Which fabricator is the best choice for your engineered FRP tanks and pipes?
If the answer that comes to your mind is “The lowest cost provider!” then maybe you could use some help. There are important considerations besides cost. When you don’t purchase engineered FRP tanks and pipes often, it is a hard to know how to answer that question. Here’s some ideas:
How long have they been in business? If you’re specifying complex or large engineered products, look for a fabricator in business at least 10 years. For less demanding projects, a fabricator in business at least 5 years is probably safe.
How many assets similar to what you need have they manufactured, and how recently? Make sure your project is in their “wheelhouse”, meaning they won’t be using your project to learn how to manufacture it! For example, If you need large diameter FRP pipe, find fabricators that supply such pipe often. A good fabricator will be able to provide case studies of FRP tanks and pipes they fabricated recently that were similar to yours.
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Have they proven they can meet exacting specifications? If your project requires fabricators to meet lengthy and/or detailed specifications, find fabricators that routinely meet such specs. If you are replacing an FRP asset with a new one, was the old one successfully manufactured to the same specifications, and who fabricated it?
Try to find references for fabricators you are considering. One way is to simply search a fabricator’s name online, looking for customers or consultants you can contact. Ask these references if they would hire the same fabricator for the same project again.
If you are receiving quotes, analyze their pricing structure for transparency and honesty. Ensure the estimate includes all aspects of production, delivery, and support to avoid hidden fees.
For more information on how Diamond Fiberglass Systems and Services is the best choice for your next engineered FRP project, please contact diamondfiberglass.com.
About Diamond Fiberglass Systems and Services
Diamond Fiberglass Systems and Services has been delivering value to customers since 1986. Diamond manufactures quality, custom-engineered Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) tanks and vessels. The company also provides field services that include general maintenance, complex turnaround installations, emergency services, and on-site FRP tank inspections. Facilities are located in Texas and Louisiana. For more information about Diamond Fiberglass Systems and Services, please visit: diamondfiberglass.com, diamondservices.com, and fibrex.com.
About Andronaco
Founded in 1994, Andronaco Industries is a Total Systems Turnkey™ provider for demanding flow control and fluid management applications. Andronaco is unique in its ability to provide field services and to manufacture a broad product line consisting of multiple materials of construction. Products include lined valves, metallic and nonmetallic piping and fittings, expansion joints, hoses, system accessories, pumps, and process and storage vessels/tanks. No other manufacturer in this space brings together end-to-end flow control and fluid management product needs in combination with field services for safe and reliable operations. For more information about Andronaco Industries, please visit: www.andronaco.com.
Total Systems Turnkey™ Approach
Andronaco Industries, supported by Diamond Fiberglass Systems and Services, is a Total Systems Turnkey™ provider for demanding flow control and fluid management applications. Andronaco and Diamond are unique in that we provide field services as well as manufacture a broad product line consisting of multiple materials of construction. Our products include lined metallic and nonmetallic piping and fittings, valves, expansion joints, hoses, system accessories, pumps, and vessels/tanks. No other manufacturer in this space brings together your end to-end product needs in combination with field services for your safe and reliable operations. To learn more about the Total Systems Turnkey™ Approach, please visit: The Total Systems Turnkey™ Portfolio.