FUTURE OF FRP PRODUCTS IN PAKISTAN
Innovation is the driving force for worldwide economy. One thing we see common in all the leading and super power countries of world like United States , China and Russia is their struggle towards innovation and technology that results in producing advanced solutions in fields of military, construction, agriculture and many other that gives one country a leading edge from its competitors.
Similarly , innovation in composite engineering have so enhanced in last 2 decades that Fibre Glass Reinforced Plastic Products have been key component in industrial and Residential Construction
How are Fiberglass Products aiding Industries?
Along the 2 key components concrete and steel that have endless possibilities to be used , FRP Engineering have reached same level of adaptability and strength with added benefits of being light weight & Corrosion free.
Just imagine the application and Fibre glass product will be ready as number of production methods are numerous, most common is hand lay through moulds, further Solid Moulding Compound (SMC), Filament Winding for heavy duty pipes and tanks and Pultrusion process for producing solid length of beams and channels.
On other hand options for material selection are also available without limit as per application, being it high flame rated or full acidic environment , material like aluminum oxide and vinyl ester resin full merge with glass fibre to obtain the required results.
One of the application is manhole cover where we need strength of loaded truck and corrosion free at same time.
On other hand UV Exposed electrical panel boxes are manufactured in fiberglass as they are not only last long but shock proof and fire resistant same time making it top priority for electrical engineers.
Market of FRP in Pakistan
Being a third world country but also excess of natural resources in Pakistan , Industries also helps the economy by processing all the yields of nature being it agriculture , textiles or surgical equipment.
Fiberglass gratings and roofings have already developed market in many factories in Karachi, Lahore , Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Peshawar but other products like FRP Cable Trays , Railings, Pultruded Beams , Pressurised tanks and vessels are still unknown to many.
With the time they wont only be explored but will be necessity as they bring maintenance free and long lasting solutions.