Future of Infrastructure

Unless protective measures are taken, buried steel tanks, piping, and other metal components of fuel storage systems corrode and eventually leak products into the environment. Corrosion can attack the metal either over the entire surface of the metal (uniform corrosion) or in a small, localized area, creating a hole. Localized corrosion can perforate an unprotected tank in about 15 years and is the most common form of corrosion.

To prevent this from happening, Fibrotech now make pipes and manhole covers with noncorrodible material such as fiberglass. FRP composites do not rust or corrode. There are various resin systems available to the fabricator which provide long-term resistance to almost every chemical and temperature environment. Properly designed composites parts have long service life and minimum maintenance as compared to most competitive materials.

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• Resistance To Corrosives — Acids and other corrosives eat right through metals, which we know are susceptible to rust as well. However, FRP not only holds up to all corrosives but is also completely unscathed. This allows it to last decades, even in environments such as chemical plants or marine applications.

• Cost-Effective — FRP has a low overall cost due to its long service life that is incomparable. However, FRP also provides amazing value due to its low cost of installation and maintenance. Installation of steel, for example, requires heavy equipment and more manpower. Not to mention, steel requires constant upkeep and maintenance. FRP on the other hand needs just simple hand tools for installation and is virtually maintenance-free.

• Strength-To-Weight Ratio — FRP has an extreme strength-to-weight ratio as seen best when compared to steel. Even though it’s only one-seventh the weight of steel—it’s the same strength. That’s right, the strength of steel without weighing nearly as much or being prone to rust.

• Safety — When it comes to structures meant for pedestrian traffic or workers’ foot traffic, FRP is beyond superior for safety. Our non-slip surface available on any FRP structure is safer than metal or wood because it is still non-slip even when wet. Additionally, it’s non-conductive so electrical shock hazard is eliminated when using FRP.