Who hasn't purchased something at a relatively low price and then something went wrong, leaving us wishing we'd bought the item that was priced a bit more, but probably would have given us better service?  If it was an article of clothing, maybe it shrunk after just a...

The following guidelines for handling and lifting of FRP tanks are summaries of those in the Diamond Fiberglass document "FRP Tank Handling and Installation Instructions" Rev. 7.  However, each tank lifting plan must take into account all of the factors in each...

Just about everything wears out eventually and needs replacing.  In the corrosion industry, a question that is getting more attention recently is, what to do when FRP tanks and pipes wear out?  The most common disposal method for tanks and pipe is cutting them up and...

In a nutshell, there are essentially two different fabrication standards to pick from. Both are excellent when used in conjunction with the appropriate FRP asset. The purpose of this article is to differentiate the two and give you some general information to help you...

Less than two years ago the US national average price of gasoline was under $2.00 per gallon, according to the US Energy Information Administration.  Remember those days?  As of this writing, it is close to $4.50 per gallon, and likely still going up.  You probably...

Fiberglass tanks are not fragile, but they do require a reasonable amount of care while transporting.  Here's some things to consider when shipping FRP tanks: Point Loading - Supports holding the tank in place should be adjusted to keep the tank in shape. If one of...

Years ago I took a call from the supervisor of an installation crew who was installing FRP pipe we manufactured.  I could tell from the background noise he was in the field working with his team.  And he was upset; I mean he was livid.  He'd just discovered that most...

According to Wikipedia, thermal expansion is the tendency of matter to change its shape, area, volume, and density in response to a change in temperature.  For tanks and pipes, changing dimensions after installation and the frequency of those changes can cause serious...

Diamond Fiberglass announced that it will continue its participation in the State of Texas OSHCON (Occupational Safety and Health Consultation) Program.  This program was created to help employers identify and eliminate occupational hazards in the workplace by helping...

Fiberglass (FRP) tanks and pipes are a little different than many assets because they are fabricated from a material that many people don't know well.  If you are one of those people, this blog is for you!  Don't worry, you can make a smart purchase if you follow the...