Corrosion is the enemy of all safety and access structures. It can mean the difference between safe and unsafe. Even before affecting structural integrity, corrosion can make assemblies appear unsightly. Staff and visitors lose confidence when seeing a rusty structure.
Fortunately, the corrosion resistance of fiberglass-reinforced polymer (FRP) structural shapes compared to steel is proven and documented. But just what are the FRP corrosion resistance properties of Bedford PROForms® structural shapes, PROGrid® molded grating and PROGrate® pultruded grating? Bedford offers a free Corrosion Resistance Guide that covers the full spectrum from Acetic Acid to Zinc Sulfate.
Download GuideFRP Corrosion Resistance Charts
The guide is packed with useful information based on field service performance, laboratory testing and extrapolated values from our resin manufacturers’ recommendations. The data in intended as a guide and is broken down by chemical environment for the different FRP materials, including the percentage of concentration, the temperature and the length of exposure.
For example, here are just a few lines for several chemicals from the FRP corrosion resistance breakdown of molded and pultruded grating:
As another example, here is a portion of the FRP corrosion resistance breakdown for pultruded structural shapes:
Simply put, engineers can find essential FRP corrosion resistance information in one comprehensive guide.
Why Trust FRP Structural Materials?
Bedford is a U.S.-based manufacturer, and the chemical resistance of Bedford FRP is just the beginning. When you see how FRP compares to wood, steel and aluminum, you’ll see that it’s the ideal choice for a wide range of applications and markets. FRP can handle demanding environments where traditional materials often fail.
Benefits include:
- Corrosion resistance
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Low maintenance requirements
- Electrical non-conductivity
- Dimensional stability
- Low thermal conductivity
- Long service life in harsh environments
Download the FRP Corrosion Resistance Guide
Whether you’re beginning a new project, evaluating materials or looking for detailed information, Bedford’s Corrosion Resistance Guide has the data you need.
To learn more about Bedford FRP’s corrosion resistance, download the Corrosion Resistance Guide, contact our team or call 814-623-8125.