Fiberglass Grating, FRP Products & Accessories
Fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) grating is a molded or pultruded composite alternative to steel grating, built to resist corrosion, cut installation weight, and hold up in demanding industrial environments. Uniflex manufactures and supplies a full line of FRP grating, railing, ladders, structural shapes, and accessories for facilities where traditional metal products break down too fast.
Whether you’re installing industrial flooring, elevated walkways, access platforms, or cable tray systems, our fiberglass grating gives you a safer, longer-lasting alternative to steel, without the rust, the added weight, or the constant upkeep. From standard panels to fully customized solutions, our team works with you to match the right grating type, resin system, and configuration to your application.
Why Choose Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP)?
Facilities exposed to moisture, chemicals, or heavy foot and equipment traffic put steel grating through a lot. Over time, that means rust, pitting, and a maintenance schedule that never really ends.
FRP grating solves that problem at the material level. Because it’s built from fiberglass reinforcement set in a resin matrix rather than metal, it does not rust or corrode the way steel does, even in environments where moisture and chemical exposure are constant. It also weighs significantly less than steel, which means easier handling, faster installation, and lower long-term ownership costs.
Molded vs. Pultruded Grating: What’s the Difference?
Uniflex offers both molded and pultruded fiberglass grating, and the right choice depends on your load, span, and application requirements.
| Molded Grating | Pultruded Grating | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Continuous glass roving cast as a single interlocking panel | Fiberglass rovings and mat pulled through a heated resin die to form structural bearing bars and cross bars |
| Best for | General industrial flooring, walkways, and platforms where cost efficiency matters | Applications with wider support spans and higher load-bearing requirements |
| Strength profile | Excellent impact resistance and corrosion resistance | Higher stiffness and load capacity per foot of span |
| Typical use case | Standard flooring, mezzanines, general access areas | Heavy-duty platforms, offshore structures, longer unsupported spans |
Not sure which one fits your project? Our team can walk you through span tables and load requirements to help you specify the right product the first time.
Resin Systems: Matching Material to Environment
The resin system in your fiberglass grating determines how it performs against chemicals, fire exposure, and UV. Uniflex offers grating in multiple resin formulations, including:
- Isophthalic polyester resin – An industrial-grade resin suited to environments with occasional chemical splash or spill exposure. Commonly specified with a flame spread rating of 25 or less.
- Vinyl ester resin – Built for frequent, direct contact with harsh acidic or caustic chemicals, making it a common choice for chemical processing and wastewater treatment facilities.
- Phenolic resin – Selected where fire resistance, low smoke, and low toxic fume emissions are critical, such as offshore platforms and other high-risk environments.
- Fire-retardant formulations – Available for applications near sparking equipment, welding operations, or other elevated fire-risk areas.
All resin systems include UV inhibitors to protect against sun exposure and are available in a range of standard colors, with custom color matching available on request.
Designed for Safety
Slips, trips, and falls are a leading cause of workplace injury, and grating surface design plays a direct role in preventing them.
Uniflex fiberglass grating is manufactured with a slip-resistant surface that maintains traction across a wide range of conditions, including wet, oily, or icy environments. That makes it a reliable choice for walkways, platforms, and access routes where employees are moving through the space regularly.
Safety benefits include:
- Slip-resistant walking surfaces in wet or contaminated conditions
- Non-conductive properties, useful in electrical and utility applications
- Consistent traction across production floors and outdoor platforms
- Reduced injury risk compared with worn or corroded metal grating
- Compliance-ready construction for OSHA walkway and platform requirements
Exceptional Corrosion Resistance
Corrosion is one of the most expensive problems in industrial infrastructure. Steel exposed to moisture, chemicals, or salt air corrodes over time, driving up repair and replacement costs.
Because FRP grating contains no exposed metal to rust, it holds up in environments where steel simply cannot, including chemical plants, wastewater treatment facilities, marine environments, and oil and gas operations. That resistance translates directly into fewer replacement cycles and a lower total cost of ownership over the life of your facility.
Lightweight Without Compromising Strength
Fiberglass grating typically weighs less than half of a comparable steel panel, without giving up load-bearing performance. That weight difference matters at every stage of a project:
- Transportation – Lower freight costs and easier handling on site
- Installation – Fewer crew members and less equipment needed to place panels
- Structural load – Reduced dead load on supporting structures, which can matter on retrofit or upgrade projects
Industrial Applications and Commercial Environments
Uniflex fiberglass grating and FRP products are used across a wide range of industries where corrosion and slip resistance, durability, and safety are non-negotiable, including:
- Oil and gas facilities
- Chemical processing plants
- Marine and offshore platforms
- Mining operations
- Wastewater and water treatment facilities
- Commercial kitchens, food and beverage processing
- Automotive manufacturing
- Material handling and general industrial infrastructure
Common applications include:
- Industrial flooring and mezzanines
- Elevated walkways and access platforms
- Stair treads and ladder systems
- Cable tray systems
- Handrail and guardrail systems
- Maintenance platforms and catwalks
Standard and Custom FRP Solutions
Every facility has different load, span, chemical exposure, and layout requirements. Uniflex offers standard fiberglass grating panels ready for common applications, along with fully customized FRP solutions engineered around your specific project.
Our team has extensive experience and works directly with you to specify the right combination of grating type, resin system, mesh pattern, panel size, and surface finish, so you get a product built for your actual operating conditions rather than a generic fit.
A Cost-Effective Alternative to Traditional Materials
Upfront material cost is only part of the equation. Because FRP grating resists corrosion, requires less maintenance, and lasts longer in harsh environments, it often delivers a lower total cost of ownership than steel over the life of an installation, even when the initial investment is comparable.
Combined with lighter freight and faster installation, fiberglass grating is frequently the more economical choice once you factor in the full lifecycle of the product.
Why Choose Uniflex, Inc.?
Uniflex, Inc. has been manufacturing custom polymer, rubber, and composite solutions since 1979. When you work with us on fiberglass grating and FRP products, you get:
- Molded and pultruded grating in multiple resin systems
- Slip-resistant, corrosion-resistant surfaces built for industrial use
- Standard products in stock alongside fully custom FRP solutions
- Structural shapes, railing, ladders, cable trays, and accessories to complete your project
- Responsive technical support to help you specify the right product
- Over 40 years of manufacturing experience backing every order
Partner with Uniflex for Fiberglass Grating and FRP Solutions
Whether you’re designing a new facility, upgrading existing infrastructure, or replacing steel with a longer-lasting alternative, Uniflex has the product range and technical experience to support your project from spec to installation.
Request a Quote or contact our team to discuss your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Uniflex cut fiberglass grating to custom sizes and shapes?
Yes. Uniflex designs, machines, and manufactures FRP products under one roof, which means panels can be fabricated to custom dimensions, with cutouts for equipment, drains, or piping penetrations built in before the product ships, rather than cut on site.
What is the typical lead time for a fiberglass grating order?
Lead times vary depending on whether you need standard stock panels or a custom configuration. Uniflex supports both high-volume production runs and smaller, low-volume orders, and our team can give you a project-specific timeline as part of your quote.
Does Uniflex offer rapid prototyping for custom FRP projects?
Yes. For projects that need a working sample before a full production run, Uniflex offers rapid prototyping alongside our standard manufacturing services, so you can validate fit and performance before committing to volume.
Is there a minimum order requirement for fiberglass grating?
No. Uniflex works with both high-volume industrial orders and smaller specialty runs, so facilities can order the quantity that matches their actual project scope.
How do I get a quote for a fiberglass grating project?
You can request a quote directly through our online form or by calling our team at 248-486-6000. Quotes are typically turned around quickly, and our staff can help you specify the right grating type, resin system, and panel configuration for your application.
Does Uniflex work with contractors and engineers, or only end users?
Both. Uniflex regularly works directly with facility owners as well as contractors and engineers specifying FRP products for new construction, retrofits, and infrastructure upgrades.
What makes Uniflex different from other FRP suppliers?
Uniflex has designed, machined, and manufactured custom polymer and composite products under one roof since 1979. That in-house capability means fewer handoffs between design, fabrication, and delivery, which typically translates to shorter lead times and more control over quality on every order.
Can Uniflex help me decide between molded and pultruded grating for my project?
Yes. Our team can walk through your load, span, and environmental requirements with you to recommend the grating type and resin system best suited to your specific application, rather than leaving you to guess from a catalog.
Molded fiberglass grating is the most widely used FRP grating type and offers a cost-effective solution for general industrial flooring and walkway applications.
Pultruded grating is built for applications requiring wider support spans, with a construction that provides greater stiffness than molded grating over longer distances.
Uniflex designs, manufactures, and fabricates handrail and guardrail systems for projects ranging from single platforms to large-scale industrial structures.
Uniflex fiberglass safety ladder and cage systems meet or exceed OSHA requirements and are available in compact, ready-to-install kits.
Angle, channel, I-shapes, wide flange, square and round bar, embedment angle, square and round tube, and flat sheet products for structural applications.
Cable tray systems built to hold up in demanding environments, including offshore oil and gas operations exposed to corrosive conditions, wind, weather, and saltwater.
Stair treads manufactured in the same high-performance resin formulations used in our molded grating.
Uniflex offers grating clips and fastening hardware, along with ramps and riser pads designed to secure panels, prevent fluid buildup, and provide smooth wheeled access to FRP installations.