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Abtrex Industries, Inc

Name: Abtrex Industries, Inc
Address: 59640 Market Street, South Bend, IN, 46614, US
Telephone: +15742347773

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Abtrex Industries specializes in time-tested corrosion and abrasion resistant linings

Abtrex industries Incorporated was founded in 1969 as a supplier to the metal processing industry. Since its conception, Abtrex Industries has evolved by furthering its capabilities, expertise and locations. As a result of strategic planning and advancement, Abtrex Industries now serves clients throughout North America as well as internationally. Through years of dedicated service, Abtrex Industri

es has tackled some of the most difficult demands of the manufacturing industry. As the leader in corrosion control, Abtrex Industries continues to expand its capabilities and expertise in order to serve you better.

09/04/2026

Just this 144" diameter × 396" long beauty resting in the Indiana morning sun rays, right before receiving a 1/4" Chlorobutyl rubber lining for hydrofluoric acid storage ☀️.

08/18/2026

At some point, a tank gets too big for the highway.

When storage requirements reach hundreds of thousands or even millions of gallons, shipping a completed tank isn’t exactly an option. That’s where field-erected tanks come in. Abtrex brings the fabrication, qualified crews, engineering, and lining capabilities directly to the job site, building a large-scale storage tanks around the realities of the site and the service they’ll see.

From laying the first steel plate to curing the final protective lining, our field crews are built for the heavy-duty projects where over-the-road transport is not an option.

Planning a large storage project? Take a look at what we can build in the field: https://loom.ly/L0wzbJ8

08/12/2026

Today's partial solar eclipse is only visible in a few regions, mostly up north. But if you're missing out on the sun today, our South Bend crew essentially fabricated our own version.

We just wrapped up two new vessels: a Weak Brine Tank and a Catholyte Tank (both 96 1/2" O.D. x 58 1/4" S/S). Both tanks received a 1/4” black, blended chlorobutyl lining to handle some heavy-duty chemistry. Externally, instead of the usual industrial gray, they were spec'd with a bright Safety Yellow finish coat.

If you are stepping outside to see the actual eclipse today, protect your eyes. If you are walking past our shipping bay... same advice applies.

08/06/2026

Big things are happening in Mobile this week, two custom FRP tanks are ready to head out the door and straight to Ohio.

This project included a 60" I.D. × 66" tall tank and an 84" I.D. × 120" tall tank, both manufactured using the hand lay-up process. Each tank features a 100 mil corrosion barrier and was fabricated with Derakane 411 epoxy vinyl ester resin, providing excellent resistance to corrosive chemical environments.

Just another week on the Alabama Gulf Coast for our FRP team. From custom tanks to complex process equipment, we enjoy turning engineering requirements into finished products that are built to perform.

If y'all need custom FRP fabrication for your next project, we'd be happy to talk.

https://loom.ly/hxsyUEA

07/17/2026

Not every day do you get the chance to stand next to a true piece of American engineering history. Part of our South Bend team took a break from building big things to see one of the biggest ever built: Union Pacific No. 4014 "Big Boy". The historic locomotive made a stop in Knox, Indiana, as part of its journey celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

Built in the USA, the Big Boy is recognized as the largest, heaviest, and most powerful steam locomotive ever built. This massive machine stretches 133 feet in length, weighs more than 1 million pounds, and is powered by steam.

Seeing a machine of this scale up close is a good reminder that great engineering never goes out of style.

And let's be honest, if you're in this industry and a million-pound steam engine comes through town, you're probably going to take an early lunch...

07/07/2026

Over at our Mobile, Alabama facility, the team just finished lining three heavy-duty sand mill units, with two more currently in the pipeline.

We took these units down to a white metal finish, achieving a minimum 2.0-mil angular anchor profile to guarantee maximum adhesion. For the lining, we utilized a 1/4" thick, tan, soft natural rubber, with an additional 1/4" layer applied specifically to the heavy-wear zones to combat long-term abrasion.

The final step, as always, was rigorous spark testing after the cure to ensure continuity.

We’re moving on to the final two units now. If you are dealing with equipment prone to severe wear, let’s discuss how custom lining specs can extend your service intervals.

07/02/2026

Happy 4th of July! Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and relaxing holiday weekend.

Our team is taking a well-deserved break on Friday, July 3th, to celebrate with family and friends. We'll be back Monday, recharged and ready to hit the ground running at full speed.

Have a fantastic Independence Day!

06/18/2026

Trying to measure an old pipe that's 40 feet in the air with a standard tape measure? Yeah, no thanks...

Drawings get lost. Pipes sag. Things get welded on the fly. When we have to replace an industrial pipe and have absolutely zero blueprints to trust, we don't guess. We bring in Wadelynn Geospatial to shoot a 3D LiDAR scan of the exact setup.

We take that point cloud data, pull it into SolidWorks, and fabricate a custom pipe spool that actually fits on the very first try. No cutting, no swearing, and definitely no "making it work" with a sledgehammer on installation day.

Check out how we pull off complex pipe fabrication without a single drawing: https://abtrex.com/pipe-fabrication-without-a-drawing/

06/03/2026

Did you know a microscopic pinhole, smaller than a grain of sand, can shut down a multi-million dollar facility?

Corrosion doesn't need a massive tear to destroy a tank. It just needs one microscopic pathway to the steel substrate. Once the fluid finds that pinhole, it will spread underneath the lining, attack the substrate, and pop the lining off from the inside out.

That’s why visual inspections are never enough. Every square inch of our rubber linings is rigorously spark tested, passing a high-voltage wand over the surface that will arc if it detects even the tiniest breach. If it doesn't pass the spark test, it doesn't leave the shop.

How stringent are the testing protocols for your current lined vessels? Reach out to discuss proactive inspection strategies with the Abtrex team.

05/26/2026

Does FEA, ASME, and PWHT sound less like alphabet soup and more like a good time?
Do you read fabrication drawings for fun?
Have you ever said „that nozzle needs a repad” out loud in public?

If you answered with a resounding „yes!” then we might be your people.

Abtrex Industries is growing our engineering team in South Bend, IN. We are looking for Mechanical Engineer to design pressure vessels, tanks, piping systems, and heavy industrial fabrication projects that are built on the same campus where you will work.

If SolidWorks, fabrication, FEA, and real-world problem solving are your thing, apply or share with someone who’d be a great fit: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4415288583/

Address

59640 Market Street
South Bend, IN
46614

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 5pm
Tuesday	7am - 5pm
Wednesday	7am - 5pm
Thursday	7am - 5pm
Friday	7am - 5pm

Telephone

+15742347773

Website

http://www.abtrex.com/

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