DECK 500 Interlocking GRP Flooring
DECK 500 is a one-piece pultruded GRP flooring profile, 500mm wide and 40mm deep, designed to provide a solid, gritted anti-slip walking surface. The tongue-and-groove joint runs along the length of the profile, creating a firm interlocking connection between adjacent sections that can also be sealed where required.
Manufactured to EN 13706 Grade E23, DECK 500 is designed for industrial flooring, walkways and access applications where strength, corrosion resistance and a solid walking surface are required. Profiles are available in lengths of up to six metres and can be cut to suit the installation.
DECK 500 Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Cover Width | 500mm |
| Profile Depth | 40mm |
| Thickness | 4.5mm |
| Weight | 8.70kg/m |
| Surface Finish | Gritted anti-slip surface |
| Joint Type | Tongue-and-groove |
| Material Grade | EN 13706 E23 |
| Maximum Length | Up to 6 metres |
| Quality System | ISO 9000 registered quality control system |
Structural Performance & Interlocking Design
DECK 500 has a pultruded profile designed to provide a solid walking surface with a tongue-and-groove joint between adjoining sections. The joint can be sealed along the top and bottom of the groove with a suitable gap-filling silicone adhesive where resistance to water penetration is required.
Load Performance (Based on EN 13706, Annex D)
DECK 500 will span 1.5m at a design load of 5kN/m² with a deflection limit of L/200.
The load data below has been calculated from measurements of the full section modulus in accordance with EN 13706, Annex D.
| UDL Loading | |||||
| Span (mm) | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 |
| Deflection (L/200) | 3.75 | 5.00 | 6.25 | 7.50 | 8.75 |
| Load (kN/m2) | 42.73 | 18.03 | 9.23 | 5.34 | 3.36 |
| Centre Point Loading | |||||
| Span (mm) | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 |
| Deflection (L/200) | 3.75 | 5.00 | 6.25 | 7.50 | 8.75 |
| Load (kN/m2) | 10.02 | 5.63 | 3.61 | 2.50 | 1.84 |
Actual allowable spans and loads should always be checked against your project requirements, safety factors and support conditions. Our technical team can advise on suitable design values.
Standards & Compliance
DECK 500 meets the requirements of EN 13706 Grade E23 and is manufactured under an ISO 9000 registered quality control system.
The product also meets the relevant requirements stated in the DECK 500 technical specification for BS 4592-4 industrial flooring and BS EN ISO 14122 Part 2 for permanent means of access to machinery.
Typical Applications Of DECK 500 Flooring
DECK 500 can be used for industrial flooring and access applications where a solid, gritted surface and interlocking GRP construction are required.
Typical applications include mezzanine floors, walkways and pedestrian bridge decks, as well as more specialised uses including cooling tower top deck covers, odour control covers, baffles in water treatment tanks, stop logs and flood defence barriers.
The 500mm-wide profiles can be supplied in lengths of up to six metres and cut to suit individual installations.
DECK 500 FAQs
Yes. DECK 500 can be supplied in lengths of up to six metres and cut to suit the required layout. The final arrangement should take account of the available supports, spans and required loading.
Yes. Where resistance to water penetration is required, the tongue-and-groove joint can be sealed using a suitable gap-filling silicone adhesive.
DECK 500 provides a solid walking surface rather than the open construction of conventional GRP grating. The appropriate product depends on factors including drainage, containment, loading, span and the intended use of the floor.
Potentially, but the existing structure and support arrangement need to be assessed against the required spans and loads. Drawings and site dimensions can be reviewed before the flooring arrangement is specified.
Yes. DECK 500 can also be used for specialist applications including cooling tower top deck covers, water treatment tank baffles, stop locks and flood defence barriers.
Yes. DECK 500 can be incorporated into a wider access arrangement with platforms, stairs, handrails and supporting structures where appropriate.
Need Technical Advice or a Quote?
Advice is available on panel selection, loading requirements, span capability, fabrication options and installation methods. Drawings, specifications and project information can be reviewed to assist with product selection and system design.