Manufacture of corrosion-resistant GRP pipes and GRP vessels for aggressive media, including via the centrifugal casting process according to DIN 16965.
Fiberpipe GFK Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
Stolberg (Rhineland) · Zeitz (former) · Draschwitz (place of founding)New on Amplifa
About Fiberpipe
Fiberpipe GFK Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH develops, produces and sells components made of glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP), in particular chemical-resistant pipes and vessels for aggressive media. The core of production is a plant erected as part of the funded project "Fiberpipe Centrifugal Pipe Plant" (2015–2017) for the manufacture of GRP pipes in a closed centrifugal casting process with diameters of 80 to 300 mm according to DIN 16965 (UP-GF, glass-fibre reinforced polyester resins). Compared with conventional winding technology, the process exhibits lower emissions and significantly lower electricity and resin consumption. In addition to pipes, the company manufactures GRP vessels as well as pipework components and special parts. The products are mainly used in the chemical industry, in shipbuilding and in power plant construction as well as in water and wastewater treatment. The range of services includes consulting and on-site planning, design and adaptation, assembly and installation as well as training and support. Product testing is carried out by external material testing institutes.
- Site
- Stolberg
- Processes
- Manufacture of GRP pipes by centrifugal casting, Manufacture of GRP vessels, Manufacture of pipework components and special parts made of glass-fibre reinforced plastics, Consulting and planning (on-site analysis of the facility, customised solutions), Design and adaptation of GRP products, Assembly and installation of GRP products, Training and support for GRP products, Joining a pipe with a pipe socket (patent)
- Materials
- GRP (glass-fibre reinforced plastic), UP-GF (glass-fibre reinforced polyester resins), Epoxy resin (two-component), Centrifugal casting (closed process)
- Certificates
- Product testing by external material testing institutes, DIN 16965 (UP-GF pipes), ISO 9001
- Founded
- 2003
- Industries
- Chemical industry, Shipbuilding, Power plant construction, Water and wastewater treatment, Glass and ceramics / processing of minerals and earths
- 01
Consulting and on-site planning
- 02
Design and adaptation
- 03
Manufacture of GRP pipes by centrifugal casting / GRP vessels
- 04
Product testing by external material testing institutes
- 05
Logistics from a spacious warehouse
- 06
Assembly and installation
- 07
Training and support
Materials and Processes
UP-GF (glass-fibre reinforced polyester resins)
Pipe material according to DIN 16965 for chemical-resistant GRP pipes in the diameter range 80–300 mm.
GRP (glass-fibre reinforced plastic)
Material for vessels, pipework components and special parts with high corrosion resistance.
Epoxy resin (two-component)
Resin system that is used considerably more efficiently in the closed centrifugal casting process than in the open winding process.
Centrifugal casting (closed process)
Process with lower emissions, lower rotational speed, higher dosing temperature and significantly reduced electricity and resin consumption.
Sites
Stolberg (Rhineland)
DEHead office: administration, warehouse and production (factory hall, centrifugal casting plant)
- Materials
- UP-GF (polyester resin), GRP, epoxy resin
- Centrifugal casting plant for glass-fibre reinforced pipes (pipe diameter 80–300 mm)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of GRP pipes by centrifugal castingCasting | – | – | – | – | GRP (glass-fibre reinforced plastic), UP-GF (glass-fibre reinforced polyester resins), Epoxy resin |
| Manufacture of GRP vesselsPlastics | – | – | – | – | GRP (glass-fibre reinforced plastic) |
| Manufacture of pipework components and special parts made of glass-fibre reinforced plasticsPlastics | – | – | – | – | GRP (glass-fibre reinforced plastic) |
| Consulting and planning (on-site analysis of the facility, customised solutions)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Design and adaptation of GRP productsEngineering | – | – | – | – | GRP (glass-fibre reinforced plastic) |
| Assembly and installation of GRP productsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Training and support for GRP productsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Joining a pipe with a pipe socket (patent)Joining | – | – | – | – | GRP (glass-fibre reinforced plastic) |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrifugal casting plant for glass-fibre reinforced pipes | – | 1 | Pipe diameter 80 to 300 mm | – | Stolberg |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Product testing is carried out by external material testing institutes; the pipes meet the criteria of DIN 16965 "Pipes made of glass-fibre reinforced polyester resins (UP-GF)".
| Evidence | Stolberg (Rhineland) |
|---|---|
| Product testing by external material testing institutes | |
| DIN 16965 (UP-GF pipes) | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 2003
Founding in Draschwitz, Saxony-Anhalt; registration on 27.10.2003
- 2004
Relocation to Zeitz with enlargement of the warehouse
- 2005
Establishment of the Western sales office in Stolberg/Rhineland
- 2006
Alexander Hartmut Bamberger becomes managing director; share capital 25,500 €
- 2008
Consolidation of warehouse and administration at the Stolberg site; register change to Amtsgericht Aachen HRB 15075
- 2015
Start of the funded project "Fiberpipe Centrifugal Pipe Plant" (funding: 100,647 €)
- 2016
Commercial power of attorney (Prokura) granted to Heike Uerlings-Bamberger
- 2017
Completion of the centrifugal pipe plant project; unique plant for GRP pipe manufacture by centrifugal casting (diameter 80–300 mm, DIN 16965) commissioned in Stolberg
- 2022
Registration of the word mark "CHEMCAST"
- 2026
Patent: Method for joining a pipe with a pipe socket