Imagine having to choose the perfect material for your industrial gratings. On one side, traditional metal, seemingly convenient but full of hidden surprises. On the other, the innovative Eurograte fiberglass, designed to redefine industry standards. Let’s explore this fascinating material showdown together.
As in every good story, what seems advantageous at first can hide unforeseen pitfalls. Metal gratings come with an attractive purchase price, but it’s like an iceberg: the visible part is only a fraction of the real cost.
Imagine a rainy day in the factory. Metal becomes treacherous, turning into a slippery and dangerous surface. Workers must move with extreme caution, slowing down operations and risking injuries. But that’s not all: moisture begins its slow work of erosion, and what seemed like a solid structure starts showing the first signs of rust.
Problems multiply:
Here comes our modern hero: Eurograte fiberglass gratings. Like a knight in high-tech armour, this revolutionary material offers a solution to every problem of its metal predecessor.
Imagine a material that:
But the real magic lies in the hidden details:
| Features | Metal Gratings | Fiberglass Gratings |
|---|---|---|
| Structural characteristics | ||
| High mechanical strength | ✓ | ✓ |
| Corrosion resistance | ✗ | ✓ |
| Lightweight | ✗ | ✓ |
| Need for edging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Isotropic properties (installation in both directions) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Permanent anti-slip surface (R13-V10) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self-extinguishing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Low smoke toxicity (halogen-free) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Electrical insulation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Need for grounding | ✗ | ✓ |
| Maintenance and installation | ||
| Ease of installation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ease of handling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ease of cutting and shaping | ✗ | ✓ |
| Zero maintenance | ✗ | ✓ |
| Resistance to permanent deformations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Economic aspects | ||
| Low initial cost | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reduced maintenance costs | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reduced transport costs | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reduced installation costs | ✗ | ✓ |
| Durability over time | ✗ | ✓ |
| Special features | ||
| Ergonomic properties (operator comfort) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Resistance to chemical agents | ✗ | ✓ |
| Thermal insulation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Non-magnetic properties | ✗ | ✓ |
| Availability of antistatic versions | ✗ | ✓ |
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Notes:
Eurograte has chosen fiberglass not by chance, but because it represents the future of industrial flooring. It is the choice of those who look ahead, who want to invest in safety, efficiency, and durability.
In a world where every business decision must be carefully considered, fiberglass emerges as the solution that transforms an expense into an investment, a problem into an opportunity, a necessity into a competitive advantage.
Discover how Eurograte fiberglass gratings can revolutionize your work environment: where others see just flooring, we see the future of your safety and success.
Eurograte Group
Eurograte S.r.l. a single shareholder
VATCode IT11067150158
REA 1437494
ShareCapital 301,600.00 € fully paid up
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Eurograte: gratings and profiles in composite material - GRP
