McNICHOLS®
FIBERGLASS SOLUTIONS
Inspired to Serve!™
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The Hole Story
The Hole Story
McNICHOLS
CO. has grown from
a small family business
to an industry
leader, while the
spirit of Founder Bob
McNichols lives on.
McNICHOLS®
FIBERGLASS SOLUTIONS
During his service in
World War II, Bob
Bob McNichols, Founder
made a solemn vow
(1922 - 1981)
that if he came out of
the war alive, he would put God first and make
Him his partner.
McNICHOLS has the largest selection of Fiberglass
Grating in North America stocked in a variety of styles and
materials.
Pultruded and Molded Fiberglass Gratings are lightweight,
corrosion resistant, fire retardant and can be used like
traditional metal grates but have the inherent benefits
of Fiberglass.
The bombardier of a Boeing B-17 Flying
Fortress, Bob was the only member of the
plane’s nine-man crew to survive an attack by
Nazi fighters on October 6, 1944. He spent
months in a German prisoner-of-war camp
before he and fellow POWs were liberated on
May 1, 1945. Bob returned to America and
united with his wife, Phyllis and his six-monthold daughter, Barbara.
Bob began McNICHOLS with Phyllis on
May 1, 1952.
He trademarked “The Hole Story” as a
tribute to the perforated and expanded metal
products he carried. The slogan’s debut in the
McNICHOLS ® Master Catalog in 1975
initiated a legacy of “Hole” references, such as
“Hole Products” and “The Hole Team.”
The company suffered the unexpected loss of
Bob in 1981. By this time, McNICHOLS
had built a national base of customers and
relocated its headquarters to Tampa, FL, from
Cleveland, OH.
Bob’s son, Gene, took over leadership and
opened a new chapter of “The Hole Story.”
In 1990, Gene made “Service, Quality and
Performance” McNICHOLS’ official
mission. The words embody the spirit of the
organization. They represent the highest level
of customer service, quality worthy of the
International Organization for Standardization’s
9001:2008 Certification, and performance that
surpasses customer expectations.
will celebrate its 63rd
anniversary this year. Led by Scott
McNichols, President, members of
the family’s third generation are
ready to advance the legacy of their
father and grandfather.
McNICHOLS
Service, Quality and Performance…
that’s The Hole Story® !
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McNICHOLS®
PULTRUDED FIBERGLASS GRATING
Pultruded Fiberglass Grating is a composite of fiberglass reinforcements (fibers and mat) and a thermosetting resin system. Formed by the pultrusion manufacturing process, this grating has corrosion
resistance that is greater than stainless steel, aluminum and galvanized gratings, and superior strength
and stiffness, making it the product of choice where minimum deflection under high load is required.
On board an oil rig this Fiberglass Grating walkway is
colored safety yellow to remind workers to be cautious.
The Pultruded Fiberglass T-Bar used for this athletic
stadium balcony is weather and fade resistant.
PULTRUDED
T-BAR
PULTRUDED
WIDE T-BAR
PULTRUDED
I-BAR
PULTRUDED
I-BAR
PULTRUDED
STAIR TREAD
MS T-5020 Shown
MS T-1810 Shown
MS I-6015 Shown
MS I-4010 Shown
MS I-6015
Styles/Class
DURADEK® MS T-5020
DURAGRID® MS T-1810,
DURAGRID® MS T-1210,
DURAGRID® MS T-3810
DURADEK® MS I-6000,
Phenolic MS I-6015
DURAGRID® MS I-4000
DURAGRID® MS I-6515
MS I-6015
Surface
Grit
Grit
Grit or Non-Grit
Grit or Non-Grit
Grit
Heights
2"
1"
1", 1-1/2"
1", 1-1/2"
1-1/2"
Widths
3', 4'
3', 4'
3', 4'
3', 4'
11", 12-1/2"
Lengths
20'
12', 20'
10', 12', 20'
10', 12', 20'
To 144"
Resins
Polyester, Vinyl ester
Polyester, Vinyl ester
Polyester, Vinyl ester,
Phenolic
Polyester, Vinyl ester
Polyester
Pattern Types
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MOLDED FIBERGLASS GRATING
Molded Fiberglass Grating is an economical product of choice where corrosion resistance or fire retardancy
is paramount and high impact resistance is desired. When compared to steel, this product is very lightweight
but still retains the ability to support a heavy load.
Square Molded Fiberglass Grating is an important
component of this fracking equipment.
SQUARE
MOLDED
MINI-GRID™ stair treads provide a sturdy, slip free
walking surface to the second floor of this barn.
RECTANGULAR
MOLDED
MINI-GRID™
SQUARE MOLDED
MOLDED
STAIR TREADS
MOLDED STAIR
TREAD COVER
Pattern Types
Styles/Class
Square Mesh
Rectangular Mesh
MINI-GRID™
Rectangular Mesh
Fiberglass Mat
Surface
Grit or Non-Grit
Grit or Non-Grit
Grit
Grit
Grit
Heights
1", 1-1/2", 2"
1", 1-1/2"
1-1/2"
1-1/2"
Thickness: 1/8"
Widths
3', 4', 5'
8', 10', 12'
4'
Cut-to-size
9", 10"
Lengths
8', 10', 12'
3', 4', 12'
12'
Depths:
12' (2" Lip)
7-5/8", 9-1/8", 10-5/8"
Resins
Polyester, Vinyl ester
Polyester, Vinyl ester
Polyester
Polyester
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McNICHOLS®
EXTREN® FIBERGLASS STRUCTURAL SHAPES
Structural Shapes include a variety of non-corrosion components that provide opportunities for replacement
of unprotected steel and wood in a variety of structural applications.
Channel
Equal Leg Angle
Fiberglass Nut & Bolt
Floor Plate
RESIN CHARACTERISTICS
RESIN
TYPE
500 POLYESTER - NON-FIRE
SPN RETARDANT - GREEN
I-Beam
Wide Flange I-Beam
Round Rod (not EXTREN®)
Round Tube
Square/Rectangular Tube
525
SPF
POLYESTER - FIRE
RETARDANT - GRAY
625
SVF
VINYL ESTER - FIRE
RETARDANT - BEIGE
NFR NOT FIRE RETARDANT
McNICHOLS®
HANDRAIL AND LADDER SYSTEMS
Handrail and ladder systems feature pultruded fiberglass posts, rail and rungs made using fire retardant
yellow polyester that is UV resistant.
Post or Rail
Adj. Corner Assembly
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90º Corner
Square Plug
Fluted Rung
5
Kickplate
Split Tube Connector
Fiberglass handrail system and
pultruded grating were fabricated
into access platforms over waste
water recycling tanks.
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McNICHOLS®
FIBERGLASS PLATE, PLANK & DECK
Fiberglass Plate, Plank and Deck are durable and corrosion resistant. Fiberglass plate and deck flooring are
used in a variety of applications, such as trench covers to contain vapors and fumes or pedestrian bridge
walkways for sure footing.
PLATE
PLANK
DECK
Pattern Types
Materials
Pultruded Polyester
Polyester Pultruded
Composite
Polyester Pultruded
Composite
Surface
Grit
Grit or Smooth
Punched or Solid
Grit or Non-Grit
Heights
.125" to 1" Thick
2"
1.125"
Widths
4'
12", 24"
24"
Lengths
8'
20', 24'
24'
Resins/Colors
SPF-Gray
SPF-Slate Gray
SPF-Slate Gray
McNICHOLS
POLYCAST® PRESLOPED TRENCH DRAIN SYSTEM
McNICHOLS Series 600 Presloped Trench Drain Systems are designed to have flow rates equal to
or greater than most larger poured-in place trench drain grates. They are made of a high-strength, precast
polyester polymer concrete composite, which is stronger than concrete.
KIT 1 - SERIES 600 - 20' Run (450#) Includes:
Qty.
5
10
10
7
1
1
Item Description
48" Presloped Channel Sections
Slotted Cast Iron Grates - 24"
Grating Locking Devices
Installation Alignment Chairs
Outlet End Cap
Inlet End Cap
KIT 2 - SERIES 600 - 40' Run (900#) Includes:
Qty.
10
20
20
12
1
1
Item Description
48" Presloped Channel Sections
Slotted Cast Iron Grates - 24"
Grating Locking Devices
Installation Alignment Chairs
Outlet End Cap
Inlet End Cap
FRAME KIT A - HEAVY-DUTY APPLICATIONS
Qty.
10
Item Description
24" Hard Nose Frames
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McNICHOLS®
MATTING AND FLOORING
The traction of Matting provides firm footing in all types of weather. The self-draining, self-cleansing material
will resist wear over time, saving replacement costs. Metal Plate and Deck Flooring offer similar endurance
and grip.
RUNNER MATTING
Pattern Types
AREA MATTING
FRONTRUNNER® Shown
TILE MATTING
METAL PLATE
FLOORING
HERON® TILE Shown
TRACTION TREAD™ Shown
METAL DECK
FLOORING
Styles/Class
CROSSGRIP®
FLOORLINE®
FRONTRUNNER®
HERON® AIR
HERONRIB®
HVD
VYNAGRIP®
THE HOLE MAT®
HERON® TILE
FLEXMAT®
GRIP TIGHT,
TRACTION TREAD™
Floor Plate, Tread
Plate
DIAMONDBACK®
Metal Deck
Materials
PVC
Rubber
HERON® TILE: EVA
(Ethyl Vinyl Acetate)
FLEXMAT: Polypropylene and rubber
GT: Plain Steel
TT: Plain Steel,
Aluminum
TP: Galvanized Steel
Aluminum
Thickness/
Height
VYNAGRIP: 19/32"
CROSSGRIP &
FRONTRUNNER: 9/16"
HVD: 1/2"
HERON AIR, HERONRIB:
3/8"
FLOORLINE: 1/4"
.50"
HERON® TILE: 19/32"
FLEXMAT: 5/8"
GT: 1/4", 3/8"
TT: 16, 14, 11, .125
TP: .063, .105
.36" Height
3'x10'
HERON® TILE: 13"x13" GT: 5'x10', 5'x12'
12"x144"
FLEXMAT: 12"x12"
TT: 3' x 10'
TP: 4'x8', 4'x10', 5'x8',
5'x10'
Standard Sizes 2'x33', 3'x33', 4'x33'
(3'x33' most common)
FRONTRUNNER
FLOORLINE: 2'x33', 3'x33'
McNICHOLS®
FABRICATION SERVICES
McNICHOLS associates are trained to custom fabricate to your specifications. We can bend, cut,
shear and weld our products to meet nearly any need.
CUT-TO-SIZE
SPECIALTY
INFILL PANELS
STAIR TREADS
WELDING
PRINT TAKEOFFS
METAL FINISHES
EDGING
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McNICHOLS® FIBERGLASS SOLUTIONS
McNICHOLS carries a wide range of Fiberglass products in a variety of styles,
strengths, resins and colors. They are ideal alternatives for steel gratings in corrosive
environments, or anywhere frequent grating and walkway replacement costs are prohibitive.
FIBERGLASS STRUCTURALS
FIBERGLASS GRATING
FIBERGLASS GRATING
FIBERGLASS GRATING
FIBERGLASS DECK
FIBERGLASS
EXTREN®
Pultruded Phenolic
Molded
SAFDECK®
Pultruded
Handrail Systems
Headquarters based in Tampa, Fla., McNICHOLS CO.
provides perforated metal, expanded metal, wire mesh and designer
metals, as well as grating and flooring products. McNICHOLS
serves builders, fabricators, architects and other customers through
a network of service centers across 18 U.S. cities. Customers choose
McNICHOLS for our vast supply of Hole Products, as well as our
high quality standards, fast shipping and superior customer service.
Locations:
Atlanta - Baltimore - Boston - Charlotte - Chicago - Cincinnati - Cleveland - Dallas - Denver - Houston
Kansas City - Los Angeles - Minneapolis - NY/NJ Area - Phoenix - San Francisco - Seattle - Tampa
PERFORATED METAL
WIRE MESH
EXPANDED METAL
BAR GRATING
PLANK GRATING
FIBERGLASS
MATTING
Inspired to Serve!™
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Please note that product photographs are not actual size. Application photos reflected are typical of
Hole Products in use that can be supplied or have been supplied by McNICHOLS CO.
Some illustrations may depict uses designed, manufactured, fabricated or installed by others.
McNICHOLS is ISO 9001:2008 Certified.
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