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DURA SLAB
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Dura Slab is a fibreglass structural flooring bonded to each side of a fibreglass mesh
system manufactured using a unique core material, producing a composite
construction technique that provides an flooring structure that is stiff, strong, light-
incredible strength to weight ratio. Two weight, non-corrosive with an anti-slip
high strength fibreglass solid plates are walking surface.
Section of Dura Slab showing construction
New or Refurbishment Projects
Dura Slab is ideal for new constructions, The characteristics of Dura Slab make it
but is also well suited for refurbishment more favourable than using steel, timber or
applications to replace old, heavy & concrete systems due to its lower weight,
cumbersome traditional flooring materials. anti-slip surface, ease of installation and
absence of maintenance.
Removal of concrete covers prior to installations
Health and Safety Compliant
Dura Slab is unique in providing such a This allows a one or two man lift which
comprehensive list of Health and Safety complies with Health and Safety
benefits. It has one of the highest degrees Regulations. Routine inspections and
of slip resistance ever measured for a repairs can be made easily by simply
walking surface, especially in wet, oily and removing the appropriate panels. This
frosty conditions. It is a fraction of the obviates the need for expensive heavy
weight of steel or concrete and can be lifting machinery in cases where access is
supplied in 25kg or 50kg panel weights. limited.
Easy maintenance access
Dura Slab BS EN124 Approved
Dura Slab is BS EN 124 approved. This This load cycle was repeated four further
European standard applies to gully tops times, and then the permanent set
and manhole tops for vehicular and measured (which must not exceed 1/100th
pedestrian areas. A Dura Slab panel of of the span). The panel was then further
74mm thickness and 1280mm span was loaded to the Class B test load, 125kN,
subjected to a load equivalent to two which was maintained for 30 seconds and
thirds of the Class B test load, 83.3kN. was found to meet the load requirements
for a Class B 125 cover.
Dura Slab undergoing BS EN 124 testing
Fixing types Securing Methods Lifting Systems
Various mechanical fixings are available Stainless steel recessed collar & bolt Dura Slab fitted with lifting eyes
- Nut and bolt - Recessed collar
- T-Bar lifting handles
- Fischer Rawlbolts - Counter sunk
- Lifting Eyes
- Coach screw - Dome head bolt and washer
(to suit 1, 2 or 4 man lift)
(Anti-tamper available)
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