A rubber compound may be chemically resistant to most corrosive liquids, gases, salt water, and ozone and UV light.

Where steel is exposed to corrosion, it can be protected with a rubber lining.

Because of its elasticity and strength, rubber has extremely well wear resistance.

Offshore installations producing oil and gas have a great need for protective coatings and linings in order to operate safely and continuously within the life of the fields (min. 25 years).

Due to the possible risk of clogging of sub sea oil and gas piping by wax and hydrate formation, thermal insulation is necessary and often recommended for sub sea projects.

The thermal insulation must be watertight, and able to withstand the very high hydrostatic pressure at the sea bottom for the life of the oilfields.

After compounding and testing of various rubber chemicals an extensive qualification program must be completed to ensure the integrity of the materials and system for the expected lifetime of the field, usually a minimum of 25 years.

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Test methods, Primers, Steel surfaces, Water, Materials, Piping, Cathodic protection, Corrosion protection, Corrosion resistance, Rubber, Thermal insulation, Abrasion resistance, Adhesion
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