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RAILWAY SYSTEMS: GRP FIBREGLASS MODULAR RAILWAY PLATFORM SURFACE OVERLAY PANEL
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Product name:
Overlay Panel
Manufactured from:
Fully GRP Fibreglass composite structure
Sizes available:
- Standard width: 1200mm
- Standard depths:
2500mm - 3000mm - Manufactured to order product
Custom made options:
- Manufactured to existing trestle
layout and gauging - Safety speed line marking
Colour range:
Standard: Black with white & yellow
markings as required. Buff tactile
strip.
Applications, environments and traffic:
- Fully compliant non-load bearing
deck board structure - Internal / external
- Pedestrian, wheelchair & light
wheeled
Can be fixed to:
Wooden decked trestle structures
Fixing Method:
Full range of fastening techniques to
suit
In 2003, Evergrip succeeded in fulfilling a design requirement for a new type of railway platform decking system made entirely from composite materials.
With Network Rail investing in infrastructure improvements for the long term future, the resultant GRP system has benefits which show clear advantages over alternative proposals (steel,concrete & timber) where a combination of corrosion resistance, strength, light weight, rapid fit times and insulating properties are all desirable characteristics. The design is tested, approved and in service at an increasing number of stations on the UK network.
Panels have undergone independent testing to record mechanical capabilities, slip resistance and establish conformance. Live trials were also conducted with suitability & performance monitored.
The Evergrip GRP system now offers a 60 year design life.
Factory fabricated panels provide a black, slip resistant, highly durable surface incorporating an off-set tactile paving strip, all required safety line markings and a hidden fixing system.
Panels are impact and weather resistant making them suitable for both covered and external applications. Panels will not rust or rot, nor will they ever need painting as the colour is throughout the product and they are easy to clean. Should significant damage ever occur to any components, a modular construction allows for quick, easy & low cost repairs.
The system is designed to conform to all criteria laid down in Network Rail Business Document NR/PS/RES/0030
(formerly RT/E/PS/00030) Issue 2 dated June 2005.
Overlay Panels are in service at the following stations:
- Crossflats
- Crowle
- Deighton
- East Garforth
- Fitzwilliam
- Frizinghall
- Lostock
- Metro Centre
- Mills Hill
- Saltaire
- Sandall & Agbrigg
- Slaithwaite
- Smithy Bridge
Benefits of GRP Overlay Panels include:
- Rapid & easy installation - reduced labour costs & disruption
- Custom made to size
- Quick lead times (typically 12 weeks from order, subject to order size)
- Highly durable surface
- Weather resistant
- Off-set blister pattern tactile surface already built in
- Pre-located hidden fixing points built in
- White highlighted platform edge
- Yellow high speed hazard line marking (optional)
- No freeze thaw cracking
- No welding or hazardous assembly techniques
- No painting required
- Little or no maintenance/repair costs
- Good chemical resistance
- 60 year design life
- 100% recyclable at end of life
- Fully conforms to Network Rail Specification
Applications for GRP Overlay Panels include:
- Non-load bearing complete surface to suit all wooden, or steel decked trestles or concrete platforms
Bonded GRP one piece modular construction incorporating:
- 10mm thick composite panel
- Black Anti-slip surface with refined aluminium oxide, offering an extremely hard wearing surface
- Beige off-set blister pattern tactile strip
- All required safety line markings: white front edge & yellow speed hazard warning line (optional)
Dimensions:
Standard width: 1200mm
Typical depth: 2500mm - 3000mm
Overlay panels are produced to site specifications based on the existing trestle layout and gauging, as requested by
the client.
Additional Options:
Also available in a plain black version (no tactile) for ramp ends & shelter areas
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