Products & Services
FRP Tanks/Vessels
GFI Composites makes fiberglass tanks from 300 imp. gals to 34,000 imp. gals. Fiberglass tanks can be utilized for non-potable water, septic tanks, holding tanks and pump stations – vertical or horizontal applications. All septic tanks are manufactured in accordance to CAN/CSA- B66-M90 standards
Larger volume tanks are made from Filament Wound Fiberglass. This production method allows us to accommodate specific volumes in 4′, 6′, 8′, or 10′ diameter tanks.
Industry Standards
Below are just a couple Industry Standards GFI Follows from API, ASME, ASTM, CSA and NSF:
- Currently Certified Under NSF/ANSI61 standard. For potable water tanks and vessels. We can meet requirements that potable water tanks meet NSF Standard 61, including verification that we performed leak testing before shipping the tank. GFI Composites offers NSF-listed tank designs, and our manufacturing plant is NSF-certified, which means that NSF can audit us at any time to confirm our materials and processes.
- In accordance with CSA B-66 M90 for septic and waste water applications.
- In accordance with ASME B31.3 (FRP pipe)
- In accordance with Certification RTP-1 for Vessel and Tank repairs.
- All staff are Certified Composites Technicians (CCT Program) by American Composites Manufacturers Association.
- Certified & Pre-qualified by Nimbi and ISNetworld
Below Ground Tanks
Tanks are designed for underground burial with the standard tank capable of 2 ft. of earth cover. By special order, the tanks can be buried up to 6 ft. of earth cover or more.
FRP Flanges, vales and fittings of a wide range can be installed at the customer’s request. These can be standard 2″ couplings or bolt on flanges style.
Manways come in a variety of sizes 22”, 24” and 30”, and are completed with gaskets and bolt on covers.
Installation instructions are included with each tank and fiberglass hold-down straps are available for anchoring to ballast in high water table conditions.
Above Ground Tanks
Experience
Let us put our unmatched experience to work for you. GFI Composites has been building fiberglass reinforced plastic tanks and process vessels for a wide range of applications since 1989. We utilize the latest in chop and filament winding equipment available in the industry today, thus supplying our customers with the highest quality fiberglass structures on the market. Our 10,000 square feet production facility is situated on 3 acres in Bay Bulls, NL.
Quality Built Right-In…
GFI’s fiberglass tanks are designed and manufactured for your specific application. We equal or exceed industry standards to insure long and trouble-free service. Our fiberglass tanks are engineered for specific service conditions required by our customers and are manufactured in accordance to all current standards. The final tank design depends on factors such as chemical environment, depth at which being buried and traffic load. We maintain individual inspection reports for each tank; recording resin system used, actual material usage, fittings, accessories, recommended end use and destination.
Industrial FRP Storage Tanks
Fiberglass is often utilized as a replacement for steel. Its reduced weight and corrosion resistance offers a cost-effective means for above ground vessel fabrication. To satisfy customer needs, GFI Composites offers a wide selection of resins, optional lining reinforcements and three different manufacturing processes. GFI’s fiberglass plant works closely with both its resin and reinforcement suppliers to maintain quality products and state-of-the-art manufacturing procedures
FRP Above Ground Tanks are Ideal For:
- Solvents and Non-Flammable corrosive fluids in petroleum products, Chemical, Pulp & Paper, and various other industrial applications.
- FRP Shop Fabricated Above ground Tank Sizes Range From 300 to 20,000 gallon capacity.
Environmentally Safe, Will Never Rust, Durable Long Life, Easy to install and transport.
Heat Trace/Insulated Tanks
GFI Composites Ltd. Constructs each insulated/ heat traced tank in such a way that these units are perfectly suited to service a multitude of different applications such as potable water, waste water, fire protection and much more. These tanks are durable enough to withstand high and low temperatures, harsh weather, corrosive conditions and maintain their good looks virtually maintenance-free.
Residential Septic Tanks
GFI Composites Fiberglass residential tanks have many advantages over tradition steel, concrete and plastic tanks. Here are just a few of the advantages of fiberglass tanks:
- Light weight means no large cranes or heavy equipment required. Tanks can be lifted by hand over lawns or driveways which will save on destruction of landscaping. Transportation is made easy by the dimension of the tank. Tanks up to 800 Gal can be transported by way of pick-up truck. This will save homeowners time and money!
- Non-corrosive. Backed by 20 year corrosion and collapse warranty, homeowners can be assured that they will never have to damage their landscaping again.
- Extremely strong and durable. GFI only uses high grade ISO resin and chop materials in our tanks. Multiple ribs add additional strength. This allows tanks to be buried with up to 4 feet of coverage. Tanks may be buried in greater depths if required by homeowner, though they must first consult with a GFI Composites Representative.
- Inspection hatches and risers. Every GFI tank comes with an inlet and outlet inspection hatch. This allows homeowners to access inlet and outlet baffles very easily. Fiberglass clean out risers may be added. Sold in 4 foot lengths, this minimizes damage to landscaping if tank requires maintenance or clean out. Risers can be brought just inches below ground level.
- All septic tanks are manufactured in accordance to CAN/CSA- B66-M90 standards
