Fiberglass reinforced plastic tanks have become a staple for storage requirements of all kinds, from farming to commercial industries to niche storage needs. And it’s no surprise; the product’s versatility and longevity speak for themselves! But why are fiberglass reinforced tanks better for storage than other materials?

First, it’s critical to understand how fiberglass-reinforced tanks are built. Our plastic tanks are reinforced with layers of fiberglass, similar to how rebar is used to strengthen concrete. This greatly increases the tank’s durability and hardiness. It is important to note the resin used in the tank’s production, depends on what the tank is required to store, because not all fiberglass resins are created equal. We mix the resin to fit the proposed function of the tank to ensure compatibility of the resin to the product stored, whether you’re storing acidic materials, wastewater, or fertilizer.

The potential benefits of using fiberglass tanks far outweigh the downsides. Despite the fact that the initial cost of manufacturing and installing a fiberglass reinforced tank is higher than that of polyethylene, steel, or aluminum tanks, they will outlast these tanks significantly.

Some of the benefits include their resistance to extreme temperatures, ease of repair and re-use, the ability to install heavier valves because fiberglass is much more rigid than other materials, and the ability to be custom built to suit your project.

The freedom to equip accessories pre tty much anywhere on the tank instead of only flat surfaces, designing an internal sloped bottom to ensure full drainage, side access manways can be quickly installed to allow easy analysis and maintenance access as well as handrails and ladders, and fiberglass reinforced skirts or steel legs can be fashioned to add support as needed are some customizations of fiberglass reinforced tank. In fact, if you can imagine it, fiberglass can be made to fit it.

The freedom to equip accessories pretty much anywhere on the tank instead of only flat surfaces, designing an internal sloped bottom to ensure full drainage, side access manways can be quickly installed to allow easy analysis and maintenance access as well as handrails and ladders, and fiberglass reinforced skirts or steel legs can be fashioned to add support as needed are some customizations of fiberglass reinforced tank. In fact, if you can imagine it, fiberglass can be made to fit it.

The applications for a fiberglass reinforced tank are nearly limitless. Fiberglass tanks are significantly lighter than steel or concrete tanks, making insulation much easier and faster.

Fiberglass underground tanks are designed for H-20 loading conditions as part of their structurally strong design, making them ideal for installation in parking lots and high-traffic areas.

• Fiberglass tanks have a long history of use in applications requiring watertight design integrity, including extensive use in motor fuel storage. When it comes to fire protection water storage, leak-free performance is critical.
• • Since expensive heavy-lifting equipment is rarely required, the lightweight nature of fiberglass reduces installation steps and costs. This is also important to consider when tank installation sites are difficult to reach.

Fiberglass storage tanks were a more cost-effective solution for this application because the total capacity of each tank was significantly greater than that of a poly tank, requiring fewer tanks. Since the tanks were to be buried beneath the retailer’s parking lot, it was an easy choice because fiberglass tanks are also designed for H-20 traffic loads.

Aboveground and underground fiberglass storage tanks are a tried and true solution for fire protection. Increasingly stringent fire codes frequently require firefighters to have dedicated standby water sources available to supplement or replace a primary water source that is either unreliable or too far away. In addition, new insurance requirements are driving the need for a dedicated, dependable source of water for fire protection.

Only reliable, watertight, corrosion-resistant, and structurally strong vessels should be used in these applications, especially in the case of buried tanks where leaks may go undetected.

The applications for a fiberglass reinforced tank are nearly limitless. Fiberglass tanks are significantly lighter than steel or concrete tanks, making insulation much easier and faster
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