GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) Structural Products

Lattice Beams

· Agricultural and marine spray booms

· Towers and  columns

· Lightweight bridge structures

· Roof supports

· Easy to transport to difficult site locations

· Site modification without power tools.

· Good electrical insulation, but can be provided with conductive membrane.

· Can be installed without heavy plant

· High strength to weight ratio

· High resistance to corrosion and chemical attack

· Radio/radar translucency

· Any British or RAL standard colour moulded integrally.

· Full technical design service

 

Comparable GRP lattice beams with  standard RSJ’s

Racolin Engineers are always ready to assist in the design of lattice beams for individual applications:

 

Projects supplied by Racolin Ltd:

 

· Racolin have supplied Northumbria Water Authority with 12metre long GRP lattice beams to support a 17mx12m rectangular flat tank roof composed of GRP non-skid structural plate suitable for pedestrian loading, also supplied by Racolin

· Racolin have supplied Southern Water Authority with 10No. 10 metre long GRP lattice beams in each of 8No. 22 metre diameter rotating circular tank roofs. These innovative rotating roofs were designed to prevent dispersal of sewage odours.

· Lightweight foot bridges (up to 15m)

· Structures for electrification schemes

· Lightweight staging supports

· Lightweight temporary/permanent  building structures

· Lightweight cable or pipe supports

A temporary bridge over an agricultural water course (click photos to view)

Lay the Beams over the river and check they are secure

Gently ease the floor panel onto the beams

Move the panel into position

And the next panel

And the final panel -  A simple bridge installed in a few minutes.

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