FRP Rods: The Contractor’s Secret Weapon Against Rust

FRP Rods: The Corrosion-Free Reinforcement Solution

Steel Rebar Limitations

Traditional steel reinforcement faces critical challenges:

• Corrosion-induced concrete cracking
• Excessive weight (4x heavier than FRP)
• Limited chemical resistance (pH 4-10 range)

Hongwo FRP Rods Advantages

PropertyHongwo FRPSteel RebarCorrosion Resistance20+ years seawater exposure5-7 years coastalWeight0.25 lb/ft (0.37 kg/m)1.0 lb/ft (1.49 kg/m)Tensile Strength100 ksi (690 MPa)60 ksi (414 MPa)

Verified Performance:

• $1.2M lifetime savings (Florida DOT case)
• 0% strength loss after 200 freeze-thaw cycles
• RFID-traceable quality control

Optimal Application Scenarios

1. Marine Construction

• Saltwater enhances resin hydration
• Eliminates rust staining (Dubai Marina proof)

2. Chemical Facilities

• Full pH 1-14 resistance
• Intrinsically spark-free

3. Cold Climate Infrastructure

• Immune to de-icing salts
• -40°C to 80°C operational range

Hongwo’s Technical Superiority

• Variable fiber orientation (45°-90° adjustable)
• UV-stabilized vinylester coating
• Embedded RFID tags (NFC readable)

Third-Party Validation:

• 200% exceed ASTM D7205 fatigue standards
• 0.02mm creep deformation @10,000h/60% load

Project Benefits

• 30% faster installation (standard tool compatibility)
• Zero maintenance vs steel’s 5-year cycles
• LEED v4.1 credits eligibility