PermaStruct®PermaSlab Technical Data Guide

Confidence with every step

PermaStruct®

What is PermaStruct® FRP?

Fibreglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) is a composite material made of a thermosetting plastic resin reinforced by fine fibres of glass along with the use of additives and is commonly referred to by the name of fibreglass.

How is FRP used?

FRP is an immensely versatile material which combines lightweight with inherent strength to provide a resilient finished product, a variety of surface textures and a virtually unlimited colour range available.

By selecting the appropriate combination of fibreglass reinforcements, resins and processing techniques, the engineer can create a product or component to meet the most demanding of specifications.

PermaSlab Technical Data Guide PermaSlab Technical Data Guide

Benefits

✓ High Strength ✓ Light Weight ✓ Dimensional Stability ✓ Corrosion Resistant ✓ Chemical Resistant

PermaSlab products outperform on a performance / life cycle cost basis compared to tradtional materials.

Two main components produce PermaStruct® Slab: resin and glass fibres. There are various types of resin systems depending on the application. Isopthalic, Orthopthalic, Vinylester and Phenolic. Isopthalic & Orthopthalic polyesters are the most widely used resin types and are suitable for most industrial applications. Phenolic & Vinylester are available by special order.

Characteristics Unit Reference

Tensile Strength 220 Mpa ASTM D1037-93

Modulus of Elasticity 21 Gpa ASTM D1037-93

Flexural Strength 280 Mpa ASTM D1037-93

Compressive Strength 145 Mpa ASTM D1037-93

Voltage Breakdown 18 K volts/mm ASTM D149

Density kg/m3 (specific gravity) 2100 ISO 9001

Thermal Expansion Factor 13 x 10-6 mm/mm C ISO 9001

Water Absorption Rate 0.45 x 24 hrs ASTM D570

Operating Temperature -100 C to +200 C ISO 9001

Flammability Resistance Class 1, option of Class 0 ASTM E84

Weatherability Pass MOAT 22

Anti-Slip Surface R13 AS4663:2004

PermaSlab Light

PermaSlab Light is a fibreglass structural flooring solution. Two high strength fibreglass solid plates are bonded to each side of a fibreglass mesh core material. PermaSlab exhibits an incredible strength to weight ratio producing a composite flooring structure that is stiff, strong, light-weight, non-corrosive, durable and maintenance free with an anti-slip surface.

Size Specification

The finished product is available in several panel thicknesses and lengths/widths. Bespoke sizes are available on request.

Depth Panel Size Panel Specification Weight/m2

18mm Up to 3.66m x 1.22m13mm grating core

+ 5mm fibreglass plate (top)15kg

25mm Up to 3.66m x 1.22m20mm grating core

+ 5mm fibreglass plate (top)19kg

30mm Up to 3.66m x 1.22m25mm grating core

+ 5mm fibreglass plate (top)24kg

35mm Up to 3.66m x 1.22m30mm grating core

+ 5mm fibreglass plate (top)26kg

41mm Up to 3.66m x 1.22m38mm grating core

+ 3.3mm fibreglass plate (top)30kg

55mm Up to 3.66m x 1.22m50mm grating core

+ 5mm fibreglass plate (top)34kg

65mm Up to 3.66m x 1.22m60mm grating core

+5mm fibreglass plate (top)55kg

Please Note: 35mm and 41mm are stocked items. All other thicknesses are custom order.

PermaSlab Light PermaSlab Heavy Duty

PermaSlab Heavy Duty

PermaSlab Heavy Dutyis a fibreglass structural flooring solution. Two high strength fibreglass solid plates are bonded to each side of a fibreglass mesh core material. PermaSlab exhibits an incredible strength to weight ratio producing a composite flooring structure that is stiff, strong, light-weight, non-corrosive, durable and maintenance free with an anti-slip surface.

Size Specification

The finished product is available in several panel thicknesses and lengths/widths. Bespoke sizes are available on request.

Depth Panel Size Panel Specification Weight/m2

19mm Up to 3.66m x 1.22m13mm grating core

+ 3mm fibreglass plate (top)+ 3mm fibreglass plate (bottom)

19kg

37mm Up to 3.66m x 1.22m25mm grating core

+ 6mm fibreglass plate (top)+ 6mm fibreglass plate (bottom)

36kg

42mm Up to 3.66m x 1.22m30mm grating core

+ 6mm fibreglass plate (top)+ 6mm fibreglass plate (bottom)

38.5kg

50mm Up to 3.66m x 1.22m38mm grating core

+ 6mm fibreglass plate (top)+ 6mm fibreglass plate (bottom)

42kg

62mm Up to 3.66m x 1.22m50mm grating core

+ 6mm fibreglass plate (top)+ 6mm fibreglass plate (bottom)

46kg

74mm Up to 3.66m x 1.22m50mm grating core

+ 12mm fibreglass plate (top)+ 12mm fibreglass plate (bottom)

70kg

Please Note: All items are custom order

PermaSlab Load and Deflection Tables

Standard Depth kg/m2 Load Measurement 250mm 300mm 500mm 600mm 750mm 1000mm 1200mm 1500mm 1750mm 2000mmSolid Top 18 15 UDL Load for 1% Deflection (kg/m2) 2791 2325 1073 621 318 134 78 40 25 17Solid Top 18 15 Point Load for 1% Deflection 1260 875 315 219 140 79 55 35 26 20Solid Top 25 19 UDL Load for 1% Deflection (kg/m2) 5819 4849 3231 1870 957 404 234 120 75 50Solid Top 25 19 Point Load for 1% Deflection 2770 2308 844 586 375 211 146 94 69 53Solid Top 30 24 UDL Load for 1% Deflection (kg/m2) 10227 8523 6552 3792 1941 819 474 243 153 102Solid Top 30 24 Point Load for 1% Deflection 4868 4057 2010 1396 894 503 349 223 164 126Solid Top 35 26 UDL Load for 1% Deflection (kg/m2) 14127 11772 7063 5886 3128 1320 764 391 246 165Solid Top 35 26 Point Load for 1% Deflection 6993 5827 3083 2141 1370 771 535 343 252 193Solid Top 41 30 UDL Load for 1% Deflection (kg/m2) 17986 14988 8993 7494 4665 1968 1139 583 367 246Solid Top 41 30 Point Load for 1% Deflection 8560 7134 4112 2856 1828 1028 714 457 336 257Solid Top 55 34 UDL Load for 1% Deflection (kg/m2) 26112 21760 13056 10880 8704 3834 2218 1136 715 479Solid Top 55 34 Point Load for 1% Deflection 12926 10771 6463 4685 2999 1687 1171 750 551 422Solid Top 65 55 UDL Load for 1% Deflection (kg/m2) 66008 55007 33004 27503 22003 11981 6934 3550 2235 1498Solid Top 65 55 Point Load for 1% Deflection 32674 27228 16337 13614 10413 5857 4068 2603 1913 1464

PermaSlab Light

Standard Depth kg/m2 Load Measurement 250mm 300mm 500mm 600mm 750mm 1000mm 1200mm 1500mm 1750mm 2000mmSolid Top and Bottom 19 19 UDL Load for 1% Deflection (kg/m2) 8616 7180 3441 1991 1019 430 249 127 80 54Solid Top and Bottom 19 19 Point Load for 1% Defelection 3738 2596 934 649 415 234 162 104 76 58Solid Top and Bottom 37 36 UDL Load for 1% Deflection (kg/m2) 34285 28571 17143 14285 8026 3386 1960 1003 632 423Solid Top and Bottom 37 36 Point Load for 1% Defelection 16971 14143 7357 5109 3270 1839 1277 817 601 460Solid Top and Bottom 42 38.5 UDL Load for 1% Deflection (kg/m2) 41374 34478 20687 17239 10994 4638 2684 1374 865 580Solid Top and Bottom 42 38.5 Point Load for 1% Defelection 20480 17067 10078 6999 4479 2520 1750 1120 823 630Solid Top and Bottom 50 42 UDL Load for 1% Deflection (kg/m2) 53328 44440 26664 22220 16870 7117 4119 2109 1328 890Solid Top and Bottom 50 42 Point Load for 1% Defelection 26398 21998 13199 10739 6873 3866 2685 1718 1262 967Solid Top and Bottom 62 46 UDL Load for 1% Deflection (kg/m2) 73364 61137 36682 30568 24455 12141 7026 3597 2265 1518Solid Top and Bottom 62 46 Point Load for 1% Defelection 36315 30263 18158 15131 11725 6595 4580 2931 2154 1649Solid Top and Bottom 74 70 UDL Load for 1% Deflection (kg/m2) 138969 115807 69484 57904 46323 27450 15885 8133 5121 3431Solid Top and Bottom 74 70 Point Load for 1% Defelection 48786 36112 20114 19662 17622 14911 10355 6627 4869 2728

PermaSlab Heavy Duty

Standard Depth kg/m2 Load Measurement 250mm 300mm 500mm 600mm 750mm 1000mm 1200mm 1500mm 1750mm 2000mmPultruded Slab 40mm 40 9.8 UDL Load for 1% Deflection (kg/m2) 11414 9512 5707 4756 2889 1219 705 361 227 152Pultruded Slab 40mm 40 9.8 Point Load for 1% Deflection 9265 7721 3039 2111 1351 760 528 338 248 190Pultruded Slab 40mm 51 40.5 UDL Load for 1% Deflection (kg/m2) 60321 50268 30161 25134 19464 8212 4752 2433 1532 1026Pultruded Slab 40mm 51 40.5 Point Load for 1% Deflection 51486 42905 20480 14222 9102 5120 3556 2276 1672 1280Pultruded Slab 40mm 101 82 UDL Load for 1% Deflection (kg/m2) 120988 100824 60494 50412 40329 30247 18409 9425 5935 3976Pultruded Slab 40mm 101 82 Point Load for 1% Deflection 205222 171108 102611 68407 61567 41448 28783 18421 13534 10362

PermaSlab Pultruded

Colour and Surface FinishThe product can be made in any RAL colour. Colour range is more limited for Class 0 fire rated products.

Fire CertificateClass 2 ASTM E84 standard ortho/iso/ve grade resin.

Class 0 USCG Grade

Anti-Slip CertificateR13 AS4663:2004

Load Certification Equivalent to:50mm AS 3996 Class B @ 600mm Span 5 Ton Rated

74mm AS 3996 Class B @ 1280mm Span 5 Ton Rated

74mm AS 3996 Class B @ 1500mm Span 5 Ton Rated

Chemical Resistance PermaSlab standard product is resistant against wide a range of chemicals across wide temperature spectrum. PermaSlab can be made of different resin systems to achieve specific chemical resistant properties. Refer to chemical resistance charts.

This section provides data for protection against substances harzardous to health.

Material Identification and Use:Chemical Name: Fibreglass Reinforced Polyester

Common Name: FRP (Fibreglass Reinforced Plastics, Fibreglass)

Product Identification: PermaSlab

Product Uses: Structural flooring, duct, trench or gully covers

CompositionGlass fibres, thermosetting plastic resin, catalysts, styrene, aluminium oxide, pigments. Components are chemically and thermally cured and bonded together.

Hazard IdentificationNone by contact. Dust produced by cutting or grinding can penetrate pores and skin causing itching. Avoid breathing dust. First Aid Procedure: Skin - shower with soap and water. Eyes - flush with sterile eye wash solution.

Product AppearanceSolid, flat panels. Sharp edges, grit applied to top surface. Zero odours. Not solvable in water.

Fire Fighting MeasuresStandard extinguishing equipment, water, foam, A, B, or C fire extinguishers. Produces black smoke while burning, carbon particles. Use air respirator.

Waste DisposalProduct is not considered a harzardous waste. Abide by local laws and procedures.

Handling & CuttingWear masks and goggles when cutting or grinding. Cover exposed parts of the body. Wear gloves when moving or lifting. Use diamond tipped tools for cutting. Avoid direct fire source.

WarrantyPermaStruct® FRP Grating is covered by warranty, offering complete peace of mind. Details are available on request.

Product Specification Material Safety

1300 366 938 info@permacomposites.com www.permastruct.com

The Composite Experts

Mining, construction, engineering and marine

PermaStruct® confidence with every step