Rubber is an engineered material with a long history of development, and
application. The process of selecting the appropriate material for a given application is critical to the success of a lining project. A through knowledge of the process parameters for a rubber lined system will generate the information necessary to ensure maximum service life from the lining materials. Communication between the owner, applicator and
manufacturer defines the process of material specification and selection. The goal of this process is to engineer the best fit for a rubber lining application. Keywords: rubber, lining, elastomer, material specification, tank lining