by Mike Merrick | Aug 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
The following guidelines for handling and lifting of FRP tanks are summaries of those in the Diamond Fiberglass document “FRP Tank Handling and Installation Instructions” Rev. 7. However, each tank lifting plan must take into account all of the factors in...
by Mike Merrick | May 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
In a nutshell, there are essentially two different fabrication standards to pick from. Both are excellent when used in conjunction with the appropriate FRP asset. The purpose of this article is to differentiate the two and give you some general information to help you...
by Mike Merrick | Apr 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Less than two years ago the US national average price of gasoline was under $2.00 per gallon, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Remember those days? As of this writing, it is close to $4.50 per gallon, and likely still going up. You probably...
by Mike Merrick | Feb 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Years ago I took a call from the supervisor of an installation crew who was installing FRP pipe we manufactured. I could tell from the background noise he was in the field working with his team. And he was upset; I mean he was livid. He’d just discovered that...
by Mike Merrick | Nov 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
According to Wikipedia, thermal expansion is the tendency of matter to change its shape, area, volume, and density in response to a change in temperature. For tanks and pipes, changing dimensions after installation and the frequency of those changes can cause serious...
by Mike Merrick | Oct 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Diamond Fiberglass announced that it will continue its participation in the State of Texas OSHCON (Occupational Safety and Health Consultation) Program. This program was created to help employers identify and eliminate occupational hazards in the workplace by helping...
by Mike Merrick | Sep 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Fiberglass (FRP) tanks and pipes are a little different than many assets because they are fabricated from a material that many people don’t know well. If you are one of those people, this blog is for you! Don’t worry, you can make a smart purchase if you...
by Mike Merrick | Aug 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
The demand for Diamond Services ‘s field work is strong! To keep up with that demand, we recently added staff to our quoting and engineering teams and enlarged our office space at our Victoria, TX headquarters. We are manufacturing products that are being...
by Mike Merrick | Jul 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
The effects of historic winter storm Uri continue to be felt in the corrosion fiberglass industry. While most of the chemical manufacturers that were shut down by the storm have resumed production of the components required for resin manufacturing, there continue to...
by Mike Merrick | Jun 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
The effects of the historic February storm we came to know as Uri are still with us now (June) and will likely be felt through the rest of the year. When it comes to manufacturing engineered FRP equipment for corrosion applications, the effect on...
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