FIBEROX GFRP
Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Rebar
The steel replacement for construction in Panama and Central America
FiberoX is a GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) composite reinforcement bar made from glass-fiber strands impregnated with thermosetting polymer resin. Designed to replace conventional steel in reinforced-concrete structures, completely eliminating the corrosion problem — the number-one enemy of construction in tropical, coastal climates like Panama's.
Why FiberoX?
- ZERO corrosion — Immune to chlorides, humidity, salinity, and beach sand
- Tensile strength: min. 950 MPa — Nearly double conventional steel (≤Ø12mm)
- 4× lighter — Density ~2.1 g/cm³ vs. steel's 7.85 g/cm³
- 100+ year service life — No maintenance from oxidation
- Non-electrically and non-magnetically conductive — Ideal for hospitals, laboratories, sensitive infrastructure
- MICI Panama Certified — R-3384-2026, valid through March 2027
Verified Technical Specifications
Source: SK Technical Assessment SK TP-23/0023 (TSÚS, Bratislava, 08/23/2023)
| Property | Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength (≤Ø12mm) | min. 950 MPa | ISO 10406-1:2015 |
| Tensile strength (>Ø12mm) | min. 900 MPa | ISO 10406-1:2015 |
| Modulus of elasticity | min. 45 GPa | ISO 10406-1:2015 |
| Elongation at maximum load | min. 1.6% | ISO 10406-1:2015 |
| Compressive strength | min. 320 MPa | ASTM D0695-10:2010 |
| Transverse shear strength | min. 170 MPa | ISO 10406-1:2015 |
| Bond strength in concrete (≤Ø6mm) | min. 17.0 MPa | ISO 10406-1:2015 |
| Bond strength in concrete (>Ø6mm) | min. 13.0 MPa | ISO 10406-1:2015 |
| Maximum service temperature | min. 55°C | EAD 260023-00-0301 |
| Density | ~2.1 g/cm³ (4× lighter than steel) | — |
Available Diameters
| Diameter | Format | MICI Certified |
|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | Bars and coils | — |
| 6 mm | Bars and coils | ✓ Yes |
| 8 mm | Bars and coils | — |
| 10 mm | Bars and coils | ✓ Yes |
| 12 mm | Bars (up to 12m) | ✓ Yes |
| 14 mm | Bars (up to 12m) | ✓ Yes |
| 16 mm | Bars (up to 12m) | ✓ Yes |
Applications
- Coastal construction — Docks, marinas, seawalls
- Bridges and viaducts — Slabs, barriers, drainage
- Social and residential housing — Beams, columns, slabs
- High-rise buildings — Balconies, parking structures, façades
- Road infrastructure — Pavement, gutters, retaining walls
- Sea ports — Docks, breakwaters, foundations
- Airports — Runways, taxiways (non-magnetic)
- Railways — Sleepers, platforms (non-conductive)
- Pools, cisterns, tanks — Permanent contact with water
Advantages over Conventional Steel
| Feature | Steel | FiberoX GFRP |
|---|---|---|
| Corrosion | Rusts within 10-20 years | ZERO — immune forever |
| Tensile strength | 400-500 MPa | 950 MPa (nearly double) |
| Weight | 7.85 g/cm³ | 2.1 g/cm³ (4× lighter) |
| Electrical conductivity | Conductive | Non-conductive |
| Magnetism | Magnetic | Non-magnetic |
| Service life | 25-50 years (with maintenance) | 100+ years (no maintenance) |
| Life-cycle cost (50 years) | 100% | ~48% (52% savings) |
The Panama Factor
Panama faces a unique combination of factors that destroy steel reinforcement:
- Tropical humidity: 77-90% annual average
- Intense rainfall: 1,900-2,100 mm per year
- Marine salinity: Construction within 15 km of the coast
- Beach sand: Accelerates corrosion in concrete mixes
- $338M+ in documented damage from corrosion
- 277+ buildings condemned due to structural deterioration (MIVIOT)
FiberoX GFRP eliminates this problem at the root. No iron = no corrosion. Forever.
Certifications
- MICI Panama: R-3384-2026 (valid through March 17, 2027)
- SK Technical Assessment: SK TP-23/0023 (TSÚS, August 2023)
- ISO 9001:2015 — Quality management
- ISO 14001 — Environmental management
- ISO 45001:2018 — Occupational health and safety
- Design standards: ACI 440.11-22, prEN 1992-1-1, fib Bulletin 40
Installation
- Cutting: Diamond blade or grinder
- Bends: Factory pre-fabricated only (do NOT field-bend — damages the polymer structure)
- Fixing: Plastic ties or special clips (no metal wire)
- Storage: No special precautions — does not rust outdoors
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Contact
Isothermal Innovations INC.
Exclusive FiberoX representative for Panama and Latin America
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +507 6410-4364
Web: isothermal.eco
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