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FRP: The Solution for Extreme Operating Environments

Many municipal and industrial facilities operate in harsh environmental conditions. From the relentless freeze-thaw cycles of northern climates to the corrosive spray of coastal saltwater and the aggressive attack of industrial chemicals, these environments push infrastructure to its limits. Traditional materials like steel and concrete often struggle, degrading rapidly and leading to costly maintenance and […]

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Innovative Uses of Fiberglass in the Oil and Gas Industry

The oil and gas industry faces some of the harshest conditions imaginable, corrosive environments, extreme temperatures, and constant exposure to chemicals. The industry often requires materials that can endure wear and tear to manage these challenges while remaining cost-effective. Fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) has emerged as a game-changer in this field, offering innovative solutions to improve

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The Science Behind Fiberglass: Why It’s the Future of Wastewater Management

Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic / By Andrew Helbling

Managing wastewater is a critical task that directly impacts public health and the environment. From regulating flow rates to tackling corrosive substances and ensuring that equipment lasts, one key element is the focus, which is choosing the right materials. While concrete and metal have historically been the go-to choices, it is now shifting toward more

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Life Span of Flume Materials

Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic, Flumes / By Andrew Helbling

Even when you have a good flume that’s properly installed and offers accurate measurements, you need to make sure that it can last as long as you need. Turns out, one of the key factors to longevity is the kind of material you use for your flume. Discover the life span of flume materials, and

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What Makes Fiberglass Great

Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic, Flumes / By Andrew Helbling

Fiberglass is one of the most popular materials for flow rate measurement devices, thanks to the wide variety of benefits it offers compared to alternative materials. In the decades since it was first introduced in the 1960s, fiberglass has exploded in popularity across wastewater flow rate measurement applications. Discover what makes fiberglass so great and

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Benefits of Fiberglass Construction

Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic, Flumes / By Andrew Helbling

You can use a variety of different materials in flumes, weir boxes and packaged metering manholes, but nothing works quite like fiberglass. Fiberglass construction offers a wide variety of advantages you simply won’t be able to find elsewhere, so it’s important to consider this when planning your flow rate measurement efforts. Learn about all the

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Tips for Measuring Wastewater in Tight Spaces

Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic, Wastewater Products / By Andrew Helbling

Installing a flume in an outdoor flow channel has some challenges, but it’s remarkably easy compared to having to install one in a tight space. In fact, some tight spaces make it seemingly impossible for a standard flume or weir box that has 15-25 pipe diameters to work with. Fortunately, there are solutions for those

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Life Spans of Flume Materials

Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic, Flumes / By Andrew Helbling

When you’re looking to install a flume into your flow channel, you’ll need to treat it like an investment. That means opting for a material that will last for as long as possible and can offer low performance and maintenance costs. While there are plenty of options available, you can only ultimately choose one for

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Why You Need Fiberglass Wastewater Solutions

Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic, General Applications / By Andrew Helbling

All sorts of materials can be used for wastewater solutions like flumes and weir boxes, but nothing works quite like fiberglass. This reliable material is not only strong and long-lasting enough to work well for long-term flow measurement needs, but its construction is remarkably easy and customizable. Learn why you need fiberglass wastewater solutions, and

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