How Dura Composites’ pre-fabricated access platform solution improved safety and performance at Stockwell Substation, London
As a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of Glass Reinforced Polymer structural products for industry, Dura Composites was chosen to supply two non-conductive access platforms to enable safe access to the transformer areas for qualified maintenance personnel, in a project led by contractor, Balfour Beatty.
We have extensive experience in the provision of GRP solutions for the rail and energy sectors, including Machine Access, Gantries, Stepovers and Ladders. Our latest d² range of products deploys unique patented designs and innovative technology to deliver the safest, most cost-effective and durable solutions on the market.
In this case, our GRP products were chosen for their dielectric properties (due to the proximity to electrical equipment) as well as for their ease of workability on site. Our extensive investment in the latest manufacturing technologies mean that all the Dura Profile sections used exceed the E23 grade, delivering superior performance. The GRP Dura Grating floor surface also provides exceptional anti-slip properties and drainage in all weathers.
It was a challenging and interesting project to be involved in and one which required some ingenuity in design from our CAD team. Being able to sub-assemble the fabrication at our Dura Fabrication Centre in East Anglia meant real time and labour saving benefits for the project, as well as the ability to ensure that the resulting structures would meet the needs of these demanding electrified environments. Other benefits included a superb strength to weight ratio, lighter weight versus other materials such as steel, non-corrosiveness and a low maintenance lifecycle.
