Restoring Worn Industrial Equipment with Premium Rubber Bonding Systems
Industrial equipment operates in demanding environments where constant exposure to abrasive materials can gradually wear away protective surfaces. In applications involving sand, gravel, aggregate, and other abrasive materials, this wear can reduce equipment efficiency, increase maintenance requirements, and eventually lead to unplanned downtime.
At REMA TIP TOP North America, we use proven rubber lining materials and premium bonding systems to restore wear-compromised equipment and help extend its service life.
From initial surface preparation through the final application, every stage of the process requires attention to detail. The goal is not simply to replace worn material, but to create a durable bonding system designed to perform under demanding operating conditions.
The Bonding System
Several REMA TIP TOP products work together throughout the repair and rubber lining process.
PR 200 Primer
PR 200 Primer is used to precondition prepared metal surfaces before rubber-to-metal bonding with SC and BC series adhesives.
PR 200 is CFC-free, has a short drying time, a two-year shelf life, and a six-hour pot life. Applying the primer to a properly prepared steel surface creates the foundation for the adhesive system that follows.
SC 4000 Cement
SC 4000 Cement is designed for applications requiring high bond strength. It can be used for rubber-to-metal, rubber-to-rubber, and rubber-to-fabric bonding.
SC 4000 is free of CFCs and aromatics, has a two-year shelf life, and provides a two-hour pot life.
BC 3004 Cement
BC 3004 is designed for rubber lining large surface areas and applications where a longer drying time is desirable.
Its extended working characteristics make it particularly useful when technicians need additional time to position and bond rubber across larger surface areas. BC 3004 is free of CFCs and aromatics, has a two-year shelf life, and a six-hour pot life.
T2 Repair System
The T2 system is used to fill gaps, joints, and voids in rubber lining and lagging applications.
It provides a fast and straightforward application, simple handling, and a cost-effective method for completing repairs.
The Rubber Lining and Repair Process
Producing a strong bond depends on much more than the adhesive itself. Surface preparation, material preparation, application technique, and finishing all play important roles.
1. Remove the Existing Worn Coating
When wear-compromised equipment arrives at our facility, the first step is removing the existing worn coating.
Components are placed into specialized cleaning ovens, which help remove deteriorated material from the equipment and prepare it for further surface treatment.
2. Abrasive Blast the Surface
Once the old material has been removed, the bonding area is abrasive blasted.
This step creates the required surface profile on the metal. A properly blasted surface provides the mechanical profile needed to support effective adhesion between the steel, primer, cement, and rubber lining.
3. Apply PR 200 Primer
After blasting, PR 200 Primer is applied to the prepared metal surface.
The primer preconditions the steel and prepares it for the adhesive system. After application, the primer is allowed sufficient time to dry before the bonding cement is applied.
4. Prepare and Apply the Bonding Cement
Next, SC 4000 or BC 3004 is mixed with the appropriate hardener according to the application requirements.
The first coat of cement is then applied to the prepared and primed surface.
5. Measure and Cut the Rubber
While the bonding system is being prepared, our technicians roll out the selected premium rubber lining and carefully measure the dimensions of the equipment.
The rubber is then cut to the required shape using specialized cutting and power tools.
6. Prepare the Rubber Edges
The sides and edges of the rubber are buffed where necessary.
This preparation helps create suitable surfaces for the T2 system, which will later be used to fill and secure joints and gaps between rubber sections.
7. Select the Appropriate Wear-Resistant Rubber
For applications involving severe abrasion, material selection is just as important as the bonding system.
REMALINE 40 Orange is frequently used in abrasion applications involving the processing of sand and gravel in wet environments. Its high resistance to tearing makes it particularly well suited for applications where the lining may be exposed to sharp and abrasive particles.
8. Apply the Final Adhesive Coats
After the first adhesive coat has dried for the required period, bonding cement is applied to the bonding layer on the back of the rubber.
A second coat is also applied to the prepared equipment surface. These adhesive layers create the final bonding interface between the rubber lining and the metal substrate.
9. Bond the Rubber to the Equipment
Once the adhesive surfaces have reached the appropriate tack, the rubber is carefully positioned and applied to the equipment.
Proper positioning is essential because this is where all of the earlier preparation comes together. The rubber must make secure contact with the prepared surface so that the bonding system can perform as intended.
10. Clean, Trim, and Finish the Lining
After the rubber has been installed, the surface is cleaned using the appropriate REMA TIP TOP cleaning materials.
Excess rubber is trimmed away, and the edges are buffed to produce a clean, finished surface.
11. Fill the Gaps with T2
Finally, T2 is applied along the sides, joints, gaps, and voids in the rubber lining.
The material is carefully worked into these areas to create a secure connection between adjoining sections and complete the lining system.
Precision at Every Stage
Restoring abrasion-damaged industrial equipment is a system, not a single product or application step.
Proper removal of deteriorated material, thorough surface preparation, correct primer application, proper adhesive selection and mixing, accurate rubber measurement and cutting, careful bonding and positioning, detailed trimming and finishing, and secure filling of joints and gaps all contribute to the performance of the finished lining.
By combining PR 200 Primer, SC 4000 Cement, BC 3004, T2, and premium wear-resistant rubber materials, REMA TIP TOP North America can restore worn equipment with a secure bonding system and renewed abrasion protection.
The result is equipment prepared to return to operation with strengthened protective layers designed to withstand demanding industrial environments.
At REMA TIP TOP North America, that combination of materials, preparation, precision, and craftsmanship defines the way we approach industrial wear protection—from the first blast of the steel surface to the final finished joint.