1989
The pioneer
We started in 1989 as the pioneer of FRP pultrusion in Malaysia, making pultruded FRP products.
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Pultruded in Malaysia since 1989
FRP pultrusion manufacturer in Malaysia
Structural profiles, gratings, handrails, fan deck and cable support. Made in Telok Gong, Port Klang.
- ISO 9001:2015 certified
- ~90% exported
- 5 product brands
Our story
More than 35 years of FRP pultrusion.
1992
Profiles and cable support
Structural profiles and cable support added, for cooling tower makers and the chemical industry.
2008
Our own company
Our pultrusion business became an independent company, Hexagon Composite.
2015
Made to your drawing
We began designing and making customised products, built on our years of experience and know-how.
Today
Hexagon MF Composite
Five product brands, made in Telok Gong near Port Klang. About 90% of what we make is exported.
Recognised especially in the chemical and cooling tower industries. Scroll, or tap a year, to read our story.
Company at a glance
One factory near Port Klang. Built for export.
Our factory is in Telok Gong, near Port Klang, a strategic export hub.
Since
1989The pioneer of FRP pultrusion in Malaysia.
Recognised especially in the chemical and cooling tower industries.
Our team
80Staff, including experienced technical staff
82% operators · 11% technical · 7% managementExport
~90%
Of our products are exported
To Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Latin America.
Production
9Pultrusion machines, up to 40 tons for larger profiles
Automation
2CNC machines, to rely less on manual work
Capacity
1,500Tonnes of pultrusion profiles a year
Global reach
From Port Klang to customers around the world.
About 90% of our products are exported. Tap a region to see where we ship.
Our network of clients lets us deliver to locations around the world.
Quality
ISO 9001:2015 certified. Checked at every step.
Certificate no. 261418, audited every year. Scope: manufacturing of fibre glass reinforced plastic products.
1
Incoming material check
Every raw material is inspected before it is used.
2
In-process check
Checks during production keep every batch to the same standard.
3
Final inspection
Finished products are inspected before delivery.
Our own test lab
- Load and deflection test up to 40 tons
- Flexural test 5 kN
- Tensile test
- Impact test
- Barcol hardness test
Raw material checks
Resin saturation test Curing oven Viscometer and weighing Hot water bath
How pultrusion works
Glass fibre in. A strong, light profile out.
Pultrusion is a continuous process. Glass fibre is soaked in resin and pulled through a heated die, so every profile has the same cross-section from end to end. The resin protects against the environment. The glass gives the strength.
- Corrosion resistant
- Fire retardant grade available
- Light: about one quarter the weight of steel, and two thirds of aluminium
- Does not conduct electricity
- Easy to cut and drill on site
Why choose us
Three principles. One team.
We hold to three guiding principles, with a dedicated team that works hard to deliver on them.
Customer satisfaction
Quality products, on-time delivery and technical support, before, during and after the project.
Product excellence
Every product made to our published specifications, with strict checks on raw materials, production and QA/QC.
Continuous improvement
Always improving our products' performance and cost, so our customers keep an edge.
Made to your drawing
Custom profiles and products, designed and made for your project.
On-time delivery
Loaded at our factory near Port Klang, a strategic export hub.
Export packing
Steel crates, packed and loaded into containers.
TruFab structural profiles
Pick a shape. See every size we make.
79 profiles in 11 shapes, from our profile list. Need a shape that isn't here? Send us your drawing.
Square hollow
mm. For rods and tubes, the first number is the outside diameter.
All TruFab sizes (mm)
Square hollow38.1 × 38.1 × 6.35 · 50.8 × 50.8 × 3.18 · 50.8 × 50.8 × 6 · 50.8 × 50.8 × 6.35 · 63.5 × 63.5 × 6 · 63.5 × 63.5 × 6.35 · 76.2 × 76.2 × 4.76 · 76.2 × 76.2 × 6 · 76.2 × 76.2 × 6.35 · 76.2 × 76.2 × 9 · 76.2 × 76.2 × 9.53 · 88.9 × 88.9 × 6.35 · 88.9 × 88.9 × 9.53 · 101.6 × 101.6 × 6.35
Rectangular hollow50.8 × 25 × 4.5 · 65 × 32 × 5 · 100 × 50 × 6 · 200 × 32 × 5
C-channel76.2 × 26.99 × 4.76 · 76.2 × 34.9 × 6.35 · 88.9 × 38.1 × 4.76 · 101.6 × 28.58 × 6 · 101.6 × 28.58 × 6.35 · 102 × 35 × 6 · 101.6 × 41.28 × 4.76 · 139.7 × 38.1 × 6.35 · 152.4 × 41.28 × 4.76 · 152.4 × 41.28 × 6 · 152.4 × 41.28 × 6.35 · 152.4 × 41.28 × 9 · 177.8 × 50.8 × 6.35 · 203.2 × 55.56 × 6.35 · 203.2 × 55.56 × 9.53 · 254 × 69.9 × 12.7 · 292.1 × 69.9 × 12.7 · 64 × 24 × 3 / 5 (unequal)
I-beam76.2 × 50.8 × 6.35 · 101.6 × 50.8 × 6 · 101.6 × 50.8 × 6.35 · 139.7 × 63.5 × 6.35 · 152.4 × 76.2 × 6 · 152.4 × 76.2 × 6.35
Angle bar46 × 34 × 4 · 50.8 × 50.8 × 6 · 50.8 × 50.8 × 6.35 · 65 × 65 × 12.7 · 76.2 × 76.2 × 6 · 76.2 × 76.2 × 6.35 · 76.2 × 76.2 × 9.53 · 101.6 × 101.6 × 4.76 · 101.6 × 101.6 × 6.35 · 101.6 × 101.6 × 9.53 · 152.4 × 152.4 × 9.53
Flat bar36 × 9 · 50 × 6 · 76.2 × 6 · 76.2 × 6.35 · 76.2 × 12 · 76.2 × 12.7 · 101.6 × 6.35 · 101.6 × 12.7 · 127 × 12.7 · 150 × 4
Solid rodØ6.35 · Ø8 · Ø12.7 · Ø15.88 · Ø25.4 · Ø38.1
Round tubeØ20 × 3 · Ø38.1 × 4.8 · Ø38.1 × 6.35 · Ø50.8 × 3.5 · Ø76.2 × 4.2
Ladder rung25.4 × 25.4 × 4.76 · 40 × 25 × 4
FRP strut43 × 41 × 4 · 41 × 41 × 4
Kick plate150 × 15 × 3
TruFab properties
Polyester / vinyl ester, where they differ
Tensile stress ASTM D638> 206.8 MPa
Tensile modulus ASTM D638> 17.2 / 17.9 GPa
Compressive stress ASTM D6641> 206.8 MPa
Compressive modulus ASTM D6641> 17.2 / 17.9 GPa
Flexural stress ASTM D790> 206.8 MPa
Flexural modulus ASTM D790> 12.4 / 15.2 GPa
Water absorption, 24 h ASTM D5700.6% max
Density ASTM D7921.72 to 1.94 g/cm³
Fire retardant grades available on request, to ASTM E84 Class A or Class B, UL 94, and BS 476 Part 6 and 7 (Class 0).
TruDeck fan deck and decking
Flooring for cooling towers. No visible fasteners.
For cooling tower builders and OEMs. Mainly used as the floor in cooling towers, and anywhere a fully covered floor is needed.
203.2 × 50.8 × 6.35Groove or flat
305 × 28.5 × 3.18Flat
500 × 40 × 4Groove or flat
610 × 28.5 × 4Groove
Sizes in mm (width × height × thickness).
- A bolting method with no visible fastener after installation.
- Groove or flat design, with an anti-slip surface.
- Easy to modify on site.
- Fire retardant to ASTM E84, BS 476 or UL-94 on request.
TRUGRID® FRP gratings
Pick a depth and a span. See the load it takes.
Pultruded FRP grating for walkways, platforms and decks in corrosive areas. Light, strong and does not conduct electricity.
| SLIM range | Open area |
|---|---|
| SLIM 15.9 mm | 79% |
| SLIM 25.4 mm | 67% |
| SLIM 38.1 mm | 67% |
| SLIM 50.8 mm | 67% |
Our most popular model: slim bearing bars give a clear opening, and the dog-bone top and bottom add strength.
| TW range | Open area |
|---|---|
| TW 25.4 mm | 40%, 50%, 60% |
| TW 38.1 mm | 40%, 50%, 60% |
| TW 50.8 mm | 40%, 50%, 60% |
Wedges on the bearing bar add strength, for higher loads at a cost-effective install.
Standard panel 3 ft × 18 ft Gritted or smooth top Vinyl ester, isophthalic or orthophthalic
TW: safe uniform load (kN/m²), by span (mm)
| 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW 25.4 · 40% | 391 | 174 | 98 | 63 | 43 | 32 | 24 |
| TW 25.4 · 50% | 326 | 145 | 82 | 52 | 36 | 27 | 20 |
| TW 25.4 · 60% | 261 | 116 | 65 | 42 | 29 | 21 | 16 |
| TW 38.1 · 40% | 740 | 329 | 185 | 118 | 82 | 60 | 46 |
| TW 38.1 · 50% | 617 | 274 | 154 | 99 | 69 | 50 | 39 |
| TW 38.1 · 60% | 493 | 219 | 123 | 79 | 55 | 40 | 31 |
SLIM: uniform load (kN/m²) for 6.35 mm deflection, by span (mm)
| 305 | 457 | 610 | 762 | 914 | 1067 | 1219 | 1372 | 1524 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLIM 15.9 | 76.9 | 21.5 | 8.7 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 1.1 | – | – | – |
| SLIM 25.4 | < 6.35 mm at table max | 139.2 | 46.1 | 19.4 | 9.5 | 5.2 | 3.0 | – | – |
| SLIM 38.1 | < 6.35 mm at table max | < 6.35 mm at table max | 127.7 | 56.2 | 27.8 | 15.6 | 9.2 | 5.8 | 3.8 |
Span helper
1. Pick a grating
2. Pick the span between supports
For design selection only. A deflection of 6.35 mm (0.25 in) is generally recommended as the maximum for pedestrian comfort. SLIM 50.8 mm and TW 50.8 mm are made too. Ask us for their loads.
TRUGRID® stair treads and fixing
Stair treads with a strong front edge.
Stair treads
Grating with a deep nosing on the front edge, for strength where feet land. 25 mm nosing on 25 mm grating, 38 mm nosing on 38 mm grating. Standard width 280 mm. Length made to order.
| Deflection (mm) under 2.4 kN, span (mm) | 304.8 | 457.2 | 609.6 | 762 | 914.4 | 1066.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STSL 1.0 25 mm nosing | 0.68 | 1.67 | 2.91 | 5.15 | 8.26 | 12.92 |
| STSL 1.5 38 mm nosing | 0.61 | 1.31 | 1.92 | 2.54 | 3.63 | 5.17 |
| STTW 1.0-40 25 mm nosing | 0.43 | 1.04 | 2.20 | 3.69 | 5.78 | 8.43 |
| STTW 1.0-50 25 mm nosing | 0.51 | 1.24 | 2.44 | 4.17 | 6.66 | 9.73 |
| STTW 1.0-60 25 mm nosing | 0.55 | 1.36 | 2.74 | 4.63 | 7.78 | 11.66 |
| STTW 1.5-40 38 mm nosing | 0.32 | 0.50 | 0.89 | 1.50 | 2.25 | 3.30 |
| STTW 1.5-50 38 mm nosing | 0.45 | 0.86 | 1.47 | 2.20 | 3.25 | 4.63 |
| STTW 1.5-60 38 mm nosing | 0.56 | 1.06 | 1.73 | 2.27 | 3.41 | 4.91 |
| Limit L/200 | 1.52 | 2.29 | 3.05 | 3.81 | 4.57 | 5.33 |
Green: within the suggested L/200 limit. Grey: over it, so choose a shorter span or a deeper tread.
Fixing
M clip
The most common way to fix grating to the support structure. Made for SLIM and TW gratings.
Round clip
A Ø50 mm disc, 1.5 mm thick. The most flexible clip, for different heights and spacings between bearing bars.
About 14 clips for a 3 ft × 18 ft panel (about 4 per 3 ft × 3 ft), depending on the support structure. All clips SS316.
TRURAIL® handrails, ladders and platforms
Safe access, with nothing to rust.
Ladders
With or without a safety cage, for platforms, tank tops, wet wells and other access points.
Standard length
| Width | 450 mm standard |
| Side rails | 50 × 50 mm square hollow |
| Rungs | Round tube, gritted (sanded) surface |
| Rung spacing | 300 mm, or to your drawing |
| Lengths | 2 m, 4 m or 6 m, or made to order |
| Safety cage | Rings 450 mm in diameter, at least 2 layers, 450 mm apart |
Made to your drawing
Handrails
Pultruded tubes for rails, posts and kick plates, joined with internal connectors. Standard colour yellow.
Platforms, walkways, stairs and bridges
Complete structures for corrosive areas, or wherever there's salt in the air.
Corrosion resistant Fire retardant Light weight High impact strength UV protection
TruSpan® cable support system
Cable trays and cable ladders that won't corrode.
A cost-effective alternative to stainless steel where the environment is corrosive. Transparent to EMI and RFI.
Widths
50mm100mm150mm300mm
| Height | 50 mm |
| Standard length | 3 m |
| Recommended support span | 1.5 m (L/200) |
| Bottom | Perforated or solid |
| Resin | Fire retardant isophthalic as standard. Other resins made to order. |
| Covers | Available on request |
Fittings
- Horizontal tee
- 90° horizontal elbow
- 90° outside vertical elbow
- 90° inside vertical elbow
- Left-hand reducer
- Right-hand reducer
- Splice plates
Four load classes, to NEMA FG 1
75kg/mNA · rated at a 5.4 m span
112kg/mNB · rated at a 4.8 m span
150kg/mNC · rated at a 5.7 m span
300kg/mSD · rated at a 4.8 m span
Widths 200, 300, 400, 600 and 800 mm. Standard length 3 m (10 rungs). Rungs 25 mm thick. Grey as standard.
Load helper
Support span 3.0 m
Maximum allowable load (kg/m) and mid-span deflection, from our metric working-load table. Safety factor 1.5.
Resin and colour guide
Choose the right resin for your site.
A general guide. For any chemical area, we check the resin with you.
Isophthalic polyester
Good chemical resistance, with high physical properties.
Vinyl ester
For severe corrosion: better resistance to acids and alkalis, and to hydrocarbons and solvents.
Fire retardant isophthalic
For areas that need a fire rating. Meets ASTM E84, with an index under 25.
Orthophthalic
For handrails.
Standard colours
GreyYellowGreen
All our resins have UV absorbers and a surface veil, for extra resistance to chemicals and UV.
Working with chemicals?
Send us the chemical and the temperature, and we'll check the right resin for you.
Project references
Our FRP at work.
Tap an industry. Tap a photo to see it bigger.
We also serve Oil and gas Chemical processing Power plants Water and wastewater treatment Electrical Infrastructure
Help me choose
Tell us your job. We'll suggest the products.
1. What are you building?
2. How corrosive is the area?
3. Indoor or outdoor?
| You are building | Our products |
|---|---|
| Walkway or platform floor | TRUGRID grating + TRURAIL handrails |
| Stairs | TRUGRID stair treads + TRURAIL handrails |
| Access to a tank, wet well or platform | TRURAIL ladder, with or without a cage |
| Cable route | TruSpan cable trays or cable ladders |
| Cooling tower floor | TruDeck fan deck |
| Frame or structure | TruFab structural profiles |
| Something custom | Send us your drawing. We design and make custom profiles. |
| The area is | Resin |
|---|---|
| Normal | Isophthalic polyester |
| Severe (acids, alkalis, solvents) | Vinyl ester. Send us your chemical and temperature, and we'll check it. |
| Needs a fire rating | Fire retardant isophthalic |
Contact
Talk to our sales team.
Tell us what you're building. We reply with the right product, size and resin.
Hexagon MF Composite Sdn Bhd
Lot 11794, Jalan Pengkalan Nelayan, Telok Gong, 42000 Port Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
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