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Fibreglass Tubes & Rods

Engineered Composites supplies an extensive range of GRP tubes and rods that are durable and lightweight and other ancillary products. These strong, durable and flexible lengths of fibreglass tubes and roads are suitable for a range of diverse applications.

Other GRP related products that Engineered Composites supply include;-

GRP Pultruded Profiles
Fire Retardant Profiles
GRP Scaffold Tubes
GRP Standard Handrails
GRP Modular Handrails
GRP Moulded Gratings
GRP Mesh Fencing
GRP Palisade Fencing
GRP Anti-Slip Products
GRP/FRP Rebar
GRP Interlocking Floors

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GRP Rods and Tubes

Available in stock NOW

The following GRP rods are carried as stock items for immediate delivery. Other diameters, lengths and colours can be supplied to order with a typical minimum production order of 1000m for the small diameters and 500m for the larger sizes.

Diameter D mmWeight gm/mStock length mmColour
    
7706000Black
7.91006000White
9.51606000White
12.52206000White

Technical Data

The following data is given for guidance in materials selection. Please contact us for more specific design data for individual products.

 UnitsProperty Data
Tensile strengthMPa550
Tensile ModulusGPa30
Densityg/cc1.9
Electrical StrengthkV/mm10
Thermal conductivityW/m.K0.35
Water absorption% wt/wt0.2%

GRP Rods Made To Order

Please note that the minimum order is 500m and production typically takes between 12-14 weeks.

WHTtWeight
mmmmmmmmkg/m
5   0.037
8   0.096
10   0.15
12   0.22
16   0.38
17.5   0.46
50   3.73
38   2.154818364
32   1.528070641
28   1.169929084
25.4   0.962744194
25   0.932660303
24   0.859539735
23.7   0.838185545
22   0.722252139
20   0.596902594
18   0.483491101
16   0.38201766
16/8   0.191007
16/12   0.2865124
14   0.292482271
12.7   0.240686048
12.5   0.233165076
12   0.214884934
11   0.180563035
9.5   0.134676148
9   0.120872775
8.5   0.107815531
7.9   0.093131727
7   0.073120568
6.32   0.059604305
6   0.053721233
5   0.037306412
4   0.023876104
 

GRP Rods and Tubes Fibreglass GRP tubes are stocked in a number of diameters and wall thickness. They are all made by the pultrusion process so have high glass contents and excellent mechanical properties. All of the tubes have a corrosion/weathering barrier built into the surface to give the maximum long-term performance in the most demanding environments.

Available in stock NOW

The stock lengths can be cut to length if required
Outside Diameter D1 mm Inside Diameter D2 mm Wall thickness t mm Weight gm/m Stock length mm Colour
9.5 3 3.25 100 6000 Black
12.5 4 4.35 200 6000 Black
19 13 3.2 290 6000 Grey
22# 17 2.5 280 6000 Grey
25# 20 2.5 330 6000 Grey
31 25 3.0 521 6000 Yellow & Grey
38 32 3.0 620 6000 Yellow & Grey
48.5 35 6.75 1600 6000 Red & Yellow
50 40 5 1300 5000 Yellow & Grey
* the 48.5×35 tube is the scaffold tube # these tubes are also available in a high gloss finish suitable for light tool handles (e.g brushes) Technical Data The following data is given for guidance in materials selection. Please contact us for more specific design data for individual products.
Property Units Property Data
Tensile strength MPa 170
Tensile Modulus GPa 17
Flexural Strength MPa 170
Density g/cc 1.8
Electrical Strength kV/mm 10
Thermal conductivity W/m.K 0.35
Water absorption % wt/wt 0.2%

GRP Tubes Made To Order

Please note that the minimum order is 500m and production typically takes between 12-14 weeks
W H T t Weight
mm mm mm mm kg/m
10 2.5 0.11
12 3 0.16
16 2 0.167
17.5 2.75 0.24
50 6.35 1.67
244.475 3.24 4.665393
193.675 3.24 3.682941
168 6 5.801897
155 6 5.336302
152 4 3.533658
130 6 4.4409536
123 6 4.1902562
117 6 3.97537
106 3.5 2.33738
104 6 3.509794
98 6 3.294904
92 8 4.011185
92 6 3.080014
85 6 2.829309
82 3 1.414664
79 6 2.614438
76 6 2.506993
76 4 1.719082
73 5 2.029466
71 3.5 1.41018
60.33 4.7 1.56066
60 3.5 1.180375
60 2.63 0.900619
51.6 2.55 0.746586
50 2.6 0.720632
50 2.6 0.735623
50 3.5 0.971451
50 2.8 0.789051
50 2 0.5966
48.5 2.5 0.420812
44 2.65 0.654075
40 4 0.859541
40 2 0.453644
39.7 2.45 0.523925
39.7 3.2 0.697186
38.35 4.83 0.965542
38 5 0.984884
38.1 4.7 0.937023
38 2.45 0.519878
36 5 0.925205
36 2.2 0.443859
36 3 0.590938
32.14 3.5 0.598329
31.5 3.18 0.537548
31.5 2.54 0.439071
31.5 2.25 0.392844
32/34.5 3.25 0.662587
32 4.8 0.779323
32 2 0.35815
32 2.5 0.440211
30.3 2.5 0.414846
30 4.8 0.722
30 2 0.334267
30 2.5 0.410362
28 3 0.447678
28 4 0.573021
28 2.75 /
28 1.5 /
27.4 3 0.436924
26.97 2 0.295944
26 2.5 0.350683
25.4 3 0.401128
25.4 2.5 0.341734
25 3 0.393965
25 2 0.274569
24 2 0.262637
24 3 0.376048
23.8 1.99 0.259065
23.5 3 0.367099
23 3 0.35815
23 2.5 0.305919
22 3 0.340233
22 1.5 0.18354
21.5 2 0.232788
20 2 0.21489
18.8 3.2 0.297977

GRP Rods and Tubes

38mm Tube end cap, TU625CAP

50mm tube Cap – MHTC

– 6 metres as standard

Colours:
– Tubes are in a variety of colours, Black, White, Grey and Yellow. We only have a maximum of two colours per item.

– Scaffold Tubes are available in Red and Yellow.

– Rods are available in either Black or White.

– Stock items: 1 Lengths
– Non stock items: 500m (1000m for small diameters)

What Are The Main Material Properties?

With GRP Rods and GRP Tubes, there are some main material properties that make them the number one choices for many different application areas such as mechanical engineering, construction, and electrical engineering. One of the main material properties of rods and tubes is the fact that they are corrosion and chemical-resistant. Further material properties also include low thermal conductivity, weather resistance, and high elastic recovery properties.

What Are The Main Application Areas?

GRP Tubes and GRP Rods are used for a number of application areas. As well as the ones already mentioned above, GRP rods and tubes can also be used for water treatment, greening systems, solar systems, wind turbines, agriculture, filtration technology, and measurement technology. The main colours to select from that we have readily available in our store to purchase today include black and white.

Are GRP Rods Better Than Conventional Rods?

Conventional rods are mainly manufactured from wood and or aluminium. And while they still may have a place in the industry, they no longer compare with GRP rods that offer much better strength, stability, and reliability. Unlike materials such as wood, GRP rods do not compose and they are not at risk of rust formation which makes them a particularly popular choice as they require little maintenance. Furthermore, they are also electrically insulating.

What Sectors Do You Serve?

Here at Engineered Composites, we supply rods and tubes to a diverse range of sectors including marine, rail, construction, water, and many more. In most cases, we are able to cater for next-day deliveries as we understand that a lot of the sectors we work with require urgent deliveries.

Why Choose Engineered Composites?

When you choose Engineered Composites, you are putting your trust in the UK’s leading supplier of GRP products that operate with the highest integrity at all times. For total peace of mind, all product enquiries and conceptual designs are treated in the strictest confidence. We have also been well established for over 35 years.

"Absolutely massive thank you to Bethan Jones and Melanie Perkins who have helped us out with GRP handrail design this week. This would have taken much longer without your input."

Director At Engineer Consulting Business

I'm really impressed with the speed/quality of your service considering the small value of my order. Thank you very much, it's appreciated."

Radio Amateur

"I would like to say thank you for your intimate customer services and speedy turnaround. Your speed and response will help deter members of the public from straying towards high speed lines."

Operations Director