CORROSION PROTECTION WITH RUBBER LININGS

Rubber is one of the oldest and most durable materials for corrosion protection of metallic surfaces. Rubber, in the form of prefabricated sheets, has been used successfully as a lining material in storage tanks, water boxes, condensers, flue gas desulfurization units, chemical scrubbers, pipelines, mixers, valves, and pumps. Because of superior impact, abrasion, and chemical resistance, rubber linings in the range of 1/8 to 1/4 in (3-6 mm) can often outperform conventional liquid-applied linings by many years. In many installations, rubber linings have a service life expectancy of 25-30 years. This article describes the principal rubber types used in lining applications. They include natural rubber, multiple-ply rubber, synthetic rubber, chloroprene rubber, butyl rubber, chlorobutyl rubber, ethylene-propylene diene-terpolymer, nitrile-butadiene rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, and chlorosulfonated polyethylene. The article outlines relative performance properties, as well as application, vulcanization, and inspection techniques. Relative material and installation costs are also presented.

• Availability:
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Page Range: pp 17-19, 21, 25-26, 29-32
• Corporate Authors:

  Technology Publishing Company

  2100 Wharton Street, Suite 310
  Pittsburgh, PA  United States  15203
• Authors:
  • Senkowski, E B
• Publication Date: 1998-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 10 p.
• Serial:
  • Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings
  • Volume: 15
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: Steel Structures Painting Council
  • ISSN: 8755-1985

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete curing; Corrosion protection; Costs; Inspection; Linings; Natural rubber; Pipelines; Properties of materials; Rubber; Service life; Synthetic rubber; Vulcanization
• Subject Areas: Design; Finance; Materials; Pipelines; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00758482
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 7 1999 12:00AM