Knowing which Cortec® Rust Preventative will be most effective depends on the application. Here we cover how to select the right one for your needs.

The customer manufactures equipment for the Indian Navy and had begun producing a complete missile launcher. Barrels, control boxes, junction boxes, electronic units, and the training mechanism were important attachments. The first lot was ready for shipment, which would take six months including storage. The customer was concerned that the launcher and other attachments should reach the ships without rust and be ready to use. Dry protection was desired and no oil was allowed.

VpCI-372 is a dry film temporary coating for parts and equipment. It provides dual protection from atmospheric corrosion and physical nicks, abrasions, and scratches. The water-based milky white liquid can be applied by spray, brush, roll, or dip and produces a clear film for easy equipment inspection. It can also be tinted in a wide variety of colors to identify parts. When it is time to access equipment, the dry temporary coating can be easily peeled away from the surface to uncover a clean,...

Cortec’s CorShield VpCI-649 is a watersoluble, nitrite-free corrosion inhibitor for open and closed looped cooling systems. This unique powder formulation provides long-term protection of copper, steel, zinc, and aluminum. CorShield VpCI-649 combines contact and volatile corrosion inhibitors to provide effective protection for a broad range of applications. This product contains a blend of organic-based scale inhibitors, which prevents scale formation in pipes and towers. CorShield VpCI-649 is...