FRP Fence and Handrail System

Product Description

Product: FRP Fence and Handrail System

Brand: Spare Composites

Material: Pultruded fiberglass reinforced plastic structural profiles

System Components: Posts, top rails, mid rails, infill panels, base plates, post caps, rail end caps, kickplates, gate systems, custom fittings

Post Height: 1,000 mm / 1,100 mm / 1,200 mm / custom

Panel Width: 1,000 mm / 1,500 mm / 2,000 mm / custom

Rail Diameter: 38 mm / 42 mm / 50 mm

Post Size: 50 × 50 mm / 75 × 75 mm / 100 × 100 mm

Standard Colors: Light grey RAL 7035, safety yellow RAL 1003, safety green RAL 6032; custom RAL colors available

Load Capacity: Standard industrial grade, compliant with EN ISO 14122-3 and equivalent standards

Service Life: 50+ years with zero maintenance

Why FRP Fence and Handrail Systems?

Steel and aluminum safety barriers require ongoing protection against rust, electrical conductivity, and impact damage. In coastal, chemical, marine, and high-voltage environments, these issues shorten service life and increase inspection and maintenance costs. Spare Composites FRP systems remove those concerns by using pultruded composite profiles that are inherently corrosion resistant, electrically insulating, and non-magnetic.

• Zero corrosion in salt water, acids, alkalis, coastal, and chemical environments
• Non-conductive and safe near electrical equipment and high-voltage installations
• Approximately 75% lighter than steel handrail systems, reducing installation effort
• High impact resistance without denting or permanent deformation
• UV resistant grades available to prevent outdoor color fading
• Non-magnetic, suitable for areas with sensitive instrumentation
• Zero maintenance: no painting, no galvanizing, no treatment
• Modular design for fast site assembly and future reconfiguration
• Slip-in post construction, with no welding required on site

Modular System Construction

The system is built around pultruded FRP posts, rails, and infill panels. Posts are available with slip-in connections, allowing the rail sections to be assembled quickly without welding, hot work, or specialized lifting equipment. Panels and rails can be combined in standard or custom widths and heights, making the system suitable for both new installations and retrofit projects.

Because the profiles are modular, sections can be removed, repositioned, or extended later. This is particularly useful for industrial plants, offshore platforms, and infrastructure projects where layouts may change over time.

Standard Dimensions and Configurations

Performance and Compliance

Spare Composites FRP Fence and Handrail Systems are available in standard industrial grade, compliant with EN ISO 14122-3 and equivalent standards. The pultruded profiles provide high strength-to-weight ratio, dimensional stability, and resistance to environmental degradation. Depending on the project, isophthalic polyester or vinylester resin systems can be selected to match the required corrosion level.

Typical performance characteristics include:

• Excellent resistance to salt water, acids, alkalis, and chemical splash
• Electrically insulating and non-magnetic properties
• Stable mechanical performance across a wide temperature range
• Low water absorption and low thermal conductivity
• Consistent color and surface appearance when UV resistant grades are specified

Colors, Finishes and UV Resistance

Standard colors are light grey RAL 7035, safety yellow RAL 1003, and safety green RAL 6032. Custom RAL colors are available for projects requiring specific visual identification or architectural matching. UV resistant grades are recommended for long-term outdoor exposure, helping to maintain appearance and reduce surface degradation.

Accessories and Gate Systems

A complete range of accessories is available to support installation and operation:

• Post base plates
• Post caps
• Rail end caps
• Kickplates
• Gate systems
• Custom fittings

Typical Applications

• Industrial plant and factory perimeter safety
• Offshore platform and marine vessel safety barriers
• Chemical and petrochemical plant walkway handrails
• Water treatment facility edge protection
• Bridge and elevated walkway handrails
• Electrical substation safety barriers
• Mining and tunnel safety systems
• Coastal and marine promenade railings
• Car park and pedestrian safety barriers
• Agricultural and aquaculture facility fencing

Installation and Field Adjustment

The lightweight nature of FRP allows sections to be handled and positioned without heavy lifting equipment. Slip-in post construction eliminates on-site welding, reducing hot work permits and installation time. Profiles can be cut and drilled with standard tools, and modular connections allow easy alignment and adjustment during assembly.

• No welding required on site
• No painting or galvanizing after cutting
• Standard tools can be used for cutting and drilling
• Modular components simplify future extension or reconfiguration
• Reduced foundation and support requirements due to low weight

Quality Assurance and Documentation

Spare Composites follows controlled production and inspection procedures for pultruded FRP profiles. Material batch records, dimensional checks, and mechanical property tests are maintained to support project quality requirements. Third-party inspection and test reports can be provided on request, including load performance, material composition, and color verification.

Ordering and Customization

To prepare an accurate quotation, please provide the following information:

• Post height and panel width
• Rail diameter and post size
• Single or double rail configuration
• Infill panel type, if required
• Color and UV resistance requirement
• Gate and accessory requirements
• Project quantity and delivery schedule
• Drawings or layout plans for custom systems

Custom panel widths, heights, colors, and fittings are available. Please contact Spare Composites with your project requirements.

About Spare Composites

Spare Composites specializes in pultruded FRP profiles and engineered composite systems for industrial, marine, power, water treatment, agricultural, and infrastructure applications. The company provides corrosion-resistant, lightweight, and low-maintenance solutions supported by technical guidance, customization, and project documentation.