Durability Study: Decades Later: Still Better than New Steel
In 1979, over 10,000 square feet of DURAGRID® I-4000 1″ (formerly DURADEK®) pultruded grating was installed in lieu of …
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Case Study: Fiberglass Highlights the Lines of Safety
Workplaces and places of businesses adhere to the emergency planning protocol of at least two exit routes to …
Case Study: Sub-Sea Pierce Project Uses Fiberglass for Impact Protection
The Pierce sub-sea manifold in the North Sea was built with 200 square meters of yellow DURAGRID® I-4000 …
Case Study: Composites Aid Next Generation Subsea Rock Installation Vessel
The recent boom in the global oil and natural gas production has led to a surge in …
Case Study: Preserving a Lighthouse with Composites
Quietly guarding the commercial waterways of Hampton Roads, Virginia are two sandbars named Willoughby’s Spit and Horseshoe …
Case Study: Fiberglass Grating & Handrail Safe Choice for Offshore Living Quarters Platform
PEMEX, Mexico’s state-owned petroleum company, recently selected Strongwell’s fiberglass grating and handrail for the company’s new offshore living …
Case Study: 30+ Years Offshore Proves DURADEK® Durability
In 1979, DURADEK® grating was installed on Shell’s offshore platform Ellen. The platform was destined for the Beta …
Case Study: Phenolic Grating Provides Lightweight Decking Offshore
DURAGRID® phenolic grating, developed by Strongwell, provides the weight savings necessary for floating tension leg platforms, as well …
Case Study: Fiberglass Structures Stand the Test of Time Offshore
In 1986, Strongwell constructed an all-fiberglass well bay deck for 18 wellheads on Shell’s Southpass 62A production platform …