Convenient Surface Prep Solution for Rusted Rebar in Concrete! September 1, 2022 The ubiquitous problem of rebar rust is hard to escape in the construction industry, but there is a practical answer. As part of Cortec’s High Performance Repair System (HPRS®), CorrVerter® MCI® Rust Primer simplifies surface prep by [...]
Raising the Standard of Corrosion Protection for Routine Packaging of Metals August 31, 2022 When packaging metal components for shipment or storage, it is important to consider the length of time and environment to which the package will be exposed. The potential for fluctuating temperatures, humidity, and moisture condensation [...]
Cortec® Achieves 30% Post-Consumer Recycled Content in Brand-New VCI Film and Bag Formula! August 24, 2022 Cortec® Corporation is pleased to announce the development of its latest VCI film and bag technology: CorShield® VpCI®-220E! The new formula not only offers improved corrosion protection but also includes 30% post-consumer recycled [...]
CASE HISTORY SPOTLIGHT: Case History #697: Concrete Oil Stain Cleanup at Golf Course August 23, 2022 A golf course owner wanted to clean up significant hydrocarbon oil stains on an outdoor concrete pad used to park equipment and machinery. MCI®-2061 concentrate was applied and brushed into the concrete. Water [...]
MCI® Technology: An Important Key to Sustainable Construction August 22, 2022 When it comes to sustainability, the most important thing Cortec® MCI® Technology can do is to help extend the service life of reinforced concrete structures by mitigating corrosion. Because concrete is a major producer of greenhouse gas, the [...]
Value Engineering with MCI®-2019 for Concrete Maintenance and Repair August 15, 2022 The concept of value engineering is not only for the construction phase. It is also a useful practice during the maintenance and repair stages of existing reinforced concrete structures, ensuring projects get done within budget. True value [...]
Investigating Water-Soluble Film Options for Creative Packaging Uses August 11, 2022 Why would someone want a packaging material that disintegrates in the presence of water? Although it sounds counterintuitive to normal packaging purposes, water-soluble film has become a powerful and increasingly popular option for packaging items that will be [...]
Value Engineering with MCI®-2020: Counteracting Shortages, Cutting Costs August 9, 2022 With rising inflation, material shortages, and the ever present demand of staying within budget, engineers and construction companies today are increasingly turning to the concept of value engineering. One important facet of this effort is safely finding ways [...]
Value Engineering Meets Sustainability with MCI® Technology for Concrete August 4, 2022 In this day and age of inflation, supply chain delays, and raw material shortages, value engineering is becoming more and more important as a way to cope with out-of control market factors. Construction industry engineers are looking [...]
