Fiberglass Tanks vs. Poly Tanks

Have you ever wondered what the differences are between our fiberglass tanks and poly tanks? Price is not the only factor. Research has shown fiberglass often results in a lower overall cost due to material longevity, content flexibility, and other design factors that reduce expensive maintenance and manual interactions for proper functioning.

Here are a few reasons why fiberglass is a superior material choice for storage tanks:

• Fiberglass tank fittings are bonded integrally to the tank of the same material, adding structural integrity and minimizing potential leakage.
• Fiberglass tanks have the design freedom to install accessories anywhere on the tanks versus flat areas only.
• Fiberglass tanks have a longer tank service life than polyethylene tanks, reducing tank replacement timeframe and minimizing the potential for catastrophic failure while increasing ROI.
• Fiberglass tanks have a very low co-efficient of expansion. Polyethylene tanks can swell three to four percent, and require expansion joints in all fittings, increasing total project cost.
• Fiberglass tanks can be easily supplied with side access manways for convenient access for inspection and cleaning versus top access.
• Fiberglass tanks can be manufactured with an internal slope bottom, resulting in complete drainage without costly cone or dish-bottom tanks.
• Fiberglass tanks can be provided with an integral pigmentation with color matching for an aesthetically pleasing, maintenance-free exterior.
• Fiberglass tanks can easily be supplied with hold-down systems for wind and seismic loads.

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