INDUSTRIAL USES OF FIBERGLASS

Industrial fiberglass offers excellent thermal and electrical insulation, flame & corrosion resistance, and lightweight strength for safer, more efficient operations in the following industries:

Water & Wastewater. Fiberglass is safe and highly resistant to harsh conditions in water facilities, including water treatment chemicals such as lime-soda, chlorine, coagulants, flocculants, precipitants, and defoamers. In addition, fiberglass can withstand the thermal and chemical processes used for disinfection, clarification, demulsification, demineralization, odor control, and precipitation. VPC offers fiberglass troughs, weir plates, and scum baffles in a wide range lengths, sizes, and configurations to suit various water control needs.

Marine. Watercraft, docks, marinas, and other marine facilities are regularly exposed to highly corrosive seawater. Fiberglass is highly resistant to the corrosive effects of seawater, making it the ideal option for exterior panels, supports, and other marine components.

Chemical. Fiberglass is a great material option for holding tanks, containers, and covers that contain corrosive chemicals. It is also used for ductwork, fans, and louvers in chemical facilities to provide a corrosion resistant solution for airflow.

Manufacturing. Fiberglass is used for ladders, platforms, and railings in various manufacturing facilities to prevent injuries in areas where oil, hydraulic fluid, and other process fluids pose a slip risk.

Construction. The flame resistance and exceptional strength-to-weight ratio make fiberglass the construction material of choice for a variety of components in commercial, residential, and industrial facilities.

HVAC and Air Handling. Cooling towers, ventilation ducts, fans, louvers, and other HVAC components are often constructed from fiberglass for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance.

Oil and Gas. Fiberglass in-ground vaults and enclosures are used to protect and provide easy access to gas utilities. Fiberglass catch basins are also often used in oil and gas sites to provide a corrosion-resistant drainage solution.

Telecommunications and Power. The thermal and electrical resistance of fiberglass makes it the perfect insulator for telecommunication equipment and power distribution arrays. At VPC, we offer fiberglass RF shielding shelters to protect important telecommunications equipment from harmful interference and the elements.

Food and Beverage. Fiberglass containers and tanks offer a food-safe solution for containing and controlling the odors of various food products. Since food and beverage facilities work with numerous liquids, such as oils, juices, and more, fiberglass can also be used for non-slip platforms, ladders, and gratings to prevent injury.

Pulp and Paper. VPC offers fiberglass in-ground vaults, catch basins, HVAC components, flumes, and more for use in pulp and paper facilities. These products are capable of withstanding the corrosive chemicals used throughout paper processing operations.

Mining. Fiberglass equipment enclosures, catch basins, flumes, walkways, and more are resistant to chemicals and electricity. This is important in protecting equipment and personnel from stray electrical current during mining operations.

Energy Production. Its non-conductive properties make fiberglass especially useful in the energy industry, where high voltage operations such as scrubbers and tank farms require safe non-conductive walkways, equipment enclosures, and other equipment.

Medical. Lightweight, strong, and smooth fiberglass is easy to mold into complex easy-to-clean covers for medical equipment.