Fiberglass platforms may be designed and manufactured to fit any number of geometry, strength and corrosion requirements. The reactor platform in the picture was specially designed to ship in three sections, the ladder, the lower 72" of platform framing, and the upper 36", allowing all sections to be moved by fork lift through doors and hallways to its final assembly point. Factory pre-fit with all bolt-up connections made this a 4-hour installation in the field, from truck unloading to completion. Fiberglass composite's outstanding corrosion resistance, lightweight, and availability in many common shapes make it a natural solution for many process plant problems. Platforms, grating and railings are available in flame and non flame-retardant versions of polyester and vinyl ester resins. Specialty resins, such as phenolics are available for installations requiring low smoke generation. Qualified personnel familiar with composite structural design and OSHA regulations should perform design of platforms and connection details. Failure mechanisms can be different between steel and fiberglass structures, and these must be taken into account. Typical Specifications: Platforms shall meet OSHA requirements and be designed for the loads imposed with maximum deflection of 1% of span. Design is to be supported by engineering calculations by licensed professional engineer experienced in fiberglass structural design. Materials of construction are to be suitable to meet the corrosion requirements. Resin Polyester or Vinyl Ester Resin as required by corrosion resistance Attachment Hardware Stainless steel (FRP or plated steel also available) Grating Thickness 1.5" unless otherwise specified Structural members: Flex Strength 30,000 psi (ASTM D-790) Flex Modulus 2,000,000 psi (ASTM D-790) Tensile Strength 30,000 psi (ASTM D-638) Tensile Modulus 2,500,000 psi (ASTM D-638) Design & Construction: Corrosion resistant – Suitable for the application at the design temperature Meet OSHA requirements, including requirements for allowable deflection, ladders, cages, and handrail systems. All cut edges to be resin sealed.