Strong acids are a major source of corrosion for rubber rollers, a problem frequently encountered in industries such as electroplating, papermaking, pharmaceuticals, and chemical manufacturing. Different types of rubber exhibit significant variations in their resistance to strong acids.

The service life of rubber-coated industrial rollers is affected by factors such as material formulation, processing, and operating environment. Under good maintenance and proper material selection, the service life of rubber rollers is generally significantly longer than that of plastic rollers.