📋 FRP Technical Datasheet
Fiberglass Reinforced
Plastic (FRP) — Full
Technical Specifications
Complete material, dimensional, mechanical and chemical specifications for Global Fiberglass Company's FRP products — tanks, vessels, pipes, blowers, gratings and chemical plant components.
FRP / GRP
Fiberglass Reinforced
Plastic Products
Plastic Products
Standards & Compliance
ASTM D2996
ASTM D2997
ISO 14692
BS 6464
AWWA C950
NF T 57-900
High-Quality Imported Raw Materials
Section 01
FRP Tanks & Vessels — Specifications
Fiberglass chemical storage and transport tanks manufactured using hand lay-up and filament winding processes with high-quality imported resins.
8m
Maximum Tank Diameter (Largest Mold Available)
300ton
Maximum Capacity Delivered (MS Tank + FRP Lining)
1.8–8m
Diameter Range — 6 Standard Mold Sizes
🛢️ Dimensional Specifications — FRP Storage Tanks
| Parameter | Range / Value | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available Mold Diameters | 1.8 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 6.0 / 8.0 | meters | Shell & Dish End molds |
| Capacity Range | 500 L – 300,000 L | Litres / Tons | Custom capacities available |
| Wall Thickness | 6 – 25 | mm | Depending on diameter & pressure |
| Dish End (Top/Bottom) Thickness | 8 – 30 | mm | Domed or flat ends available |
| Orientation | VerticalHorizontalUnderground | — | All orientations fabricated |
| Tank Mounting | SaddlePedestalLegFlat Base | — | As per site requirement |
| Operating Pressure | Atmospheric – 2.5 bar | bar | Pressurized vessels on request |
| Operating Temperature | –10 to +90 | °C | Resin dependent |
| Transport Tank Capacity | Up to 30,000 | Litres | Road transport tanks fabricated |
| Nozzle Connections | ½" – 14" | inches | Flanged or threaded |
| Manhole | 500 mm std. | mm OD | With blind cover, MS or FRP |
⚗️ Chemical Resistance — Tank Application Matrix
| Chemical | Concentration | Max Temp | Resin Type | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) | Up to 35% | 60°C | Vinyl Ester / Isophthalic | Excellent |
| Caustic Soda (NaOH) | Up to 50% | 60°C | Vinyl Ester | Excellent |
| Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl) | Up to 15% | 40°C | Isophthalic / Vinyl Ester | Excellent |
| Sulphuric Acid (H₂SO₄) | Up to 70% | 50°C | Vinyl Ester | Good |
| Brine / Salt Water | Saturated | 70°C | Isophthalic | Excellent |
| Drinking Water | — | 60°C | Orthophthalic / Food Grade | Excellent |
| Chlorine Gas (vapor phase) | Dilute | 40°C | Vinyl Ester | Good |
| Petroleum / Hydrocarbons | Various | 50°C | Vinyl Ester | Consult |
🔩 Lining Specifications (MS Tanks)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Lining Type | FRP Hand Lay-Up / HRL |
| Lining Thickness | 4 – 10 mm |
| MS Shell Thickness | 6 mm (std) |
| MS Dish End Thickness | 8 mm (std) |
| Pedestal Count | 2 nos. (std) |
| Max Lined Tank Capacity | 300 Tons |
| Application | HCL, Hypo, Caustic service |
📐 Sight Glass & Access
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sight Glass Size | Ø 6" |
| Top Flange Material | MS / FRP |
| Bottom Flange Material | MS / FRP |
| Manhole (std) | Ø 500 mm |
| Lifting Arrangement | MS outside support ring + 4 poles |
| Ground Clearance | Visible from ground level |
Section 02
FRP Pipes, Fittings & Headers
🔗
FRP Pipe Specifications
Pipe Size Range1" – 14"
Pipe LengthUp to 6000 mm
Wall Thickness4 – 20 mm
Pressure RatingUp to 10 bar
End TypeFlanged / Bell-Spigot
Surface FinishSmooth inner / rough outer
Colour CodeGrey (std), Custom
🔀
Fittings & Flanges
Collar & Flange Range½" – 14"
Flange RatingPN6 / PN10 / PN16
Elbows45° / 90° / Custom
TeesEqual / Reducing
ReducersConcentric / Eccentric
End CapsDomed / Flat
Press TypeFRP hand press (in-house)
🧲
PVC + FRP Composite Pipe
Core MaterialuPVC / CPVC
FRP Overwrap2 – 8 mm
Size Range¾" – 12"
Temp RatingUp to 70°C
Chemical ServiceHCL, Hypo, Brine
Lining MethodHand lay-up (in-house)
Typical App.HCL process headers
🔧 Y-Strainer (PVC + FRP Reinforcement)
| Parameter | Specification | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Inlet / Outlet Diameter | 100 | mm |
| Strainer Body Diameter | 250 | mm |
| Visibility | Ground level visible | — |
| Reinforcement | FRP over PVC body | — |
| Service | HCL / Hypo / Brine | — |
Section 03
FRP Blowers & Vapor Absorber System
🌬️ FRP Centrifugal Blower
| Parameter | Specification | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Centrifugal / Radial | — |
| Construction | FRP Mold (in-house) | — |
| Flow Rate | 500 – 30,000 | m³/hr |
| Static Pressure | Up to 2,500 | Pa |
| Motor Power | 1.5 – 45 | kW |
| Motor Speed | 960 / 1450 / 2900 | RPM |
| Power Supply | 400V, 50Hz, 3-Phase | — |
| Enclosure | TEFC, IP55 | — |
| Impeller Material | FRP (corrosion-resistant) | — |
| Housing Material | FRP | — |
| Shaft Seal | Mechanical seal | — |
| Chemical Resistance | HCL fumes, Hypo vapor, Cl₂ | — |
⚗️ Complete HCL Vapor Absorber System
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Absorber Tower | FRP vertical packed tower, custom height |
| Tower Material | FRP (Vinyl Ester lined) |
| Packing Type | Ceramic rings / PVC rings |
| Grid Plate | Ø 600mm, 20mm thick |
| Process Tower (ENAR spec) | L=5000mm, OD=600mm, t=20mm |
| Showering System | FRP nozzle headers, PVC spray |
| Blower | FRP centrifugal (see blower spec) |
| Pipe Lines | FRP / PVC+FRP composite |
| Valves | Diaphragm, Ball, Needle (PVC/FRP) |
| Suction Pump | PPH/FEP, 2900 RPM, 5.5 kW, IP55 |
| Pump Flow Rate | 60 m³/hr |
| Pump Discharge Pressure | 2.5 bar |
Section 04
FRP Grating & Structural Profiles
⬛ Molded FRP Grating
| Parameter | Specification | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Size (std) | 1000 × 1000 / 1220 × 3660 | mm |
| Mesh Opening | 25×25 / 38×38 / 50×50 | mm |
| Depth | 25 / 38 / 50 | mm |
| Resin Type | Isophthalic / Vinyl Ester / Phenolic | — |
| Colours | GreyYellowGreenRedCustom | — |
| Surface | Grit / Gritted top surface (anti-slip) | — |
| Load Rating | Up to 5 kN/m² | — |
| Chemical Resistance | Acids, Alkalis, Solvents | — |
| Application | Industrial walkways, platforms, bunds | — |
📏 FRP Pultruded Structural Profiles
| Profile | Available Sizes |
|---|---|
| Square Tube | 25×25 – 100×100 mm |
| Round Tube | Ø 20 – Ø 100 mm |
| I-Beam | 50×50 – 200×200 mm |
| Channel (C) | 50×25 – 150×75 mm |
| Angle (L) | 25×25 – 100×100 mm |
| Flat Bar | 25 – 200 mm width |
| Solid Rod | Ø 6 – Ø 50 mm |
| Length (std) | 6000 mm |
Section 05
Raw Materials — Composition
Global Fiberglass Company uses high-quality imported materials specifically selected for HCL and chemical service environments.
🧪 Resin Systems
| Orthophthalic Polyester | General purpose, water tanks |
| Isophthalic Polyester | Chemical resistance, corrosion service |
| Vinyl Ester | High chemical resistance — HCL, Caustic, Hypo |
| Epoxy | High-temperature structural applications |
| Phenolic | Fire-resistant applications |
🕸️ Reinforcement Fibres
| E-Glass Chopped Strand Mat | General laminate construction |
| E-Glass Woven Roving | Structural layers |
| Biaxial / Multiaxial Cloth | Pressure vessel walls |
| Filament Winding Roving | Pipes, cylinders |
| Surface Veil (C-Glass) | Chemical barrier inner liner |
🔧 Corrosion Barrier Liner
| Inner Liner Thickness | 2.0 – 3.0 mm (resin-rich) |
| Surface Veil | C-glass or synthetic veil |
| Resin Content | > 85% by weight in liner |
| Purpose | Chemical barrier against HCL, Hypo, Caustic |
| Structural Wall | Woven roving + CSM alternate layers |
🛡️ Surface Protection
| Gel Coat (exterior) | UV-resistant, 0.3–0.6 mm |
| Top Coat | Pigmented isophthalic top coat |
| UV Stabilisers | Incorporated for outdoor tanks |
| Anti-Slip Surface | Grit broadcast (grating tops) |
| Fire Retardant | Available on request (FR resin) |
📊 Mechanical Properties — FRP Laminate (Typical)
| Property | Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 120 – 250 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Strength | 150 – 300 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Compressive Strength | 100 – 200 | MPa | ASTM D695 |
| Tensile Modulus | 8 – 18 | GPa | ASTM D638 |
| Density | 1.7 – 2.0 | g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Hardness (Barcol) | 35 – 50 | HBa | ASTM D2583 |
| Glass Content | 25 – 45 | % by weight | ASTM D2584 |
| Water Absorption | < 0.5 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Thermal Expansion | 18 – 25 | ×10⁻⁶ /°C | ASTM E228 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.25 – 0.35 | W/m·K | — |
Section 06
Manufacturing Process
From enquiry to commissioning — our complete engineering and fabrication process.
01
Enquiry & Design
Client specs review, engineering design, material selection
02
Material Procurement
Imported high-quality resins, fibres, fittings sourced
03
Mold Preparation
Mold selection (1.8m–8m dia), surface preparation
04
Lamination
Liner lay-up, structural winding, resin cure
05
Demolding & Trim
Mold release, trimming, nozzle cutting, surface finish
06
QC & Testing
Barcol hardness, dimensional check, hydro test
07
Delivery & Install
Transport, site erection, commissioning
🧯 Pump Specifications (Vapor Absorber / Transfer)
| Parameter | Circulation Pump | Transfer Pump |
|---|---|---|
| Material | PPH / FEP | FRP / PP |
| Motor Speed | 2900 RPM | 1450 RPM |
| Motor Power | 5.5 kW | 1.5 – 7.5 kW |
| Enclosure | TEFC, IP55 | TEFC, IP55 |
| Power Supply | 400V, 50Hz | 400V, 50Hz |
| Flow Rate | 60 m³/hr | 15 GPM |
| Discharge Pressure | 2.5 bar | 10.5 PSI |
| Head | — | 12 m |
🌡️ Heat Exchanger Specifications (ENAR Refinery)
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Shell Material | M.S (Carbon Steel) |
| Tube Material | Titanium Grade 2 (ASTM B-338) |
| Tube Plate | Titanium Grade 2 |
| End Cover | M.S with corrosion allowance |
| Configuration | Shell & Tube |
| Service | HCL / Chemical process cooling |
Section 07
Workshop Equipment & Mold Inventory
🏗️ Complete Workshop Equipment List
| # | Equipment | Specification | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | FRP Tank Mold — Shell & Dish End | Ø 8.0 m | 1 set |
| 02 | FRP Tank Mold — Shell & Dish End | Ø 6.0 m | 1 set |
| 03 | FRP Tank Mold — Shell & Dish End | Ø 3.0 m | 1 set |
| 04 | FRP Tank Mold — Shell & Dish End | Ø 2.5 m | 1 set |
| 05 | FRP Tank Mold — Shell & Dish End | Ø 2.0 m | 1 set |
| 06 | FRP Tank Mold — Shell & Dish End | Ø 1.8 m | 1 set |
| 07 | FRP Pipe Mold Range | 1" – 14" | Full range |
| 08 | FRP Press for Collar & Flanges | ½" – 14" | 1 unit |
| 09 | FRP Blower Mold | Centrifugal type | 1 set |
| 10 | Compressor | Industrial grade | Available |
| 11 | Welding Plant (MS / SS) | MIG / TIG / Arc | Multiple |
| 12 | PVC Welding Machine | Hot gas / Extrusion | Available |
| 13 | PP (Polypropylene) Welding Machine | Hot gas / Extrusion | Available |
Section 08
Product Applications
Industries and use-cases served by Global Fiberglass Company's FRP product range.
Chemical Manufacturing
Textile Industry
Petroleum Refining
Agri & Food Processing
CNG & Utilities
Infrastructure & Commercial
🌡️ FRP Cooling Tower Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Counter-flow / Cross-flow FRP | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 5 – 500 | TR |
| Fill Type | PVC honeycomb / splash | — |
| Fan Type | FRP axial fan | — |
| Basin Material | FRP / GRP | — |
| Casing Material | FRP panels | — |
| Drift Eliminator | PVC | — |
| Application | CNG stations, textile, process cooling | — |
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