Category Archives: Power

Why choose non-conducting composite fencing and gates?

Core6 Composites has become a market leader in high quality GRP Products. Thanks to our reputation, knowledge, and design solutions, we ensure that our clients are provided with the right product and solution for their required application. Within our comprehensive range we have GRP floor grating in many different finishes and mesh configurations, stair systems, stair tread covers, walkways, composite handrails, and platform grating solutions. The GRP non-conductive fencing we supply is now accepted within many industry sectors. Continue reading

Delivering products with zero electrical conductivity

In the power, Rail and utilities sectors one of the biggest risks is electrical conductivity. As a result materials need to be chosen with great care to keep the risk of accidents to a minimum. Ladders, handrails, gates, fencing and walkways all need to have good electrical resistance to prevent any accidental currents from travelling and putting more people on the site in harm’s way. Continue reading

Core6 GRP is a great alternative to steel for walkways

Open grated walkways are utilised in a wide array of settings. They are designed to prevent water from pooling and to provide a safe surface for people to walk on. Walkways must be sturdy, corrosion resistant, and slip-resistant to prevent accidents. Continue reading

Core6 GRP offers H&S benefits in different settings

Regardless of the market, whether it is oil and gas, rail, construction, or industrial and processing, there are always health and safety (H&S) requirements to meet. Every workplace should be safe for employees to inhabit at all times, keeping the risks to an absolute minimum. Continue reading

UK Power Company

Industry Sector: Power Distribution

Application: Moulded 50mm deep grey grating used in the Power Distribution industry as an internal switch room building on an electrical sub-station.

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National Grid Plc

Industry Sector: Power Distribution

Application: Yellow 50mm deep High Load Capacity (HLC) Moulded GRP grating used in the Power Distribution industry on sub-stations for vehicular crossing points for safe vehicle access points.

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National Grid Plc

Industry Sector: Power Distribution

Application: 50mm deep Moulded GRP grating used in the Power Distribution industry as a direct replacement on the majority of sub-stations for old concrete trench covers.

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Civil Engineering Contractor

Industry Sector: Power

Application: Core6 GRP anti-slip moulded grating fitted to transformer bunds on a new electrical sub-station in the West of Scotland. Moulded grating was fitted to adjustable Buzon legs to raise the flooring up to 1.2m from the bund floor level. The benefit of having grating on legs to make a high-level mezzanine floor was to eliminate the need for a costly support structure.

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