Industrial Pipe Lining Services (Rubber Lined Pipe)

Ultimate Protection Against Corrosion & Abrasion for Piping Systems. Elastomont is the recognized leader in industrial rubber pipe lining across Quebec and Canada. For over 35 years, we have been protecting critical piping systems against corrosion, severe abrasion, and aggressive chemical environments in the mining, petrochemical, and heavy industrial sectors. Our rubber lining solutions for pipes, spools, and ducts—whether applied in our specialized workshop or directly on-site—provide proven, long-lasting protection in the most extreme operating conditions.

Request a technical consultation
Interior view of industrial pipes lined with Tan 40 Duro Natural Rubber, specifically designed to resist abrasive mining slurry. This fabrication illustrates Elastomont's expertise in custom pipe lining solutions.

Custom Rubber Pipe Lining Solutions for Industrial Applications

Lining Materials & Compounds

We apply the full spectrum of rubber compounds tailored to your specific chemical or mechanical requirements:

  • Caoutchouc naturel, Butyle, Nitrile (NBR), EPDM, Néoprène, Hypalon, SBR
  • Chlorobutyl Rubber
  • High-Temperature and High-Pressure HNBR
  • Linatex (Extreme Abrasion)
  • American Biltrite 9042 (Extreme Abrasion)
  • RS-3802 and RS-3801 (Extreme Abrasion)
  • We utilize premium formulations from Blair Rubber, Polycorp, Rubber Source, and other specialized manufacturers.

Industry Innovation: We are the only company in North America to have successfully achieved HNBR-to-metal adhesion for high-pressure/high-temperature flexible joints in a confidential application for the oil & gas sector.

Our Application Process

  • Surface Preparation: Abrasive blasting (Sandblasting) to achieve the required anchor profile and cleanliness (White Metal).
  • Priming: Manual application of specialized bonding systems and primers.
  • Application: Precision installation of rubber sheets or extruded lining (depending on pipe diameter and material).
  • Curing: Hot Vulcanization in an autoclave or Cold Bonding using specialized catalysts.
  • Inspection: Comprehensive QC including visual inspection, hardness testing (Shore A), and Spark Testing (Holiday Test) to ensure zero porosity.
  • Documentation: Full QC reports available upon request.

Manufacturing Capabilities

  • Pipe Sizes: From 2" (50 mm) up to unlimited diameters. We handle everything from small spools to massive ductwork.
  • Massive Capacity: Our industrial autoclave (102" diameter × 37' length) is among the largest in Canada, allowing for seamless curing of long pipe spools.
  • Versatile Curing: Hot vulcanization in autoclave or internal steam curing for oversized components (using curing bags/pockets).
  • Complex Geometries: Full lining of elbows, spools, Victaulic pipes, fittings, flanges, and tees.
  • High-performance process with cooking bag for oversized parts
  • Turnkey Service: We handle shop fabrication, lining, external painting, and finishing.
  • Mobilization: On-site repair services and field lining for fixed piping systems anywhere in Quebec and Canada.

Whether it's for a large-scale project or an urgent intervention, our team is ready to respond quickly, anywhere in Quebec and Canada.

Get a personalized analysis
Interior view of an industrial manufacturing plant floor, showing large stocks of rubber-lined pipes and fittings. In the foreground are stacks of orange pipes and a large grey Y-fitting on a pallet, all lined with 40 durometer natural rubber suited for slurry and specialized Victaulic applications. A forklift is operating and two workers are inspecting pipes in the background.

Victaulic Products & Specialized Fittings

Elastomont is an official distributor of Victaulic products, supplying a complete range of elbows, fittings, adapters, and gaskets.
We notably offer the Victaulic Series XL, a system specifically engineered for rubber-lined piping. Known for its robust performance, the Series XL offers up to three times the service life of standard fittings in abrasive applications.

Compliance, Safety & Traceability

We maintain uncompromising standards for quality and safety throughout the supply and installation process.

Rigorous Inspection: Every Victaulic component undergoes a strict inspection, calibration, and certification process to ensure compliance with the highest industrial standards.
Certified Workforce: Our quality commitment is backed by a continuous training program for all staff, including full OHS (SST) and WHMIS (SIMDUT) certification.
Systematic Testing: We perform systematic adhesion and integrity tests prior to every application.
Full Traceability: A detailed inspection report can be provided upon request, guaranteeing complete traceability of all installed materials and lined components.

Industrial rubber-lined piping system by Elastomont installed in a mining flotation plant, providing heavy-duty abrasion protection for slurry transport.

Industrial clients and completed projects

Élastomont has successfully completed major pipe coating projects, including the protection of industrial piping and ducting systems in the most demanding environments:

Mining & Metallurgical Projects:

  • Nemaska Lithium: Phase 1 and New Plant construction.
  • Major Mining Operations: Projects for Rio Tinto, Agnico Eagle, Canadian Royalties
  • Quebec Iron Ore.

Municipal & Water Treatment Projects:

  • City of Montreal: Aqueducts and waste acid treatment infrastructure.
  • Industrial Plants: Industrial wastewater lines and effluent management systems.

Typical Industrial Applications:

  • Mining Slurries: Piping for highly abrasive slurries and tailings.
  • Corrosive Chemical Fluids: Containment for Sulfuric Acid, Hydrochloric Acid (HCl), and Phosphoric Acid.
  • Wastewater Treatment: Piping for filtration plants and industrial purification.
  • Food & Pharmaceutical: Sanitary piping systems (FDA-compliant grades available).

Revêtement de tuyauterie en caoutchouc sur mesure pour vos applications industrielles

Élastomont est distributeur officiel des produits Victaulic, incluant coudes, raccords, adaptateurs et joints. Nous offrons notamment la gamme Victaulic XL, spécialement conçue pour les systèmes revêtus de caoutchouc et reconnue pour sa durabilité jusqu’à trois fois supérieure aux raccords standards.

Conformité, Sécurité et Traçabilité

Chaque composant Victaulic est soumis à un processus d’inspection, de calibration et de certification rigoureux, assurant le respect des normes industrielles les plus strictes. Cette exigence est soutenue par un programme de formation continue (SST, SIMDUT) pour l’ensemble de notre personnel, ainsi que par des essais systématiques avant chaque application. Un rapport d’inspection détaillé peut être fourni sur demande, garantissant une traçabilité complète du matériel installé.

Natural Rubber Pipe Lining – Technical Guide

Technical Comparison: 40 Duro vs. 60 Duro Natural Rubber for Mining Slurry

Selecting the correct natural rubber lining for mining slurry transport systems is critical to ensuring durability, superior abrasion resistance, and optimal performance. The rubber hardness (durometer) must be carefully selected based on specific operational conditions to maximize the efficiency and longevity of the lining.

40 Duro Natural Rubber (Soft)

Key Benefits

Superior Abrasion Resistance: Ideal for coarse, jagged particles.

Shock Absorption: Excellent resilience against heavy impact.

High Flexibility: Reduces cracking under dynamic stress and vibration.

Limitations

More susceptible to cutting by sharp objects or tramp metal.

Can deform under extreme constant pressure.

Recommended Applications

Coarse Slurries: Large particle sizes.

High Impact Zones: Elbows, chutes, and discharge points.

60 Duro Natural Rubber (Harder)

Avantages :

High Mechanical Strength: Superior resistance to cutting, gouging, and shearing.

Pressure Resistance: Better longevity under sustained high-pressure conditions.

Dimensional Stability: Ensures precise fit at flanges and joints.

Limites :

Less effective at absorbing repeated heavy kinetic impacts (bounce).

Moderate resistance to very coarse/large particle abrasion.

Applications recommandées :

Fine Slurries: Fines and moderate abrasion.

High Pressure Lines: Long straight runs.

Sharp Media: Environments with risk of cutting or gouging.

Infographic technical guide comparing two types of natural rubber conduit linings. The left panel, for 'Slurry Environment,' shows a pipe with a red liner (40 Duro) discharging wet abrasive slurry and rocks, highlighting excellent abrasion resistance. The right panel, for 'Dry Environment,' shows a pipe with a black liner (60 Duro) discharging dry minerals and stones, highlighting mechanical resistance and pressure stability. Bulleted lists detail the advantages and limitations below each image.

Strategic Application Recommendations

For optimal system performance, Elastomont recommends a targeted approach based on component geometry:

40 Duro Natural Rubber:

Prioritize for elbows, bends, and high-impact zones where severe abrasion and kinetic energy are the primary challenges.

60 Duro Natural Rubber:

Ideal for straight pipe runs or sections subject to constant pressure, sliding abrasion, and higher risks of cutting or shearing.

The Benefit: This hybrid strategy ensures balanced wear across the entire piping system, maximizing overall durability while significantly optimizing maintenance costs and reducing replacement frequency.

Victaulic XL Elbows – Enhanced Performance

Victaulic Extended Life (XL) elbows, available in 90° and 45° long-radius configurations, offer an innovative solution to significantly extend the service life of abrasive systems.

Thanks to their advanced internal design, these elbows allow for an additional rubber lining thickness of up to 6.4 mm (¼ inch). This distinctive feature extends the lining's lifespan by up to three times longer than standard models, all while maintaining a constant internal diameter. This ensures maximum flow without restrictions.

Associated Victaulic Flexible Couplings:

  • Style XL77: For transitioning between an XL elbow and a standard pipe (Original Groove System – OGS).
  • Style XL79: For connecting two XL elbows or fittings together.

These couplings offer simplified installation and increased resistance in the most demanding environments.

Victaulic XL Technical Specifications:

  • Material: Ductile iron (ASTM A-536, grade 65-45-12).
  • Elbow Coating: Black enamel.
  • Available Sizes: 3 to 12 inches (80 to 300 mm).
  • Maximum Pressure Rating: Up to 1000 psi (6900 kPa), depending on dimensions.
  • Available Gaskets:
  • Standard: Nitrile (Grade T, orange stripe, -29°C to +82°C).
  • Option: EPDM (Grade E, green stripe, -34°C to +110°C).

Victaulic XL fittings are particularly recommended for pipelines subject to intensive stress in mining or industrial environments.

Recommended Rubber Thickness by Pipe Diameter

To ensure optimal lining performance based on pipe diameter, here are the thicknesses recommended by Elastomont:

Pipe Diameter Recommended Rubber Thickness
4 inches (100 mm) ¼ inch (6 mm)
8 inches (200 mm) ⅜ inch (9 mm)
12 inches and above (≥300 mm) ½ inch (12 mm)

These thicknesses are designed to ensure maximum durability against abrasion and frequent impacts in intensive mining environments.

For further information or a personalized analysis of your project, please contact our Elastomont technical team directly.

FAQ — Industrial Rubber Pipe Lining

We offer complete flexibility and massive capacity:
  • Shop Lining: We process everything from small 2-inch (50mm) spools to large-scale ductwork. Our facility houses one of Canada’s largest autoclaves (102" diameter × 37' length), allowing us to cure long pipe sections and complex manifolds under pressure.
  • Field Lining: For fixed piping systems that cannot be transported, our mobile crews perform surface preparation and application directly on-site using atmospheric steam curing or chemical bonding.
We stock a comprehensive range of premium elastomers, including Natural Rubber (Soft/Hard), Chlorobutyl, Neoprene, Nitrile (NBR), and EPDM. Selection is engineering-driven. We analyze your specific process conditions—chemical media, operating temperature, and abrasion levels—to recommend the ideal compound. For example, we use Soft Natural Rubber for abrasive mining slurries, but Chlorobutyl for high-temperature acidic environments.
Yes. For extreme wear environments like tailings lines and slurry transport, we utilize Soft Natural Rubber (40 Duro) or premium red rubber (such as Linatex®). These materials possess superior resilience, allowing abrasive particles to "bounce" off the surface rather than cutting it. We also recommend increasing the lining thickness (up to 1/2" or more) in high-turbulence zones like elbows and tees.
Rubber lining is a specialized trade where quality depends on the craftsmanship. When vetting a partner, verify:
  • Field Experience: Request references for projects with similar pressure and abrasion profiles.
  • QA/QC Protocols: Ensure they perform surface profile checks, systematic Spark Testing (Holiday detection), and provide documented thickness reports.
  • Equipment: Do they have an autoclave for proper pressure curing?
  • Safety & Compliance: Verify their safety record and adherence to environmental standards.
We can often rehabilitate used pipes. We perform a thermal cleaning (burn-out) process to strip the old lining, followed by abrasive blasting to restore the metal surface. If inspection confirms the steel wall thickness remains sufficient, we can reline the pipe, saving you the significant cost of fabricating new steel spools.
We can line standard pipe spools down to 2 inches (50mm) in diameter. Below this dimension, physical access for the technician to apply and roll the rubber becomes impossible. For smaller lines, we recommend investigating solid rubber hoses or other composite solutions.
Pipes destined for lining should ideally feature welded flanges (slip-on or weld-neck). It is critical that internal welds are ground smooth and that flange edges are radiused (rounded). Sharp edges will cut the rubber as it thins out over the face. We provide a detailed Fabrication Specification Sheet to guide your welders prior to shipping.
Generally, no. The rubber lining extends over the face of the flange, creating a "rubber-to-rubber" seal when bolted. However, for high-pressure applications or when mating to a non-lined surface (like a valve or pump), our engineering team may recommend a specific gasket to ensure a leak-free seal.
Yes, we are specialists in lining Victaulic® grooved systems. We utilize the Victaulic Series XL fittings, which are specifically engineered to accommodate the rubber thickness without compromising joint integrity. This solution allows for faster installation and the ability to rotate pipes on-site to extend wear life.
Yes, this has been our core expertise for over 35 years. We are not just applicators; we are technical experts.
  • Volume & Diversity: We have successfully delivered thousands of pipe spools, from simple elbows to complex manifolds.
  • Technical Mastery: We utilize advanced techniques, such as internal pressure vulcanization, to ensure superior rubber density.
  • Exclusive Innovation: We have developed a proprietary cement specifically to ensure the perfect bonding of HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile) on exotic alloys for the Oil Sands industry—solving adhesion challenges where standard adhesives fail.
  • Premium Quality: Through continuous training and the exclusive use of premium materials, we guarantee performance where others fail.

Optimal Protection for Your Piping Systems

Our experts assess, rehabilitate, and protect your piping networks with linings fully adapted to your specific operating conditions. We deliver solutions that ensure long-lasting performance and maximum durability for your critical assets.

Request your consultation today

Elastomont

At Élastomont, innovation meets resilience. Our custom rubber products are designed to withstand pressure and ensure your business runs smoothly.

Products

Custom Molded Rubber PartsRubber LiningWear Plates & Abrasion Protection ProductsPre-stretch RollersRubber and Polyurethane Roller CoverRubber Sheets and RollsRubber ExtrusionPolyurethane Parts

Services

On-Site WorkTechnology Service & InspectionDesign & EngineeringPrototypingAdaptationRepair

About us

HistoryVisionQuality ControlOur ValuesContact

Others

AccreditationsCareerTechnical Data SheetsOther Documentation
© - Les Caoutchoucs Industriels Elastomont Inc. - All rights reserved - Website powered by EZShop

Call us