Oil and Gas
Constant exposure to saltwater and salt air is a challenge for offshore oil and gas installations. Bedford has the solution. Our fiberglass-reinforced material won’t corrode, rust or spark. So it’s ideal for handrails, stairs, platforms, catwalks and caged ladders. It also offers the strength of steel at a fraction of the weight, so it’s easier to transport and install.
Applications
Bedford profiles and systems are available with a wide range of options, including fire-resistant resins and OSHA safety yellow color.
Advantages
- Light weight, high strength — easier to transport and install with standard tools
- Corrosion resistant — won’t rot or rust and absorbs minimal moisture
- Humidity resistant — no shrinking or swelling
- Impact resistant — fiberglass mat distributes the load to prevent surface damage
- Safety — it’s electrically nonconductive and nonsparking, and fire-retardant and slip-resistant options are available
- Long-lasting — lower lifetime cost than traditional building materials
- Low maintenance — molded-through color does not require painting
Offshore Rigs
Bedford fiberglass-reinforced material is well suited for handrails, ladders, platforms, catwalks and more because it won’t rust, corrode or rot when exposed to salt air and water.
Oil and Gas Containment
Tank facilities are another corrosive environment where Bedford fiberglass- reinforced products have the advantage. Ladders, catwalks, stairs and handrails are all recommended here.
Refineries
Bedford’s fiberglass-reinforced material won’t corrode in harsh refinery conditions, which means it lasts longer than traditional materials.