Category: Composite Materials

New Standard Composite Bridge Plugs

New Standard Composite Bridge Plugs

Bridge PlugIn addition to frac plugs, General Plastics & Composites now supplies high-performance Composite Bridge Plugs in 4.5” and 5.5” sizes, with a standard reliable design compatible in 90 percent of wells.

Low Cost/High Performance 

  • Innovative proven materials
  • Standard low-cost reliable design
  • Patented slip technology – patent number 9,157,288
  • Customization available on bottom sub
  • Large inventory with quick shipping
  • Immediate availability

Take advantage of our 50 years of experience

  • Design engineering, quality and qualification testing
  • Managed by GP&C engineering
  • Quick ship and stocking programs available
  • Robust inventory management system

HC 5.5 Bridge Plug

  • Rating from Above: 10k PSI at 250° F
  • Rating from Below: 8k PSI at 250° F
  • OD: 4.38”
  • ID: No ID.
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GP&C Announces New Composite Frac Plug in 6” Size

HC 6.0 Frac Plug by GPC

General Plastics & Composites is pleased to announce another composite frac plug, the HC 6.0. The new size complements our existing plug portfolio (HC 5.5, 5.0 and 4.5 composite frac plug) and provides the same high performance and high quality you expect from GP&C.

The HC 6.0 features wedge fins for even slip break up, field-proven ceramic buttons for easy drill out and reliable performance, industry-leading 1.50” large bore ID for maximum flow and an optional add-on of a water saving pump down ring. Read More

GP&C Now Offers Composite Billets

GP&C Now Offers Composite Billets

General Plastics & Composites supplies composites to major oil field service companies participating in many sectors of this industry and is pleased to announce it’s offering composite billet material to its customers. For the first time, GP&C customers will be able to purchase our proprietary, industry-leading and engineered material in cost-effective billets that can be wet-wrapped, filament wound, machined and cut to your specifications. Read More

GP&C Announces New Composite Frac Plug in 5” Size

HC 5.0 Frac Plug by GPC

General Plastics & Composites is excited to announce yet another new composite frac plug, the HC 5.0. The new size complements our existing plug portfolio (HC 5.5 and 4.5 composite frac plug) and provides the same high performance and high quality you expect from GPC. The HC 5.0 features wedge fins for even slip break up, field-proven ceramic buttons for easy drill out and reliable performance, 1.00” large bore ID for maximum flow and an optional add-on of a water saving pump down ring. Read More

GP&C Standard Composite Frac Plug Now in 4.5” Size

GPC HC 4.5 Frac PlugGeneral Plastics is pleased to announce the introduction of the company’s second standard frac plug, the HC 4.5,. This new product offers a standard, reliable design compatible in 90% of wells and complements the existing HC 5.5 standard composite frac plug.

With more than 50 years of experience providing the composite products for the oil and gas industry, the company now has two standard composite frac plug sizes to offer the industry. Read More

New HC 5.5 Standard Composite Frac Plug

New Composite frac bluc

General Plastics is pleased to announce the introduction of the HC 5.5 standard frac plug. This new product offers a standard, reliable design compatible in 90% of wells.

“As the leader in oilfield composites, we are well-equipped to supply standard high-performance frac plugs at a low cost,” said David Walstad, CEO, General Plastics & Composites. “We’ve supplied more than 1.2 million composite frac plugs to leading oil and gas manufacturers.” Read More

General Plastics & Composites JOB FAIR – May 5

We’re expanding our family! Join us on May 5 for a job fair.

Open positions include:

  • Materials Technicians (day/night)
  • CNC Machinists (day/night)
  • CNC Machine Operator (day/night)
  • Maintenance (night)
  • Quality Auditors (night)

You won’t just find a job here, you will find a family!  We offer excellent benefits, great schedules, competitive pay, training, & advancement opportunities – all at a convenient location near Hobby Airport. Read More

GP&C Celebrates 50 Years

GP&C Celebrates 50 Years

general plastics 50 year anniversaryThis year marks a significant milestone for General Plastics & Composites. 2017 celebrates 50 years as a company. A company that has proven that longevity and success is possible. This success would not be possible without our group of talented and dedicated employees. These employees are the ones that contribute daily to bring the best level of service and loyalty to our long-time customers and vendors. Read More

Machining is Critical Component of Developing Oilfield Composite Materials

Turnkey products require a combination of metal, rubber and composites. With our subsidiary, GP Rubber and our dedicated metal machining division, we routinely deliver turnkey assemblies to the largest global oilfield service companies.

Recent machinery additions bring our totals up to more than 70 CNC and conventional machines including lathes and mills with 4 and 5 axis with pallet changing capability, lengths up to 200″ and diameters up to 25″. Read More