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Let me talk about how to maintain fiberglass pipes.
Release time:
2023/01/21
Let's talk about how to maintain fiberglass pipes. The maintenance of fiberglass products has not received the attention it deserves. Most production units do not provide maintenance knowledge in product manuals or user instructions. Many user units lack understanding of the material and performance of fiberglass. Many people blindly believe that fiberglass has high strength, will not rust, has gel coat protection, and does not require maintenance. As a result, many fiberglass devices lose their elegant appearance prematurely and have a shortened lifespan due to lack of maintenance.
Let me talk about how to maintain fiberglass pipes.
How to maintain fiberglass pipes?
The maintenance of fiberglass products has not received the attention it deserves. Most production units do not introduce maintenance knowledge in product manuals, user instructions, and other materials. Many user units lack understanding of the material and performance of fiberglass. Many people blindly believe that fiberglass has high strength, will not rust, has a gel coat protection, and does not require maintenance. As a result, many fiberglass equipment lose their elegant appearance prematurely and have a shortened lifespan due to lack of maintenance.
Fiberglass reinforced plastic is made of synthetic resin as the matrix and glass fiber as the reinforcing material. It has strength comparable to steel, excellent water resistance, corrosion resistance, and a smooth, aesthetically pleasing surface. It can be molded as a whole, but it also has some disadvantages, such as low hardness and poor wear resistance. Particularly, many factors affect quality (such as the quality of raw materials, the technical quality of operators, production conditions, and environmental factors), resulting in significant quality differences among similar products. Compared to wooden boats, fiberglass boats have the characteristic of requiring less maintenance, which is determined by the superior performance of fiberglass itself. However, like all materials, fiberglass also has aging issues, although the aging process is relatively slow. Even if a gel coat resin is applied to the surface of the hull to form a protective layer, due to its thickness of only 0.3-0.5mm, it can be damaged and thinned under continuous friction and environmental erosion. Therefore, less maintenance of fiberglass does not mean no maintenance. Proper maintenance can not only maintain aesthetics but also extend the service life of fiberglass products.
What are the main materials of fiberglass pipes?
Fiberglass pipes are a type of non-metallic pipe, mainly made of glass fiber. This glass fiber is a special resin-based lightweight glass fiber, and the manufacturing process is also very clever. It is made by winding glass fiber layer by layer on a rotating core mold.
1. Uses
Due to their good characteristics and unique structure, fiberglass pipes are widely used in various industries. They are now widely used in petroleum, chemical, drainage, and water supply industries, and have been developing rapidly in recent years in China, with increasing demand.
2. Characteristics
1. It has a very good characteristic, which is that it does not cause secondary pollution when in contact with water and other media, and it is also non-toxic, making it suitable for use as a water transport pipe. It also has excellent corrosion resistance, so no anti-corrosion measures or negative anti-corrosion protection are needed, resulting in a longer service life than ordinary pipes.
2. Since it is not entirely made of steel, it is definitely lighter than metal pipes, making it easier to transport and install, thus speeding up the installation process.
3. Fiberglass pipes of the same specifications can increase flow rate and reduce resistance in water compared to ordinary pipes, thereby achieving energy consumption reduction.
4. The water pressure and external pressure strength are superior to ordinary pipes, and it also has good impact resistance. Therefore, it can meet the required standards in many cases. Moreover, it has strong temperature adaptability, so it is widely used in many petroleum and chemical industries.
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