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What is FRP?

FRP – Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic – also known as glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), is a composite material made of fine glass fibers and a polymer resin. It is an incredibly strong and durable material that is resistant to many forms of corrosion, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of industrial applications, including aerospace, […]

GRM Custom Products Specialized Composite Fabrications

We are known around the world as the first choice for Fluorogold Slide Plates as well as our many different types of Bearing Pads.  Our recent expansion allows us to produce complex, customized assemblies made from corrosion-resistant composite materials. With the engineering, design and fabrication capabilities now at our disposal, we can offer a wide […]

Why get your embeds from your Slide Plate/Bearing Pad manufacturer?

We are known around the world as the first choice for Fluorogold Slide Plates as well as our many different types of Bearing Pads.  We are quickly gaining a reputation as a reliable source of embed plates and other fabricated structural components. All construction projects involve scheduling multiple fabricators, suppliers, and contractors to have the […]

Lunch & Learn / Webinar Technical Presentations

For over 50 years, GRM Custom Products has worked with engineers, steel fabricators, and contractors to provide solutions on a wide variety of construction projects.  We are happy to share our experience with the engineering and design community by offering our Lunch & Learn or Webinar presentation: “Designing & Specifying Structural Connections using Fluorogold Slide […]

Product Spotlight: Mechanical Application of Fluorogold Slide Plates

Fluorogold Slide Plates are known around the world as the first choice for structural applications requiring a low-friction load-bearing connection.  We often work with engineers on both small and large-scale mechanical projects that need low-friction support as well.  The part shown below is one element of a Fluorogold Slide Plate assembly used in a Ship Loader’s […]

Product Spotlight: Fluorotemp Slide Plates

While our standard Fluorogold Slide Plates are suitable for most structural and mechanical applications, high temperature systems may require more extreme products to safely accommodate movement.  Our Fluorotemp Slide Plates are a proven product that has been used for decades to allow for movement in connections where the temperature exceeds the limits of PTFE. Fluorotemp […]

Lunch & Learn / Webinar Technical Presentations

Lunch & Learn / Webinar Technical Presentations For over 50 years, GRM Custom Products has worked with engineers, steel fabricators, and contractors to provide solutions on a wide variety of construction projects.  We are happy to share our experience with the engineering and design community by offering our Lunch & Learn or Webinar presentation: “Designing & […]

Product Spotlight: GRM FRP Pipe Liners and Wear Pads

We carry a full line of bearing pads that are used in many different applications. GRM FRP Pipe Liners and Wear Pads reduce wear to pipes and structural connections and are a low-cost alternative to many other types of bearing or wear pads. Benefits: Suitable for a wide range of applications Fabricated to your project specifications […]

Project Highlight: Parking Garage Embeds

GRM Embed Plates Parking garages, and many other concrete structures, come in many shapes and sizes.  We recently had an opportunity to provide both our Fluorogold PTFE Slide Plates and our GRM Embed Plates for a new construction project in New York.  Our ability to meet our customer’s rigorous schedule and quality demands gave them the opportunity […]

Product Spotlight: GRM Polyurethane Foam Boards

We carry a full line of structural bearing pads that are used in many different applications.   GRM Polyurethane Foam Boards reduce thermal transfer through structural components and are especially effective in low-temperature applications. Benefits: Reduces heat transfer between structural members Limited creep under load Flame and moisture resistant Chemically inert Made in America Design Data:  Multiple […]