Corrosion Resistant FRP Reduces Maintenance Issues for Water and Wastewater Treatment and Control

Corrosion Resistant FRP Reduces Maintenance Issues for Water and Wastewater Treatment and Control

At this Wastewater Treatment Plant in Glendale Heights, IL, an aluminum slide gate had to be forced open using a front-end loader and a chain after seizing in place due to inevitable corrosion. The corrosive bond was so severe that the chain snapped upon the first attempt.