What is the Benefit of Building with Composites?

Fiberglass is one of the most popular composite materials, engineered from two materials with different mechanical characteristics, compression strength and tensile strength.  Fiberglass is constructed of glass fibers, either unidirectional or multidirectional, and a resin matrix.  Alone these two materials have average strength and durability, but when combined they create a nearly indestructible material.  When the glass fibers are saturated with the liquid polyester resin they are bendable and moldable, which allows them to be formed into complex geometries.  Once the material is allowed to cure, the matrix hardens and you have a very durable, strong shape that can be used for many applications.

So why should you chose fiberglass?

For one thing fiberglass is lightweight and strong.  Its strength to weight ratio is much higher than metals or concrete and can be used for many of the similar applications, like using fiberglass manhole covers instead of cast iron, and using fiberglass for manholes and sewer lines instead of concrete.

Fiberglass doesn’t conduct electricity or block any telecommunication signals, making it the perfect building material for enclosures and shelters to protect equipment.

Fiberglass won’t rust like metals do when exposed to water and chemicals.  Unlike concrete it will not crumble when exposed to moist underground environments.

You may save a little money purchasing a non-fiberglass product initially, but those savings are short-lived.  Fiberglass will typically out last other products and cost less to install due to its light weight.

Here at VPC we offer special turn-key packages, which by definition are ready to use when delivered on-site.  Our fiberglass metering manhole packages will couple perfectly with existing pipelines, and don’t require laborious pouring of concrete.  We offer flumes with our manholes or sold separately that come ready-to-go with flow meter, sensor brackets, staff gauges, and mounting clips.  Our entire line of shelters can be outfitted with any equipment imaginable, the sky is the limit.  We will install everything in our facility and ship it to your site.

Call us today at 888-290-9522 for a quote on your next project.

Welcome to the new blog of VPC Fiberglass.  VPC is a manufacturer of quality fiberglass products used in a variety of industries.  Specializing in the fiberglass fabrication of open flow measurement flumes, fiberglass manholes, manhole frame/cover sets, a wide variety of shelters, and a host of other fiberglass products, VPC has a fiberglass solution for you whenever chemical and environmental challenges must be met.

Located just outside Buffalo, NY, along Lake Ontario, our sales and engineering staff will work with you from project conception through installation to ensure your needs and expectations are met through every stage of your order.  From small jobs to large and from standard products to custom, VPC’s experienced fiberglass fabricators are committed to a high level of excellence and quality.

Our new blog will feature our products, industry news and bulletins, recent projects and various updates.  We look forward to your comments and questions.  Please visit our website at www.vpcfiberglass.com or contact us any time at 888-290-9522.