Fighting the Danger of Overprotection on Concrete Repairs November 15, 2023 Is it possible to give concrete too much protection against reinforcement corrosion? Research indicates that this is so, although no consensus exists on the exact mechanisms and how to avoid it. However, following logical reasoning, Cortec® recommends applying [...]
Making the Leap to Biobased Rust Prevention November 14, 2023 Although sustainability is a major buzzword in society and corporate sustainability initiatives are encouraged, many uncertainties surround the switch from petroleum- or solvent-based products to their water-based or biobased alternatives. However, BioCorr® HP is one example of a USDA [...]
Corrosion Protection + Heat Sealable Paper = New Custom Packaging Solution! November 10, 2023 Cortec® has released yet another creative metals packaging solution with an eye to sustainability and convenience! CorShield® VpCI®-146 Heat Sealable Paper combines the heat sealable properties of EcoShield® Heat Sealable Paper with the corrosion inhibiting [...]
A Fresh Start for New Facilities: Corrosion Protection of Electricals November 7, 2023 One of the beauties of a new facility is that everything has a fresh start with less chance of breaking for many years. That does not, however, mean the facility should not take precautions against corrosion. [...]
Cortec® Corp. Welcomes Croatian Officials to Minnesota and Baranja Plants November 1, 2023 Cortec® Corporation was honored to host Croatian officials at both its world headquarters and EcoCortec® sites this fall. The two positive economic development interchanges have inspired confidence in Cortec’s entrepreneurial activities and signal a bright future [...]
Winter’s Coming: What’s Your PT Corrosion Inhibitor Plan for Grouting Delays? October 30, 2023 Winter weather and freezing temperatures will soon mean that construction projects are delayed in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere. For concrete PT (post-tensioning) structures such as bridges or parking ramps, this delays the grouting [...]
It’s Time to Challenge the Status Quo of Closed Loop Corrosion Inhibitors! Commodities such as molybdate or sodium nitrite/borate dominate the market for corrosion protection inside closed loop systems. However, that does not mean the status quo should remain the same. For example, the VpCI® chemistry of the S-69 [...]
Eight More Product Data Sheets Now Available in German! We are pleased to announce the translation of eight more product data sheets (PDSs) into German! Thanks to our new German-speaking Product and Market Development Specialist (Europe), Sejla Zukic, and our distributor Jakob Schober GmbH, these translations are now available [...]
The Power of Probiotics for Portable Toilet Deodorization If given the choice between using a modern restroom or a portable toilet, most people would choose the first option. Yet portable toilets meet a huge need when plumbing is not available. Fortunately for both those who use and maintain these [...]
Streamlining Preservation During Planned and Unexpected Mining Shutdowns October 19, 2023 Mining shutdowns are frequent. These can be partial or complete, planned or unexpected. Reasons differ widely, from scheduled maintenance to emergency repairs, from market changes to political unrest. Whatever the case, it is important for mine operators to [...]
