I. Overview of Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Storage Tanks
Fiberglass storage tanks are a type of fiberglass product, primarily made by wrapping a reinforced material of glass fibers with a resin binder, all controlled by microcomputers. These are innovative composite materials known for their corrosion resistance, high strength, lightweight, and long lifespan. Due to their flexible design and strong processability, they can be adapted for various industries such as chemical and environmental protection, gradually replacing most of the market share previously held by carbon steel and stainless steel.
Section 2: Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GFRP) Storage Tanks Classification
Fiberglass storage tanks can be categorized by form into vertical tanks, horizontal tanks: by size into standard tanks and on-site wrapped large tanks: and by pressure into pressure tanks and vacuum tanks, etc.
Section 3: Characteristics of Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic Storage Tanks
(1) Lightweight and high-strength
Glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP) have a relative density between 1.5 and 2.0, which is only 1/4 to 1/5 of carbon steel. However, their tensile strength is close to, and even exceeds, carbon steel, with a specific strength that can rival high-grade alloy steel.
(2) Excellent corrosion resistance
FRP is an excellent corrosion-resistant material, offering strong resistance to atmospheric conditions, water, and general concentrations of acids, alkalis, salts, as well as various oils and solvents. It has been applied in all aspects of chemical corrosion prevention.
(3) Excellent thermal performance
FRP has a low thermal conductivity, only 1/100 to 1/1000 of metal, making it an excellent insulating material.
(4) Excellent craftsmanship
① Can be flexibly selected according to the shape, technical requirements, application, and quantity of the product for molding processes
②Simple process, capable of one-time molding, with outstanding economic benefits, especially for products with complex shapes that are difficult to form in small quantities, highlighting its process superiority even more.
