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Fiberglass Tank QC Guide

Fiberglass tanks are made of multiple layers that provide strength, weight, and corrosion protection. A typical fiberglass tank has an inner resin layer, interior glass fiber layer, structural glass fiber winding layer, and outer resin layer for UV protection. Quality control inspections commonly involve a 3-stage process where the tank is inspected after the corrosion barrier layer, after removal from the mandrel, and before shipment. The inspections are performed by an experienced independent inspector according to ASTM standards.

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Fiberglass Tank QC Guide

Fiberglass tanks are made of multiple layers that provide strength, weight, and corrosion protection. A typical fiberglass tank has an inner resin layer, interior glass fiber layer, structural glass fiber winding layer, and outer resin layer for UV protection. Quality control inspections commonly involve a 3-stage process where the tank is inspected after the corrosion barrier layer, after removal from the mandrel, and before shipment. The inspections are performed by an experienced independent inspector according to ASTM standards.

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Fiberglass Tank Inspection

Updated: Feb 26
Introduction
Fiberglass tanks are complex structures made from multiple layers of different
materials to achieve a balance between strength, weight, and corrosion
protection. Starting from the inside – out, a typical filament wound fiber
reinforced plastic (FRP) tank consists of an inner surface, interior layer, structural
layer, and outside layer. The inner surface is commonly 10-20 mils thick resin rich
layer. The interior layer is in the 100 mil range and contains 20 to 30 % chopped
glass for strength. As its name implies, the structural layer carries most of the
product related stress and contains 60-70% continuous strand filament winding.
The outside layer is a resin rich surface layer with added coating(s) for ultraviolet
protection and corrosion resistance.

Figure 1. Fiberglass tank cross-section.

Quality Control Inspection


Quality control (QC) inspections will vary depending on end user requirements. A
common requirement is a 3-stage inspection process. The first inspection is
commonly performed at the completion of the corrosion barrier and before
structural winding occurs. The second inspection is performed after the tank is
removed from the mandrel and before any nozzles are attached. The third
inspection is performed prior to shipment of the tank. These inspections are
generally performed by an independent inspector with at least 5 years of
experience with FRP vessels. The QC visual inspections are performed to ASTM

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