Supporting the Utilities & Industrial Sectors

Industrial environments present many risks and hazards to operatives accessing sites such as nuclear facilities, substations, manufacturing plants, power stations, sewage treatment plants and oil rigs. Improve worker safety with our proven GRP systems and structures.

Most of our innovative access systems that we supply to utility providers, including best-selling GridEX® walkways and TrekRAIL® modular guardrail units, are manufactured from GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic/Fibreglass) which offers huge benefits to this sector.

GRP is a durable and non-corrosive product, it does rust or rot which means it can easily stand up to the harsh industrial environment where chemicals, oil or water may be present. Its non-conductive features make it a good choice for access to electrical substations, and all stepovers, stairs and access structures have a high-performing anti-slip surface for user safety. Read our article on the benefits of GRP>>

Our technical expertise is what sets us apart, providing online technical consultations, site surveys and projects backed up by unmatched technical support from our team based in South London.

 

Designed to Withstand Harsh Environments

Often requested from our range are prefabricated access structures and made-to-measure flooring, which significantly reduces installation time. Discover our systems for utility providers, including our popular GridEX® GRP Grating suitable for multiple applications, and TrekRAIL® GRP Handrailing.

 

GRP Handrailing/Guardrailing

TrekRAIL® GRP Handrail System provides a chemical resistant, high vision barrier and self-closing gates can be integrated within a run.

Raised Walkways

GridEX® GRP elevated walkways can be fabricated from Open Mesh Grating, Minimesh Grating, or Solid Top Grating – dependent on the level of ball proof required and whether pedestrians pass underneath.

GRP Palisade Fencing

Waux GRP Palisade Fencing gives peace of mind, ensuring boundaries are kept safe and secure around industrial estates or private land. Waux also offer a bespoke painting service to any RAL colour

Machine Guards/Screens

Protect operatives from getting injured or catching clothing in machines with our GRP screens, formed from non-gritted GRP Grating Panels.

Stepovers

Pipes, services, cables and other obstacles are prevalent around manufacturing facilities.  Waux stepovers provide safe access routes for operatives and maintenance personnel to navigate these.

Bund Flooring & Walkways

Walking routes and access can often be slippery around industrial areas due to foreign substances such as oil or chemicals on the ground. Non-corrosive, anti-slip GRP grating can be easily cut in around awkward angles or curves, making it suitable for flooring and platforms around bunds.

Mobile Platforms

Waux wheeled trolleys and access structures can be made to your own design, or Waux standard drawings. The lightweight nature of GRP ensures easy manoeuvering and self-closing gates can be included as a safety feature.

Trench & Sump Covers

Flooring over sumps is vital to protect falls and act as debris defence, however, air circulation is often needed. GridEX® GRP Grating, with its anti-slip surface and non-rot properties, is a perfect solution.

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Proven Anti-Slip Surfaces

Waux understands how important specification is when considering safety improvements and that is why our products have undergone stringent tests.

  • BS 6853 ANNEX B.2 TOXIC FUME
  • BS 6853 ANNEX D.8.6 SMOKE EMISSIONS
  • BS 476 PART 7 SURFACE SPREAD OF FLAME
  • ANTI SKID TESTS – BS 7976 PART 2 PENDULUM TESTS
  • INTERNAL LOW RISK OF SLIPPING – BS 5359

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