A High Performance DTM Coating without the Hassle of 2K Primer/Topcoat Systems June 28, 2021 When choosing a protective coating for metal surfaces, many factors come into play. One of the first requirements is to ensure good adhesion with a direct to metal (DTM) primer. Sometimes, though, workers do [...]
Get the Right DFT for Optimal Coatings Results June 28, 2021 Getting the right DFT (dry film thickness) on a coating application is an important part of successful corrosion mitigation. If your DFT is too thin, it may not provide enough protection. If it is too thick, you will [...]
Corrosorber®: An Economical Way to Absorb Corrosive Gases Before They Attack June 22, 2021 Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), volatile mercaptans, and other corrosive gases can lead to early failure on instrumentation and electricals in a variety of industries. One important means of protection is to capture these excess gases before [...]
Cortec’s Top-Three Primer/Topcoat Combos for Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Protection June 21, 2021 Whenever time and resources allow, painters typically achieve the best coatings results from applying both a primer and a topcoat. Once this route has been chosen, the next important step is to select the best primer/topcoat combination for [...]
Cortec® Releases New Molybdate-Free Version of Revolutionary Cooling Water Treatment! June 17, 2021 For years, Cortec® Corporation has revolutionized the water treatment industry by providing effective, easy to use treatments to prevent corrosion during layup of boilers, cooling towers, and closed loop systems. As restrictions on the use and [...]
A Quick-Dry Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings™ Solution for Fast-Paced Metals Manufacturing June 15, 2021 There are many factors to consider in the fast-paced metals manufacturing environment. One critical question is how to apply a protective coating quickly and effectively without having parts stick together farther down the line. Cortec® answers [...]
Prime the Way to Anticorrosion Coating Durability with Cortec’s High Performance VpCI®-395 Water-Based Epoxy Primer June 10, 2021 A good primer is an excellent key to a successful coatings system—especially when corrosion protection of metals is at stake. The primer provides an important baseline for metal surface protection by [...]
Easy Corrosion Solution for Post-Tension Grouting Delays-MCI® 309 Recognized in Numerous Projects in Europe! June 10, 2021 Cortec’s Patented MCI® technology aimed to protect reinforcing metal in concrete from corrosion is widely used around the globe. Application of MCI® products experienced rapid growth in recent years due to number [...]
Three Cortec® Moisture Barrier Products Pass EU Recyclability Testing! June 4, 2021 Cortec® is pleased to announce that its three recyclable moisture barrier products have passed recyclability testing per EU Standards (UNI 11743:2019 and the System of Evaluation Aticelca 501:2019)! Testing was performed in the fall of 2020 by [...]
