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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...