API Publishes Monumental Technical Report on VCI Protection of ASTs August 3, 2021 Cortec® VpCI® Technology has played an integral role in the development and adoption of VCI protection systems for Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) bottoms since the 1990s. Today, this technology has become so widely accepted as a [...]
From Sacrificing Concrete to Extending Its Service Life: Kevin Quan Brings Exciting Background to MCI® East Coast Position August 3, 2021 Whether promoting crushable concrete or trying to make reinforced concrete structures last longer with MCI®, one thing remains the same for Kevin Quan: his excitement about advancing game-changing [...]
Geothermal Power Plant Impact of Scale and Corrosion July 28, 2021 According to an April 2021 report by Global Industry Analysts, the global geothermal energy market is expected to reach US $8.9 billion by 2027, up from US $4.7 billion in 2020, with the US market estimated at US [...]
EcoLine® Biobased Greases for Offshore Applications July 27, 2021 Moving parts, wire ropes, bearings, drill rods, and other metal-to-metal contact points are abundant on offshore platforms and oceangoing vessels. While greases are needed to reduce friction, they also provide a natural physical barrier to deter corrosion in harsh offshore [...]
Bionetix® Biologicals Maintain Portable Toilets without Harsh Chemicals July 22, 2021 No matter how convenient it can be to have a portable toilet at an event or onboard a boat, bus, or RV, the fact is that the resulting odor can become inconvenient before long. To ward off bad [...]
Bring Renewables Back to the Farm for Biobased Lubrication July 20, 2021 Every farm has equipment, machinery, and moving parts that need to be lubricated now and then. What if instead of using standard polluting and non-renewable petroleum-based products to do the job, you could use biobased materials instead? [...]
Two Great Weldable Rust Preventatives for Heavy Equipment Suppliers July 14, 2021 Heavy equipment parts are often manufactured and shipped from around the world before they ever reach the assembly plant. This leaves suppliers responsible to ensure parts arrive rust-free in like-new condition. This is often accomplished by applying [...]
A Corrosion Solution for Hot and Cold Engine Testing Stands July 14, 2021 Engine manufacturers have conflicting priorities when it comes to hot and cold engine testing. On the one hand, they want to make sure each engine works right and no leaks exist in water, fuel, and oil [...]
Corrosion Protection in an Age of Electronics July 13, 2021 Today’s world is dominated by electronics that add to the convenience and complexity of life. Our heavy reliance on them makes it all the more noticeable when electronics fail, leading to downtime, interrupted operations, and sometimes even costly replacements [...]
Cortec® Corporation Earns Third Consecutive Governor’s Safety Award! July 8, 2021 Cortec® Corporation, White Bear Lake Headquarters, has been honored to earn the Governor’s Safety Award for the third year in a row! In spite of the extra safety challenges presented by COVID-19, Cortec® White Bear Lake Headquarters advanced [...]
