Custom prefabricated FRP Pipe for paper mill

What is FRP?

Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) is an engineered composite commonly used in chemical processing, pulp and paper, and power generation settings. It is a durable, reliable option for the structural needs of highly demanding environments.

Universal Blastco’s specialized FRP team focuses solely on custom fabrication, installation, repairs, and inspections. This team also maintains a fabrication shop where they manufacture piping nozzles, flanges, and custom pieces to fit your specific needs. Because of their flexibility, our FRP team can prepare for planned outages and is ready to respond to any emergency your project may face.

With our experience, we understand that each project has a unique set of requirements. We work closely with our customers to develop solutions that fit the needs of your specific operation. We are ready to help with design, engineering, manufacturing, on-site installation, erection, and maintenance services.

In addition to FRP solutions, we also have vast experience working with many other engineered composites. These include vinyl ester resins, polyester resins, furan resins, silica carbide additive resins, fiberglass-reinforced additive resins, and conductive additives.

FRP Services

Fiberglass – repair, fabricate, install, manufacture, retrofit, new construction
Liners – abrasive resistant, fiberglass, high temperature
Custom fabrication – carbon fiber, fiberglass
Plastic welding – hot hand-gas welding, extrusion welding, fusion welding
Dual laminate piping and fittings – plastic interior is incredibly abrasion resistant
Fiberglass/Dual Laminate Tanks – repairs, constructing small rectangular and cylindrical tanks
Repair services for fiberglass – filter plates, pipes, components
Piping – hand layup, filament wound, dual laminate, etc.

Fiberglass Structures We Commonly Build and Repair:

Absorbers
Containments
Cooling towers
Covers
Crossovers
Dampers
Ductwork

Filter press plates
Filtrate, stock
Hoods
Nozzle inserts
Recirculation water systems
Scrubbers
Slurry lines

Solid waste and ash systems
Sump pits/trenches
Stacks
Piping
Tanks
Vessels
Washer hoods

Field Work

Pipe repairs
- Assess, recommend & complete the repair
- Can make repairs during active leaks with limited pressure
- Pipe wraps (over metallic & non-metallic)
Line breaks
- Hazardous and non-hazardous
Inspections
- Including thorough reporting and repair recommendation
Relines
- Of tanks and vessels
- Abrasion resistant linings
Plastic welding
- Polypropylene, HDPE, PVC/CPVC, PVDF, FEP/PFA, Teflon

Outages

Manpower to accommodate large outages
Scheduling and planning expertise to have crews working on multiple different tasks concurrently
Prepared to take on any additional work identified during the outage
Can pre-fabricate components to install during outage
Will work around the clock
Tool trailer – break room, has all the tools for any needs that may come up
Safety first
Inspections (such as UT testing, Boriscope, core samples, etc.)
Support for changes in scope such as line breaks metal repairs, riggings, etc.

Repair Services

Repair of: filter plates, piping, flanges, dual laminate piping, washers, tanks, vessels, sump pits, secondary containments, liners,
Evaluate design flaws and recommended/repair

Filter plates repair/refurbishment:

Short turnaround and cost effective compared to replacing
Evaluate, repair/refurbish and ship back to you
Can fabricate customized modifications

Emergency Work

24/7 – prepared to start fabricating in shop or sending crews to jobsite
Shop stocked with inventory of piping, flanges, resin, glass, etc. readily available
Will help you determine a temporary repair to keep you running, or plan for a permanent fix
Experience in managing mass damage

Shop Work

Located in Delco, NC
Staffed with qualified laminators and plastic welders
Vast variety of resin inventory in stock for quick turnarounds to support shopwork, field applications and emergency repairs

Services:

Wind fiberglass piping
Fabricate fittings, components, flat sheet panels, custom needs
Build dual laminate piping and components
Repair or refurbish of parts (we can manage shipping to and from your facility)
Fabricate fiberglass and dual laminate spools
Pre-build components for outages or upcoming projects
Filter plate refurbishment and repair

CERTIFIED FRPI 8310 INSPECTOR

One of our FRP team leaders, Ryan Neff, holds the distinguished FRPI 8310 Certified Inspector certification. This certification is a testament to Ryan’s dedication and proficiency in inspecting above ground chemical storage tanks, as well as overseeing new construction projects for tanks in or out of service. With his extensive knowledge of FRP, Ryan ensures that our clients are receiving advanced feedback and recommendations from FRP tank inspections and exceptional guidance throughout the tank construction process.

Learn more about the Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics Institute at http://www.frpi.org/Certification.html

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