The rubber lining experts.
Since 1920.

Shop lining, on-site lining, hot vulcanisation — in compounds engineered for your exact chemical environment.

13
Lining materials
125+
Years since 1899
24h
Service

The lining process

Six controlled steps. Every layer documented. Every bond verified.

01
Surface Preparation — HAW rubber lining process

Surface Preparation

Sandblasting to SA 2.5/3 standard. The foundation for lasting adhesion — every subsequent layer depends on this step.

02
Primer Application — HAW rubber lining process

Primer Application

Chemical bonding agent matched to substrate material and selected lining compound. Applied under controlled conditions.

03
Adhesive System — HAW rubber lining process

Adhesive System

Multi-layer adhesive application for maximum bond strength between substrate and rubber. Cure times strictly observed.

04
Rubber Application — HAW rubber lining process

Rubber Application

Hand-laid rubber sheets, precision-cut for complex geometries. Seams overlapped and rolled to eliminate air pockets.

05

Vulcanisation

Autoclave cure at controlled temperature and pressure, or on-site vulcanisation for immovable equipment. Europe's largest autoclave ensures consistent results.

06

Quality Testing

Spark test at 15kV minimum to detect pinholes. Adhesion pull test to verify bond strength. Ultrasonic thickness measurement at documented grid points. Full documentation before handover.

Material Portfolio

Right rubber for the right chemistry

Each elastomer has a specific resistance profile. We select and compound based on your exact process conditions.

Soft rubbers

7 products
CodeBaseTempResistant toSheet
HAW-W01CIIR≤ 100 °Chydrofluoric acidPDF
HAW-W03CR≤ 80 °Cacid at lower concentrations · lye, brinesPDF
HAW-W06BIIR≤ 100 °Calkaline and acids · oxidizing agents at lower and medium concentrations +1PDF
HAW-W06LBIIR≤ 100 °Calkaline and acids · oxidizing agents at lower and medium concentrations +1PDF
HAW-W08BIIR≤ 125 °Cnitric acid (up to 30%) · acid mixtures +1PDF
HAW-W12CSM≤ 80 °Calkaline and acidic media · oxidizing acids (with exceptions)PDF
HAW-W31IR/SBR-45 to 100 °Calkaline and acidic at medium concentrationsPDF

Hard rubbers

5 products
CodeBaseTempResistant toSheet
HAW-H05IR≤ 80 °Calkaline and acid fluids with the exceptions of oxidizing fluids · aliphatic hydrocarbons (with exceptions) and alcoholPDF
HAW-H22IR≤ 130 °Calkaline and acid fluids with parts of organic solventsPDF
HAW-H22RIR≤ 125 °Calkaline and acid fluids with the exception of oxidizing fluidsPDF
HAW-H90IR≤ 100 °Calkaline and acid fluids with the exceptions of oxidizing fluids · aliphatic hydrocarbons (with exceptions) and alcoholPDF
HAW-H94IR/SBR≤ 100 °Calkaline and acid fluids with the exceptions of oxidizing fluidsPDF

Resin lining and repair systems

3 products
CodeBaseTempResistant toSheet
BOHA 6101PH0 to 120 °COnly resistant to alkalines ph < 9 · good resistance to acids (exceptions: oxidizing acids) +1PDF
HAW-C16EP-15 to 80 °Canorganic acids · non oxidisuíng acids +2PDF
HAW-C21PH/RES-15 to 120 °Canorganic acids · organic solvents +1PDF
The rubber workshop at HAW Engineering, Bockenem, Germany

Europe's largest vulcanisation autoclave

HAW Engineering · Bockenem · Rubber workshop
Lining Methods

Shop lining or on-site?

Shop Lining

Controlled environment. Maximum quality.

Equipment transported to Bockenem, lined in climate-controlled conditions, vulcanised in autoclave.

  • Climate-controlled application environment
  • Autoclave vulcanisation for superior bond strength
  • Full QC laboratory access during production
  • Ideal for vessels, tanks, and pipe sections
  • Typical turnaround: 2–6 weeks
On-Site Lining

Where the equipment is. We come to you.

HAW's qualified fitters travel worldwide to apply rubber linings on large, immovable equipment.

  • No transport of oversized equipment required
  • Applied to installed or immovable structures
  • On-site vulcanisation (ambient or steam cure)
  • Ideal for tanks, containment areas, floors, chimneys
  • Available on site, worldwide
The Autoclave Advantage

Europe's largest vulcanisation capacity

Autoclave vulcanisation produces superior bond strength and consistent cure that ambient methods cannot match.

6,000
mm
Max diameter
20,000
mm
Max length
150
°C
Cure temperature

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