RAILWAY SYSTEMS: GRP FIBREGLASS RAILWAY THROUGH COLOUR NOSING TREAD COVER

To satisfy a requirement for high levels of pedestrian traffic, the Through Colour
Nosing version of the GRP stair tread cover offers an extremely durable, Anti-slip
coating for all weather conditions with enhanced performance and longevity.

The covers are manufactured to always maintain their highlighted edge colour, right through to end of life, without the
need for additional coatings.  As the nosing component of the tread takes the greatest wear in use, this variant is
engineered to be replaceable and hence will provide a greater lifespan, even under the most arduous conditions.

Prefabricated units are made to required measurements and shipped to site for rapid installation.

Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP) products will not rust or rot, nor will they need painting as the colour is throughout the
product and they are easy to clean too.  Medium acquisition and low life-cycle costs are also significant. Should
substantial damage ever occur to any components, modular construction allows for quick, easy & low cost repairs.

Background

The use of composite materials for infrastructure renewals and improvements on the UK's railway system has
gathered pace in recent years. GRP systems have benefits which show clear advantages over alternative proposals
(steel,concrete & timber), with a combination of desirable characteristics:

• Corrosion resistance
• High strength
• Light weight
• Maintenance free
• Low life cycle costs
• Rapid fit times
• Insulating properties (electrically non-conductive)
  

Benefits of GRP Through Colour Nosing Stair Tread Covers:

• Rapid & easy installation - reduced labour costs & disruption to passengers
• Equality Act compliant
• Product cut to size prior to delivery
• Quick lead times
• Extra high durability surface
• Weather resistant
• No welding or hazardous assembly techniques
• Little or no maintenance/repair costs
• Low life cycle costs
• Good chemical resistance

Applications for GRP Through Colour Nosing Stair Tread Covers include:

• Covers provide an Equality Act compliant solution to high pedestrian traffic levels found in railway
  station environments

Made from a high grade GRP:

• Through colour nosing offered in a choice of white or yellow
• Black rear tread board
• Integral anti-slip surface with refined aluminium oxide, offering an extremely hard wearing surface
• Choice of fasteners to suit all fixing applications

Dimensions:

Standard length:

3200 mm

Standard depth:

350 mm (300+ 50mm)
White or yellow nosing

Additional Options:

Surface mounted tactile tiles for stairway entrances for full Equality Act compliance