May 2023

Steering shafts and camshafts being manufactured in Europe needed corrosion protection for the long shipment from Switzerland to the USA. Rust preventatives that the company had previously used (Castrol Rustilo 650 and Castrol Rustilo DW 924) were considered difficult to work with and not environmentally… Read More »CASE HISTORY SPOTLIGHT: Case History #182: Rust Prevention on Steering Shafts and Camshafts

Preservation of metals is not just something that is needed when mothballing an industrial facility. It is also important for manufacturers of metal parts and equipment that must be like-new when the end user puts them into service. Keeping these vulnerable metals rust-free in uncontrolled… Read More »Press Release: Metal Preservation 101 for Manufacturers

Rust is a common problem on metals. Also common is the use of petroleum-based rust preventatives to protect metals in-process and in storage. Less common is the use of biobased, biodegradable rust preventatives. However, Cortec® is seeking to change that trend by giving metalworkers access to… Read More »NEWS ALERT: A Biobased Rust Preventative Solution for Metalworkers

Steel coil processors must consider the potential risk of corrosion to metal as it makes its journey through the different stages of coil processing and ultimately reaches the end user. With the proper protection choices, manufacturers can not only avoid dramatic losses due to corrosion… Read More »Take Rust Prevention on Steel Coils to the Next Level