by Mike Merrick | Sep 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
From the pipes beneath our cities to the technologies that protect our rivers, lakes and oceans, water touches everything we do. Once a year, the global water community gathers at WEFTEC to share solutions, spark innovation, and shape the future of clean...
by Mike Merrick | Aug 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Big Beautiful Bill Act, a significant federal infrastructure and economic stimulus initiative, is bringing a renewed focus on America’s infrastructure and business environment. For industrial facilities using corrosive liquids such as mineral mining, this...
by Mike Merrick | Jul 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
As data centers continue to expand and evolve, so too does the need for reliable infrastructure to support their operations. One increasingly popular solution is the use of engineered fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) tanks. These tanks offer a range of benefits that...
by Mike Merrick | Jul 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the world of industrial equipment, certification matters – especially when it comes to safety-critical components like tanks and vessels. The certification that stands out in the fabrication of non-metallic FRP tanks and vessels is the ASME RTP-1 designation....
by Mike Merrick | Apr 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
In previous months we discussed the use of Barcol Hardness testers to measure and quantify the degree of cure of fiber reinforced plastics (FRP). This month we finish the discussion of FRP cure with the most accurate method, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)....
by Mike Merrick | Apr 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Last month we described proper use of a Barcol Hardness Tester to get accurate hardness readings. This month we describe how to interpret Barcol Hardness Tester readings to develop an accurate evaluation of FRP cure. Be aware that during a test, if the probe contacts...
