bpc

TRUGRID ® Corrosion R e s i s t a n t
FRP Cable Trays and Fitting

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 Corrossion 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 rays. 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

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

Non Conductive

TRUGRID® Cable Support System does not conduct electricity and

therefore would not pose any hazards of electrical shocks. As it is non
conductive, electrolytic corrosion associated with metal supports would
not be a problem.

Cable Trays are available in standard straight lengths of 3 metres and in

resin selection of Isophthalic Polyester (ISO) and Isophthalic Polyester Fire
Retardant grade (ISO-FR). Vinylester grade is also available on request.


 Chemical Compatibility Guide

SAT Saturated Solution -No Information N / R Not Recommended FUM Fumes

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


 Sizes Available For Pulturded Cable Tray

Perforated Straight Cable Tray Non-Perforated Straight Cable Tray

L
L
H
H

W W

Sizes Available (Perforated & Non-perforated)

(Straight)
Recommended Support Span
Standard Length
W H for L/200
50 50 3m 1.5m
100 50 3m 1.5m
150 50 3m 1.5m
300 50 3m 1.5m

Deflection versus Distributed Load on various support span of Cable Tray

5

3m

0 .5m
Deflection (mm)

15
m

10

1.5m
5
1m

0
0 10 0 30 40 50 60 70
Distributed Load (Kg/m)
Note:
1. Standard pultruded material is ISO-FR. Other can be made to order. Quantities dependent.
2. Molded Trays & Fittings are available on request.
3. Covers for both Pultruded & Molded trays are available on request.


 Sizes Available For Molded Cable Tray

Perforated Straight Cable Tray

L
H

Non-Perforated Straight Cable Tray

L
H

Sizes Available (Perforated & Non-perforated)

(Straight)
Recommended Support Span
Standard Length
W H for L/200
400 50 3m 1.5m
500 50 3m 1.5m
600 50 3m 1.5m
900 50 3m 1.5m

Note:
1. Standard pultruded material is ISO-FR. Other can be made to order. Quantities dependent.
2. Molded Trays & Fittings are available on request.
3. Covers for both Pultruded & Molded trays are available on request.


 Mitered Fitting

Horizontal T 90o Horizontal Elbow

W W

90o Outside Vertical Elbow 90o Inside Vertical Elbow

Notes : 1.Width W available- 50mm,100mm, 150mm, 200mm, 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm, 900mm.
2.Height H is 50mm.
3.Other sizes of W and H available upon request.

Right Hand Side Reducer Left Hand Side Reducer

W1
W1

W W

Notes:
Right Hand Side and Left Hand Side Reducer- W1 & W2 are depends on customer’s request.

 Splice Plate
Cable Tray Splice Plate

Cable Tray Horizontal Hinge Splice Plate

Cable Tray Expansion Splice Plate

Cable Tray Splice Plate Vertical Bend


 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