Rubber Lining Services
Vulcanised and adhesive rubber lining for tanks, pipework and agitators — surface prep, hot/cold vulcanising, spark testing and installation across Ahmedabad and India.
Rubber lining forms a flexible, abrasion- and corrosion-resistant barrier bonded directly to the metal shell of a tank, pipe, duct or agitator, protecting the substrate from the corrosive or abrasive media it carries.
We manufacture and apply our own rubber lining systems, using hot vulcanising for the most demanding chemical and abrasion duty and cold (adhesive-cured) vulcanising where a shutdown window is limited or on-site curing equipment isn't practical.
Application work is carried out by our own crews in Ahmedabad and across India, from single pipe spools to full reaction-vessel and agitator linings.
Industries & Applications
- Chemical and petrochemical processing
- Dyes and pigment manufacturing
- Effluent and wastewater treatment
- Pharmaceutical intermediates
- Metal pickling and electroplating
- Mineral processing and slurry handling
Materials & Lining Systems
- Natural and synthetic rubber compounds selected for chemical duty
- Hot-vulcanised rubber sheet for permanent tank and vessel linings
- Cold-bond adhesive rubber for pipe fittings and field repairs
- Ebonite (hard rubber) linings for high chemical-resistance applications
Resistance
Chemical
Resists a broad range of dilute and concentrated acids, alkalis and salts, depending on the compound selected.
Temperature
Suited to ambient through moderately elevated process temperatures — exact limits vary by rubber grade.
Abrasion
Soft and semi-hard rubber grades handle slurry and particulate abrasion significantly better than bare metal or rigid linings.
Surface Preparation
- 1Degreasing and removal of scale, rust and old coating from the substrate
- 2Abrasive blasting to a near-white metal finish for adhesive bonding
- 3Profile check to confirm anchor pattern suits the rubber grade
- 4Primer application within the coating window specified for the bonding system
Installation Steps
- 1Cutting and fitting rubber sheet to the vessel or pipe geometry
- 2Applying bonding cement and pressing/rolling out the lining to remove trapped air
- 3Hot vulcanising in an autoclave or with local heating pads, or cold-curing for adhesive systems
- 4Seam and joint finishing to a continuous, monolithic surface
Inspection & Testing
- Holiday (spark) testing of the finished lining to detect pinholes and thin spots
- Bond adhesion checks on sample areas
- Visual inspection of seams, corners and nozzle penetrations
Completion Time & Maintenance
Typically 3–10 working days depending on vessel size, geometry and whether hot or cold vulcanising is used — confirmed after a site or drawing review.
- Periodic visual inspection for blistering, abrasion thinning or lifted seams
- Prompt spot-repair of any localised damage before it undermines the bond
- Avoid mechanical impact and unapproved cleaning solvents on lined surfaces
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between hot and cold vulcanised rubber lining?
Hot vulcanising cures the rubber-to-metal bond under heat and pressure, typically giving the strongest bond and best chemical resistance — it suits shop or planned-shutdown work. Cold (adhesive) vulcanising cures at ambient temperature, which is faster to deploy and better suited to field repairs or fittings that can't be heated.
Can rubber lining be applied to an existing tank without removing it?
Yes, for many vessels we carry out in-situ surface preparation and lining, provided there's safe internal access and the vessel can be taken out of service for the application and cure period.
How do you confirm the lining has no defects before handover?
Every job is spark (holiday) tested at a voltage appropriate to the lining thickness, along with a visual inspection of seams and nozzle penetrations, before the vessel is returned to service.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-11. Resistance ranges and process details on this page describe lining systems in general industry use. Exact chemical concentration, temperature and abrasion limits depend on your specific process — confirm suitability with our engineers before specifying a lining system for critical duty.