Description
Non-Sparking Industrial FRP Shovel Manufacturer in Gujarat
Nikunj Fibre Glass is a leading manufacturer and supplier of FRP Shovels (Non-Sparking Chemical-Resistant Fiberglass Shovels) based in Vapi, Gujarat. In chemical factories, explosive dust areas, solvent formulation rooms, and fertilizer storage bays, metallic shovels (steel or iron) represent an intolerable fire and explosion hazard due to friction sparks. Furthermore, steel shovels quickly corrode and disintegrate when handling damp corrosive salts.
Our heavy-duty one-piece molded FRP shovels are completely non-sparking, 100% chemical resistant, electrically non-conductive, and extraordinarily lightweight, ensuring operator safety and long service life.
Key Features & Advantages
- 100% Non-Sparking & Intrinsically Safe: Eliminates mechanical friction and impact sparks in Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 explosive environments.
- Total Acid & Salt Resistance: Completely unaffected by ammonium nitrate, sulfur, caustic soda, salt cake, and acidic chemical powders.
- Heavy-Duty Molded Construction: Integrated blade and socket reinforced with high-density woven glass cloth prevents blade cracking under heavy loads.
- Ergonomic Non-Slip D-Grip Handle: Reduces operator fatigue during repetitive shoveling of dense chemical slurries and cake.
- Smooth Non-Stick Blade Surface: Wet and sticky chemical cakes slide off effortlessly without caking on the shovel face.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Blade Dimensions | Width: 260 mm to 300 mm | Length: 350 mm to 380 mm |
| Overall Length | 950 mm to 1,050 mm (with ergonomic D-handle) |
| Material of Construction | Heavy-duty Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (Vinyl Ester / Isophthalic) |
| Shaft Material | Solid FRP Composite rod / Heavy-walled fiberglass tube |
| Weight | Approx. 1.4 kg to 1.8 kg (lightweight and highly rigid) |
| Color Options | Safety Bright Yellow, Safety Orange, Industrial Grey |
Industrial Applications
- ✅ Chemical & Fertilizer Manufacturing: Handling bulk sulfur, ammonium sulfate, caustic flakes, and salt.
- ✅ Pharmaceutical & API Cake Handling: Unloading filter presses, Nutsche filters, and centrifuges.
- ✅ Hazardous Spill Response & ETP: Hazardous sludge handling, solid waste scooping, and spill cleanup.
- ✅ Explosive & Solvent Storage Zones: Safe material movement in flammable atmosphere production bays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Can an FRP shovel break when shoveling heavy wet chemical cake?
No, our shovels are molded with multi-directional woven fiberglass roving that provides high tensile and flexural strength capable of handling dense loads up to 40 kg per scoop.
Q2: Is the handle resistant to acids if splashed during use?
Yes, the entire shovel assembly—including the shaft and D-handle—is made of monolithic chemical-resistant composite material with zero exposed metal.
