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GRP LADDER AND TRAY SYSTEMS
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GRP ladder and tray systems
Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP)
Glass reinforced polyester (GRP) cable management systems are vitally important for use in the transport, petrochemical
and construction industries where it is used to provide lightweight yet mechanically strong materials which replace heavier,
more energy consuming materials such as aluminium, steel and concrete. It is a highly competent engineering material,
capable of being specified for a large number of construction applications.
GRP cable management systems are well suited to aggressive environments where there might be extreme weather or high
temperatures. They are extremely robust, considerably lighter than aluminium or steel, and have excellent resistance against
fire and corrosion resulting in a very long life span. GRP systems have a large cable capacity, and offer fast and flexible
installation solutions, with the ability of on-site assembly and configuration.
Marshall-Tufflex can offer a wide range of GRP systems including trays, ladders, ground ducts, troughing, accessories and
fittings, fixings and supports.
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Introduction
• Analysis shows GRP to
have one of the best
environmental impact
profiles of any strong
building material.
• Use of acetone has been
eliminated.
• Light weight and easy
handling can result in
considerable fuel savings.
• Reduction in the need for
motorised cranes and
platform lift vehicles.
• Buildings using GRP within
their infrastructure are
lighter and require less
energy to heat.
• GRP is easily dismantled
and cut up to use in road
metalling.
• Recycling trials for
composite parts are
progressing satisfactorily
in several European
programmes, using GRP
as a source of heat energy
and the resultant residue
as raw material in cement
manufacture.
• GRP can be re-used in other
buildings.
• Building performance life
of 40 to 50 years.
(Electromagnetic interference)
• Not applicable for this
material.
• Excellent fire performance,
GRP is a self-extinguishing
composition, halogen-
free and with low smoke
and fume properties.
Fire Behaviour
• Inflammability to IEC
60695-2-12/ UL94
• Spread of flame to BS 476
part 7 class 2/ ASTM E84
(Up to Class 1 on request)
• Fire propagation to BS 476
Part 6
• Smoke emissions to BS 6853
App B53
• Fire standard to DIN 4102
Environmental
Recycling
and sustainability
EMI protection
Fire performance
What is RISQS?
RISQS, formerly known as Achilles Link-up, has been developed to provide a
service for the qualification of suppliers for all products and services that are
procured by the industry. RISQS supports Network Rail, LUL/Transport for London,
train operators and other rail products and services providers in the management
of supply chain risk. RISQS is an independent, third party qualification assessment
of a supplier’s capability to supply products and services.
Approvals
Marshall-Tufflex is registered with
the RISQS Railway Industry Supplier
Qualification scheme
Density
to DIN 53479
Linear Thermal Dilatation
to DIN 53752
Water Absorption
to ISO 62
Electrical behaviour
Surface resistivity to IEC 6079-0
Breakage voltage to IEC 60243-1
Comparative tracking index IEC 60112
Mechanical Behaviour
Breaking point to NEMA FG1
Tensile strength at break point to ISO 527-5
Modulus of elasticity to ISO 527-5
Accelerated ageing to ISO 4892-2