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Large Fiberglass Tanks
Large diameter tanks are sought after for a variety of reasons. …
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Muriatic Acid Storage and Handling
Muriatic Acid, also known as Hydrochloric Acid, is used in a…
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Wastewater Systems and Fiberglass
Wastewater systems will vary in scale and complexity depending…
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General Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer Composition
In this excerpt from our newest eBook Chemical Processing eBook:…
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FRP Material Properties Put to Use
Viable solutions to complex problems—that’s what we all want…
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More Fiberglass Terminology!
We recently shared some of the most common fiberglass terms and…
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Custom Fiberglass Fabrications
Some projects are cookie-cutter, straight-forward. But maybe…
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Sulfuric Acid Storage
Custom fiberglass, with its low maintenance, high performance,…
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Fiberglass Terminology
Like most technical and manufacturing industries, fiberglass…
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The Cost of Corrosion
The effects of corrosion can be seen in industries across the…
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Chemical Processing eBook
We are very happy to share with you the newest free eBook from…
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Storing Sulfuric Acid Using Fiberglass as a Material of Construction
Choosing the proper material of construction for acid storage…
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Beetle Plastics and Inbound Marketing
We're very excited to share with you an article about Beetle…
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FRP vs Aluminum: A Snapshot Comparison of Two Materials
FRP and Fiberglass
Fiberglass is ubiquitous in a wide range of…
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Fiberglass Tanks and the Storage of Caustic Soda
Liquid caustic soda is corrosive. Currently caustic soda is stored…
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Beetle Plastics to Attend The Chemical Processing Symposium
We are excited to announce that Beetle Plastics will be exhibiting…
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Fiberglass Pipe Fittings: Where Materials and Human Capital Converge
There are many important design considerations that are fundamental…
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Why Isophthalic Polyester Resins are Ideal for Fiberglass Fabrications
Unsaturated type resins, such as polyester resins, are thermoset,…
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Corrosion Resistant Material
When looking for a corrosion resistant material for construction…
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FRP Products Meet a Diverse Set of Needs
It seems like every time we look at Twitter or the news we see…
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FRP Ductwork Ideal for Corrosive Applications
Fiber-Glass-Reinforced plastics (FRP) are used for a large…
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Corrosion Resistant FRP in Sulphuric Acid Processing Plants
Recently, Ashland Performance Materials put out an interesting…
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Reducing Material Costs with Corrosion Resistant FRP Solutions
Across a wide range of industries, material and metal costs are…
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Chemical Handling: Corrosion Resistant Tanks and Vessels
FRP are utilized worldwide for applications in chlorine, sulphuric…
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Lime Slurry Piping Reduces Westar Plant Downtime
One of the many advantages of working with fiberglass is its…
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FRP Applications for Common Fracking Chemicals
Within the Fracking Industry there are many opportunities for…
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Fiberglass Pipes and Fittings for a Chlorine Processing Plant
When an international client came to us needing pipes and fittings…
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Uses of Fiberglass Pipe and Large Diameter Fiberglass Pipe
Applications and Key Benefits
Since the mid to late 1980’s…
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What is an FRP Corrosion Barrier?
Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) are well known for their abrasion…
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There’s a New Tank in Town
From the Bakken and Three Forks to the Eagle Ford Shale - There’s…
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Fiberglass Resins 101
There are many fiberglass resins available and each has unique…
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Pipe Support Systems
In general terms, industrial piping systems refer to a series…
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Pultruded Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer for Power Generation Plant
When a customer came to us with an existing metal and wood scaffolding…
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Fiberglass Corrosion Resistance and the Mining Industry
Corrosion is an inevitable part of the human experience; presently,…
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Unique FRP Design Offers Solution To Flash Freezing
Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FPR), or fiberglass, is an excellent…
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Beetle Plastics to Attend the ACMA Corrosion, Mining and Infrastructure Conference
May 15-16, 2013 Denver, Colorado
Beetle Plastics is attending…
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Selecting an FRP Manufacturer: Key Considerations
There are many considerations to keep in mind when searching…
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International Corrosion Awareness Day
April 24, 2013 marks the date of the fourth annual International…
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Corrosion in Soils: FRP is a Cost-Effective Alternative
Have you ever stopped to think about what is happening just below…
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FRP Mining Solutions Solve Corrosion Problems
Many industries report major problems with corrosion each year.…
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Choosing Corrosion Resistant Resin: 11 Things You Should Know
Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) use has grown tremendously over…
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Testing and Measuring Flexural Modulus of FRP
What is Flexural Modulus?
There are many important properties…
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FRP Well Suited for Potash Mining Equipment
It has been demonstrated many times over that modern Fiber Reinforced…
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Did You Know? Thermal FRP Expansion
According to the Composites Growth Initiative of the American…
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Building Waste Water Treatment Systems—No Problem
Every year there are technological advancements. New materials…
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Using CNC Manufacturing to Create Custom FRP Products
CNC stands for Computer Numeric Control. CNC Machining is a process…
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What Makes a Superior FRP Fracking Tank?
There are many FRP tank options available out there on the market,…
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Implementing FRP Pollution and Odor Control for Wastewater Treatment
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) components boast design flexibility…
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Five Unique Characteristics of FRP
Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) are unique composite materials…
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A Tale of Two Materials – Chemical Resistance of FRP vs Alloys in Wet Processes
There are many important predictors of service life in industrial…
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5 Things You Should Know About Corrosives and FRP
In our last post we talked about the need for education about…
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FRP Corrosion Control: Education Can Improve Opportunities
If you’ve been paying attention to fiberglass trends you’d…
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FRP for Ferric Chloride Tanks and Waste Water Treatment
Ferric chloride or FeCl3, is an industrial scale commodity chemical…
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FRP for Structural Repairs – The Advantages of Structural FRP
Recently featured by Energy-Tech Magazine, "ASME: Repair of pressure…
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FRP for HCL Applications
There are many applications for hydrochloric acid (HCL). …
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Corrosion Resistance: FRP for Copper Recovery Systems
There are many advantages to using Fiber Reinforced Polymers…
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FRP Sustainability, Green Construction and LEED
Sustainability is big word these days. It can mean a lot…
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Is FRP Combustible?
Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) and Combustion
Combustion/fire…
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Corrosion Resistance Makes FRP Ideal for Handling Sodium Hypochlorite
There are many compounds used in industrial processes that require…
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FRP Solves Hydrochloric Acid Storage and Transportation Problems
Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) also known as Muriatic Acid is a corrosive,…
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Chlorine Storage and Handling Using Fiberglass Tanks and Pipe
The corrosion and abrasion resistance of fiberglass reinforced…
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Westar Uses Limestone Slurry Piping To Reduce Plant Down Time
Westar Energy is the largest electric power producer in Kansas.…
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Large Diameter Pipe for Water Circulating Project
The photo shows one of many large diameter pipe spools for a…
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FRP Pipe Testing using a Vacuum
Have you ever wondered what would happen to a 26" diameter pipe…
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FRP Pipe Industry Leaders
Beetle Plastics has a rich history of strength in engineering…
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The Large Diameter Composite Pipe Market Continues to Grow
Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) is our passion here at Beetle,…
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Corrosive Chemical Storage Problem Solved Using Fiberglass Tanks
When the team at a chemical processing plant needed a new solution…
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Soaring to New Heights with Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer
In the September-October 2012 issue of Composites Manufacturing…
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FRP – Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic for Corrosion Resistance
Fiber-Glass-Reinforced plastics (FRP) are used for many varied…
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What Are the Advantages of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic?
Now that we have covered what fiberglass reinforced plastic is…
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How is Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Fabricated?
In this post, the second of our FRP blog post series, we're going…
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Smoke Resistance? Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic is Smokin’
But seriously, during a fire fiberglass reinforced plastic does…
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What is FRP?
Fiberglass reinforced plastic is not only versatile, but also…
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FRP Fire Resistance: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic and Fires
No one wants to have a fire in their building or business, but…
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The Storage of Sulfuric Acid in FRP Composite Tanks
Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is a chemical that presents unique handling…
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How to Properly Bury Fiberglass Piping
Beetle Plastics has developed a series of specifications that…
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Fiberglass Pipe Thermal Expansion and Contraction
FRP Pipe Properties: Thermal Expansion and Contraction
Beetle…
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FRP and Abrasion Resistant Lining: Lined Pipe vs. Unlined Pipe
This is the second in a series of blog posts discussing lined…
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Improvements to Abrasion Resistant Pipe made from FRP Composites
Jack Mallinson of FMC Corporation’s plant in Front Royal,…
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Lined Pipe vs. Unlined Pipe – Pipe Strength and Structural Integrity
In earlier posts, we discussed the first reason to choose lined…
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Lined Pipe vs. Unlined Pipe – Corrosion Resistant Pipe
It has always been our contention that all FRP composite pipe…
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Welcome to the Beetle Plastics Blog
Welcome to the Beetle Plastics Blog. As leaders in the fiberglass…