PHENOLIC

FIRE INTEGRITY COMPOSITE GRATING

THE OFFSHORE FRP GRATING STANDARD

U.S. COAST GUARD

APPROVED

Strongwell DURAGRID® Phenolic Grating Steel Grating

A HISTORY OF PROVEN DURABILITY

Strongwell set the standard for Fiber Reinforced DURAGRID ® Phenolic Grating has proven longevity
Polymer (FRP) Grating for the offshore market when it and durability. DURAGRID® Phenolic Grating was first
introduced DURAGRID® Phenolic Fire Integrity Grating installed in an offshore application in 1994. Testing
in 1994. DURAGRID® Phenolic Grating was the first performed on this material more than 15 years after
composite grating to receive U.S. Coast Guard (U.S.C.G.) its original installation showed it still met all necessary
approval for use in Level 2 locations and applications standards. Since its inception in 1994, Strongwell has
due to its fire resistance, low smoke and low toxicity. made continuous improvements to DURAGRID® Phenolic
DURAGRID® Phenolic Grating meets the U.S.C.G. Policy Grating, making today's product 40% stronger than when
File Memorandum 2-98 standards for Structural Fire it was first introduced.
Integrity Level 2 (L2) fire retardant grating and holds
ABS, DNV, LR, GL and BV certifications. A recent Health Unlike traditional materials such as steel, the structural
and Safety Executive (HSE) Report raised concerns about properties of DURAGRID® Phenolic Grating are largely
the fire integrity of FRP unaffected by the harsh environment presented by offshore
grating vs. steel grating. applications. The nonflammable nature of phenolics
This report was based enable this grating to withstand higher temperatures than
on Level 1 testing traditional FRP products for extended periods of time
requirements. Users without major structural damage. Combined with very
and potential users of low thermal conductivity, DURAGRID® Phenolic Grating
DURAGRID® Phenolic offers the best strength-to-weight ratio for projects that
Grating can be assured require maximum weight optimization with fire protection
that DURAGRID® not available from alternative materials.
Phenolic Grating has All Strongwell manufacturing facilities are ISO-9001 Quality
been tested and is Certified. DURAGRID® Phenolic Grating is manufactured
certified to U.S.C.G. exclusively in the U.S.A.
Level 2 for installation
only for Level 2 and
Level 3 requirements.
 DURAGRID® PHENOLIC STEEL GRATING
FIRE INTEGRITY GRATING
Lightweight - weighs 33% as much as Can require special lifting equipment to move
WEIGHT comparable steel grating. and place.

Highly corrosion resistant. In many Subject to oxidation and corrosion. Continual

CORROSION applications, FRP can last indefinitely deterioration over time can dramatically
without significant property loss. reduce material properties.

Can carry more than twice the load of Less than half as capable of carrying weight
STRENGTH equivalent steel grating. vs. equivalent DURAGRID® Phenolic Grating.

Low electrical conductivity properties - high Conducts electricity. Potential shock hazard.
ELECTRICAL dielectric capability.
CONDUCTIVITY

Very low thermal conductivity and thermal Highly thermally conductive.

THERMAL expansion to prevent unsafe "hot areas".
CONDUCTIVITY

Has "memory" - Able to return to its original Can permanently deform under impact. Metal-
IMPACT state after impact. Non-sparking in the to-metal contact can create sparks.
event of tool droppage.

Can be field fabricated with basic carpenter's Often requires welding and cutting torches.
FABRICATION tools using carbide or diamond blades. Heavier material often requires special
handling.

Manufacturing process produces fewer air, Requires more energy to manufacture and
ENVIRONMENTAL water and greenhouse gas emissions and produces more greenhouse effects than
IMPACT requires less energy to produce. DURAGRID® Phenolic Grating.

Lower installation and maintenance costs Lower initial cost vs. DURAGRID® Phenolic
COST often equals lower life cycle costs. Grating, but higher life cycle costs due to more
frequent maintenance and replacement.

Top quality and consistency in manufacturing Relatively little variation or differentiation

MFG. QUALITY & (in an industry where these qualities vary between manufacturers.
CONSISTENCY widely). Strongwell is the industry leader.

ISO-9001 Quality Certified Manufacturing Plants

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