Fiberglass Tanks In Fire Suppression: An Unheralded Hero
In a world where wildfires, industrial incidents, and unforeseen accidents present a constant threat, possessing a robust and efficient firefighting infrastructure is crucial. Most fire protection systems require a tank in the 60,000-gallon range which a fiberglass reinforced plastic tank can easily store. FRP tanks are significant for rural and remote firefighting water requirements due […]
Ensuring Quality: The Certification And Standards Behind Fiberglass Tanks
From safeguarding against potential hazards and leaks to building customer confidence, certifications and standards behind fiberglass tanks play a pivotal role in upholding the reputation and credibility of fiberglass tanks. Certifications and standards play a multifaceted role in ensuring the safety, quality, and reliability of fiberglass tanks which then benefits manufacturers, regulatory authorities, users, and […]
Fiberglass Tanks In Agriculture: Boosting Efficiency & Sustainability
Storage tanks facilitate important processes that help with the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of agricultural practices. These practices may include water storage for irrigation, storage for agricultural chemicals such as fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, livestock water supply, and use in drip irrigation systems among several other practices. Unlike other materials such as steel or concrete […]
How Fiberglass Tank Designs Complement Modern Architecture
Fiberglass is a composite material made of a plastic matrix reinforced by fine fibers of glass. This combination results in a lightweight, strong, and durable material that is easy to transport, easy to install, corrosion and rust-resistant, and can withstand temperature fluctuations. These features of fiberglass make it a practical material for storage solutions in […]
The History And Evolution Of Fiberglass Storage Solutions
Did you know that ancient Phoenicians and Egyptians were two pre-modern civilizations that made glass into fibers, thus resulting in what we now popularly refer to as ‘fiberglass’? People would make a small amount of glass fiber at a time, however, the fiber that they produced was very coarse, and used it for decoration purposes. […]
Can Old Fiberglass Tanks Be Recycled?
Fiberglass has been around since the 1930s and is constructed using either brand-new or recycled glass to achieve an adaptable and durable material that can then be used to construct a variety of useful things, including storage tanks. Fiberglass-reinforced plastic tanks are employed in a number of industries including agriculture, waste management, septic, chemical and […]
How Deep Can Fiberglass Be Buried?
When you require a storage option that can be installed below ground, a fiberglass-reinforced plastic tank is a great solution. These tanks are built to last and can provide a decades-long work life for septic, potable water, chemical containment and more. Underground tanks are perfect for projects that need to save on space or for […]
7 Reasons to Use FRP In Your Next Project
When choosing a material for a storage project, there’s a lot of consideration to take into account such as what’s the life expectancy of the material, how does it hold up against the elements and what are the specifications for what it can feasibly hold? FRP is a leading material for the construction of quality […]
What Kind of Tank is Best For Your Project?
Depending on your industry, there are a plethora of storage unit options that cater to chemical, wastewater, potable water or oil and gas production. Knowing your product’s specs will help you narrow down a selection of storage units that fit your storage needs. A big question to ask yourself is whether your project requires an […]
Why FRP Tanks Are More Durable Than Other Choices
When you’re working with highly caustic materials, flammable chemicals, raw oil and gas or potable water in massive quantities, you need to trust the storage units you’re utilizing can safely hold and store your product or materials without fear of corrosion, leakage or otherwise. Traditional storage units made from concrete or aluminum aren’t as reliable […]