IMS provides a full range of industrial GRP supplies designed for demanding environments where long-term performance, corrosion resistance, and worker safety are non-negotiable. Manufactured from Glass-Reinforced Polymer (GRP), these systems combine high mechanical strength with minimal maintenance, making them the preferred choice for industrial flooring, platforms, and access structures.
IMS GRP grating products are designed and tested to perform where traditional materials like steel or aluminium cannot. The composite structure of reinforced fibreglass strands embedded in thermosetting resin delivers a superior strength-to-weight ratio while remaining non-conductive, corrosion-resistant, and resistant to chemical attack.
Each panel is moulded or pultruded to strict tolerances, ensuring consistent load capacity and dimensional accuracy across installations. With outstanding slip resistance, high impact strength, and thermal stability, industrial GRP products deliver an extended lifespan with minimal intervention — even in extreme conditions.
Performance Features
- High load-bearing capacity: GRP grating panels are engineered to withstand uniform loads exceeding 5 kN/m², depending on span and thickness
- Corrosion and chemical resistance: Performs reliably in wastewater, marine, and chemical processing environments.
- Slip resistance: Factory-applied silica grit surface achieves R13 classification under DIN 51130 standards.
- Non-conductive and fire retardant: Safe for electrical, marine, and high-risk industrial applications.
- Lightweight construction: Up to 60 % lighter than steel equivalents, simplifying transport and installation.
- Thermal stability: Maintains mechanical integrity between –40 °C and +80 °C.
- UV and weather resistance: Surface coating ensures consistent appearance and strength outdoors.
- Low maintenance lifecycle: No galvanising, painting, or corrosion treatment required.
Industrial applications
- Our GRP range is trusted across sectors that demand both durability and safety:
- Access platforms, inspection walkways, and service decks
- Water and wastewater treatment facilities
- Power generation and substations
- Offshore, coastal, and marine infrastructure
- Chemical processing and containment areas
- Food production, manufacturing, and distribution facilities
- Public walkways, staircases, and maintenance zone
Each product undergoes mechanical testing to ensure compliance with British and European performance standards. IMS can provide load-span data and specification support for any project requirement.
As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of industrial GRP, IMS delivers a complete system solution — from grating panels and handrails to clips and fixings. We supply standard and custom sizes to meet precise project specifications and offer full technical guidance from design to installation.