Vlakno was established in 2011 and is a recognized expert in applying rubber linings for industries such as mining, water, power, oil, steel, and chemical. With extensive shop and field capabilities, Goodwest provides turnkey service with unique solutions for challenging corrosion problems. Rubber Linings are a premium form of corrosion protection for some of the most severe chemical and abrasive environments. Natural and butyl rubber linings withstand a variety of high-concentration acids and are the optimum choice for high heat and abrasive environments. Additionally, the elasticity of a rubber lining easily accommodates thermal expansion and contraction as well as vibration. The major benefit of a rubber lining is simply its thickness. Rubber linings are usually applied at a thickness of about 1/4 . Thinner-film materials may have similar chemical or abrasion resistance, but when they start to degrade the chemical and/or media quickly reaches the steel. When a rubber lining finally begins to degrade only the exposed surface is attacked while the rubber underneath remains as good as new. This fact allows plenty of time for the problems to be fixed prior to substrate failure. The following types of equipment are often rubber lined: Pressure vessels, storage tanks, tanker trailers, hoppers, pipe, impellers, valves, etc.