Application, Functions and Types of FRP Beams in the Animal Husbandry Industry

FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) beams are widely used in the animal husbandry industry, mainly for breeding equipment support and barn structure construction, with significant functions and diverse types.
Application Scenarios
Breeding Equipment Support: Used as the supporting structure for plastic or cast iron slatted floors in pig farrowing crates, nursery pens, broiler floor-rearing bottom beams, and other equipment. For example, farrowing crates and nursery pens in pigsties adopt FRP beams to support slatted floors, facilitating feces cleaning and maintaining a hygienic breeding environment.
Barn Structure Construction: Applicable for building roofs, walls, beams, columns, and other structures of pigsties, poultry houses, etc., playing roles in support, thermal insulation, and heat preservation. They can also be used to manufacture ventilation ducts, improving the ventilation effect of barns.

Core Functions
Corrosion Resistance & Durability: Resistant to corrosion from acids, alkalis in livestock manure and feed, as well as cleaning chemicals. Not prone to aging or deformation in humid environments, with a service life of over 20 years—far exceeding that of traditional metal materials.
Lightweight & High Strength: Featuring low density and high strength, they are easy to transport and install without the need for large hoisting equipment, reducing construction costs. For instance, their longitudinal strength is higher than that of steel at the same weight, enabling stable support for breeding equipment and the weight of livestock/poultry.
Hygienic & Easy Maintenance: Non-porous surface prevents bacterial growth, facilitating cleaning and disinfection, reducing the risk of epidemic transmission. Maintenance-free, lowering long-term breeding costs.
Insulation & Thermal Preservation: Excellent electrical insulation ensures safety in breeding sites; superior thermal insulation reduces energy consumption of barns and maintains a suitable temperature environment for livestock/poultry growth.
Main Types
Triangular FRP Beams: Specifications such as 10032mm for goat/sheep farms, 12032mm for weaned piglets and goat/sheep farms, 135*36mm for fattening pigs and sow farms—stable structure with no easy dirt accumulation.
Trapezoidal FRP Beams: e.g., 120*50mm for fattening pigs and sow farms, offering strong load-bearing capacity.
Hollow FRP Beams: e.g., 120*30mm for fattening pigs and sow farms, lightweight while meeting strength requirements.
T-shaped FRP Beams: Various specifications for nursery pens, farrowing crates, etc., flexible installation and can be cut according to barn dimensions.

Key Terms Explanation
FRP: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (industry-standard abbreviation for clarity in international markets)
Slatted floors: (core component in modern intensive breeding, ensuring environmental hygiene)
Farrowing crates/nursery pens: (professional breeding equipment terminology widely recognized in global animal husbandry)