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Part of the Ventilation range. Compare it with Cyclone Fan SS304-700 (Industrial Pro).

White Muwi FRP louvers fitted on a factory wall

Ventilation

FRP Louvers

Corrosion-proof ventilation louvers with insect screen

Muwi FRP louvers are built from pultruded glass-fibre reinforced plastic profiles: C-channel top and bottom frames, rectangular-tube posts and crossbeams, Z-section blades and flat retaining strips for the insect screen, all fixed with 304 stainless steel rivets and finished with a transparent anti-corrosion coating. FRP has a quarter of the density of mild steel and is about a third lighter than aluminium, yet its tensile strength matches mild steel and its strength-to-weight ratio is 4 to 5 times higher. It does not rust or corrode, resists acids, alkalis, salt spray and seawater, insulates against heat (thermal conductivity 0.35 to 0.47 W/m·K, a fraction of metal) and electricity, and keeps its shape under wind and sustained load. With an outdoor service life of 20 to 30+ years and little or no maintenance, FRP louvers are recommended for coastal areas with high salt spray, chemical plants, electroplating workshops, wastewater treatment plants and other corrosive environments.

  • About 75% lighter than mild steel, 30% lighter than aluminium
  • Strength-to-weight ratio 4 to 5 times that of steel
  • Non-rusting, non-corroding, non-conductive
  • 20 to 30+ year outdoor service life, virtually maintenance free
  • Insect screen included

Product details

Specifications

AttributeValue
Where it fitsWall-mounted louver sets with insect screen; FRP angle wall-mounting profiles
PowerNone: passive air intake
Top and bottom framesFRP C-channel, 50 × 42 × 5 mm; supports 120 kg per linear metre
Vertical postsFRP rectangular tube, 50 × 28 × 3 mm; supports 140 kg per piece
Intermediate crossbeamsFRP rectangular tube, 40 × 20 × 3 mm
Louver bladesFRP Z-section profile, 70 × 3 mm
Insect screen retainersFRP flat bar, 30 × 3 mm
Wall-mounting profilesFRP angle, 30 × 3 mm
Fixings and finish304 stainless steel rivets; transparent anti-corrosion coating on all surfaces
MaterialUnsaturated polyester resin (27.1%), E-glass felt and roving (68.8%), calcium carbonate, pigment and UV inhibitor
Density1.5 to 2.0 g/cm³ (mild steel 7.8, aluminium 2.7)
Tensile strength350 to 450 MPa
Thermal conductivity0.35 to 0.47 W/m·K; electrically insulating
Outdoor service life20 to 30+ years, very low maintenance

Typical applications

  • Coastal buildings with high salt spray
  • Chemical plants and electroplating workshops
  • Wastewater treatment plants
  • Factories and warehouses needing natural ventilation

Gallery

FRP Louvers in use

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