CONTENTS.1. Introduction.2. Properties of Rubber.3. Hosea. Manufacture;b. Application of Hoses in Handling of Mine Waters.4. Abrasion and Corrosion Resistant Liningsa. Oil and Acid Resistance;b. Abrasion Resistance;c. Cushioning and Impact Resistance;d. Service Comparisons.5. Conveyor Beltinga. Manufacture and Vulcanisation;b. General Application and Description;c. Fire Resistant Belts;d. Loading and Impact;e. Belt Slip and Creep;f. Experimental and Developmental Systems.6. Conclusions.7. Acknowledgements.8. References.INTRODUCTION.The acceptance of rubber as an engineering material may be considered as dating from the year 1839 when Goodyear of America, and Hancock of England, discovered and developed the process of "Vulcanisation".This process involved the' mixing of a small amount of sulphur with the rubber and subjecting the mixture to...