#grp lamination

GRP Swimming Pool Manufacture and Lamination

We have been manufacturing and supplying quality fiberglass water tanks for the last three decades. Our fiberglass water tanks are made from high-grade resin and glass fibers, which makes them very durable. We also provide GRP lamination services for water tanks. The GRP lining can be done on a variety of substrates, and it helps improve the lifespan of the water tanks.

If reducing installation costs and keeping a project on time and on budget are important to you, the Corrosol GRP product line is the right answer. This UV cured GRP has been the answer for owners and operators in various industries, especially in the oil and gas industry for many years. No matter how small or how large is the project, there is surely a perfect fit GRP solution for you.

UV cured GRP is supplied in uncured rolls. The uncured rolls cure in sunlight at ambient temperatures, so contractors can shape it on site much more easily, potentially leading to lower fabrication and installation cost.

UV cured GRP has found its use in oil and gas industry as a nonmetallic insulation cladding solution to protect pipes and pipe insulations. In line with this, embedded glass fibers give the GRP excellent properties such as durability, flexibility, stiffness and resistance to chemical harm. It may be applied in the resin in the form of roving’s chopped stand, yarns, fabrics and mats. Each type of GRP has unique properties and are used for different types of applications.

Furthermore, Corrosol GRP has been developed specifically to meet the requirements of the offshore oil and gas market as well as the maritime industry.

Underground pipelines that are transporting liquids such as petroleum products, wastewater, potable water, natural gas and other liquids are vital components of any infrastructure, making corrosion prevention an important part of the asset-protection strategy for owners.  

Corrosion of both external and internal surfaces of pipelines is a leading cause of failure of underground pipelines. Aside from financial losses due to damaged assets, corrosion also causes catastrophic failures, accidents and loss of precious lives of workers. In case of potable water systems, corrosion can lead to disruption, wastage and supply of water of inferior quality.

As a one of the trusted distributor of pipeline corrosion prevention products including cured GRP under their SolarTech brand, Corrotech Construction Chemicals wanted to discuss a success corrosion prevention method.  

Corrosion Protection of Underground Pipelines

Protecting pipelines from corrosion is one of the most important requirements to maintain the integrity of underground pipelines system. As these pipelines are subject to corrosive attack if it is in direct contact with a wet environment and salts from soil, proper protection system will help to isolate it from this environment is an obvious approach to corrosion control. One of the most effective protective systems for underground pipelines is non-metallic cladding, a jacketing system manufactured from GRP (glass reinforced plastic).  

GRP lamination is recommended in order to provide superior protection. SolarTech material is:  

Electrically isolates the external surfaces of the pipeline from its environment. SolarTech UV cured GRP is non-conductive material.  

Adequately ductile to resist cracking.

Resist damage due to soil stress and normal handling.

Compatible with cathodic protection.

Resists deterioration caused by the chemicals present in the environment and service temperature.

Conclusion

GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) is a polymer material that includes fiberglass. According to chemical manufacturers in UAE, GRP is a combination of fiberglass and the plasticity of various resins. These may include polyester, epoxy, polyurethane, vinyl ester or polypropylene.

Applications of Glass Reinforced Plastic

GRP, especially Solartech brand has various applications including waterproofing, structural strengthening and corrosion resistance. It can be found mostly in water storage tanks, chemical storage tanks, tank roof lining, manholes, chemical plants, pipeline networks, water transmission pipelines and more.

Advantages of Glass Reinforced Plastic

Strength and Durability: Due to its strength to weight ratio, GRP is an attractive lightweight material that builds strength into almost any finish component. GRP is often stronger than sheet metals and steel and is highly resistant to environmental extremes.

UV Stability: Solartech GRP are UV cured GRP which are manufactured with a high-quality UV inhibitor to prevent UV degradation from taking place.

Corrosion Resistant: GRP is resistant to corrosion and has much longer life expectancy compared to other construction materials. In harsh environments, GRP is the preferred option over wood, metal or plastic.

Versatility: Because of the molding process that GRP is subject to, it can take the shape of any container. This make sure that all GRP products are made to an exact size in order to guarantee perfect fit.

Low Maintenance: GRP has virtually low maintenance involved. It is a hardy material which can endure extreme conditions with very little wear and tear.

Solartech GRP by Corrotech

The Solartech product range offered by Corrotech compromises of GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) sheet laminates, topcoats and primers which are all curable by UV radiation. They offer three different grades of Solartech laminates including VE 55, PE 55 and PW 55 which are all formulated to ensure top quality protection against corrosive environments.

Corrotech Construction Chemicals ensure that all their product including Solartech GRP are manufactured using only the highest grade of raw materials available today. The company is quality-driven and is continuously engaged in investing in the latest technology to ensure product quality. To know more of their Solartech GRP and other product range, visit http://www.mct.uae.com