Customer Profile

• Industry: Ductile Iron Pipe Manufacturing
• Customer: Electrosteel Castings Ltd., Hooghly, West Bengal
• Application Area: Shot Blasting Machine (pipe surface cleaning & finishing line)

The Challenge

• Fast wear-out of liners due to abrasive steel shots
• High replacement & maintenance costs
• Downtime disrupting production schedules
• Dust leakage and noise issues

Why It Worked

• High abrasion resistance = longer life
• Reinforced = no tearing at joints
• Flexible = smooth pipe passage + chamber protection
• Dust & noise control = safer work environment

The Solution Provided

Duratuf supplied Shot Blasting Rubber Sheet (SHB13560S-BLA), designed for heavy abrasion and impact protection.

Key Specs:
• Size: 10 mm × 1.2 m × 10 m
• Hardness: 60° Shore A
• Reinforcement: 1 Ply Nylon Insertion for high tear resistance
• Strength: 8 MPa tensile | 300% elongation
• Abrasion Loss: 150 mm³
• Finish: Smooth (sealing) + Textured (anti-slip)

Results & Benefits

After implementation, Electrosteel reported measurable improvements:

• 40% longer service life than previous solution
• Lower replacement & maintenance costs
• Better dust sealing + noise reduction
• Fewer production interruptions, higher efficiency
• Stronger customer confidence in long-term use