Associated Rubber & Mechanical
Associated Rubber & Mechanical
Expert protection against abrasion and corrosion—rubber and ceramic options
Associated Rubber & Mechanical's rubber lining craftsmen have the skill and experience to rubber line the most difficult projects. The ability to rubber line any fabrication in our facility that can be legally transported on any highway with an oversize shipping permit gives the end user a larger savings on their budget.
ARM also offers a complete field lining service at your plant for those projects too large to ship. All of our field crew employees are MSHA and OSHA trained and certified.
There is a wide variety of materials used in the rubber protection industry. The type of rubber protection is specific to each separate application. Rubbers to inhibit abrasion and corrosion from harsh chemicals include:
These rubbers come in different thicknesses and durometers (a measure of how hard the rubber is after being cured). Durometer ratings are critical in rubber lining applications where abrasion and wear is a concern. Our rubber lining team has the experience and skill set to apply and cure all of the rubbers listed above.
Rubber lined pipe and tanks are covered for shipment and UV protection. An anti-aging chemical can also be applied to the product to help with UV protection if required.
At ARM we have a 7' x 50' Autoclave. This gives the ability to offer a longer spool of cured pipe, helping eliminate the need for shorter spools and keeping all associated costs at a minimum.
The ability to open steam cure those larger weldments during the winter months can be done inside our plant. This creates a better bond and cure of the finished product giving it a longer overall life. We have cured up to 15' diameter x 40' long vessels inside our plant.
With (2) 5-ton cranes in the rubber shop and a ceiling height of 26', a rail system built into the floor, the required forklifts, scissor lifts, and means to move any weldment, opens up the possibilities of any rubber lining requirements.
For conditions beyond rubber alone—extreme abrasion, high heat, or aggressive material handling—ARM also offers ceramic lining. We line tanks, chutes, and piping using alumina ceramic tiles for greater abrasion and sliding resistance where wear and heat are at an extreme.
Ceramic lining is an option when applications experience:
Ceramic–rubber composites. In high-impact wear zones, ceramic tiles can be bonded into rubber backing to combine abrasion resistance with impact absorption. We can help you choose the right lining solution—rubber, ceramic, or a combination—for your application.
"Associated Rubber and Mechanical supplied all of the rubber lined pipe spools for the Goldcorp Penasquito Project located in Zacatecas, Mexico. ARM was very responsive to our needs and supplied quality product that met our sometimes hectic design/build fast track schedule, and was supplied at a fair price. The project was completed ahead of schedule and appreciably under budget, and M3 appreciates the contribution made by ARM to the successful completion."
Patrick W. Dugan, P.E.
Chief Engineer - Chandler Office
M3 Engineering and Technology Corporation