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Proceed With Caution: Changing The Service Conditions of Your Rubber Lined Vessel
Corrosive chemicals can cause severe damage to your vessels and equipment. Protective barriers, like Blair Rubber’s long-lasting rubber linings can safeguard your assets and keep them in service for many years. Our rubber linings are described as durable, versatile and long-lasting solutions for asset protection from chemical…
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7 Human Errors That Shorten The Lifespan of Industrial Rubber Linings
Since its founding year in 1981, end-users have relied on the Blair Rubber Co. to help find solutions to the premature failure of their primary containment systems. Blair Rubber has devoted countless man-hours to the research and development of innovative rubber linings and adhesive systems…
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Corrosion-Resistant Rubber Lining Tips
Protecting your tank, vessel, or storage container is paramount when transporting or storing chemical assets with corrosive properties. Choosing the wrong corrosion-resistant rubber lining can be a critical failure, costing you unforeseen time, money, and extra effort. Not to mention the safety of your workers…
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Conveyor Belt Splice – What You Need to Know
New conveyor belts don’t stretch to fit on the conveyor system like a rubber band, in one, continuous loop. They must be spooled around the conveyor system and then spliced by a qualified journeyman or technician*, and spliced properly, for an exact and lasting fit. …
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Corrosion-Resistant Liners: Best Practices
With proper planning, you can minimize repairs and extend the life of corrosion-resistant liners on vessels and storage tanks. Problems can emerge at any time. However, you can help avoid costly mistakes or oversights by following a series of best practices. Here are reminders and…
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Abrasion-Resistant Rubber Lining: What to Expect
Many industries require durable and resilient rubber linings for harsh applications. The level of abrasion resistance is among the most important properties to consider when weighing equipment protection options. Oil and mining industries need long-lasting linings that can protect equipment like piping, chutes, and containment…
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