Without basic hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, and pliers, very little work would get done. Cars would go unrepaired, manufacturing equipment would fall into disrepair, and buildings would not be constructed. In spite of their critical nature, tools often suffer the brunt of abuse… Read More »PRESS RELEASE: How to Prevent Rust on Hand Tools
Corrosion comes in many different forms with many different solutions, which is why it is important to be aware of the multiple metal types in need of protection. Someone who does not take this into account may do more harm than good by trying to… Read More »PRESS RELEASE: What to Know When Choosing a Yellow Metal Corrosion Inhibitor
Having a quality product is critical to successful corrosion control. However, the benefit is lost if the product is contaminated. Cortec® therefore offers the following tips to avoid product contamination and achieve best results in dip tanks and recirculating applications. Keep Your Product in Clean Containers… Read More »NEWS ALERT: Best Practices to Avoid Cortec® Product Contamination
Cycling is one of the largest activities on earth, serving as both a mode of transportation and a popular form of exercise in many countries. The millions of bikes used all over the planet range from inexpensive to more than the price of a used… Read More »NEWS ALERT: Battling Rust with Regular Bike Maintenance
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