IMS GRP Ramp Edges are engineered to create safe, slip-resistant transitions between surfaces such as Open Mesh flooring, solid platforms, or concrete bases. Manufactured from glass-reinforced polymer, they combine strength, corrosion resistance, and low weight, providing a long-term alternative to fabricated steel or aluminium access edges.
These profiles are designed to withstand continuous pedestrian and light equipment loading while maintaining a uniform gradient that prevents trip hazards. Their high-friction grit surface delivers reliable grip even in environments exposed to water, oil, or process residues.
Technical Specifications
- Material: Pultruded or moulded GRP composite with quartz-grit anti-slip surface
- Surface Finish: Coarse or fine grit options to suit indoor or external use
- Standard Colour: High-visibility yellow (RAL 1003) for edge marking; other colours available on request
- Thickness Range: 4mm – 8mm (depending on load and substrate)
- Width Options: 50mm – 150mm taper edge
- Operating Temperature: −20 °C to +80 °C
- Compliance: BS 7976-2 (Pendulum Slip Test) and BS EN ISO 14122-2 (Safety of Machinery – Permanent Means of Access)
- Fire Resistance: Available to BS 476 Part 7 Class 2 rating
Design and Performance Features
- Slip Resistance: Tested to exceed 65 PTV (Pendulum Test Value), ensuring low slip potential even in wet or oily conditions.
- Impact and Load Performance: Sufficient rigidity for pedestrian and trolley traffic, while remaining lightweight for manual installation.
- Chemical and UV Resistance: GRP resins resist corrosion, salt, acids, and alkalis, ensuring dimensional stability in harsh industrial or marine settings.
- Ease of Installation: Can be mechanically fixed using countersunk screws, rivets, or adhesive bonding systems, with no hot works required on site.
- Low Maintenance: Non-corrosive and colour-stable; requires only occasional cleaning to remove debris from the grit surface.
Applications
- Platform and grating access transitions
- Machinery maintenance platforms and plant flooring
- Warehouse thresholds and doorway edges
- Service ramps in processing plants
- Marine or offshore platforms requiring corrosion-free access components
