Trugrid supplies products shown above and in the Categories on this page.
Pultrusion is a continuous moulding process whereby reinforcing fibers are saturated with a liquid polymer resin and then carefully formed and pulled through a heated die to form a part. Pultrusion results in straight constant cross section parts of virtually any shippable length.
Putting Safety First
Our entire ladder product range undergoes stringent quality tests in compliance with both SABS 1304-1980 and ANSI 14.5 standards. Great care and effort is taken to ensure we manufacture high quality products, at a competitive price within the stipulated time frame.
- Step Ladders
- Extension Ladders
- Step Extension Ladders
- Pole Ladders
- Straight Ladders
- Hook Line Ladders
- Heavy Duty Reinforced Nylon Locks
- V-Pole Rung
- Cable Ladder Rung
- Rope Jamming Cleat
- Swivel Safety Foot
- Rubber feet
Our ladders can be made to any specification. Click on the blue titles below for photographs and standard sizes & specifications.
Step Ladders
STEP LADDERS
Extension Ladders
EXTENSION LADDERS
Step extension ladders
STEP EXTENSION LADDERS
Hook Ladders
HOOK LADDERS
Document: Mechanical Properties of Pultrusion
The following products are manufactured to standard Spoornet specifications:
- Extension Ladders
- Trestle Trolley Ladders
- Height and Stagger Gauges
- Catenary Sag Gauges
- Paint Screens
Extension Ladders
EXTENSION LADDERS
We supply two types of Extension Ladders to Transnet:
- Transnet specification BBB0868 Version 4 Type 1 – 9.75m
- Transnet specification BBB0868 Version 4 Type 1 A – 10.97m
Trestle Trolley Ladders
TRESTLE TROLLEY LADDERS
Height and Stagger Gauges
HEIGHT AND STAGGER GAUGES
Catenary Sag Gauges
CATENARY SAG GAUGES
Trugrid Ensures all our structural systems are manufactured to offer superior load bearing as well as corrosion resistance using only good quality resins, including UV inhibitors and other additives together with sufficient glass fibre reinforcement. We supply:
Grating & Stair Treads
GRATING & STAIR TREADS
Moulded Grating
Trugrid’s Moulded Grating is an efficient solution for all flooring and walkways requiring long term performance in aggressive and corrosive environments. It offers many benefits and have the following advantages over grating made from traditional materials:
- Chemical and corrosion resistance
- High strength to weight ratio
- Light weight and manageable
- Non- conductive
- Impact resistant
- Stable
- Non- skid surface
- Non- sparking
- Reduces vandalism
- Load and deflection
Document: Moulded Grating Load Table
Hand Railings
HAND RAILINGS
Trugrid’s hand railings are made using our Pultruded Forms.
Pultrusion is a continuous moulding process whereby reinforcing fibers are saturated with a liquid polymer resin and then carefully formed and pulled through a heated die to form a part. Pultrusion results in straight constant cross section parts of virtually any shippable length.
Document: Mechanical Properties of Pultrusion
Floating Platforms & Walkways
FLOATING PLATFORMS & WALKWAYS
Structures
STRUCTURES
Pultrusion is a continuous moulding process whereby reinforcing fibers are saturated with a liquid polymer resin and then carefully formed and pulled through a heated die to form a part. Pultrusion results in straight constant cross section parts of virtually any shippable length.
Adjustable Structure
Document: Moulded Grating Load Table
Document: Mechanical Properties of Pultrusion
- Cable ladders
- Cable ladder covers
- Cable trays
- Cable tray covers
Here are photos of the first three items:
Cable Ladders
CABLE LADDERS
Trugrid Early Cable Ladder Design from 1982
Cable ladder covers
CABLE LADDER COVERS
- Pultruded fibreglass profiles
- Fibreglass safety whip poles and flags (Buggy Whips)
- Glo steps
Profiles
PROFILES
We supply the following profiles in pultruded fibreglass:
- U shape channels
- Flat bars
- Flat sheets
- Angles
- Round solid rods
- Round Tubes
- Square tubes
- I-Beams
- Embedment Angles
Pultrusion is a continuous moulding process whereby reinforcing fibers are saturated with a liquid polymer resin and then carefully formed and pulled through a heated die to form a part. Pultrusion results in straight constant cross section parts of virtually any shippable length.
Document: Mechanical Properties of Pultrusion
Buggy Whips
BUGGY WHIPS
Trugrid supplies fibreglass safety whip poles and flags used for mining and industrial safety. Standard sizes for the whips are 3m, 3.5m and 4m lengths but can be made to order to satisfy the site regulations. Buggy whips are also available with 2 piece connectors.
Glo Steps
GLO STEPS
Trugrid Glo Steps are sold as individual steps.
Ladder Training
Trugrid offers training courses for ladder inspectors and ladder technicians. The courses are designed to equip staff with the necessary training and skills required to ensure the correct handling and maintenance of ladders. Please contact us for more information.
Ladder Inspection, Maintenance and Repairs
It is important that access equipment is properly maintained and regularly inspected prior to use to ensure the equipment is safe. Trugrid offers an on-site maintenance service carrying out safety inspections and repairs. Work is carried out in compliance with current safety standards and all inspections and repairs are certified.
