Products

FiReP® Rockbolting Systems

Glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) opens a broad range of potential applications. Rockbolt Systems AG (Switzerland) markets FiReP® rockbolting systems, produced with state-of-the-art manufacturing methods.

Three types of FiReP® rockbolting systems are offered:

• All-thread bolts (rods and tubes)
• Self-drilling bolts
• Cable bolts

Two grades of bolts are offered; one for temporary use and the other for permanent installation.

Rockbolting Systems sales literature (PDF)

FiReP® Reinforcement

FiReP® reinforcement, made of high-strength fibre-reinforced composite material, possess outstanding material properties that provide several crucial advantages over conventional steel reinforcement:

• High tensile strength and high permanent load strength
• High corrosion resistance
• Easy to cut through
• Excellent bonding to concrete
• Lowest electrical conductivity
• Lightweight
• High chemical stability
• Low thermal conductivity