Conductive GRP Gratings

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Eurograte produces gratings with special formulations that, in addition to the unique physical properties of fiberglass gratings, are particularly suitable for contexts where electrical conductivity is required and where there is a risk of deflagration.

Details of conductive GRP gratings

In this context, the company offers antistatic, conductive, and dissipative gratings, which maintain the excellent features of corrosion resistance, lightweight, and safety property typical of Eurograte products. These gratings are designed to ensure proper grounding, which is particularly important in areas where electric discharges may occur or in ATEX classified zones.

The two main variants of gratings are:

  1. Dissipative conductive gratings: these gratings not only ensure good electrical conductivity but are formulated to prevent the generation of sparks. This allows their use in ATEX classified environments, where safety is essential. The dissipative antistatic gratings are available exclusively in black.
  2. Conductive gratings: characterized by conductivity like that of metal gratings, these products can be manufactured in different colours. Additionally, it’s possible to choose between concave surfaces or surfaces with corundum grains, designed to provide a high level of slip resistance and long durability.

Distinctive features

Due to the resins used in conjunction with fiberglass, the following distinctive characteristics are achieved:

Mechanical resistance

fiberglass allows the gratings to support loads up to several tons.

Corrosion resistance

Eurograte gratings are the ideal solution for environments characterized by various levels of corrosion, from environmental aggression to extreme chemical aggression.

Electrical insulation

thanks to the electrical insulating property of fiberglass, the gratings are not conductors of electricity, thus ensuring a safe working environment even without grounding.

Maintenance-free

Eurograte gratings ensure remarkable durability in any environment due to their complete lack of maintenance.

Self-extinguishing

Eurograte composite materials comply with the most stringent regulations in terms of applications in environments where it is essential to reduce or contain the development of fires and fumes.

Lightweight

GRP is a lightweight material that simplifies the transport of gratings, facilitates installation, reduces labour costs, and eliminates the need for lifting equipment. The lightness also allows for an easy and simple cleaning.

Radio transparency

GRP gratings do not interfere with radio signals, electromagnetic waves, or radar signals. For this reason, they can be installed in environments where facilitating the transmission of radio waves is necessary (e.g., airports, marine sectors).

Standards

Eurograte’s antistatic, dissipative, and ATEX conductive gratings are available in all mesh sizes and formats present in the company’s standard catalogue. The only difference lies in the special formulation, developed through a careful research and development process and certified according to specific regulations.

Regarding ATEX areas, the compliance of the conductive formulation has been tested according to Directive 2014/34/EU and IEC 60079-0 standards. For those areas where not only electrical conductivity is required but also effective control of electrostatic charges, a dissipative formulation is available, designed in accordance with recognized and current industry standards such as IEC 61340, ANSI EOS/ESD S.61, EN 50014, CLC/TR 50404, EN 13463-1, and ANSI C63.16.

Eurograte continues to invest in innovation to provide solutions that meet market needs and ensure maximum safety in industrial applications.

Some applications of conductive GRP gratings