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
Some products get used over and over because they work so well and are easy to use. That is the case with VpCI®– 391, which continues to be a popular removable coating for temporary protection of metal components of all kinds. No matter the industry locale—whether… Read More »VpCI®-391 Removable Protective Coating: An Enduring Industry Favorite
Rust has a way of making its mark just about anywhere—from the fanciest cars to the most critical spares at a power plant. As corrosion eats away at metal assets, making them unsightly and unusable, their values decline simultaneously. While some metals have rusted beyond… Read More »PRESS RELEASE: Back to the Basics of Rust Removal for Easy Asset Restoration!
A tube steel manufacturer needed a water-based corrosion inhibitor coating for the OD (outer diameter) of oil and gas industry pipes. In addition to protecting pipe externals until commissioning, the coating needed to be applied at 1 mil (25 µm) DFT, meet zero VOC requirements,… Read More »CASE HISTORY SPOTLIGHT: Case History #783: Better Corrosion Protection with Less Paint