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M.M. fibreglass gratings Project regarding a structure composed of M.M. FRP
walkways, stairways and handrail systems for tank
maintenance purposes

resistant to eliminate the risk of corrosion-related pultruded profiles for constructing stairways, walkways,
structural collapses; boast non-slip walking surfaces to handrail systems, fencing and gates. The main
ensure operator safety, even in adverse weather production is accompanied by a series of FRP
conditions; and are electrically-insulated, to reduce the accessories, such as laminated sheets, threaded rods
risk of electric shocks. and manhole covers. The end result is usually a
machinery access structures of some kind, with all
elements built according to UNI EN ISO 14122
Fibreglass solutions standard.
M.M. specialises in the development, production and M.M. produces fibreglass products from various types
processing of walkover-suitable moulded gratings and of resin and glass fibres, in order to ensure the highest
quality standards and propose a wide range of
products. The M.M. gratings and structures are created
by means of cutting-edge technologies, including
closed injection moulding (RTM) and pultrusion.

The advantages of fibreglass

FRP solutions boasts several surprising advantages
over structures made from galvanised or stainless-steel
gratings/profiles:
• Weather resistance: it does not become damaged
or deformed as a result of bad weather, UV rays
or sudden changes in temperature.
• Corrosion resistance: it boasts a long-lasting
resistance to a wide range of chemical substances
(both acidic and basic) over a good temperature
range.
• No maintenance is required;
• Lightness: it is, on average, 75% lighter than steel
metalwork, and therefore, is less of a burden on
the support structures whilst also facilitating
transport and installation operations.
• Better mechanical strength than steel, in relation
to weight.
• Easy installation: it can easily be manually
handled, is quick to install and can also be
M.M. project regarding a FRP inclined stairway for tank access purposes processed on site.

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