Long term storage can present a number of challenges for electro-mechanical systems such as aircraft or vehicles. Even under the most ideal storage circumstances, moisture will permeate into just about anything and ultimately cause problems. Often times with larger objects, outside storage is required. For Engines, one needs to consider moisture...
Most of our major allies are peace loving societies where going to war or conducting any major military action is the last thing that a nation wants. Yet most of these countries have substantial military assets that with good fortune will never be used in action. While having military assets...
VpCI stands for Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitors; it comprises a unique family of corrosion protection products made by Cortec. The generic name for VpCI is VCI which stands for Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors. VpCI molecules react with metal in a way that prevents corrosion; it forms a thin barrier on the...
When shipping metal products overseas, one must consider the possibility of product corrosion. Corrosion is a chemical reaction that occurs when a metal surface is exposed to an electrolyte and moisture (and oxygen). Electrolytes are substances that carry free ions such as acids, bases or salts. The higher the level...
Metal products or components will often require finishing steps or added processing. Some of the more common finishing steps include painting, plating, welding, soldering, brazing and mechanical assembly. Most metals in their “pure virgin” state are very receptive to any of the processes mentioned, however given time and environmental stresses...
Sometimes we get asked the following question about our corrosion protection products: “Just how environmentally friendly and safe are these products?” The answer is that all our Cortec products are environmentally friendly, safe for humans and animals and are generally safe for most metal coatings, plastics, foams and paper products. There...