Category Archives: Marine

Core6 GRP is a great alternative to steel for walkways

Open grated walkways are utilised in a wide array of settings. They are designed to prevent water from pooling and to provide a safe surface for people to walk on. Walkways must be sturdy, corrosion resistant, and slip-resistant to prevent accidents. Continue reading

Why is Core-6 GRP excellent for marine applications?

Marine applications create a wide array of challenges for construction materials. The salt air can cause corrosion resulting in accelerated wear on anything that is not highly resistant. In addition the moisture can make surfaces slippery creating potential accident areas.  Weight can also be an issue in dockside and offshore settings and Core-6 offer materials that are light weight whilst still durable. Continue reading

Core6 GRP offers H&S benefits in different settings

Regardless of the market, whether it is oil and gas, rail, construction, or industrial and processing, there are always health and safety (H&S) requirements to meet. Every workplace should be safe for employees to inhabit at all times, keeping the risks to an absolute minimum. Continue reading

Irish Pontoon Manufacturer

Industry Sector: Marine

Application: Mini-mesh Moulded Grating

Challenge: New Pontoon development needed an alternative to timber decking. Core6 Composites supplied a Mini-Mesh moulded GRP grating to the pontoon manufacturers. Core6 was used in this case due to its non-slip and non-corrosive properties.

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Scottish Canals

Industry Sector: Marine

Application: Mini-mesh Moulded Grating

Challenge: Replacement of timber decking. Core6 Composites mini-mesh moulded grating was used as an alternative. Core6 is lightweight and strong. It is also non-slip and non-corrosive making it a perfect alternative to timber decking.

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Scottish Canals

Industry Sector: Marine

Application: Jetty decking

Challenge: Previous Jetty decking had become unsafe for pedestrians. Moulded Mini-mesh Core6 GRP grating was used to replace old rotten timber decking. In addition to this Core6 cable tray and Unistrut GRP profiles were supplied to store the cables inside. This avoids trip hazards along the length of the jetty.

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Scottish Canals

Industry Sector: Marine

Application: Core6 Mini-mesh Moulded Grating & Composite Cable Trays

Challenge: Moulded Mini-mesh Core6 GRP grating used in the marine industry to replace old rotten timber decking. the decking had become unsafe for pedestrians. In addition to this Core6 GRP cable trays were supplied to the bridge for power cables to be neatly stored away to avoid damage.

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Scottish Pontoon Manufacturer

Industry Sector: Marine

Application: Pontoon decking

Challenge: Core6 mini-mesh was supplied to a marine pontoon development. The pontoon needed an alternative to the rotting timber decking. Core6 mini-mesh moulded GRP was supplied for its non-slip, non-corrosive properties.

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