At Strand Composites, we understand that conventional materials of construction are not always suitable for the aggressive chemical environments encountered in today's industrial processes.

For applications involving challenging chemical exposure and elevated operating temperatures, specialized resin systems can provide an effective alternative to conventional fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) construction.

Furan resin technology offers a unique combination of chemical resistance and thermal performance, making it a valuable option for select industrial applications where traditional polyester and vinyl ester resin systems may not provide the desired performance.

Strand Composites brings decades of custom FRP manufacturing experience, specialized engineering knowledge, and disciplined quality assurance practices to the development of corrosion-resistant equipment designed for demanding process environments.

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Specialized Furan Resin Technology

Engineered Beyond Conventional FRP Applications

Furan resins are specialty thermosetting polymers recognized for their resistance to a broad range of aggressive chemicals, including certain acids, alkaline solutions, and organic solvents.

Their chemical and thermal characteristics make them particularly useful in selected applications where conventional FRP resin systems may encounter performance limitations.

When properly specified and manufactured, furan-based composite systems may offer several important advantages:

• Specialized Chemical Resistance: Compatibility with selected aggressive chemicals and process environments that can challenge conventional composite materials.

• Elevated Temperature Capability: Potential suitability for higher-temperature service conditions, depending on the specific resin formulation, chemical exposure, and equipment design.

• Corrosion-Resistant Construction: Engineered composite laminates designed to resist degradation from compatible process chemicals.

• Application-Specific Design: Flexibility to develop specialized laminate systems based on operating conditions and structural requirements.

• Long-Term Reliability: The potential for extended equipment service life when material selection, design, manufacturing, and operating conditions are properly aligned.

Because chemical compatibility varies significantly with concentration, temperature, and exposure conditions, every application must be evaluated individually to determine the appropriate material system.

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Custom-Engineered Furan Vessels & Piping

Specialized Solutions for Critical Industrial Processes

Strand's custom manufacturing capabilities provide the foundation for developing specialized FRP equipment that addresses demanding corrosion, temperature, and mechanical service requirements.

Depending on the application and approved material system, equipment solutions may include:

• Custom corrosion-resistant storage and process vessels

• Specialty chemical processing equipment

• FRP piping and fabricated components

• Custom fittings, transitions, and connections

• Specialized corrosion-barrier construction

• Application-specific composite laminate configurations

Each project begins with a detailed evaluation of the intended service environment, recognizing that the selection of an appropriate resin system is essential to equipment performance.

Our engineering and manufacturing teams focus on developing solutions that address the customer's process requirements rather than relying on standardized, one-size-fits-all equipment designs.

Material Selection & Engineering Expertise

The Right Material for the Right Application

The long-term performance of any corrosion-resistant composite structure depends on much more than the selection of a resin.

Chemical concentration, operating temperature, pressure or vacuum conditions, mechanical loading, thermal cycling, and process variability all influence the suitability of a particular material system.

Strand approaches these challenges through an engineering-focused evaluation of the complete operating environment.

Depending on project requirements, this evaluation may include:

• Chemical compatibility and process conditions

• Continuous and intermittent operating temperatures

• Structural and mechanical design requirements

• Corrosion-barrier materials and laminate construction

• Fabrication and curing requirements

• Inspection, testing, and quality documentation

Our objective is to help customers identify suitable composite construction methods for applications where material performance and reliability are critical.