A company in the lighting sector had problems with its luminaire sockets.
There was bluing, discolouration and oxide on the copper and brass parts.
Instead of discarding and making new ones, Tribotec was asked if we can recover the material using a product.
Time when the details arrived in 426 liquid
Cortec VpCI-426 is a water-based rust remover that removes corrosion and naturally occurring oxides from iron, carbon and stainless steel + copper, aluminium, magnesium and their alloys
VpCI-426 not only removes corrosion but also makes aluminium, brass and copper shinier.
Cortec® rust removers are based on organic chemicals instead of harsh acids to remove rust, oxide and stains from many metals. When used as recommended, these rust removers are gentle on the skin as well as on most paints, plastics, woods, textiles and rubber.
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Cortec®'s range of environmentally friendly and economical metal treatment products includes biodegradable cleaners and paint removers. If rust is to be removed from a metal surface, contaminants and paint residues often need to be removed first.
Usually, a quick visual check can determine whether an object needs to be pretreated. In some cases, especially for heavily corroded objects with thick coatings, rust must be removed before getting down to a "layer" of contaminants or paint that needs to be removed.
