Advantage of Composites Pipe

Fiberglass Reinforced Piping systems exhibit many advantages over most conventional piping systems. These advantages influence performance, maintenance, and ease of installation.

  • Lower Maintenance Cost. Longer Life Term.
  • Corrosion Resistant.
  • Moisture Resistant.
  • High Strength-to-Weight Ratio.
  • Easier, Faster and Most Cost Effective to Install.
  • Design Flexibility and Simpler Fabrication.
  • Low Friction Resistance or Low Fluid Resistance (which does not decrease with age).
  • High Temperature Strength.
  • Low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion.
  • Resistant to Biological Attack.
  • Resistant to Fatigue.

Comparison of key features - Steel vs. GRP

 
Steel
GRP
 
 
Burst characteristics
Positive
Positive
 
Thermal insulation
Negative
Positive
Physical Characteristics
Low density
Negative
Positive
 
 
Chemical resistance
Negative
Very Positive
 
Dimensional stability u. heat
Very Positive
Positive
Chemical Characteristics
Resistance to corrosion
Negative
Very Positive
 
 
Capital expenses
Positive
Positive
 
Low maintenance required
Negative
Very Positive
Economic point of view
Long service life
Negative
Very Positive