Most FRP damage is repairable. This guide covers the fiberglass repair techniques industrial shops use on tanks, hulls, and housings, from diagnosis and prep to resin choice.
The terms glass fiber and fiberglass are often used interchangeably with regard to materials in construction, manufacturing, or industrial applications. While the two are related materials, they differ in purpose and characteristics. Knowing the difference will help you make smarter decisions for your projects. What is Glass Fiber? Glass fiber is manufactured from very fine […]
“Fiberglass resin” usually means polyester. Epoxy is a separate, stronger, pricier chemistry. Here is how polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy compare, and how to pick the right one.
Five high-value uses of corrosion-resistant fiberglass in oil and gas, from process piping and tanks to scrubbers, gratings, and offshore systems, plus how to specify FRP.
In this article Why medical equipment uses fiberglass 5 Reasons Fiberglass is Used in Healthcare RF transparency and MRI compatibility Key fiberglass medical applications Material properties that matter in healthcare Manufacturing process for medical housings Frequently asked questions Fiberglass medical equipment housings are everywhere in clinical environments, but most people never notice them. The […]
A fabricator’s side-by-side of spray-up and hand lay-up fiberglass: glass orientation, strength-to-weight, cost, volume, and which process fits which part.
Fiberglass mold cost ranges from $5,000 for simple open tooling to $250,000+ for large complex closed molds. This guide breaks down pricing by mold type and the factors that determine where your project lands in the range.
Seven red flags that identify an underqualified custom fiberglass fabricator before a contract is signed. What to look for in portfolios, process answers, test panels, and communication.
In this article What is the resin transfer molding process How RTM works step by step RTM vs hand lay-up and vacuum forming Which industries use RTM RTM tooling costs and production volumes Is RTM right for your project Frequently asked questions The resin transfer molding process produces composite parts with smooth surfaces on both […]
Sheet molding compound (SMC) is the process that brought fiberglass composites into mass production. While hand lay-up and resin transfer molding serve custom and mid-volume work, SMC handles the high-volume end of the composite market: automotive exterior panels, electrical enclosures, and structural parts produced in the tens of thousands. BLG Fiberglass incorporates SMC alongside its […]
