Why use composite as a building material for storage systems? Composite has a number of properties that offer clear advantages over traditional materials such as concrete, aluminium, steel, and stainless steel.
Corrosion resistant
Composite does not rust or corrode like steel and other metals. It is impermeable to water, vapors, and gases and is resistant to most chemicals. Where necessary, various types of liners are available, making the composite tank resistant to the full range of aggressive chemicals.
Lightweight
Composite is approximately 60-75% lighter than steel, but it is many times stronger. The glass-resin ratio yields a lightweight material that possesses extremely high stiffness and tensile strength and can handle high bulk densities. Furthermore, the lighter weight reduces the transport and installation costs significantly. We make the tank or silo entirely in our factory, allowing installation time to remain very short.
Almost no maintenance
Because composite does not rust, have tanks or silos Composite requires almost no maintenance, apart from conventional cleaning. Due to the UV-resistant coating, the tanks and silos They also do not require periodic painting and are highly resistant to the elements.
Impact resistant
Unlike steel, composite returns to its original shape after impact thanks to its advanced elastic properties. Tests have shown that composite can withstand a larger, blunt impact without permanent deformation.
No high installation costs
Composite is lightweight, meaning a simple truck crane is usually sufficient for unloading and placement. This allows for a significant reduction in the transport and installation costs can be saved. Moreover, composite requires no specialized cutting or welding equipment and can usually be installed with simple hand tools. The installation time is short, because everything is already pre-installed at the factory.
Insensitive to condensation
Due to the high thermal insulation value, composite silos are less susceptible to condensation on the inner or outer walls. This ensures that foodstuffs and feed not start rotting and that building materials such as cement do not harden and clump in the silo. In this way, product quality is safeguarded and perfect product flow is guaranteed. Where moisture and condensation affect the product, we have additional solutions to prevent moisture formation.
Excellent temperature performance
Composite withstands continuous temperatures of 60-100 °C, while the full structural integrity of the tank or silo is maintained.
