Industrial Rubber Tank Lining & Corrosion Protection

Performance & Reliability for Your Critical Storage Projects. For over 35 years, Elastomont has been the trusted partner for companies across Quebec, Canada, and North America, ensuring the long-term protection of their industrial tanks. Our comprehensive tank lining solutions utilize a premium range of materials—Rubber, Polyurethane, and Engineered Composites—to provide superior resistance against severe abrasion, chemical attack, and extreme operating conditions.

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Custom Tank Lining Solutions

We tailor our lining processes to suit every vessel configuration: storage tanks, chemical reactors, treatment basins, and mobile tankers. Every project benefits from a customized engineering approach to ensure maximum performance and extended service life.

Our Comprehensive Services Include:

  • Complete Surface Preparation: Abrasive blasting (sandblasting), painting, and application of rust-inhibiting primers.
  • Internal & External Coating: Application of specialized linings tailored to the specific substrate and operational environment.
  • Vulcanization Methods: Hot or cold bonding, atmospheric steam curing, and high-pressure autoclave curing.
  • Shop or Field Installation: Applied in our facility or directly at your site, with complete documentation and traceability.
  • Rigorous Quality Control: Comprehensive final inspection (including spark testing) to ensure defect-free integrity.

Our Range of rubber Tank Lining Materials

Elastomont sources exclusively from globally recognized partners, prioritizing premium industrial-grade materials. Each compound is meticulously selected to meet the specific chemical, mechanical, and thermal requirements of your application.

Composite image illustrating the high-quality natural rubber cycle: latex harvesting from the tree, factory processing, and final application as abrasion-resistant rubber lining inside a mining chute for Élastomont.
  • Natural Rubber (NR): Versatile protection against severe abrasion and heavy impact.
  • Neoprene (CR): Excellent resistance to oils, chemicals, and extreme weather conditions.
  • Nitrile (NBR): Ideal for petroleum-based applications, fuels, and hydrocarbons.
  • Chlorobutyl / Hypalon (CSM): Superior performance in highly corrosive and oxidizing environments.
  • Multilayer Composites: A hybrid solution engineered for environments combining both corrosion and abrasion.
  • High-Performance Polyurethane: Shop-molded to offer superior mechanical strength and chemical resistance.

Our supply partners:

Blair Rubber

Polycorp

American Biltrite

Rubber Source

Linatex

Industries Served & Key Applications

From heavy chemical processing to the food industry, water treatment, and mining operations, our lining solutions are engineered to withstand the unique demands of each sector. No matter the complexity of your operational environment, we have the expertise to deliver the right protection.

Typical Applications:

  • Chemical Storage: Containment of aggressive chemicals, mixed acids, and corrosive agents.
  • Water Treatment: Linings for wastewater plants, purification stations, and industrial filtration basins.
  • Mining & Slurry: Protection for mining slurries, abrasive sludge, and tailings management.
  • Food & Pharmaceutical: Sanitary vessels and storage tanks (FDA-compliant formulations available).
High-resolution composite image showcasing diverse industrial applications often requiring protective solutions like rubber lining for corrosion and abrasion resistance. The visual depicts storage tanks for aggressive chemicals, water treatment basins, mining operations handling abrasive slurries, and hygienic stainless steel vessels in a sterile pharmaceutical environment.
Highlighting the specialist aspect: "Before-and-after photograph showcasing the work of our industrial lining specialists. The left panel shows severe 'CORROSION & WEAR' damage on a tank. The right panel demonstrates the effectiveness of our specialized intervention, providing 'PROTECTION & DURABILITY' thanks to the professional application of a rubber lining by our team.

Key Advantages of Professional Tank Lining

  • Extended Service Life: Provides robust protection against abrasion, corrosion, and severe chemical impact, significantly prolonging the lifespan of your assets.
  • Simplified Maintenance: Creates smooth, non-porous surfaces that facilitate easier cleaning and make structural inspections more efficient.
  • Minimized Downtime: Reduces the frequency of repairs, prevents costly tank replacements, and minimizes unplanned operational stoppages.
  • Design Flexibility: Custom-engineered solutions fully adapted to any tank geometry, size, or configuration.

Health & Safety Compliance

Safety is paramount in every project we undertake. Each operation is meticulously planned and executed according to strict protocols to safeguard our teams, your facilities, and the environment.

  • Confined Space Protocols: Strict management of confined space entry using explosion-proof mechanical ventilation and certified lighting systems.
  • Gas Monitoring: Continuous monitoring with calibrated detectors for H₂S, O₂, CO, and LEL (Lower Explosive Limits).
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Full compliance with mandatory PPE standards, including safety harnesses, respirators, chemical-resistant gloves, and suits.
  • Emergency Preparedness: Dedicated rescue plans and qualified on-site supervision established for every intervention.
  • Certified Training: All on-site technicians are fully trained in WHMIS (GHS) and OHS standards.
Learn more about our Health and Safety protocols
A photograph showing eight technicians and two trainers from the Elastomont team during a SIMDUT (WHMIS) training session. In a relaxed atmosphere, the group is reviewing hazard pictograms on a screen, an essential step before performing specialized work such as rubber lining application.

FAQ - Tank Lining

It is always crucial to communicate every parameter of your application to ensure the best possible material selection. A single missing detail can impact longevity. Selection relies on a complete view of: Chemical Composition (pH, concentration, trace impurities), Operating Temperature (including cleaning cycles/spikes), and Mechanical Stress (abrasion, agitators).
  • Natural Rubber: Best for severe abrasion (mining slurry) and Hydrochloric Acid (HCl).
  • Chlorobutyl / Bromobutyl: Best for high temperatures and oxidizing chemicals.
  • Neoprene: Best for oil resistance and outdoor weather exposure. Our engineering team reviews your full process conditions and MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) to recommend the exact rubber grade required.
A professionally applied and maintained rubber lining can last between 10 and 20 years. Service life depends on the aggressiveness of the stored product and thermal cycling. Annual inspections (visual and spark testing) allow us to detect and repair minor wear before it compromises the steel structure.
We offer both solutions.
  • Shop Lining: Ideal for transportable vessels. We vulcanize the rubber in our autoclave for maximum bond strength. Our factory is located on the North Shore of Montreal.
  • Field Lining: For large, fixed storage tanks. Our mobile crews travel throughout Quebec (Sorel, Val-d'Or, Sept-Îles) and Ontario to perform abrasive blasting, application, and steam curing directly at your facility.
Yes. While based near Montreal, we have successfully executed complex lining projects across Canada, the USA, and Latin America. Whether for mining thickeners in the North Shore, acid tanks in Abitibi, or industrial basins in Ontario, our teams are fully equipped for remote mobilization.
For a shop project, the standard turnaround is 2 to 4 weeks (including blasting and curing). For on-site interventions during planned shutdowns, we schedule our crews months in advance to guarantee 24/7 availability and meet your tight maintenance deadlines.
Absolutely. Safety is our top priority. All our technicians hold valid certifications for Confined Space Entry and Working at Heights. We provide all necessary safety equipment, including explosion-proof mechanical ventilation, 4-gas detectors, harnesses, and qualified rescue supervisors for every intervention.
We follow a rigorous Quality Control protocol. After application, we perform 100% surface verification using Spark Testing (Holiday Testing) to detect even the microscopic pinholes. We also verify hardness (Shore A) and adhesion strength to ensure the vulcanization process is complete.
Yes. If the steel substrate is not compromised, we can perform localized repairs (patching). We cut out the damaged area, prepare the surface, and apply a fresh rubber patch using chemical or steam curing. This is a cost-effective and fast solution to extend equipment life during a maintenance shutdown.
The decisive advantage is volume and impact absorption. While standard rubber linings range from 1/8" to 1/2" (3mm to 12mm), we have the capability to build significantly greater thicknesses—up to 4 inches (100mm)—by fusing multiple layers together. Compared to paint or epoxy which are measured in mere microns, this massive rubber thickness acts as a superior sacrificial barrier against extreme wear, absorbs heavy kinetic energy, and provides crack-bridging capabilities that rigid coatings simply cannot match.
We line both. For concrete containment basins or sumps, we use specific primers designed to penetrate the cement porosity. Rubber is particularly effective on concrete because it absorbs structural movement and vibration without debonding, ensuring a watertight seal for wastewater or chemical containment.
Yes, we install authentic Linatex® (red rubber) using the exclusive Cold Bonding method. Unlike hot-vulcanized rubbers, Linatex is a "live" rubber that retains its unique molecular structure by avoiding the high heat of an autoclave. We use specific cold-cure adhesives and hardeners to ensure a perfect chemical bond. This process allows for flexible installation both in our shop and directly on-site at your mine or plant.

Your Protection, Our Expertise

Every tank presents unique challenges. Elastomont guarantees custom-engineered solutions, managing the entire process from initial assessment to final inspection. Our mission is to minimize downtime and maximize the durability of your critical installations.

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