separate FRP deck-panels page.
Which pultruded grating series are suitable for pedestrian routes?+
Start with the dedicated T-bar pedestrian rows or the I-4010 row shown in the specification table, then verify the actual clear opening and direction of travel against the accessibility code adopted by the project. A series label or a pedestrian badge does not replace the project authority's opening and surface review.
Can pultruded FRP grating be cut on site?+
Yes, using carbide- or diamond-tipped tools with dust extraction and suitable PPE. Keep the bearing bars in the designed span direction, provide support under cut bearing-bar ends, seal cut surfaces with compatible resin and re-check the hold-down arrangement.
Which clips are used with pultruded grating?+
F1 uses compatible M saddle hold-downs, J support-hook assemblies and series-specific T hold-downs. Clip letters are not universal across manufacturers, so order by F1 SKU, bearing-bar series and approved drawing rather than by the letter alone.
Are the M, J and T clips supplied in 316 stainless steel?+
Yes. The F1 pultruded-grating clip kits listed on this page are specified in 316 stainless steel. Final geometry, bolt length, complete fastener assembly, quantity, spacing and tightening requirements are issued for the selected panel and support detail.
Where can I get a pultruded grating load table?+
Send the series, clear span, support width, uniform and concentrated loads, load footprint and deflection limit. F1 will return the applicable project load/deflection table and panel-layout assumptions. Do not substitute a generic load-class label for the selected bearing-bar row.