ARC Grating for Solar Walkway
Benefits of using FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) Grating for Solar Walkways:
- Lightweight and High Strength: FRP grating is significantly lighter than traditional materials like steel or concrete, while maintaining excellent strength and load-bearing capacity. This reduces the overall weight of the solar walkway structure, making installation and maintenance easier and more cost-effective.
- Corrosion Resistance: FRP grating is highly resistant to corrosion, ensuring long-lasting performance in outdoor environments. It does not rust, corrode, or deteriorate like metal grates, even when exposed to moisture, UV radiation, and extreme temperatures.
- Slip Resistance: FRP grating can be manufactured with a variety of surface textures, such as molded-in grit or embedded grit, providing excellent slip resistance. This enhances safety for pedestrians walking on the solar walkway, reducing the risk of slips and falls, especially in wet conditions.
- Light Transmittance: FRP grating allows for high light transmittance, which is crucial for solar walkways. The open grid design and translucent properties of FRP grating enable sunlight to pass through, maximizing the efficiency of the solar panels installed beneath the walkway.
- Durability: FRP grating is highly durable and can withstand heavy foot traffic, impact, and extreme weather conditions. It has a long service life, minimizing the need for frequent replacements and reducing lifecycle costs.
- Electrical Insulation: FRP grating is electrically non-conductive, providing an added layer of safety for solar walkways. It eliminates the risk of electrical shock and ensures the safe operation of the solar panels and associated electrical components.
- Thermal Expansion Compatibility: FRP grating has a similar coefficient of thermal expansion to the solar panels, reducing the risk of structural stresses and ensuring compatibility between the walkway and the solar system. This helps maintain the integrity of the solar walkway over time
- Customizable: FRP grating can be easily customized to fit specific walkway designs, sizes, and load requirements. It can be cut, drilled, and fabricated on-site, allowing for quick and easy installation and adaptability to various solar walkway configurations.
- Low Maintenance: FRP grating requires minimal maintenance compared to other materials. It does not require painting, coating, or frequent cleaning to prevent corrosion. This reduces maintenance costs and downtime associated with solar walkway upkeep.
- Aesthetics: FRP grating is available in a range of colors and styles, allowing for design flexibility and improved aesthetics. It can enhance the visual appeal of the solar walkway, creating an attractive and modern look that complements the surrounding environment.
