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March 1, 2012 by Kendal White

Fiberglass Laminate for Big Jobs: Reinforce an Entire Steel Tank

It seems like everyday we find new applications for SolarShell, our fiberglass laminate. Because it cures into an impenetrable fiberglass shell, SolarShell makes a patch ideal for repairing steel or other industrial applications. But what if your repair requires more than a little patch or two? What if your repair is so large you’re considering replacing the entire application instead of investing the time and resources to fix it?

No problem. Whether your problem is big or small, SolarShell can solve it.

The solution for steel
In the following example, a chicken farm used SolarShell to line a large, outdoor steel sewage tank. Lining the inside of a steel tank with laminate can add 30 plus years to the working life of the tank at a fraction of what it would cost to replace it. Sure, they could have used the laminate to patch the most corroded areas here and there—or they could have sprung for the cash to replace the tank altogether—yikes! But instead, they applied SolarShell as a liner to reinforce the walls of the tank. They realized that lining with laminate would not just repair, but it would also protect against corrosion, rust, and leaks in the future.

rusted tank walls

Steel Tank Before SolarShell

First they drained, dried, and sandblasted the inside of the tank. Then they grinded off rusted areas, patched holes, primed with resin, and applied the laminate, which cured quickly in direct sunlight (about 15 minutes). They finished the job with a new coat of paint, and the tank looked and performed like new.

steel walls lined with laminate

Steel Tank After SolarShell


What about other applications?

Solar Shell doesn’t just work with steel—it also bonds with concrete, insulation glass, wood and virtually any other substrate and can conform to any shape, making it ideal for a variety of industrial applications.

Don’t replace what you can repair. SolarShell is easy to apply and works better than standard epoxy, putty, or fiberglass repair kits. What can you use it for?

Filed Under: Corrosion Prevention, SolarShell Tagged With: containers, fiberglass laminate, industrial applications, Laminate, reinforce, reinforce steel, reinforced steel, reinforcing, repair steel, sewage tanks, steel, steel applications, steel tank, steel tanks, storage tank, tank, tank lining

September 16, 2011 by Kendal White

The Secrets to Keeping the Workplace Safe

Thanks to James Yount of Spill 911 for his contribution to the UniTherm blog. Spill 911 offers a complete line of industrial absorbents and spill response kits as well as spill containment, material handling, janitorial, stormwater control, facility protection and safety products. Our line is diverse, encompassing the top manufacturers and the highest quality products.

What are your workplace safety policies? How do you determine what those policies are? Do you understand where the common hazards are in the workplace? [Read more…]

Filed Under: Fire Protection, Manufacturing, Plastics Industry Tagged With: aquatic ecology, dangerous goods, environment, material handling, resource conservation and recovery act, safety cabinets, safety gear, safety products, secondary spill containment, spill containment, storage tank, surface runoff, united states environmental protection agency, water pollution, workplace safety, workplace safety tips

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