Choosing VpCI® Packaging Methods That Outlast Inspection July 6, 2023 Can equipment being shipped to another country experience corrosion even if it has been carefully packaged and protected for export? Unfortunately, the answer is often yes, due to customs and onsite inspections that leave the packaging compromised. Cortec® Corporation [...]
Outstanding Biodegradable VCI Powder Available in Ready-to-Use Aqueous Version! June 29, 2023 Cortec® is pleased to officially announce that VpCI®-609 Powder is also available in a premixed aqueous version. The resulting VpCI®-609 W cuts out the hassle and ensures optimal results for end users who ordinarily mix VpCI®-609 Powder [...]
Impossible made possible, plant derived compounds remove rust better than toxic acids, salute to circular economy! June 27, 2023 “Reduce, reuse, recycle.” This popular slogan is a reminder of the importance of conserving and maximizing the resources already available. When it comes to metal, rust removal to reclaim a [...]
Start Right for Best Results on Your Next Direct to Metal (DTM) Coating Project June 23, 2023 Workers often paint metal not only to make it look nice but also to protect it from oxygen, moisture, and salts that can cause it to rust or corrode. Unfortunately, paint jobs [...]
NEWS ALERT: Why Use Cortec® VpCI® Primers? June 23, 2023 A primer is a great addition to any coatings system wherever time and budgets allow. When it comes to painting metal, Cortec® VpCI® primers are a great choice for coating adhesion and corrosion protection. VpCI® Primers and Adhesion One [...]
How to Prevent Rust on Hand Tools June 21, 2023 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 [...]
Improve Heat Exchange Efficiency with This Biobased Scale Remover! June 15, 2023 Scale and rust can build up over time in heat exchangers, chillers, cooling towers, and other circulating water systems—especially those that are not properly treated. Failing to prevent scale buildup leads to the need to either chemically [...]
Getting the Most Out of Dual SACI and Concrete Sealer Systems June 15, 2023 When performing a concrete repair or routine sealer application, is there any benefit to adding a surface applied corrosion inhibitor (SACI) underneath? Will the combination enhance protection or undermine the whole system? Cortec® looks at [...]
Comparing Options for Rusted Rebars in Concrete Patch Repairs Concrete spalling happens when corrosion on embedded rebar expands so much that it causes the concrete cover to break and fall off. The only responsible response is to repair the gap and seek to slow down the corrosion process. But [...]
PRESS RELEASE: Choosing Paint for Metal in Fast-Paced, Extra Slip, High Temp Environments Finding the best paint for metal involves much more than picking a favorite color. In addition to good adhesion and rust prevention, a metal coating must be equipped to meet force-dry, high slip, or high temp [...]
