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ECORR Systems helps maintenance teams and industrial buyers select Cortec® lubricants based on equipment type, viscosity, load, speed, temperature, environmental exposure, and corrosion protection requirements.
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Cortec VpCI®-M-320 | Liquid Additive | 5 Gal (CUSTOM PRODUCT) M-320 is an additive for rust preventive, lubricating or hydraulic oils. M-320 provides excellent contact corrosion protection. In...
Cortec VpCI®-M-320 | Liquid Additive | 5 Gal (CUSTOM PRODUCT) M-320 is an additive for rust preventive, lubricating or hydraulic oils. M-320 provides excellent contact corrosion protection. In addition to film barrier, M-320 releases vapor phase corrosion inhibitors into the air above the oil. These VpCIs attach to metal surfaces for additional corrosion protection.Cortec is a world leader in rust and corrosion removal and protection. Cortec VpCI® products offer cost-effective and...
ECORR Systems offers Cortec® enhanced lubricants that combine lubrication, wear reduction, and corrosion protection for machinery, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, bearings, chains, mechanical components, and industrial equipment.
As an Authorized Cortec® Distributor, ECORR Systems provides corrosion-inhibiting oils, greases, hydraulic fluids, penetrating lubricants, metalworking lubricants, and oil additives. We can help select a product based on viscosity, speed, load, operating temperature, base-fluid compatibility, metal type, exposure conditions, and equipment requirements.
Conventional lubricants are primarily selected to reduce friction, heat, and wear. However, machinery operating in humid, marine, industrial, or intermittently used environments may also need protection from condensation, salt, corrosive gases, and moisture contamination.
Selected Cortec® lubricants incorporate contact and Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor technology. Contact inhibitors protect surfaces reached by the lubricant, while VpCI® molecules can help protect compatible internal metal surfaces above the oil level or beyond direct lubricant contact.
Cortec® industrial gear oils provide lubrication and corrosion protection for compatible enclosed gears and gearboxes. The correct lubricant should be selected according to the equipment manufacturer’s viscosity grade, gear type, operating temperature, load, speed, seal materials, and existing lubricant.
CorrLube™ hydraulic fluids are designed for compatible industrial, marine, construction, and mobile hydraulic systems. Selected formulations combine anti-wear and extreme-pressure performance with VpCI® corrosion protection for equipment operating in humid or environmentally sensitive areas.
Lithium complex and other enhanced greases provide a persistent lubricating film for bearings, grease points, moving machinery, and components subjected to pressure, heat, water, or corrosive environments. Certain products can be used during both operation and equipment layup.
Penetrating oils use low surface tension to work into rusted or tightly fitted assemblies. They can help loosen seized fasteners, displace moisture, lubricate moving surfaces, and leave behind corrosion-inhibiting protection.
Cortec® offers multifunctional lubricant concentrates for demanding metalworking operations. Selected products provide lubrication and corrosion protection during compatible cutting, forming, machining, or processing applications.
Selected EcoLine® products use renewable seed-oil derivatives to provide lubrication and corrosion protection for bearings, chains, rollers, machinery, tools, and maintenance applications. Biobased content and biodegradability vary by formulation.
Cortec® oil-soluble concentrates can add contact and vapor phase corrosion protection to compatible lubricating, hydraulic, circulating, or preservation oils. These concentrates require controlled dosing and compatibility testing before being introduced into an existing fluid.
» CorrLube™ VpCI® Industrial Gear Oil A premium ISO VG 220 gear oil formulated to provide lubrication, load-carrying performance, thermal stability, and corrosion protection in compatible industrial gear systems.
» CorrLube™ VpCI® Hydraulic Fluid A fully formulated anti-wear hydraulic fluid containing extreme-pressure lubricity additives and Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors.
» CorrLube™ VpCI® Lithium EP Grease A lithium complex extreme-pressure grease for compatible bearings, machinery, grease points, and equipment exposed to demanding or corrosive conditions.
» CorrLube™ Food Grade Penetrant A light penetrating oil for compatible food-processing machinery applications where the product’s current lubricant registration and use category meet facility requirements.
» Cortec® VpCI®-322 Oil-Based Concentrate An oil-soluble additive that provides contact corrosion protection and releases VpCI® protection into enclosed spaces above compatible lubricating or hydraulic oils.
» Cortec® VpCI®-347 Heavy-Duty Lubricant A multifunctional corrosion inhibitor and heavy-duty lubricant concentrate for compatible metalworking operations.
» EcoLine® Biobased Lubricants Renewable-resource-based lubricants for compatible bearings, chains, rollers, machinery, tools, and industrial maintenance applications.
An ordinary oil or grease protects the surfaces it directly covers. In partially filled gearboxes, hydraulic reservoirs, oil sumps, and enclosed equipment, some internal surfaces may remain above the lubricant level and exposed to humid air or condensation.
Selected Cortec® lubricants and oil additives release VpCI® molecules into the enclosed atmosphere. These molecules migrate to accessible metal surfaces and supplement the protection provided by the lubricant’s direct-contact film.
Machinery may corrode during operation, but the risk often increases during shutdown when equipment cools and moisture condenses internally. Seasonal equipment, standby systems, stored machinery, and spare gearboxes may remain idle long enough for corrosion to develop on gears, bearings, housings, and internal surfaces.
Selected Cortec® lubricants can support both normal operation and equipment layup. Product suitability should be confirmed before using a preservation lubricant as an operating fluid or leaving it in place when machinery returns to service.
Oil is generally used where the lubricant must circulate, transfer heat, flow through passages, or continuously reach moving surfaces. Common applications include gearboxes, hydraulic systems, turbines, compressors, and circulating lubrication systems.
Grease is typically used where a lubricant must remain at a specific point, resist leakage, seal out contaminants, or support slower-moving and heavily loaded components. Bearings, hinges, bushings, open mechanisms, and centralized grease systems are common examples.
Viscosity describes a lubricant’s resistance to flow. A lubricant that is too thin may not maintain an adequate film under load, while one that is too thick may increase drag, generate heat, restrict circulation, or prevent proper cold-weather operation.
Always use the viscosity grade required by the equipment manufacturer unless an approved engineering evaluation supports a change. Operating temperature, load, speed, startup conditions, pumpability, and lubricant delivery method must also be considered.
Grease selection should consider the required NLGI grade, base-oil viscosity, thickener type, operating temperature, load, speed, water exposure, corrosion environment, relubrication interval, and compatibility with the grease already in the equipment.
Mixing incompatible greases can cause softening, hardening, oil separation, loss of mechanical stability, or reduced lubrication performance. Existing grease may need to be removed before changing products.
A lubricant should not be selected solely because it provides corrosion protection. It must also meet the mechanical, viscosity, temperature, seal, filtration, and equipment requirements of the application.
Before changing lubricants or adding a concentrate, evaluate compatibility with:
A finished lubricant is supplied with its base fluid and performance additives already formulated for a defined use. A lubricant additive is a concentrate intended to modify a compatible oil at a specified treatment level.
Concentrated additives should not be used as stand-alone lubricants unless the technical documentation specifically permits it. Adding an aftermarket product to an existing oil may also affect viscosity, wear protection, demulsibility, filtration, oxidation resistance, or equipment warranty requirements.
Lubricants used in food-processing facilities should be selected according to the location and likelihood of food contact. NSF H1 registration generally applies to lubricants used where incidental food contact is possible, while other categories apply to different uses.
“Food grade” does not mean edible or suitable for intentional food contact. Confirm the current registration, category, formulation, facility requirements, and approved use before application.
Selected Cortec® lubricants incorporate renewable biological ingredients or are formulated for biodegradability. These characteristics may support environmentally sensitive operations, but they do not replace the need to evaluate load, temperature, oxidation stability, water resistance, and equipment compatibility.
Used lubricant may contain metals, process chemicals, fuel, dirt, or other contaminants and must be collected and disposed of according to facility procedures and applicable regulations.
» Water and Oil Additives Concentrated corrosion inhibitors for compatible lubricating oils, hydraulic fluids, fuels, water systems, coolants, and process fluids.
» Coating and Fluid Additives Additives for compatible coatings, cleaners, lubricants, metalworking fluids, and industrial formulations.
» Eco Products Selected biobased and environmentally responsible lubricants, coatings, cleaners, metalworking fluids, and packaging products.
» Metalworking Products Cutting fluids, lubricants, corrosion inhibitors, cleaners, and protection for in-process metal parts.
» Aerosols and Sprays Ready-to-use penetrating lubricants, cleaner-protectors, temporary coatings, and maintenance sprays.
ECORR Systems is an Authorized Cortec® Distributor helping maintenance professionals, equipment operators, manufacturers, engineers, and industrial buyers select lubricants that address both mechanical performance and corrosion protection.
We can help evaluate the equipment, viscosity grade, operating temperature, speed, load, existing lubricant, metal types, environmental exposure, and layup requirements to identify an appropriate Cortec® enhanced lubricant or additive.
An enhanced lubricant performs its primary lubrication function while providing additional properties such as corrosion protection, moisture displacement, penetration, extreme-pressure performance, or Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor protection.
The lubricant provides direct-contact protection where it coats the metal. Selected formulations also release VpCI® molecules into enclosed airspaces to help protect accessible surfaces above the lubricant level.
Selected products are formulated as operating lubricants, while others are intended for preservation, layup, or use as additives. Confirm the product’s intended use and equipment requirements before operation.
Compatibility should be verified before mixing lubricants. Differences in base oils, additives, viscosity, seals, and equipment requirements can affect performance. Draining and flushing may be necessary when changing products.
Yes. Selected Cortec® oils and greases provide corrosion protection during temporary shutdown or storage. The correct product depends on whether it will remain in the equipment during restart or be removed before operation.
Certain products are formulated for humid, saltwater, brine, marine, or offshore conditions. The selected lubricant must also meet the equipment’s mechanical and viscosity requirements.
Yes. Cortec® offers selected biobased lubricants made with renewable seed-oil derivatives. Biobased content, biodegradability, operating limits, and certifications vary by formulation.
NLGI grade describes the consistency of a lubricating grease. A lower number indicates a softer grease, while a higher number indicates a firmer grease. Use the grade specified for the equipment and lubrication system.
Yes. Provide the equipment type, manufacturer recommendation, current lubricant, viscosity or NLGI grade, temperature, load, speed, environment, and corrosion concerns. ECORR Systems can help identify an appropriate Cortec® product.