There are several key pieces of information that should be established prior to choosing a trench drain for a brewery application. Load Class, longevity, material, and corrosion resistance are among the most important aspects of this process. Each plays a large role within the project. The most popular trench drain materials for brewery drainage are […]
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Fiberglass Grating, Frame and Grate Systems, Plastic Drains, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
6 Reasons to Consider Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
04
Nov
Nov
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) is becoming a common building material, but while some areas have been quick to embrace fiber-reinforced polymers, other contractors and plant managers still aren’t convinced. Why should they use fiberglass grating for their railings, walkways and trench drains? 6 Reasons to Choose FRP FRP material is a composite made by combining […]
Cast Iron Grates, Fiberglass Grating, Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Trench Drain Grates
How to Replace 1 Inch Thick Grates
17
Apr
Apr
Let’s just say it: 1” thick grates aren’t considered heavy duty anymore. Standards change. Architects once specified one inch thick iron grates for loading docks, warehouses and industrial areas. Typically, contractors installed them in an angle iron frame using the old wooden box form method. Why can’t I replace my 1” iron grates? Increased traffic […]
Fiberglass Grating, Large Modular Trench Drains
TDS 3000 Series empowers art at Newark electric station
21
May
May
Hurricane Sandy took its toll on many things, including Newark’s grid reliability. PSEG decided to invest $277 million into a new switching station in the Fairmont Heights neighborhood of Newark to improve the city’s grid reliability after Hurricane Sandy. Switching stations re-route electricity to backup lines in case of failure. So if the main distribution […]
Custom Systems, Fiberglass Grating, Frame and Grate Systems, Home Trench Drain Projects, Polymer Concrete Drains, Trench Drain Grates, Uncategorized
Fiberglass Grating Options for Trench Drains
22
Nov
Nov
Fiberglass Grating As the price of stainless steel increases, fiberglass is filling the gap. Fiberglass is a component that has been found to be very useful in many trench drain applications. This strong, lightweight material is easily fabricated into grating for standard and custom drain applications. It’s chemical and corrosion resistance puts it in a […]