Composites ensure motorhome comfort

GRP lights up the Forth

Bridge

GLASS fibre reinforced

mounting

plastic

Individual

brac-

(GRP) platforms designed by Motherwell Bridge Composite

kets used along the fence are hinged to allow the light to be

Structures,

being used to support more than 1000 spotlights along the

rotated towards the track for easy access and safe working conditions mainteduring

length

nance.

Glasgow,

UK,

are

of the Forth Bridge in

Scotland. The spotlights are mounted on 12 platforms 5 m out from

project. Its corrosion resistance and low maintenance

base of the bridge. An additionare

be ideal for the hostile marine environment since access to

mounted on brackets on fences

many parts of the bridge is diffi-

next to the rail track.

cult.

individual

Motherwell

lights

Bridge

Com-

posites chose use ExtrenB from

US

based

Corp,

because

GRP

Strongwell

The

ricated

are said to

low weight

structures

prefab-

were

easily

transported and installed, while

platforms

parts were cut and drilled using standard hand tools.

need to be strong enough not to move in high winds, which

Mot~e~ei~ Bridge Composite Structures; tel: +44-1698-242

would

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distort

the

the

lighting

effect.

to

fax:

+44-l 698-242478;

website: www.mbgoup.com.

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resist abrasion,

fading and

yellowing. The seamless panels are easily cleaned, says Cor Tee, and the composite’s insulating properties keep the vehicles cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

The Renegade motorhome

Clad US

MOTORHOME

turer

Inc

is

using Cor Tee’s glass fibre reinforced plywood Clad Tuff panels to provide a durable surface on two of its vehicles. Both

the

ToterHome,

a

tow vehicle and motorhome in one, and the Renegade motorhome with a garage are fitted with 1.6 mm thick panels,

which

are

Tuff

panels

are

designed for heavy commercial

manufac-

Renegade/Kibbi

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ensure comfort

GRP was said to be the most cost-effective option for this

the stone piers that form the al 400

Composites motorhome

said

use and consist of a plywood core reinforced with resin infused glass fibre, finished with a Tedlar or polyester gelcoat. The panels are cut to fit by Renegade, which also seals the edges to prove extra weather protection. Cor 4377

Tee; tel: (ext

~.~anecortec.co~~.

Q www.reinforcedplastic.com

+l-BOO-879-

3205);

website: