FRP Manufacturing Recognition
Awarded by Manufacturing Outlook LATAM – 2025
Certifications, Compliance and Quality Control
Quality System and Traceability
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System for design, manufacturing and supply of FRP equipment.
- NSF/ANSI 61 – Materials suitable for potable-water contact available upon request.
- OSHA – Safety practices for internal operations.
- VOC / Emissions – Environmental best practices in resin processes.
- Traceability – Resin batch and reinforcement material traceability.
- Deliverables – ITPs, COCs, MTRs and inspection reports per purchase order.
FRP Tanks & Vessels Standards
FRP tanks, vessels and process equipment may be manufactured considering recognized standards for corrosion-resistant equipment, chemical storage and industrial service.
- ASME RTP-1 – Reinforced thermoset plastic corrosion-resistant equipment.
- ASTM D3299 – Filament-wound FRP tanks for chemical storage.
- ASTM D4097 – Contact-molded FRP equipment and tanks.
- ASTM D4024 – Reinforced thermosetting resin corrosion-resistant tanks.
- API 12P – Specification for fiberglass reinforced plastic tanks.
FRP Piping & Fittings Standards
FRP piping systems may be evaluated under standards for pressure pipe, filament-wound pipe, material designation and industrial applications.
- ASTM D2310 / D3982 – Classification/designation for FRP pipe and fittings.
- ASTM D2996 – Filament-wound fiberglass pipe specification.
- ASTM D2105 – Longitudinal tensile properties of FRP pipe.
- ASTM D3517 – Pressure pipe specification for FRP.
- ISO 14692 – GRP piping for petroleum and natural gas industries.
- API 15LR / 15HR / RP 15CLT – Fiberglass line pipe specifications.
- AWWA C950 / M45 – Fiberglass pressure pipe and design manual.
Pultruded FRP Profiles
Pultruded FRP profiles are used in structures, platforms and applications where dimensional stability, low weight and corrosion resistance are required.
- ASTM D7031 – Evaluating mechanical and physical properties of pultruded FRP.
- ANSI/RMI-SJI – Structural member load/design standards applied to composites.
- ASTM D638 – Tensile properties of plastics.
- ASTM D790 – Flexural properties of reinforced plastics.
FRP Gratings Standards
FRP gratings may be selected for traffic areas, platforms and access structures where strength, safety and performance in corrosive environments are required.
- ASTM E84 – Surface burning characteristics of building materials.
- ASTM D635 – Rate/extent of burning of plastics in horizontal position.
- ASTM D2563 – Visual defects classification for GRP laminate parts.
- ANSI/RMI-SJI – Structural design guidelines for load-bearing gratings and platforms.
FRP Ducting and Exhaust Systems
FRP ducting is used for vapors, gases and corrosive environments where resin selection, chemical barrier and laminate performance are critical.
- ASTM C582 – Contact-molded reinforced thermosetting plastic laminates.
- ASTM C581 – Chemical resistance of thermosetting resins.
- ASME RTP-1 – Reinforced thermoset plastic corrosion-resistant equipment.
- NFPA 91 – Exhaust systems for vapors, gases and particulate solids.
Testing, Inspection and QA/QC
Quality controls help validate dimensions, cure, visual integrity and performance of FRP components before delivery or installation.
- ASTM D1599 / D1598 – Hydrostatic pressure tests.
- ASTM D3299 / ASME RTP-1 – Hydrostatic and dimensional tank tests.
- ASTM D2563 – Visual and dimensional inspection.
- Barcol hardness – Cure verification.
- Holiday testing – For corrosion barrier where applicable.
- Third-party inspection – SGS, BV, TÜV or DNV upon request.
Resin Systems and Traceability
Resin selection is critical for chemical compatibility, service life and FRP product performance in industrial service.
- Vinyl ester – pH 2–12, for corrosive environments.
- Isophthalic polyester – For general water service.
- Epoxy-vinyl hybrids – For severe or chemical service.
- Full lot traceability – For resins and reinforcements.
Industries Served
Water Treatment
Mining
Chemical Process
Energy
Aquaculture
Food & Beverage
FRP Standards FAQs
Depending on the project, FRP tanks may be designed and manufactured considering standards such as ASME RTP-1, ASTM D3299, ASTM D4097, ASTM D4024 and API 12P.
FRP piping may be evaluated under standards such as ASTM D2996, ASTM D3517, ISO 14692, API 15LR, API 15HR, RP 15CLT, AWWA C950 and AWWA M45.
Plastimarmol maintains an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system applicable to the design, manufacturing and supply of FRP equipment according to the company’s stated scope.
Depending on the purchase order, ITPs, certificates of conformity, inspection reports, material traceability and applicable technical documentation may be provided.
Testing may include visual and dimensional inspection, hydrostatic testing, Barcol hardness verification, holiday testing where applicable and third-party inspection upon request.