Seasonal Layups Are Not Just for Boilers: Total System Protection Spring boiler layup season is on its way to the Northern Hemisphere. Those who approach the task with the help of Cortec’s Boiler Lizard® or Boiler Dragon™ will reap the benefits next fall by avoiding many corrosion complications during [...]
The Most Logical Fogging Fluid for Void Space Preservation February 23, 2024 Industrial workers encounter voids everywhere: in equipment, in piping, in packages, and even in structures. The challenge comes when these voids need short- or long-term preservation against corrosion. Such areas cannot typically be protected by applying a [...]
Probiotics for Hospitality Cleaning Services February 21, 2024 The hospitality industry naturally requires extensive cleaning to maintain fresh lodging and restaurant facilities. With the increasing availability of probiotic cleaners and society’s growing interest in sustainability, cleaning products enhanced with microorganisms and enzymes are an excellent choice to take hospitality [...]
Powerful UV Shrink Film with 30% Recycled Content Stops Corrosion in Aggressive Environments! February 14, 2024 Cortec’s patented, VpCI®-126 HP UV Shrink film, combines high strength resins with ultraviolet light stabilizers (UV) and Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI®) technology. The non-toxic film is recyclable and provides multi-metal protection for [...]
Maximizing Corrosion Protection and Preservation at Grease Points February 14, 2024 Fluctuating markets and private interests mean that equipment and facility layup is a fact of life. Whether the shutdown at a paper mill, offshore platform, refinery, or power plant is temporary or permanent, asset owners must decide how [...]
Another Tool for Your MCI® Concrete Maintenance/Repair Kit! February 6, 2024 Water repellents play an important role in concrete maintenance and corrosion protection by blocking out certain corrosives and keeping in Migrating Corrosion Inhibitors. Because water repellents are sometimes applied alone or in conjunction with other concrete surface treatments, [...]
Fitting the Right Packaging to Oversized Metal Items with Cortec® VpCI® Film! February 6, 2024 VpCI®-126 Film and Bags are an easy way to package and protect many different types of metal parts. Simply sliding a small gear or a handful of bolts into a VpCI®-126 Top-Seal Bag and [...]
What’s Happening Inside Your Container? Make Sure It’s Not Corrosion! February 2, 2024 Container ships play a major role in the shipping industry, carrying thousands of colorful steel boxes across the ocean. As manufacturers pack metal parts or equipment into shipping containers, it is important for them to think [...]
VpCI®-379 – Save Labor, Eliminate Oily Mess with Safe, Water-Based Rust Preventative! February 1, 2024 Taking a sustainable approach to fighting corrosion and extending the life of metal surfaces and equipment parts is the main mission of Cortec® Corporation. Unlike traditional rust preventatives that rely on petroleum, Cortec® water-based [...]
