BENEFITS OF FRP AND FRP PRODUCTS

Beetle Composites is fully committed to the custom delivery of Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer (FRP) products and services which add high value to your project.  Engineering, manufacturing, installation, and field services; Beetle provides turnkey solutions to your problems so that you can move forward.

There are many benefits to using our FRP products.  Our custom FRP products will exactly meet your specifications and requirements when you allow us to be an integral partner in your design team.

The term FRP, which is common throughout the industry, refers to a plastic (polymer) that has been reinforced with glass fibers.  Additional reinforcements may be added and are typically composed of polyester fibers, carbon fibers, natural fibers or more glass fibers.  When fibers are combined with thermoplastic and thermoset resins, in a laminate schedule, the composite takes on new properties that enhance overall quality and functionality (i.e. corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance etc.).

Fibers provide strength, dimensional stability and heat resistance. Additives are easily incorporated into resin systems to provide pigmentation, flame retardance, weather resistance, superior surface finish, low shrinkage and other desirable properties.

Final properties are determined by many factors including the type, amount, and composition of the resin systems and reinforcements. In addition, the use of additives can greatly affect the properties.

Key Benefits of FRP Products

  • Can be engineered, manufactured,  and installed to meet your exact specifications and requirements (pressure applications, elasticity etc.)
  • Corrosion and abrasion resistant
  • High strength to weight ratio
  • Environmental exposure resistant
  • Long life
  • Cost effective

We have industry leading capabilities including precision CNC manufacturing, vacuum infusion, open molding, molding and tooling, and filament winding.  At Beetle we want to keep you moving forward with the best FRP products.