GRP Cabinets and Housings
GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) cabinets offer a robust and reliable storage solution for a wide range of applications. Although the terms GRP cabinet and enclosure are often used interchangeably, a GRP cabinet is typically smaller than an enclosure. These durable units are widely used across various industries, including rail, highways, telecommunications, utilities, and energy. They provide strong, lightweight, and weather-resistant storage and protection for critical equipment and components, especially in outdoor or harsh environments. Unlike metal cabinets, GRP does not rust or deteriorate over time, ensuring a longer lifespan and reducing maintenance costs.
Applications for GRP Cabinets
Overall, GRP cabinets provide a reliable, low-maintenance, and cost-effective solution for protecting sensitive equipment in challenging environments. Their long-term durability, resistance to environmental factors, and customisability make them an increasingly popular choice across multiple sectors.
- Electrical Enclosures: GRP cabinets are often used to house electrical components and control systems, providing protection against environmental factors. Their non-conductive properties offer added safety when housing electrical equipment such as power terminals minimising the risk of electrical hazards.
- Telecommunications Equipment: GRP cabinets can be used to protect antennas, routers, and other data comms equipment.
- Rail Signalling : PADs approved non-conductive insulated cabinets are designed with BS6399: part 2 for wind and snow loads and BS476: part 7 class 1 ratings and IP54 protection.
- Industrial Storage: GRP cabinets are ideal for storing tools, equipment, and supplies in industrial settings.
Key Benefits of GRP Cabinets:
- Durability: GRP cabinets are highly resistant to corrosion, impact, and UV radiation, making them ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.
- Weather Resistance: GRP is impervious to moisture, ensuring that your stored items remain protected from the elements.
- Corrosion Resistance: The non-porous nature of GRP prevents corrosion, making it a suitable choice for applications involving chemicals or corrosive substances.
- Lightweight: GRP cabinets are significantly lighter than traditional metal cabinets, making them easier to transport and install.
- Low Maintenance: GRP is a low-maintenance material that requires minimal upkeep, reducing operational costs.
Features and Specifications
Manufactured in the UK, Fibaform’s standard cabinet range features an 18mm plywood backboard, stainless-steel hinges, secure lockable doors, IP54+ dust and water protection. Available with a gel coat finish and multiple size options, our GRP cabinets combine quality with great value for money.
Core: The GRP core is available in 12mm or 18mm specifications with a plywood backboard. Where higher thermal or acoustic properties are required, PU foam is incorporated into the moulding process.
Ingress Protection (IP Rating): IP54+ dust and water protection
Fire Resistance: All our GRP cabinets and enclosures are standard fire resistant to BS476: Part 7, Class 2. Higher performance fire ratings can also be specified.
Doors: Secure lockable single and double door options with stainless-steel hinges. Door seals are fitted as standard.
Floors/Bases: Supplied either with an open base with an internal reinforced flange for fixing down or, alternatively, an integral composite construction floor. Where load-bearing floors are required, enclosures can be supplied on treated frames manufactured from steel channel with steel plate decking.
Electrics: All electrics are in accordance with IEE regulations encompassing domestic to Zone 1 as required.
Finish: A UV stabilised gel coat external finish in a choice of colours including British Racing Green and Moss Green RAL semi-gloss finish. The interior can be resin coated or have a washable textured flecked paint finish.
Ventilation: Options for natural or forced ventilation systems to prevent overheating in cabinets housing electrical or communication equipment.
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GRP Cabinet Customisation Services
Another key feature of GRP cabinets is their customisability. These units can be manufactured in various sizes, shapes, and colours to suit specific requirements. This makes them an ideal choice for housing everything from electrical controls and telecommunication devices to signalling and traffic management systems.
We can deliver to all parts of the UK and can fix down and seal or supply a fixing down kit with full instructions if preferred.
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