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Can Old Fiberglass Tanks & Pipes Be Recycled?

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...

Which Fabrication Standard For My FRP Vessel?

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...

FRP Equipment Prices: Same Story As Almost Any Product Anywhere

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...

Proper Shipping of FRP Tanks

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...

FRP Flanges: Installation Mistakes

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...

Thermal Stability of FRP Tanks & Pipes Compared to Other Materials

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 Continues Safety Initiative

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...

You’re Responsible for Buying an FRP Tank or Pipe…Now What?

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...

Diamond Fiberglass is Hiring!

  The demand for Diamond's products and services are strong!  To keep up with demand, we recently added staff to our quoting and engineering teams and enlarged our office space at our Victoria, TX headquarters.  We are manufacturing products that are being...

Resin Supply Shortage: A Dim Light At The End Of The Tunnel

The effects of historic winter storm Uri continue to be felt in the corrosion fiberglass industry.  While most of the chemical manufacturers that were shut down by the storm have resumed production of the components required for resin manufacturing, there continue to...