by Mike Merrick | Aug 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Mike Merrick | Jun 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Mike Merrick | May 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Mike Merrick | Apr 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Mike Merrick | Mar 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
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....
by Mike Merrick | Feb 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
