ENGINEERED RUBBER LININGSFOR THE MINING INDUSTRY

WHO IS AMERICAN BILTRITE? 2-3

NORTH AMERICAN DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS 4

WHY RUBBER LINING? 5

WHAT IS GUARD-RITETM? 6

NATURAL VS. SYNTHETIC RUBBER 7

GUARD-RITETM NATURAL RUBBER ATTRIBUTES 8-9

GUARD-RITETM SYNTHETIC RUBBER ATTRIBUTES 10-11

OUR BONDING LAYER 12-13

AMERICAN BILTRITE MINE INSTALLATIONS 14

WHY AMERICAN BILTRITE? 15

ADDENDUMS 16

ADDENDUM A - SHIPPING & PACKAGING INFORMATION 17

ADDENDUM B - PHYSICAL PROPERTIES - TYPICAL VALUES COMPARISONS

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ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS 20

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WHO IS AMERICAN BILTRITE?

American Biltrite Ltd was founded in 1908. Owned and still managed by the Marcus family for over one hundred years. In 1913 American Biltrite opened the Sherbrooke, Quebec production facility. Rubber became the major focus and categorically the vocation of CHOICE for this location. Full range of polymersOn-site mixingState-of-the-art curing Fully equipped testing facilities with the latest technologyOnsite chemists, engineers, and PhD’s Sales in excess of $200 million annually Worldwide operations include: • North America • China • Belgium • Singapore • ItalyOwner / Operator mentality is present at American BiltriteA third generation family-owned company

American Biltrite has set the industry standard with a relentless drive to develop new products and custom formulations for every conceivable rubber application.

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At American Biltrite OUR PEOPLE MAKE

THE DIFFERENCE

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Sherbrooke, QC

Chicago, IL

Edmonton, AB

Cleveland, OH

Atlanta, GA

Houston, TX

Orange County, CA

Denver, CO

Vancouver, WA

Springfield, MA

North American DISTRIBUTION CENTER LOCATIONS

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North American DISTRIBUTION CENTER LOCATIONS

1. Extends the life of equipment.

Prevents significant capital investment and downtime.

2. Protects equipment.

Defends against corrosion, abrasion, chemicals, acids, alkalis, slurries, and aggregates.

3. Less expensive than ceramic.

4. Superior wear resistance / longer life.

5. Reduces noise and vibration.

6. Predictable wear cycle.

Easy maintenance planning.

7. Easily repaired or patched.

It is not necessary to re-line the entire asset.

WHY RUBBER LINING?

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WHAT IS GUARD-RITETM? NATURAL VS. SYNTHETIC RUBBER

GUARD-RITETM is American Biltrite’s special line of products developed to meet the critical challenges of the rubber lining market. American Biltrite’s engineered lining solutions are offered in several polymers to cover an array of mining applications:

Product comparison charts are on pages 9 and 11.

NATURAL RUBBER PRODUCTS

TEAR-GUARD 40 (RED)TEAR-GUARD 60 (RED)ABRASION-GUARD (ORANGE)SUPREME-GUARD (BLACK)

SYNTHETIC RUBBER PRODUCTS

CHEM-GUARD (Chemical Resistant BUTYL)

HEAT-GUARD(Temperature / Climate Resistant EPDM)

FLAME-GUARD (Self-Extinguishing NEOPRENE)

WHAT IS GUARD-RITETM? NATURAL VS. SYNTHETIC RUBBER

Natural rubber is produced from the latex obtained from a tree. Most trees can be found in Brazil, South East Asia, Africa, and South America.

Synthetic rubber is produced using polymers that are derived from petroleum.

The GUARD-RITE line has your specific application requirements covered.

NATURAL RUBBER STRENGTHS High tensile strength High resistance to abrasion High resistance to cut & tear Excellent adhesion to itself and other substrates Insulative properties Impact and noise reduction

SYNTHETIC RUBBER STRENGTHS Superior resistance to heat and aging Wide range of service temperatures Chemical resistance (Butyl) Resistance to heat, ozone, and UV (EPDM) Oil resistance (Nitrile) Flame resistance (Neoprene)

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TEAR-GUARD 40TEAR-GUARD 60

ABRASION-GUARD SUPREME-GUARD

Natural rubber is the most abrasion and tear resistant solution. These are our proven, popular lining staples that protect equipment in the most demanding and physically abusive applications: scratching, gouging, scraping, and tearing. See our product comparison chart on page 9 to choose the perfect natural rubber solution for your specifications.

Our natural rubber linings are ideal for: storage vessels, tumblers, vibrators, cyclones, fans, pumps, pipes, chutes, hoppers, shaker / trommel screens, bins, pulley lagging, truck boxes, mine cars, skips, slurry tanks, and flotation cells.

The products in this category are:

For more information please see our Physical Properties Typical Values Comparison on page 18.

GUARD-RITETM NATURAL RUBBER

NATURAL RUBBER PRODUCTS

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GUARD-RITETM NATURAL RUBBER COMPARISON CHART

NATURAL RUBBER

TEAR-GUARD 40 TEAR-GUARD 60 ABRASION-GUARD SUPREME-GUARD

TENSILE STRENGTH HH HH HH HH

RESISTANCE TO:

Abrasion M M HH HH

Cut & Tear HH HH M HH

FOR SOLUTIONS THAT RESIST THEFOLLOWING ELEMENTS/EXPOSURE,

PLEASE SEE OUR SYNTHETIC RUBBEROPTIONS ON PAGES 10-11.

ChemicalsAlkalis, Acids, and Oxygenated Solvents Gases and Vapour

Oil and Fuel Hydrocarbon SolventsPetroleum Based Hydraulic Fluids

HeatOzone and SunlightFlame

H - High resistance, M - Medium resistance

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CHEM-GUARDThe primary polymer of CHEM-GUARD is Butyl. This rubber compound is ideal for: acid storage and transport (tanks, pipe, pump), limestone slurry tanks, ferric chloride storage and transport. CHEM-GUARD provides the ultimate solution for chemical resistance. Good resistance to alkalis, acids, heat, oxygen, water, and steam. Outstanding impermeability to gases and vapour.

HEAT-GUARDThe primary polymer of HEAT-GUARD is Ethylene Propylene Diene (EPDM). This rubber compound is ideal for: ponds, gutters, tailings, and UV & ozone resistance. HEAT-GUARD provides stability where high heat and ozone / UV resistance are factors as it maintains it’s physical properties when exposed to harsh elements.

FLAME-GUARDThe primary polymer of FLAME-GUARD is Neoprene. This rubber compound is ideal for: transportation / storage tanks, sea water transport, pipes, fittings, and fans. FLAME-GUARD is considered self-extinguishing and also displays moderate resistance to: oil, gas, abrasion, weather, ozone, natural aging, and flex cracking. A good general purpose solution.

GUARD-RITETM SYNTHETIC RUBBER

SYNTHETIC RUBBER PRODUCTS

For more information please see our Physical Properties Typical Values Comparison on page 19.

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COMPARISON CHARTGUARD-RITETM SYNTHETIC RUBBER

SYNTHETIC RUBBER

CHEM-GUARD BUTYL HEAT-GUARD EPDM FLAME-GUARD

NEOPRENE

TENSILE STRENGTH M L HH

RESISTANCE TO:

Abrasion L L M

Cut & Tear M L M

Chemicals* HH M L

Alkalis, Acids, Oxygenated Solvents HH M L

Gases and Vapour HH HH M

Oil and Fuel L L M

Hydrocarbon Solvents L L M

Petroleum Based Hydraulic Fluids

L L M

Heat M HH M

Ozone and Sunlight M HH M

Flame L L HH

H - High resistance, M - Medium resistance, L - Lower resistance

* General guideline, for specific chemical resistance please ask our technical department.

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OUR BONDING LAYER

Bonding cured rubber to a substrate typically necessitates significant preparation of the surface prior to applying adhesive. This may require installers to buff the surface, followed by cleaning of the rubber with a solution. GUARD-RITETM is different; our bonding layer is adhesive-ready with no buffing required.

As presented in this picture, all GUARD-RITETM products feature our premium black textured bonding layer. Adhesives bond to this surface, no matter what kind of equipment you are lining: pipes, tanks, processing and handling equipment - discover better adhesion paired with easy application.

See benefits on the following page.

BONDING LAYER

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OUR BONDING LAYER FEATURES & BENEFITS OF OUR BONDING LAYER

Maximizing production time and overall efficiency:

1. The user-friendly Polychloroprene (CR) bonding layer is recognized for it’s excellent adhesion properties.

Minimizing expensive preparation and costly down-time.

2. It is the perfect catalyst for adhesive.

It requires no buffing prior to application.

3. The same textured bonding layer is used on all 7 GUARD-RITETM products.

One installation procedure no matter which GUARD-RITE product is being installed.

4. Reduce inventory levels by having one adhesive system.

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AMERICAN BILTRITE MINE INSTALLATIONS

American Biltrite’s GUARD-RITETM series has been successfully installed in the following mines:

MINES LOCATION

BARRICK GOLD Dominican RepublicBISTI FUELS USADEBEERS GROUP CanadaDETOUR GOLD CanadaGLENCORE CanadaGOLD CORP CanadaINTREPID POTASH USAKIDD CREEK CanadaMOSAIC POTASH MINE USAMURRAY ENERGY CORPORATION USANEWMOUNT MINING CORPORATION GuyanaPRIMERO MINING CanadaRICHMONT MINE / ISLAND GOLD MINE CanadaRIO TINTO KENNECOTT* USASAN JUAN MINE USAVALE Canada

* Rio Tinto Kennecott’s Bingham Canyon mine is the largest man-made excavation in the world.

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AMERICAN BILTRITE MINE INSTALLATIONS

A global company with over 100 years of experience as leaders in the rubber industry.

Family owned and operated since 1908.

ISO 9001-14001 Certified.

North American manufacturing with a large distribution network. Fast service for emergency requirements.

Experienced technical staff to offer solutions.

Our unique premium bonding layer is used for all 7 GUARD-RITETM products.

Domestic production with impressive lead times.

Value added services including product selection assistance, technical advice, trouble shooting, and industry-leading Customer Service.

Dependable and proven solutions to extend the service life of critical equipment and drastically reduce expensive down-time.

WHY AMERICAN BILTRITE?

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ADDENDUMS

Addendum A SHIPPING & PACKAGING INFORMATION

AVAILABLE STANDARD SIZES:

Thickness x Width

1/4" x 48"3/8" x 48"1/2" x 48"

Other thicknesses are available for quote upon request.

SKIDS WITH FULL 35 LINEAL FOOT ROLLS WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING NUMBER OF ROLLS PER SKID:

Thickness x Width

1/4" x 48" = 6 rolls3/8" x 48" = 3 rolls1/2" x 48" = 3 rolls

For further information on our production specifications, please refer to our technical data sheets on our website. This is where you will find the most up to date versions.

General Guidelines FOR ALL 7 GUARD-RITETM PRODUCTS

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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES1 ASTM TEAR-GUARD 40 TEAR-GUARD 60 ABRASION-GUARD SUPREME-GUARD

Hardness (Shore A) D2240 40 60 40 60

Specific Gravity 1.06 1.16 1.03 1.15

Tensile Strength (psi) D412 3000 3000 3000 33003300

Ultimate Elongation % D412 550 400 700700 400

Tear Resistance (Lbs/in) D624 350 450 180 500500

Abrasion Resistance* Wet (mm3)Dry (mm3)

40 160

40 225

12 12 120120

20 150

Temperature Range (gen-eral)

-40 to 180 °F-40 to 180 °F-40 to 82 °C -40 to 82 °C

-40 to 180 °F-40 to 180 °F-40 to 82 °C -40 to 82 °C

-40 to 180 °F-40 to 180 °F-40 to 82 °C -40 to 82 °C

-40 to 180 °F-40 to 180 °F-40 to 82 °C -40 to 82 °C

Heat AgingChange in: Hardness Tensile Elongation

D573@ 70 °C (158 °F) +10 points

-25%-25%

+10 points-25%-25%

+10 points- 25%-25%

+10 points +10 points - 25%- 25%-25%-25%

Addendum B - Physical Properties - Typical Value Comparisons NATURAL RUBBER

BOLD BLACK highlight indicates best performance.

1. For product without a bonding layer.

* Abrasion Resistace method DIN 53516 measures material loss, lowest values are preferred.

Typical values do not constitute a specification.

Technical specifications are for the product without the bonding layer. Material is within Commercial sheet rubber gauge tolerances. Please ensure the product meets your application’s specification prior to order placement. Technical data subject to change without notice. The website version prevails.

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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES1 ASTM CHEM-GUARD BUTYL HEAT-GUARD EPDM FLAME-GUARD

NEOPRENE

Hardness (Shore A) D2240 60 60 60

Specific Gravity 1.24 1.20 1.26

Tensile Strength (psi) D412 1000 800 2600

Ultimate Elongation % D412 300 300300 500

Ozone Resistance70 hrs 50 PPHM @ 40 °C (104 °F)

No CrackingNo Cracking No CrackingNo Cracking No CrackingNo Cracking

Temperature Range (general)

-30 to 212 °F-34 to 100 °C

-40 to 250 °F-40 to 250 °F-40 to 121 °C-40 to 121 °C

-40 to 250 °F-40 to 250 °F-40 to 121 °C-40 to 121 °C

Heat AgingChange in: Hardness Tensile Elongation

D573@ 100 °C ( 212 °F)

+10 points-25%-25%

+10 points+10 points-25%-25%-25%-25%

+/-15 points-30%-50%

Oil immersion IRM #3 OIL AGING 70 hrs @ 100 °C (212 °F) Volume Change:

D471

** ** 120%

BOLD BLACK highlight indicates best performance.

1. For product without a bonding layer.

** Where these areas are critical we do not recommend the use of this product.

Typical values do not constitute a specification.

Technical specifications are for the product without the bonding layer. Material is within Commercial sheet rubber gauge tolerances. Please ensure the product meets your application’s specification prior to order placement. Technical data subject to change without notice. The website version prevails.

Addendum B - Physical Properties - Typical Value Comparisons NATURAL RUBBER

Addendum B - Physical Properties - Typical Value Comparisons SYNTHETIC RUBBER

WE ARE A PROUD MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING ASSOCIATIONS

CAMESECanadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export

NAHADThe Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution

ISDInternational Sealing Distribution Association

ISSAInternational Sanitary Supply Association

NIBAThe Belting Association

GFAGasket Fabricators Association

AWWAAmerican Water Works Association

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