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Virtual Polymer Compounds Newsletter Vol 1.1
Introduction:
 In an effort to keep you updated about Virtual Polymer Compounds, LLC we are
implementing e-newsletters. Each e-newsletter will feature articles on key
issues related to our industry, as well as news and updates about VPC. If at any
time there is a topic or issue about which you have questions, or would like us
to write about, please
Jessica. We also invite you to visit our website at
which we update regularly with new content, including a detailedmap highlighting our manufacturer representatives’ territories and contact
information.
Company Overview:
For everything you need in custom fiberglass products VPC offers a wide range of
fiberglass fabricating capabilities, including:
An extensive line of open flow monitoring devices, such as Parshall,
Palmer Bowlus, “H” and Trapezoidal flumes, troughs and weirs. A line of completely self-contained metering manhole systems that can be
supplied with any type of flume or flow measurement weir, integral to the
structure. These units are among some of the most advanced on the market. A complete line of high quality, durable and weatherproof enclosures that have
become the industry standard for on-site equipment, generator and
telecommunications shelters. These shelters are available with a wide range of
additional options. VPC is one of the few fiberglass fabricators able to provide complete and safe
on-site services. Our fully equipped and skilled field staff can complete all
types of fiberglass restoration/repair services in standard, hazardous or
confined space settings.
VPC also offers a wide variety of high quality custom fiberglass products that
are lightweight, durable, weatherproof and cost-effective. We are able to work
with your engineer’s design to develop a quality, custom product that meets your
specific needs. Our state-of-the-art technology provides economical solutions to
open channel flow measurement and corrosive applications whenever chemical and
environmental challenges must be met. Our sales and engineering staff works with
our customers from project conception through installation to completion to
ensure the customers’ needs and expectations are met through every stage of your
order. From the smallest job to the largest, VPC has the experience you can
count on to provide you with a custom fiberglass solution to best suit your
needs. Please visit our website to view our full product line.
Key Contacts:
, Operations Manager
866-927-0677, Ext. 12 , Logistics Manager
866-927-0677, Ext. 13 , Business Development
866-927-0677, Ext. 15 , Director of Marketing
866-601-5606, Ext. 232
Fiberglass vs. Pre-cast Concrete: No contest…
Pre-cast concrete products may have been the industry standard for years, but
fiberglass products are changing the rules.
 Fabrication:
Fiberglass products are fabricated from a lightweight, non-porous
material in strong one-piece molds. Pre-cast concrete is typically created and
installed in sections due to its massive weight. Since there are no joints in
fiberglass products, unlike concrete, infiltration and contamination at the site
is highly unlikely. Concrete is also vulnerable to penetration and damage from
underground roots. When fresh groundwater enters the system, it can cause an
increase in wastewater levels, leading to an increase in treatment costs and
even a possible need for over-sized water treatment plants.
Structure:
Concrete products appear structurally sound at first, but over time
corrosion and cracks caused by expansion and contraction severely affect the
structural integrity of concrete. Fiberglass products are as structurally strong
as concrete; in fact, the strength to weight ratio for fiberglass is
astonishing. Unlike concrete, a fiberglass product that is 30 years old is just
as structurally sound as it was the day it was made. Fiberglass products
experience no loss in strength over time.
Corrosion:
It is hard to give an average life span for pre-cast concrete
products since there are many factors that may cause deterioration at different
rates. Concrete is susceptible to Microbial Induced Concrete Corrosion (MICC).
MICC is a process by which sulfuric acid, found in most wastewater systems when
hydrogen sulfide gas and bacteria react, attacks and degrades the concrete.
Fiberglass products are resistant to hydrogen sulfide and many other forms of
corrosion. Simply stated, fiberglass will not corrode like concrete and has a
much longer life span.
Installation:
Fiberglass products typically weigh substantially less than
pre-cast concrete products, therefore installation is accomplished with less
manpower and time. Additionally, on the rare occasion when a fiberglass product
becomes damaged and needs repair, fiberglass can be field-repaired much more
easily than concrete, including on-site repairs.
 Cost:
Fiberglass products outperform pre-cast concrete in all aspects, including
product cost. Pre-cast concrete products themselves are typically less expensive
than fiberglass. However, the savings are short-lived. You could save money on
the unit itself, but when the additional costs associated with difficult
installations, complex on-site repairs, and even replacing the entire product
due to deterioration are factored in, fiberglass is clearly the superior choice.
Due to the lightweight fiberglass material, shipping rates are also much less
than those associated with shipping pre-cast concrete products.
Conclusion:
Fiberglass products can withstand drastic and unpredictable chemical and
environment challenges. These products will not rot, corrode, warp, contract,
expand, rust, dent, bow, shrink, twist, fade, blister, split, crack,
deteriorate, or distort. Make the smart decision and choose fiberglass products,
and save yourself from headaches down the road.
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