{"product_id":"frp-platforms-walkways-footbridges","title":"FRP Platforms, Walkways and Footbridges","description":"\u003cp\u003eFIBROVX FRP platforms, walkways and footbridges are complete access structures built from pultruded FRP beams and columns, FRP grating decks, handrails, stairs and ladders. They give safe, corrosion-free access over tanks, channels, pipe racks and streams where steel needs constant painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey highlights: system design for pedestrian loads such as 5 kN\/m² (with reference to EN 1991-2) or OSHA walking-surface loads; deflection and vibration checked per project; bolted modular kits that are light to lift and install. Spans and layout follow your site drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne factory for structure, deck, handrail, stairs and ladders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo painting or rust in wet, chemical or marine sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight modules that can be installed with small cranes or by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-conductive structure near electrical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolted assembly for later extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustomization options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpan, width and height to your drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeck: molded or pultruded grating, or solid plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandrail, toe-board, stairs, ladders and gates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResin, color and fire-retardant options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact sizes, resin systems, colors and accessories are confirmed at quotation for your drawings and operating conditions. FIBROVX manufactures to order and supports OEM \/ private-label marking where agreed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater and wastewater treatment walkways over channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemical plant access platforms around tanks and pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePedestrian footbridges in parks, wetlands and coastal paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling tower, rooftop and offshore access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fibrovx-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fx-table-wrap\" style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:0 0 1em;max-width:calc(100vw - 40px)\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;min-width:0;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;overflow-wrap:break-word\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;background:#f2f4f7;font-weight:600\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;background:#f2f4f7;font-weight:600\"\u003eTypical value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMain members\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003ePultruded I-beams, channels, square tubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDeck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eMolded \/ pultruded grating or plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eHandrail height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003ePer your site rules (e.g. 1,100 mm common)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAssembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eBolted, stainless or FRP fixings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSpan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003ePer design; longer spans as engineered bridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fx-table-wrap\" style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:0 0 1em;max-width:calc(100vw - 40px)\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;min-width:0;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;overflow-wrap:break-word\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;background:#f2f4f7;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;background:#f2f4f7;font-weight:600\"\u003eStandard grade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;background:#f2f4f7;font-weight:600\"\u003eHigh-performance grade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eOption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003ePlatforms and walkways with standard profiles and grating for industrial access loads.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eFootbridges and longer spans with deeper beams, vibration checks and fire-retardant or vinyl ester resin.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign references: design loads and serviceability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fx-table-wrap\" style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:0 0 1em;max-width:calc(100vw - 40px)\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;min-width:0;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;overflow-wrap:break-word\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;background:#f2f4f7;font-weight:600\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;background:#f2f4f7;font-weight:600\"\u003eStandard grade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;background:#f2f4f7;font-weight:600\"\u003eHigh-performance grade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;background:#f2f4f7;font-weight:600\"\u003eConditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003ePedestrian imposed load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eIndustrial walkway load per your code (e.g. OSHA 1910.22)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003e5 kN\/m² for footbridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eFootbridge value with reference to EN 1991-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDeflection limit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eTypically span\/200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003ePer project (stricter where required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eConfirmed in the structural design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eVibration comfort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eChecked where relevant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNatural frequency and acceleration checked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d0d5dc;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eFootbridges below about 5 Hz assessed for pedestrian comfort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValues outside these ranges: custom designs are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eListed values are selection references, not ratings for every configuration. The agreed specification identifies the selected dimensions, materials and required evidence. Standards cited here are design references, not certification claims; custom dimensions depend on the product and tooling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/frp-pultruded-grating\"\u003eFRP Pultruded Grating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/frp-molded-grating\"\u003eFRP Molded Grating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/frp-handrail-systems\"\u003eFRP Handrail Systems\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/frp-pultruded-profiles\"\u003eFRP Pultruded Profiles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/frp-ladders\"\u003eFRP Ladders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuides and resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/frp-guides\/designing-frp-platform-grating-profiles-handrail\"\u003eDesigning FRP Platforms: Grating, Profiles and Handrail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/frp-guides\/frp-handrail-systems-guide\"\u003eFRP Handrail Systems Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/industries\"\u003eIndustries we serve\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/technical-resources\"\u003eTechnical resources\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/international-delivery\"\u003eInternational delivery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you design the structure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe propose member sizes and layouts for your loads and drawing. Where local approval is required, the design basis is agreed with your engineer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan FRP footbridges carry maintenance vehicles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly if designed for it. State any vehicle or point loads in your inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to inquire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSite drawing: span, width, height, supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign loads and applicable code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironment and fire requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandrail, stairs, ladders and gates needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePricing is by quotation only. Use the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote?product=frp-platforms-walkways-footbridges\u0026amp;title=FRP+Platforms%2C+Walkways+and+Footbridges\"\u003eRequest a Quote\u003c\/a\u003e form with your drawing, quantity and destination, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact FIBROVX\u003c\/a\u003e. Packing method, lead time and Incoterms are confirmed in each quotation — available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"FIBROVX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67902690918509,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/0088\/9197\/files\/fibrovx-frp-platforms-walkways-footbridges-01.jpg?v=1793323113","url":"https:\/\/fibrovx.com\/products\/frp-platforms-walkways-footbridges","provider":"FIBROVX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}