Mining

Mining Applications

Liquid Rubber products are extremely suitable for the highly corrosive environment and strict water and fire requirements within most mining facilities. The anti-corrosion, waterproofing, fire and chemical resistant characteristics make Liquid Rubber products perfect for applications ranging from metal protection to tank
liners to floor coatings.

Below ground building protection

Designed to be used in confined spaces, Liquid Rubber FireSafe™ provides waterproofing and a fire retardant coating for underground maintenance and other building structures. Liquid Rubber FireSafe™ meets UL fire ratings and has exceptionally low flame spread and smoke generation as well as being safe to apply, containing no solvents or VOCs.

Below ground piping and ventilation structures

To control corrosion on piping and ventilation equipment, Liquid Rubber Vezlar™ and Liquid Rubber Zavlar™ provide excellent adhesion to metal are easy to apply by brush or airless spray system and easy to maintain. Both resist under-cutting, blistering and peeling, are workplace safe to apply and are cost effective. These protective coatings are equally effective for protecting new metal surfaces and stopping corrosion progression on existing rusted surfaces.

Above ground building roof waterproofing

Liquid Rubber Daclar™ applied as an ‘instant-setting’ fluid applied membrane provides cost effective waterproofing for all types of roof construction. Sprayed using a high volume – low pressure pump system, contractors can waterproof 500 m² of roof surface per day. The cured Liquid Rubber Daclar™ membrane resists damage from water, acid rain, sun’s ultraviolet radiation and wind. Liquid Rubber Acritech™ can be applied as a topcoat over Daclar™ where an energy efficient colour roof waterproofing membrane is desired. Liquid Rubber FireSafe™ is a flexible liquid applied membrane combining waterproofing performance with fire retardant properties in a single coating.

Process floor and warehouse

Applied over concrete flooring in process and warehouse facilities, Liquid Rubber Acritech™ provides a protective wear-resistant coating which resists acids found in mineral extraction processing. Applied over worn flooring Liquid Rubber Acritech™ fills cracks and damage areas, restoring a new floor look. Where greater traction is required, Liquid Rubber Nular™ containing a ‘grit’ additive, is recommended. Both coatings are salt and oil resistant. Liquid Rubber ClearCoat™ is applied as a topcoat over either Liquid Rubber Acritech™ or Nular™ enhances resistance to staining and tracking.

Process storage tanks

Liquid Rubber Vezlar™ easily adheres to any metal surface including low carbon steel, galvanized metal, and rusted metal. Liquid Rubber Vezlar™ creates seamless waterproof barrier on metal surfaces and is an excellent guard against corrosion: both preventing rust on new surfaces and preventing further corrosion on already affected areas. Liquid Rubber Vezlar™ is safe to apply is non-flammable and is water-based containing no solvents. Liquid Rubber Vezlar™ can be used as the finish coating or can be part of a two-part system using a topcoat of Liquid Rubber Acritech™ to provide a tough coloured surface.

Structural metal

Spray or brush applied Liquid Rubber products protects ferrous metal support members from rust and corrosion by completely sealing the surface from air and water. Liquid Rubber Vezlar™ is resistant to ultraviolet radiation, water and airborne acids. A liquid applied coating, Liquid Rubber Vezlar™ and Liquid Rubber Zavlar™ can seal the most complex structural geometries. Liquid Rubber FireSafe™ in addition to providing corrosion protection provides valuable resistance to metal fatigue during a fire event, giving first responders time to save valuable assets.

Pipeline coatings

Liquid Rubber Vezlar™ a fast drying surface tolerant elastomeric coating that can be hand or spray applied to wire brushed rusty steel surfaces. Used for above and below ground pipelines, structural steel, bridges, tanks, and other steel surfaces. A solvent free two-component high performance coating, Vezlar™ is applied with conventional airless spray equipment. Liquid Rubber Zavlar™ a high build single component cold applied liquid bituminous coating. Used for corrosion protection of buried pipe, flanges, valves and fittings and can be hand applied to girth welds, tie-ins, fittings and rehabilitation of existing pipelines.