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 [...]
Probiotics for Homeowners: Boost Your Cleanup Power! January 31, 2024 Usually when someone says “probiotics,” it brings to mind health food supplements to boost immunities and digestive health. Interestingly, however, the benefits of “good” bacteria go far beyond diet. In fact, their digestive action makes them an excellent addition [...]
Winter Corrosion Protection for Hunting and Fishing Gear January 25, 2024 What is there to do in winter when it comes to outdoor sports like hunting and fishing? For that matter, what is there to do in terms of rust prevention on sporting equipment like guns and tackle? Cortec® [...]
How to Inhibit Corrosion in Ice Rink Cooling Systems January 24, 2024 In winter, more ice rinks are in operation than usual. Some are chilled simply by subzero outdoor temperatures. Others-sometimes even in very cold climates are cooled with chiller systems to ensure good ice even during warm spells. [...]
Start Capturing Corrosion at Geothermal Power Plants! January 18, 2024 Geothermal power is an exciting source of renewable energy, using steam from hot underground springs to run turbines and generators that produce electricity. This same steam that produces energy is also highly corrosive, containing chemicals such as hydrogen sulfide [...]
Preserving Capital Spares: A Strategy for Concrete-Coated Pipelines January 18, 2024 Subsea oil and gas pipelines are frequently constructed by joining concrete-coated segments together. During construction, concrete-coated pipe may sit for six months to several years before installation. Capital spares are often ordered at the same time as the [...]
VpCI®-132 Foam Pad – Cortec’s Global Bestseller for Export Packaging! January 15, 2024 VpCI®-132 impregnated foam pad is a unique, flexible packaging solution that combines VpCI® corrosion protection, cushioning, desiccant action, and remarkable antistatic capabilities in a single product. This innovative pad simplifies processes, empowering customers to say goodbye [...]
The Many Shapes and Sizes of CorShield® VpCI®-146 Rust Prevention January 12, 2024 Rust prevention is a must-have for manufacturers and distributors of metal goods. Unpredictable shipping conditions paired with corrosion-susceptible metals create a recipe for disaster if no precautions are taken. Fortunately, the solution is sometimes as simple [...]
Optimizing Packaging for Distributors of Metal Parts, Electronics, and More! January 11, 2024 Distributors are an important part of the economy’s supply chain. These entities range from globally recognized distributors of consumer goods to industrial distributors that help reallocate pipes, tools, aftermarket auto parts, electronics, and more. With so [...]
