All metal rusts and degrades naturally, it's just a question of when. By using smart anti-corrosion solutions, we can slow down this rusting process and significantly extend the life of metal parts and components. We often focus on corrosion protection towards the end of our manufacturing process, before storage and transport, because it is at these stages that corrosion is most often detected. This is of course important, but don't forget that your rust problems may have started much earlier in your manufacturing process - in machining steps or in your washes.
Clean and rustproof at the same time
A smart measure that often pays off in the long run is to strengthen the rust protection already in the washing stage to prevent rust problems further down the production chain. By using Cortec VpCI-418 in your washing plant, you clean and rust-proof your parts at the same time! VpCI-418 is an alkaline industrial detergent that effectively removes heavy soils such as grease, processing oils and machine oils. In addition, it prevents surface rust and protects metal surfaces against corrosion even after cleaning and provides temporary protection for subsequent storage. The product is low-foaming, nitrite-free and does not affect the adhesion of paint in any subsequent painting. When used, VpCI-418 is diluted with water to about 3-10% which gives a high cost effectiveness. It is also available in a silicate-free version (VpCI-418 LM) for a maximally clean surface after cleaning.
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If you want to know more - contact Tribotec's corrosion protection team:
Stefan Fältengård: 0705 - 28 28 79
Mats Gunnemyr: 0702-830766
Mats Holmvik: 0766-77 04 00
Henrik Stjerslev Jakobsen: +45 2070-3330, Denmark
The corrosion protection group at Tribotec works to prevent corrosion in companies' process flows, intermediate storage and internal buffering, and in connection with deliveries worldwide. With our solid experience in corrosion protection, we have helped several companies, large and small, to increase the quality of their deliveries and thus avoid complaints from their customers.
Everyone in the Rust Protection Group has good experience of industrial production and of the risks and sources of rust, such as after washing processes or during machining.
