A variety of shop tools can be used, depending on the amount (lineal feet) of grating to be cut. Although, a heavy duty rotary saw with a masonry, carbide or diamond coated blade, gives the best result. Once the grating is measured out a piece of plywood can act as a guide. To prevent shifting, make sure panels are firmly secured. Turning the panel &#;bottom-side up&#; will allow the saw to ride on a smoother surface which will reduce chipping. To cut curves or angles you can use a reciprocating saw or a jig saw.Again, using a masonry, carbide or diamond coated blade.Note: Make sure you allow 3/16&#; for the blade kerf when measuring.Once cut, all edges should be ground smooth. Use an open coated, coarse gritted, resin fiber grinding disc.After cutting and grinding FPR products, should be re-sealed to prevent the corrosion of glass fibers. A comparable resin used in the manufacturing process should be applied to maintain corrosion resistance.A minimum of 1 ½&#; support needs to be provided around all panel bearing edges. Use two (2) &#;M Style&#; stainless steel clips (type 316) every 48&#; (maximum). A minimum of four (4) clips are required for any piece of fiberglass grating.Work in a well ventilated and brightly lit area. Wear safety goggles for eye protection and a dust mask (with a proper fiberglass filter) to reduce inhalation. Gloves and a shop coat, with neck and sleeves taped, are also recommended to prevent skin irritations. Using a fan also helps to direct dust away from you.
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Cutting FRP Grating is easy if you do it right. You can use the same saws used for cutting wood, to cut FRP. They key is to use a diamond tip blade. If you try to use a regular blade to cut fiberglass grating, it will dull very quickly.
This video shows how to cut FRP Grating safely using a standard skill saw.
These safety tips are very important. When cutting FRP, you should saw a little slower that you would normally cut wood. If you try to cut too fast, the saw blade might get jammed. There will be quite a bit of fiberglass dust, so be sure to use a mask with a proper fiberglass filter. If you don&#;t have a ventilation system, a fan will help direct the dust away from you.
You can cut curves and angles in fiberglass grating the same way. You can use a reciprocating saw or a jig-saw. Again, the key is to use a diamond-tip blade.
When you cut FRP grating, the general rule is that you have to re-seal it with polyurethane. You can pick up a can of polyurethane spray at any paint store. However, some of the varieties of grating we sell at National Grating have a polymer composition that is so durable, re-sealing may not be required in some applications. Contact us to learn which type of grating best suits your needs.
So, the next time you buy Fiberglass Grating from National Grating, you can either order it cut to size, or order full panels and choose to cut FRP grating yourself!
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