Resource Centre

Welcome to the Treadwell Group online resource centre. Each and every product offered by Treadwell is created through gathered experience and expertise. A comprehensive range of the most recent product guides as well as brochures to help with the installation and design of our products can be found here. For further information, feel free to contact us.

Tech Talk Tuesday

This standard specifies requirements for the structural design of walking track structures, to protect natural and cultural assets in outdoor areas where the environment is the focus of recreational activities.

25 March 2025 Tech Talk Tuesday

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AS 2156.2, Walking Tracks, Part 2: Infrastructure Design.

One of the common questions we receive is on the difference in stair nosing requirements. Depending on the purpose of the structure, different standards need to be met. In this session, we discuss the stair nosing requirements in AS1428 vs AS1657 vs NCC.

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Stair nosing requirements in AS1428, AS1657 and NCC

This session discusses how FRP reacts to heat and fire. We explore the implications for fire exposure on the product and overall structure, and share a demonstration on FRP reaction to fire.

23 July 2024 Tech Talk Tuesday

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How FRP Behaves in a Fire

We take you through a live demonstration of our readily available online tools - the Structural Deflection Calculator.

Discover how these tools help take the guesswork out of your project specifications!

Tech Talk Tuesday, 11 Jun 2024.

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TreadSpec™ Online Structural Calculation Tools

In this session, we delve into FRP Best Practices. We discuss the importance of proper cutting and sealing of FRP and how it is crucial for maintaining structural integrity, performance and durability. Discover how sealing helps protect against environmental factors like moisture and UV exposure, and maximises the product's lifespan.

Tech Talk Tuesday, 25 Jun 2024.

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Best Practices for FRP

We take you through a live demonstration of our readily available online tools - the Grating Deflection Calculator and Grating Clip Selector.

Discover how these tools help take the guesswork out of your project specifications!

Tech Talk Tuesday, 28 May 2024.

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TreadSpec™ Online Grating Calculation Tools

This session discusses the importance of selecting the correct resin system for your project. We discuss the commonly used resin types and what you should specify based on environmental factors, corrosion and temperature.

14 May 2024 Tech Talk Tuesday

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Resin Selection

This standard specifies requirements for the structural design of walking track structures, to protect natural and cultural assets. The objective of this Standard is to provide designers and builders with requirements for outdoor recreational facilities.

16 Apr 2024 Tech Talk Tuesday

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AS 2156.2, Walking Tracks, Part 2: Infrastructure Design.

Project Videos

An FRP structure consisting of ArchitEX™ structural profiles, GratEX® Mini Mesh grating and NatureTREAD™ balustrades, this viewing platform ensures optimal safety for users. These Treadwell FRP products are constructed with corrosion resistant properties, UV stabilisers and fire retardant additives.

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Viewing Platform - Mount Bold, South Australia

The structure’s previous timber decking had deteriorated and needed replacement. GridEX® FRP pultruded grating was selected as it allowed for long spans, while possessing the inherent FRP qualities of being lightweight, corrosion and UV radiation resistant. Allowing for quick and easy installation, and ensuring product integrity even in the exposed application.

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Trestle Bridge Decking - Myponga, South Australia

NatureTREAD™ (formerly known as EnviroTREAD™) FRP Boardwalk installed in Morialta National Park, South Australia. The previous structure, constructed from timber, had deteriorated beyond repair and needed replacing. Installed in 2019, this NatureTEAD™ FRP Solution consists of our ArchitEX™ FRP structural profiles and GratEX® FRP grating.

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Morialta National Park, South Australia

FRP structural profiles installed as part of a jetty's shelter in Semaphore Beach, South Australia. Lightweight and corrosion resistant properties make this the preferred material of choice for this coastal environment.

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Semaphore Beach Jetty

Treadwell Insights Videos

Wide flange or WF profiles and I or Universal profiles are ideal for use in water treatment plants, mineral processing plants, rail maintenance facilities and sites where corrosion resistance and non-conductivity are key considerations. These profiles also eliminate the need for anti-crush inserts, making for easier and quicker installation.

#CorrosionResistant #TheTreadwellEdge #FRP #FibreglassReinforcedPlastic #FireRetardant #UVStabiliser #TermiteProof #RotProof #RFTransparent #Lightweight #CostSavings #LongDesignLife #NonConductive #LowMaintenance #StructuralProfile #AntiCrush #IBeam #WFBeam #WideFlange #MineralProcessingPlant #WaterTreatmentPlant #RailAndInfrastructure

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FRP Structural Profiles - I Beam and WF Beam Overview

Treadwell Ex-Series GratEX FRP square mesh grating is compliant with AS1657. It is corrosion resistant, and available in anti-slip, smooth or concave surface finishes. Treadwell FRP gratingis versatile and can be used for decks or flooring, as well as screens or fences.

#CorrosionResistant #TheTreadwellEdge #FRP #FibreglassReinforcedPlastic #FireRetardant #UVStabiliser #TermiteProof #RotProof #RFTransparent #Lightweight #CostSavings #LongDesignLife #NonConductive #LowMaintenance #Grating #AS1657

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Ex-Series GratEX Fibreglass Reinforce Plastic (FRP) Square Grating Overview

GratEX FRP grating is bi-directionally spanning - no load bar direction.
Self supporting around drill through holes up to 300mm diameter. Available in anti-slip with a P5 rating, smooth and concave surfaces.

#CorrosionResistant #TheTreadwellEdge #FRP #FibreglassReinforcedPlastic #FireRetardant #UVStabiliser #TermiteProof #RotProof #RFTransparent #Lightweight #CostSavings #LongDesignLife #NonConductive #LowMaintenance #Grating #AntiSlip #Safety

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Ex-Series GratEX Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Grating Overview

GratEX FRP mini mesh grating compliant to AS1428 & AS1657. Commonly used in elevated and public access walkways.

#CorrosionResistant #TheTreadwellEdge #FRP #FibreglassReinforcedPlastic #FireRetardant #UVStabiliser #TermiteProof #RotProof #RFTransparent #Lightweight #CostSavings #LongDesignLife #NonConductive #LowMaintenance #Grating #AS1428 #AS1657 #Standards #Walkways

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EX-Series GratEX Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Mini Mesh Grating Overview

GratEX FRP Micro Mesh is complaint to AS1428.1 & Clause 4.5 of As1657.
Commonly used in public access structures and safe for pedestrians to walk on with high heels.

#CorrosionResistant #TheTreadwellEdge #FRP #FibreglassReinforcedPlastic #FireRetardant #UVStabiliser #TermiteProof #RotProof #RFTransparent #Lightweight #CostSavings #LongDesignLife #NonConductive #LowMaintenance #Grating #AS1428 #AS1657 #PublicAccess #Safety

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EX-Series GratEX Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Micro Mesh Grating Overview

GratEX® Solid Top Surface and Heavy Duty Solid Surface grating is perfect for pedestrian bridges and public walkways. It is high heel friendly, and available in various surface finishes and colours. GratEX® Solid Surface is also available in Checkered Plate, Diamond Plate and Plain Surface top finish options.

#CorrosionResistant #TheTreadwellEdge #FRP #FibreglassReinforcedPlastic #FireRetardant #UVStabiliser #TermiteProof #RotProof #RFTransparent #Lightweight #CostSavings #LongDesignLife #NonConductive #LowMaintenance #SolidSurface #SolidTop #AntiSlip #Grating #Walkways

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EX-Series GratEX Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Solid Surface Grating Overview

EX-Series® GratEX FRP Stair Treads have an integrated anti-slip nosing. Being constructed as a singular piece eliminates the risk of nosing separating from the stair tread.

#CorrosionResistant #TheTreadwellEdge #FRP #FibreglassReinforcedPlastic #FireRetardant #UVStabiliser #TermiteProof #RotProof #RFTransparent #Lightweight #CostSavings #LongDesignLife #NonConductive #LowMaintenance #StairTread #Grating #Stairs

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EX-Series GratEX Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Anti-Slip Stair Treads Overview

EX-Series® RailEX® FRP handrail systems is a durable, versatile, and patented solution perfect for various industries, whether as components or prefabricated systems. Treadwell’s FRP handrails are available both in square and round profiles: RailEX® ROUND and RailEX® SQUARE. Treadwell FRP handrails have a unique surface finish that protects from delamination, and has been widely installed in mineral processing plants, rail and utilities industries, water treatment plants and the oil and gas sector.

#CorrosionResistant #TheTreadwellEdge #FRP #FibreglassReinforcedPlastic #FireRetardant #UVStabiliser #TermiteProof #RotProof #RFTransparent #Lightweight #CostSavings #LongDesignLife #NonConductive #LowMaintenance #Handrails #RoundRail #SquareRail

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EX-Series RailEX Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Handrails Overview

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Treadwell’s SecurEX® FRP Fencing and Screening Solution is suitable for substations, switch yards, rail corridor, overhead support mast, chemical storage/process, ports and marine, airports, defence, mining and much more.

SecurEX® FRP Fencing System is non-conductive and non-corrosive, making it suitable in electrically sensitive environments. It is ideal around railway signalling equipment, and applications where power, magnetic fields and radio frequency (RF) transmission are critical considerations.

Easily bolted down or embedded, it can be fabricated to suit any requirement. Designed with anti-climb features, SecurEX® can be fitted with razor hoops and barbed wire for added security. FRP fencing can be installed without the need to be earthed, bonded or painted, thereby reducing costs.

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Security Screens and Fences

Easily installed from the top surface, StormChief was developed to provide a solution for fastening down grating products in environments that experience high wave action and loading.

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Wave Zone fastening systems

FRP reinforcing bars are lighter, yet stronger than steel, saving transport, labour and installation costs. A durable material with long design life, EnviREO FRP rebars allow for longer lifespan of the structure compared to steel. The reduced carbon emissions associated with production, transportation, and construction further makes this an earth-friendlier choice.

Ep 12 Tales of Ollie & the FRP - Rebar Revolution

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FRP Reinforcing Bars

In areas prone to slips, trips and falls, dependable grit surface is important for optimal user safety.

Treadwell's FRP grating is constructed with impregnated grit, ensuring a durable anti-slip surface, with the minimised risk of delamination. Grating panels are available in a variety of thickness and apertures, to suit the environment and application.

Ep 11 Tales of Ollie & the FRP - Winter Wipeout

Treadwell's FRP grating is constructed with impregnated grit, ensuring a durable anti-slip surface, with the minimised risk of delamination. Grating panels are available in a variety of thickness and apertures, to suit the environment and application.

Ep 11 Tales of Ollie & the FRP - Winter Wipeout

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Anti-slip safety with FRP grating

Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) products do not produce sparks when being cut, and is installed without welding, reducing the risk of fire hazards, and the need for hot works permits.

Ep 10 Tales of Ollie & the FRP - Vital Vigilance

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How FRP addresses fire safety concerns

The lightweight nature of FRP streamlines the installation process, reducing costs associated with transportation, labour and heavy machinery. This also means minimal disruption to daily operations as installation can be completed quickly.

Ep 9 Tales of Ollie & the FRP - Shiploader Success

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Streamline installation with FRP

StairSAFE Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) stair nosing has the anti-slip grit impregnated into the surface and is constructed with a bull nose and bevelled edge. This minimises the risk of delamination and trip occurrence.

Ep 8 Tales of Ollie & the FRP - Confectionary Caution

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Anti-slip stair nosing for Work Health Safety (WHS)

Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) is naturally electrically non-conductive. It is an excellent material for cable ladders and trays, and has been successfully installed in mineral processing plants. With corrosion resistant properties, it outlasts traditional materials.

Ep 5 Tales of Ollie & the FRP - Concussion City

#CorrosionResistant #TheTreadwellEdge #FRP #FibreglassReinforcedPlastic #FireRetardant #UVStabiliser #TermiteProof #RotProof #RFTransparent #Lightweight #CostSavings #LongDesignLife #NonConductive #LowMaintenance #Safety #SafetyFirst #ConcussionAwareness #CableManagement #CableLadders #CableTray

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Non-conductive Cable Management Systems

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