bpc

TRUGRID ® Corrosion Resistant

FRP Cable Ladder and Fittings

Technology Partner for BPC:

Hexagon Composite Sdn. Bhd.

 Company Profile

BORNEO POLYMER COMPOSITES SDN. BHD. (BPC) is a local

Sabahan Bumiputera manufacturing company specializing in designing,
developing and fabricating FRP pultruded advanced composite materials
specifically for the Oil & Gas Exploration and Processing, Chemical and
Petrochemical industries.

Name of Company : Borneo Polymer Composites Sdn. Bhd.

Registration No. : 603946-D
Business Address : Lot 34-9, Industrial Zone 4 (IZ 4),
Jalan 1E, KKIP Selatan,
88460 Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park,
Malaysia
Telephone No : + 60-88-490206 / 490207
Facsimile No : + 60-88-490208
Email Address : inquiry@bpcomposites.com.my
Paid-up Capital : RM1,500,000
Manufacturing Plant : Lot 34-9, Industrial Zone 4 (IZ 4),
Jalan 1E, KKIP Selatan,
88460 Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park.
Date of Incorporation : January 2003


 TRUGRID® FRP Cable Support System

The TRUGRID ® Cable Support System is designed and manufactured to eliminate the
endless problems faced by plant engineers using conventional cable support system made
from galvanised steel, aluminium or thermoplastics.

The following are some of the special features of the system.

CHEMICAL AND CORROSION RESISTANCE

TRUGRID ® Cable Support System is made from a selection of premium

resin reinforced with glass fibers to form a strong composite which is
resistant to most chemicals and Ultra Violet. TRUGRID ® Cable Support
System resists acids, salts, alkalis and a wide range of aggressive
chemicals and solvents. This property is not superficial, as in coated steel
but integrated throughout the components used. Corrosion often initiates
from scratches which are caused while cable are being installed in
conventional support systems. However this is not a problem with the use
of the TRUGRID ® System. Cable trays and Ladders are also available in
fire retardant grade.

STRENGTH WEIGHT RATIO

TRUGRID ® Cable Support System is fabricated from components

derived from a process called PULTRUSION. This process enables a high
percentage of glass to be incorporated into the components giving it very
superior strength. The strength of TRUGRID ® System in relation to its
weight therefore exceeds the performance of those of steel or aluminium.

EASE OF INSTALLATION

The weight of the pultruded components used is approximately one quarter

Pultrusion Process the weight of steel or two thirds of aluminium.

Unlike stainless steel, pultruded components are easier to handle and can
be drilled or cut on site using handtools. Lower installation cost would
contribute to substantial savings.


 Chemical Compatibility Guide

The above chart serves only as a guide. For specific application, please refer to our Technical Services Personnel.


 Materials Properties

Mechanical (Coupon)
Units Polyester Vinylester
Imperial Metric Imperial Metric Imperial Metric
Longitudinal Direction

Ultimate Tensile Strength psi N/mm 30,000 06 30,000 06

Ultimate Compressive Strength psi N/mm 30,000 06 30,000 06

Ultimate Flexural Strength psi N/mm 30,000 06 30,000 06
6 
Tensile Modulus 10 psi KN/mm .5 17. .6 17.9
6 
Compressive Modulus 10 psi KN/mm .5 17. .6 17.9
6 
Flexural Modulus 10 psi KN/mm 1.8 11 . 11

Ultimate Shear Strength psi N/mm 3,000 0.7 3,000 0.7

Ultimate Bearing Stress psi N/mm 30,000 06 30,000 06
Izod Impact Strength ft-lbs/in J/mm 5 1.8 5 1.8

Transverse Direction

Ultimate Tensile Strength psi N/mm 7,000 48. 7,000 48.

Ultimate Compressive Strength psi N/mm 15,000 103.4 16,000 110.3

Ultimate Flexural Strength psi N/mm 10,000 68.9 10,000 68.9
6 
Tensile Modulus 10 psi KN/mm 0.8 5.5 0.8 5.5
6 
Compressive Modulus 10 psi KN/mm 1 6.9 1 6.9
6 
Flexural Modulus 10 psi KN/mm 0.8 5.5 0.8 5.5

Ultimate Bearing Stress psi N/mm 30,000 06 30,000 06
Izod Impact Strength ft-lbs/in J/mm 4 0. 4 0.

Full Section in Bending

6 
Modulus of Elasticity 10 psi KN/mm .6 17.9 .8 19.3

Tensile Strength psi N/mm 0,000 137.9 5,000 17.4

Compressive Strength psi N/mm 0,000 137.9 5,000 17.4

Electrical
Electric Strength vpm 00 00
Electric Strength KV/in 35 35
Dielectric Constant 5.60 5.60 5.60 5.60
Dissipation Factor 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03
Arc Resistance sec sec 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8

Thermal
o o -6 -6 -6 -6
Thermal Coefficient of Expansion in/in F mm/mm C 5x10 8x10 5x10 8x10
 o  o
Thermal Conductivity BTU/ft /hr/ F/in W.m/m / C 4 0.58 4 0.58

Other
Specific Gravity
- Solid Shapes 1.80 1.80
- Hollow Shapes 1.83 1.83
Water Absorption Max % by weight 0.60 0.60

Flame Retardant Properties

Flame Retardant Properties ign/burn, sec 75/75 75/75
Intermitent Flame Test rating 100 100 100 100
Flammability Test
- Avg.time of burning sec 5 5 5 5
- Avg. extend of burning in mm 15 15
Surface Burning Characteristics (max) FSI 5 5 5 5


 Recommended Support Locations
Splice Location For Straight Sections

Splice Plates is recommended

to be located at ¼ of the span
from the support, where the
L/4 bending moment is zero.
L

Support Location for Fittings

’0”max ’0”max
(600mm) (600mm)
m x
00 ma
)
m
0”
’
(6

½Ø
’0” max
(600mm) Ø = 30º, 45º, 60º, 90º

HORIZONTAL ELBOWS OFFSET REDUCER

’0”max L ’0”max
(600mm) (600mm)
½L/3R
TYP
R

Ø ’0”max
(600mm)

(600mm)
’0”max

’0”max Ø
(600mm)

Ø = 30º, 45º, 60º, 90º

VERTICAL ELBOWS HORIZONTAL TEE

/3R
TYP
’0”max ’0”max
(600mm) (600mm)
(600mm)
’0”max

’0”max ’0”max
(600mm) R (600mm)

HORIZONTAL CROSS VERTICAL TEE


 Loading Capacity
The working (allowable) load capacity represents the ability of a fiberglass cable ladder to support the static weight
of cables. It is equivalent to the destruction load capacity, as determined by testing in accordance with 4.1,
NEMA Fg1, with a safety factor 1.5.

NA Ladder rated to 50 lb/ft (75 kg/m) as per NEMA FG 1 - 1993

NB Ladder rated to 75 lb/ft (112 kg/m) as per NEMA FG 1 - 1993
NC Ladder rated to 100 lb/ft (150 kg/m) as per NEMA FG 1 - 1993
SD Ladder rated to 200 lb/ft (300 kg/m)


 Straight Sections

NEMA 16A, 12B, 8C (NA) Cable Ladder

S)
UNG
R
0 (10
0 150
30

4.8
300

10 TYPE NA
300 Loading : 75 kg/m for 5.4m Span
Colour : Grey
150 Std. Length : 3m
41 Width (w) : 200mm, 300mm, 400mm,
600mm & 800mm
W Rung Thickness : 25mm
Loading Depth : 72mm
Weight : 10 kg/length, 11kg/length,
12 kg/length, 14 kg/length &
15 kg/length

NEMA 20A, 16B, 12C (NB) Cable Ladder

)
NGS
RU
(10
00 150
30

4.8
300
15 TYPE NB
300 Loading : 112 kg/m for 4.8m Span
Colour : Grey
150 Std. Length : 3m
41
Width (w) : 200mm, 300mm, 400mm,
600mm & 800mm
W Rung Thickness : 25mm
Loading Depth : 120mm
Weight : 12 kg/length, 13 kg/length,
14 kg/length, 16 kg/length &
17 kg/length


 Straight Sections

NEMA 20B, 16C (NC) Cable Ladder

)
NGS
RU
(10
00 150
30

6.4
300

15 TYPE NC
300 Loading : 150 kg/m for 5.7m Span
Colour : Grey
Std. Length : 3m
41 150
Width (w) : 200mm, 300mm, 400mm,
600mm & 800mm
Rung Thickness : 25mm
W
Loading Depth : 120mm
Weight : 17 kg/length, 18kg/length,
19 kg/length, 20 kg/length &
22 kg/length

NEMA 20C Super Duty (SD) Cable Ladder

)
N GS
RU
0 (1 0
3 00 150

6.4
300

178 TYPE SUPER DUTY

300 Loading : 300 kg/m for 4.8m Span
Colour : Grey
150 Std. Length : 3m
51 Width (w) : 200mm, 300mm, 400mm,
600mm & 800mm
Rung Thickness : 25mm
W
Loading Depth : 146mm
Weight : 20 kg/length, 21 kg/length,
22 kg/length, 24 kg/length &
25 kg/length


 Mitered Fittings

90º Horizontal Radius

A W

150
L
R
150

30°, 45° Horizontal Elbow

A

150
W
150

Ø°

* CLASS = NA, NB, NC OR SD

10
 Mitered Fittings

60º Horizontal Elbow

150

R L

150

W
A

90° Outside Vertical Elbow

150
W

R
150

* CLASS = NA, NB, NC OR SD

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 Mitered Fittings

60º Outside Vertical Elbow

W

L
A 150

150

30°, 45° Outside Vertical Elbow

W
L

A
Ø°

360

* CLASS = NA, NB, NC OR SD

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 Mitered Fittings

90º Inside Vertical Elbow

W
A
150

150
L

60° Inside Vertical Elbow

W
A
150

150
L

30°, 45° Inside Vertical Elbow

150 360

A 360
Ø° 150
H

L W

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 Mitered Fittings

Horizontal Tee
150

150 150

W W

Horizontal Cross
150
150

150 150

R
W W
L A

* CLASS = NA, NB, NC OR SD

14
 Mitered Fittings

Straight Reducer
150
330
L
5° W1
330
135°
150
1010 960 860 760 710
960 910 810 710
W 910 860 760
810 760
710

Left Hand Reducer

330 150
L
5° W1

330
135°
1360 160 1060 860 760
150
160 1160 960 760
1160 1060 860
W 960 860
760

Right Hand Reducer

L 150
W1

150
1360 160 1060 860 760

330
160 1160 960 760
135° 5°
W 1160 1060 860
330 960 860
760

* CLASS = NA, NB, NC OR SD

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 Splice Plate

Fixed Splice Plate



3 54 50 54 3

A C

8 nos. Ø1mm Holes

for M10 Bolt & Nut

Expansion Splice Plate


3 54 50 54 3

A C
1
B

5
8 nos. Ø1mm x 5 Holes
for M10 Bolt & Nut

Horizontal Angle Splice Plate

3 54 5

A C

8 nos. Ø1mm Holes

for M10 Bolt & Nut
Ø°

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 Splice Plate

Vertical Angle Splice Plate

B
Ø°
A C

3 54 3

8 nos. Ø1mm Holes

for M10 Bolt & Nut

Adjustable Horizontal Splice Plate (AHSP)

3 54 50 3

A C

8 nos. Ø1mm Holes

for M10 Bolt & Nut

Adjustable Vertical Splice Plate (AVSP)

8 nos. Ø1mm Holes

3 G for M10 Bolt & Nut

54 1 nos. Ø14 for M1
Bolt & Nut
B
C

D E

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 Splice Plate

Expansion Adjustable Horizontal Splice Plate (EAHSP)

3 54 50 3

A C

8 nos. Ø1 x 5mm Holes

for M10 Bolt & Nut

Expansion Adjustable Vertical Splice Plate (EAVSP)

8 nos. Ø1 x 5mm
for M10 Bolt & Nut

1 nos. Ø14mm for

3 54 G M1 Bolt & Nut

A C

D E

Note : FRP - 6.4mm thk, SS - 2mm thk.

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 Clamp

Hold Down Clamp

1 nos. Ø12mm Hole s
for M10 Bolt & Nu t

F G
E

C B

DIMENSION (mm)
CODE NUMBER A B C D E F G
NC/SD-HDC 7 40 38 1.0 3 6 6.0
NA/NB-HDC 7 37 38 10.7 3 6 4.7

Vertical Fixing Clamp

6mm thk
Vertical Down

Ø12 x 25 for M10 Bol t

A

B
C

DIMENSION (mm)

CODE NUMBER A B C
NA-VFC 50 50 40
NB/NC-VFC 75 75 40
SD-VFC 75 75 40

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 Distributed By :

BORNEO POLYMER COMPOSITES SDN. BHD.

Lot 34-9, Industrial Zone 4 (IZ 4), Jalan 1E, KKIP Selatan,
Tel: +6088-490206 / 490207 Fax:+ +6088-490208

www.bpcomposites.com.my