Resin Selection Guide
RESIN TYPE |
RESIN BASE |
DESCRIPTION |
CORROSION RESISTANCE |
FLAME SPREAD RATING (ASTM E84) |
PRODUCT |
STANDARD COLORS |
MAX. TEMP. |
V |
Vinyl Ester |
Superior Corrosion Resistance and Fire Retardant |
Excellent |
Class 1, 25 or Less |
Molded & Pultruded |
Dark Gray |
200 F |
I |
Isophthalic Polyester |
Industrial Grade Corrosion Resistance and Fire Retardant |
Very Good |
Class 1, 25 or Less |
Molded & Pultruded |
Green, Yellow, Light Gray |
150 F |
F |
Isophthalic Polyester |
Food Grade Corrosion Resistance and Fire Retardant |
Very Good |
Class 1, 25 or Less |
Molded |
Light Gray |
150 F |
GP |
General Purpose |
Moderate Corrosion Resistance and Fire Retardant |
Moderate |
Class 1, 25 or Less |
Molded |
Green, Light Gray |
150 F |
XFR |
Isophthalic Polyester |
Extra Fire Retardant and Moderate Corrosion Resistance |
Moderate |
Class 1, 10or Less |
Molded |
Reddish-Brown |
150 F |
P |
Phenolic |
Low Smoke and Superior Fire Resistance |
Very Good |
Class 1, 5 or Less |
Molded & Pultruded |
Reddish-Brown |
300 F |
VINYL ESTER (Type V): Developed to withstand frequent and direct contact in the harshest of chemical environments. Type V is ideal for use in acidic and caustic environments, such as chemical plants, waste water treatment and plating applications.
ISOPHTHALIC POLYESTER (Type I): An industrial grade resin great for environments where grating may occasionally be in contact with harsh chemicals due to splashes or spills.
FOOD GRADE ISOPHTHALIC POLYESTER (Type F): Ideal for environments in the foof and beverage industry where grating may frequently be wet or exposed to harsh cleaning products.
GENERAL PURPOSE POLYESTER (Type GP): A lower cost resin ideal for environments such as food processing plants and dairies,
EXTRA FIRE RETARDANT ISOPHTHALIC POLYESTER (Type XFR): Offering an added level of fire safety for critical areas where welding or sparking equipment is used or anywhere with increased fire potential.
PHENOLIC (Type P): Best choice for applications where fire resistance, low smoke and low toxic fume emissions are critical such as oil refineries, tunnels, ships and train decks.
COLOR SELECTION: Standard grating colors are Green, Yellow, Light & Dark Gray and Reddish-Brown. Custom colors are available on request for an additional charge using the RAL Color Chart.