Your ideal solution with GRP
More flexible, lighter, durable – Your advantages
- Corrosion-free and resistant to chemicals
- Resistant to abrasion and UV light
- Low weight reduces transport and construction costs
- Smooth inner surface guarantees excellent hydraulics
- Outstanding long-term rigidity
- High return on investment compared to conventional pipe materials
Not all plastics are the same
What is glassfibre reinforced plastic – “GRP” – ?
- Used in aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding and construction industries
- Composite material consisting of a plastic matrix and glass fibres
- Plastic matrix: polymer matrix – usually made from an epoxy resin, vinyl ester resin or a thermosetting polyester resin
- Glass fibres: usually E-glass (aluminium borosilicate glass)
What are the material properties of GRP?
- High acid resistance
- High resistance to compressive and tensile forces
- Low weight compared to other materials such as concrete or steel
- High resistance to corrosion (also to electrolytic corrosion due to its non-conductive properties)
- High resistance to UV radiation
- High temperature stability
- Flame-retardant when non-flammable resins are used
- Impermeable to water