Mar 12, 2024 | anti corrosion
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. In fact, protecting electricals and electronics from...
Feb 23, 2024 | anti corrosion
Industrial workers encounter voids everywhere: in equipment, in piping, in packages, and even in structures. The challenge comes when these voids need short- or long-term preservation against corrosion. Such areas cannot typically be protected by applying a coat of...
Feb 22, 2024 | anti corrosion
New steel coils offer a wide canvas for corrosion to make its mark. This is among the last problems steel coil processors want to deal with. Oiling after acid pickling is one precaution that can help. However, processors who choose dry pickling will likely have more...
Feb 22, 2024 | anti corrosion
Corrosion Protection – Fluctuating markets and private interests mean that equipment and facility layup is a fact of life. Whether the shutdown at a paper mill, offshore platform, refinery, or power plant is temporary or permanent, asset owners must decide how to...
Feb 22, 2024 | Solvent Recycling
Many today are on the lookout for ways to implement sustainability into business and manufacturing. One simple way to do that is by instructing maintenance departments to exchange petroleum-based greases for biobased greases. In the food industry, Cortec® recommends...
Feb 21, 2024 | Solvent Recycling
The hospitality industry naturally requires extensive cleaning to maintain fresh lodging and restaurant facilities. With the increasing availability of probiotic cleaning products, these cleaners, enhanced with microorganisms and enzymes, are an excellent choice to...
Feb 15, 2024 | anti corrosion
One of the most difficult forms of corrosion to detect and prevent is corrosion under insulation (CUI), which occurs when moisture and corrosive agents penetrate the insulation layer of pipelines. CUI can cause severe damage to the pipeline material, leading to leaks,...
Feb 14, 2024 | anti corrosion
Geothermal power is an exciting source of renewable energy that requires effective corrosion solutions to protect the equipment. The steam from hot underground springs that runs turbines and generators is highly corrosive, containing chemicals such as hydrogen sulfide...
Feb 14, 2024 | anti corrosion
Cortec’s patented, VpCI®-126 HP UV Shrink film, combines high-strength resins with ultraviolet light stabilizers (UV) and Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI®) technology. The non-toxic film is recyclable and provides multi-metal protection for parts and equipment...
Feb 14, 2024 | Solvent Recycling
VpCI®-126 Film and Bags are a convenient solution for packaging and protecting metal items, preventing rusting for up to two years by simply inserting a small gear or bolt. But what happens when the metal component or equipment is taller than a person’s head or too...