Material Comparison Chart
For all Weirs, Baffles, and Troughs
|
FRP |
6061 Aluminum |
304 Stainless Steel |
|
|
Corrosion Resistance |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
|
Density (lbs./cu. In.) |
0.056 |
0.099 |
0.29 |
|
Flex. Modulus |
1.25×10-6 |
10×10-6 |
30×10-6 |
|
Impact Resistance |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
|
Cost |
Lowest |
2x FRP, .67 x SS |
Highest |
|
Surface Aesthetics |
Color Options |
No Options |
No Options |
|
Installation |
Hand Tools |
Hand Tools, Welding |
Welding |
|
End of Life Recyclability |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Service Life |
20+Years |
<20 Years |
20+ Years |
|
Conductive/Resistive |
Resistive |
Conductive |
Conductive |
|
Maintenance |
None |
None |
None |
|
Heat Resistance (btu/hr.) |
4 |
150 |
260 |
|
Summary |
Low Cost |
– |
– |
|
Light Weight |
Light Weight |
– |
|
|
Corrosion Resistant |
– |
Corrosion Resistant |
|
|
Resistive |
– |
– |
|
|
Low Heat Uptake |
– |
– |
|
|
Ease of Installation |
– |
– |
|
|
– |
High Strength |
High Strength |
|
|
– |
Recyclable |
Recyclable |
