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Some products get used over and over because they work so well and are easy to use. That is the case with VpCI®– 391, which continues to be a popular removable coating for temporary protection of metal components of all kinds. No matter the industry locale—whether on the offshore platform, back at the manufacturing plant, in the warehouse, or out in the field—chances are that a good candidate for VpCI®-391 is close at hand!

Inconspicuous Corrosion Protection

VpCI®-391 is a water-based removable coating that dries to a thin, inconspicuous non-tacky film. It offers corrosion protection in harsh conditions and can be sprayed, brushed, or dipped right over painted or unpainted metal. Its low VOC (0.4 lbs/gal [48 g/L]) is a great advantage both for users and the environment. As a versatile, effective, and easy to use coating, VpCI®-391 has been applied around the world and in practically every phase of the industrial cycle: manufacturing, shipping, storage, and even operation. Here is a closer look at how it can be used.

Transit Coating for Equipment Manufacturers

VpCI®-391 is a great choice for manufacturers of equipment that needs to get to the customer in like-new condition but is not well-suited to packaging due to shape and size. Often, an easy solution is to spray VpCI®-391 right over the component, machine, or service vehicle as an alternative to cumbersome tarps and shrink films. One firetruck manufacturer has happily adopted this method as a finishing touch to new fire engines before shipping them off. Another manufacturer sprays VpCI®-391 on sensitive areas (e.g., bolt heads, wheel rims, and metal tubing) of new construction equipment. In addition to providing protection before, during, and after transit, this coating offers much better aesthetics than the previous oily product that collected bugs and dust.

Protection on Standby for Layup and Warehousing Teams

Other end users focus on VpCI®-391 as a means of preservation for spare parts or items that will not be used for a while but need to be ready to return to service. An easily removable coating can meet this need on valves, heavy equipment, top drives, and even structural steel. VpCI®-391 is a great option because it can be coated right over previously painted handrails and equipment without minimizing usability. For example, one Pacific military base has applied VpCI®-391 to vulnerable areas such as wheel wells and firewall rims of airfield damage repair (ADR) vehicles. By using VpCI®-391 and other inobtrusive preservation materials, the ADR vehicles can be ready to drive away at a moment’s notice. Another good example is the protection of pipe segment weld-ends with VpCI®-391 during their time at a laydown yard or staging site.

A Removable Coating Left on by Operators

While VpCI®-391 is primarily intended for temporary use, as during shipping or storage, some industries leave it on for everyday operation. One company responsible for loading/unloading river barges with corrosive commodities such as fertilizer or deicing salts has implemented VpCI®-391 into its seasonal maintenance practice, recoating the front-end loaders annually with VpCI®-391 for at least a decade. By spraying VpCI®-391 over as much of the metal surfac -top, bottom, and sides—as they can reach, they have noticed a much better equipment lifespan.

Get to Know an Industry Favorite

Whichever part of industry you find yourself in, odds are high that a metal part, structure, or machine nearby needs a simple, practical way to hold back corrosion without extra packaging materials or significant change to the surface appearance. If this is the case, it may be time to get to know VpCI®-391 as an industry favorite yourself. Contact Cortec® today to learn more about using VpCI®-391 as a protective removable coating: https://www.corteccoatings.com/contact-us-2/

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No matter how technologically advanced today’s society is, corrosion remains a fact of life. Manufacturers and maintenance crews continue to battle rust on metal components, equipment, and structures. While countless rust preventatives exist, Cortec’s EcoAir Biobased Outdoor Coating® powered by Nano VpCI® is one approach to corrosion protection that specifically caters to renewability and worker convenience concerns for those in remote or difficult-to-access areas.

Wet Film Corrosion Inhibitor

EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating powered by Nano VpCI® is a biobased temporary coating designed for severe marine and high humidity conditions. It leaves behind an oily protective film that does not dry and is temperature stable to 180 °F (82 °C). It can be used to spray a quick layer of rust prevention on practically any metal part that needs protection: nuts and bolts, spare car parts, or other exposed metal surfaces. It is also great for quick temporary touchup on equipment where chipped paint cannot be immediately restored.

Rust Prevention with Renewable Content

A key feature of EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating powered by Nano VpCI® is that it contains 65% USDA certified biobased content. At this percentage, it is also a qualified product under the mandatory federal purchasing initiative of the USDA BioPreferred® Program,* which requires federal agencies and contractors to give purchasing preference to products with a minimum level of biobased content in 139 product categories. For those who like Cortec’s CorShield® VpCI®-369 but need a biobased alternative, EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating is a great substitute.

Convenient Coating Application

Another defining characteristic of EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating is its packaging. EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating comes in EcoAir® bag-on-valve (BOV) spray cans powered by compressed air rather than traditional chemical propellants. When the can is empty, the inside pouch can be thrown away and the can recycled.

Such packaging offers great convenience and portability. For example, workers doing MRO (maintenance, repair, operations) tasks on a rooftop unit may have to climb a ladder or steep stairway to reach the work area. While it would be impractical if not impossible to drag an air compressor and spray equipment up to the top of the roof to spray-apply a coating, it is easy to grab a can of EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating and do a quick application wherever corrosion protection is needed.

Offshore platforms or other remote worksites are also great candidates for EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating. It is much easier to bring along a spray can of rust preventative coating than to haul an entire drum of coating—not to mention spray equipment that poses trip hazards. EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating is also much easier and safer to store onsite than traditional aerosols—especially in high-risk environments like the oil and gas industry—because it is classified as nonflammable (flash point: 257 °F [125 °C]).

The Battle Continues for Sustainable Rust Prevention

Corrosion never dies, but neither does Cortec® stop looking for ways to bring user-friendly, sustainable features to the battle. EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating is one example of a convenient solution for environmentally conscious end-users or those simply looking for a way to comply with biobased purchasing mandates. Contact Cortec® to learn more about EcoAir® Biobased Outdoor Coating: https://www.corteccoatings.com/contact-us-2/

*For more information, go to https://www.biopreferred.gov.

Keywords: biobased coating, rust prevention, corrosion protection, rust prevention with renewable content, BioPreferred, USDA certified biobased, mandatory federal purchasing, EcoAir Biobased Outdoor Coating, MRO coating, Cortec

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OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) have more than just paint color to consider when choosing a coating for metal parts. In many cases, corrosion protection is also needed to compensate for harsh shipping, storage, or operating conditions components will encounter after coming off the assembly line. Cortec’s EcoShield^® 386 series gives manufacturers the opportunity to meet these rust preventative needs while achieving a pleasing appearance with water-based coatings at low DFT (dry film thickness).

EcoShield^® for Mass Produced Parts

EcoShield^® VpCI^®-386 is a fast-drying water-based acrylic one coat system that can be applied DTM (direct to metal) for protection in harsh applications. Excellent UV resistance allows it to be used outdoors in direct sunlight. EcoShield^® VpCI^®-386 is a great option for dipping thousands of parts for greater efficiency and less paint waste. It can be used to coat

• Semi-truck wheel rims
• Coil stock
• Metal tracks for heavy equipment
• Refrigerator coils
• And much more!

EcoShield^® VpCI^®-386 can be applied as a thin (1.5-3.0 mils [37.5-75 µm] DFT recommended), barely noticeable clear coat or tinted to match a particular brand or equipment color. In either case, corrosion protection with EcoShield^® VpCI^®-386 adds a professional, finished appearance to the components.

EcoShield^® for Force-Dry Applications

EcoShield^® 386 FD is a newer version that is a great option for manufacturers working with fast-paced assembly lines where there is not much time for the coating to dry before parts are jumbled together. EcoShield^® 386 FD dries quickly in a force-dry environment to reduce sticking of painted parts. With VOCs of only 0.04 lbs/gal (5 g/L), EcoShield^® 386 FD qualifies as a zero VOC coating in the US. It was originally designed for a tube steel manufacturer who applied the coating to hundreds, if not thousands, of pipes at 1.0-1.2 mils (25-30 µm) DFT using a Nordson coater box. The manufacturer ended up being able to reduce the overall amount of coating required while still achieving the desired level of protection on the coated OD (outer diameter) during a year of outdoor storage near the Gulf of Mexico.

EcoShield^® for High Temps and Surface Slip

Yet another member of the EcoShield^® family is EcoShield^® VpCI^®-386 HT Slip Coating. This anticorrosion coating was designed to offer high heat resistance up to 500 °F (260 °C) or more depending on color choice. It is thixotropic and resists sagging and running. Another special feature of EcoShield^® VpCI^®-386 HT Slip Coating is that it improves surface slip, which can be particularly helpful when coating the inside of pipes or electrical conduits where wires will be threaded through. EcoShield^® VpCI^®-386 HT Slip Coating is available in clear, black, or aluminum and is a great option for keeping pipe or electrical conduit internals (ID) corrosion-free in extended storage outdoors.

Whether your coating application falls under general manufacturing conditions or requires special force-dry, high temp, or improved slip qualities, Cortec’s EcoShield^® series is a great place to find outstanding corrosion protection in the form of user-friendly water-based coatings with good aesthetics. Contact Cortec^® today to learn more:

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Keywords: corrosion protection, water-based coatings, coatings for OEMs, slip coating, high temp coating, coat pipes, rust preventative, Cortec, EcoShield 386, anticorrosion coating

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There is often more to vehicle rust than meets the eye. While vehicle owners in harsh winter climates may bemoan the rust eating away at their vehicle bodies, the more serious issue is what is happening to the vehicle underbody. Although underbody rust may not get a second thought on a new vehicle, it will get plenty of attention after it starts deteriorating the critical components of an aging one. To counter this attack on vehicle integrity, Cortec® Corporation offers two underbody coatings to help cars, trucks, and buses last longer.

Underbody Rust Issues
The biggest culprit of underbody rust is deicing salts, applied freely in wintry climates to keep roads safe in snowy, icy conditions. While the lives of commuters may be safer, the service life of vehicles driving on messy roads can be significantly shorter from the chloride-laden road spray splashing up onto vehicle underbodies. Regular washing with a cleaner like VpCI®-406 is one of the best ways to extend vehicle service life. But it is more difficult when it comes to cleaning the undercarriage, among the most exposed and vulnerable areas of the vehicle. Ultimately, underbody corrosion can hasten the need for repairs, reduce vehicle service life, and-worse-cause safety threats if critical parts rust through without being fixed. The problem is worse for plows and salt spreaders that get the brunt of the winter road treatments.

Is Underbody Coating Worth It?
Considering these rust problems, an underbody coating can be extremely valuable. The question is not one of choosing undercoating vs. corrosion protection but of choosing undercoating and corrosion protection. Cortec® offers two anticorrosion coating options for vehicle owners and fleet maintenance personnel to consider.

CorrBarrier™ Primer is a fast-drying high solids waterborne latex with extremely low water vapor permeability. This one-coat system provides protection in harsh outdoor applications. It dries to a pencil hardness of F but remains flexible with good chip resistance. This is important for underbody surfaces constantly being battered by gravel, rock chips, or other debris flying up from the road. CorrBarrier™ can be applied directly to the metal vehicle undercarriage by spray or brush. It offers the familiar water-based coating advantages of easier cleanup and low VOCs (0.2 lbs/gal [24 g/L]) while still getting good underbody corrosion protection.

VpCI®-398 Undercoat is a solvent-based coating for even heavier duty corrosion protection. This fast drying, sulphonate one-coat system can also be applied direct-to-metal by spray or brush. It is available in one color, black, and has excellent UV resistance. Rather than leave a hard coating susceptible to chips, VpCI®-398 remains soft, pliable, and very forgiving to physical abrasion so that nicks do not crack and break open the coating.

Who Needs Underbody Coatings?
There are many places an anticorrosion undercoating can be beneficial. Harsh winter climates are the most obvious, but tropical coastal climates with high temperatures and salt-spray can also necessitate corrosion protection. Corrosive work environments (e.g., heavy equipment loading salts or fertilizers) are another good reason for undercarriage protection. Coating the underbody of a personal vehicle is a great way to make a personal investment last longer, but it makes even more sense when entire fleets or high value assets are at stake. Service trucks are one example. Buses are another. For DOT plows and salt spreaders that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and take the brunt of winter roads and deicing salts, the price of periodic underbody coating as part of routine maintenance is negligible compared with the cost of repair and replacement. Even train cars and their chassis may benefit from an underbody coating to help them last longer as they ride the rails in unrelenting weather.

Get Your Underbody Coated
Many ask if underbody coating is worth it. The answer is a resounding “Yes!” As with many preventative maintenance measures, it can be difficult to swallow the time, hassle, and cost of a task for which there is no urgent need. But the benefits can be huge in the long run, increasing with the value of the asset. If you think your fleet or personal vehicle may need long-term corrosion protection underneath, contact Cortec® to learn more about vehicle underbody coatings and weigh the costs/benefits for you and your team: https://www.corteccoatings.com/contact-us-2/

Keywords: how to fix underbody corrosion, vehicle rust, underbody rust, is underbody coating worth it, undercoating vs corrosion protection, Cortec, deicing salts, preventative maintenance, fleet maintenance, corrosion protection

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Corrosion is an expensive and persistent problem that must be carefully handled in a step-by-step process. Most metals become extremely contaminated with heavy rust, scale and hydrocarbon deposits. These contaminants must be removed before further processing will be effective. Surface preparation is the first and very important stage in corrosion protection process. This essential step is conducted before the application of corrosion protection coatings. In fact, one of the main causes of corrosion related problems is poor surface preparation. This is because anti corrosion coating is directly affected by the surface that it is applied to.

If the surface has not been properly prepared, the coating will not stick properly and this will result in lower effectiveness and longevity of the corrosion protection coating. Surface preparation is most often used for steel, aluminum and concrete materials. Cortec’s environmentally friendly products make it easy to clean multi-metals, remove rust, condition and prepare metal for temporary or permanent coatings and packaging. Cortec’s surface preparation products also add patented VpCI® corrosion protection. One of Cortec’s bestsellers is VpCI® 414 Cleaner Degreaser, non-toxic, water-soluble, biodegradable cleaner. Designed as a special heavy-duty temporary coating and wax remover from metal and painted surfaces, VpCI® 414 concentrate is extremely effective in the removal of dirt, oils and greases or other cosmoline-like products. As a viscous liquid, market leading VpCI-®414 is ideal for underhanging and vertical applications. It provides multimetal corrosion protection even after parts have been cleaned, up to 48 hours. VpCI® 414 cleaner enables cost effective way to remove rust effectively, easily and safely while adding corrosion protection. It is also effective for light oils and greases and will not affect painted surfaces. VpCI®- 414 can be applied at full strength or diluted. It provides strong corrosion protection after parts have been cleaned.

Non flammable – VpCI 414®, does not affect painted surfaces and remains active even if left to dry. It is mostly used at room temperature, thus reducing energy consumption but it can also be used in a heated bath for heavy hydrocarbons. Viscous liquid will cling to ceilings and vertical surfaces in a ready-to-use formulation. The product is highly effective at low concentrations, diluted as low as 1% for concentrate (by volume) and higher. It is easily applied and no special protective equipment is needed. Metals protected are carbon, stainless and galvanized steel, cast iron, copper and brass. VpCI® 414 is used in cleaning and corrosion prevention applications by global companies worldwide like General Motors as well as the United States Air Force, who used VpCI® 414 as part of the Cortec’s “Clean, Protect, Preserve” program and achieved high performance, cost effective and easy method of cleaning the surfaces.

Lower Cost, Improved Cleaning Solution for Parts Washing Machine
Plant located in India manufactures a wide range of excavators. Before assembling the gearboxes, they were cleaning the parts in the washing machine using alkaline industrial cleaner at 5-6% concentration, maintaining the temperature at 65- 70 ° C (149-158 ° F). Sump life of this cleaner was 30-45 days. After washing the parts, oil remained on the surface. This was unacceptable to the customer. They were searching for a cleaner with good cleaning ability, short term rust protection, and an economical cost. Since they did not want to make many changes in the existing process, they introduced Cortec® VpCI®-414 to the washing machine at 0.5% and maintained the temperature at 65-70 ° C (149-158 ° F). The problem was solved at a lower cost without making any changes in the existing process. VpCI®- 414 is user friendly, and the cleaning quality is better than with other cleaners on the market even at very low dosages. The customer no longer faces cleaning issues and oil carryover on the surface due to the excellent properties of VpCI®-414. Indian manufacturer has implemented VpCI®-414 in the parts washing machine and started ordering it regularly. They are also planning to install one more washing machine in which they will use Cortec® VpCI®-414, as well. 

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September 1, 2022

The ubiquitous problem of rebar rust is hard to escape in the construction industry, but there is a practical answer. As part of Cortec’s High Performance Repair System (HPRS^®), CorrVerter^® MCI^® Rust Primer simplifies surface prep by passivating corrosion on steel surfaces. It is an exciting tool to help the construction industry tackle a recurring challenge.

The Problem of Rebar Rust
Rebar and other reinforcing metals play an integral role in providing the strength necessary to make concrete a viable building material. It is also one of the major causes of concrete deterioration. Although the high initial pH of concrete creates a naturally passive environment that protects metal reinforcement in new concrete, carbonation and cracking can lead to the formation of corrosion products on embedded reinforcement. As rebar rusts, it expands, putting pressure on the concrete cover. This causes more cracking and concrete spalling, deteriorating the structure and eventually requiring repair.

Effective Concrete Repair
For a repair to be effective, exposed reinforcement is typically sandblasted to remove corrosion and promote good surface adhesion to the new repair material. The ICRI 310.1R-2008 “Guide for Surface Preparation for Repair of Deteriorated Concrete Resulting from Reinforcing Steel Corrosion,” states that exposed reinforcing steel should be free of any materials such as concrete, dirt, and corrosion products that could interfere with repair material adhesion, although tightly bonded light rust is usually not detrimental to the bond of patch materials. This opens the door to a completely different level of surface prep convenience using CorrVerter^® MCI^® Rust Primer.

How CorrVerter^® MCI^® Works
CorrVerter^® MCI^® is a unique formulation of chelating agents combined with a high-solids waterborne latex with extremely low water vapor permeability. This fast drying, single-component primer converts surface rust into a hydrophobic passive layer and offers excellent protection against re-rusting of metal surfaces. These characteristics are ideal for repairs, making surface prep extremely simple. When using CorrVerter^® MCI, the first step is to wire brush loose rust off the metal surface. This requires much less labor than blasting and no special equipment. The next step is to remove the excess salt, dust, and contamination by rinsing with water. CorrVerter^® MCI^® can then be applied by spray or brush and left to cure for 12 hours before applying repair products. CorrVerter^® will turn visibly black by the time it dries to touch in about two to three hours.

A Convenient Solution for the Construction Industry
CorrVerter^® MCI^® is an exciting labor- and time-saving tool for contractors and engineers to be aware of. In addition to increasing the convenience of concrete repairs, CorrVerter^® MCI^® is also useful for construction delays where some concrete was already poured, leaving rebar partially exposed to the elements until the project can resume. When the project starts again, CorrVerter^® MCI^® is a good way to passivate any rust that has begun in the meantime, thus forestalling additional corrosion problems that could develop as a result. Contact Cortec^® to learn more about these great alternatives to sandblasting during concrete repair and rusty surface prep: https://www.cortecmci.com/contact-us/

Keywords: rusted rebar in concrete, surface prep, rebar rust, construction industry, concrete deterioration, concrete repair, Cortec, MCI, concrete spalling, alternative to sandblasting

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Traditional rust preventatives present two major challenges. One is the issue of environmental and worker hazards from using hazardous mineral oils and flammable solvents. The other is the lack of cleanliness and workability involved in applying and removing greasy rust preventatives. Ready to meet this need is BioCorr® HP, the newest generation of Cortec® Corporation’s game-changing biobased, dry-film rust preventative! First released in 2021, BioCorr® HP is worth taking another look at for advantages that go beyond environmental benefits.

Streamline the Rust Preventative Process

BioCorr® HP is a water-based, biobased rust preventative designed to preserve metals in storage and during transportation. Unlike rust preventative oils, this product leaves a dry, virtually undetectable film on the metal surface. The film displaces water and oils and also actively inhibits corrosion. BioCorr® HP helps promote a cleaner workplace and prevent material waste. It also streamlines processes because it does not require removal by the end user in most cases. This ready-to-use formulation can protect multi-metals for up to two years of indoor storage (or during shipment when combined with VpCI® packaging materials).

One Dry Film, Many Possibilities

Because BioCorr® HP is so thin and undetectable, it can also be used in areas where there are tight tolerances. One great example is the protection of threaded mating surfaces on equipment where temporary rust prevention is needed, but where a thick greasy substance is not practical. BioCorr® HP is able to provide this interim protection without being noticed or requiring cleaning later. Since BioCorr® HP does not interfere with automatic transmission fluids, it can be used to protect transmissions as they await installation or assembly. There are countless other applications where it can be used, as well:

• Automotive components
• Pipes, flanges, and gears
• Sheets, coils, and castings
• Valve stems
• Equipment internals
• Various other manufactured components

Avoid the Hassle of Greasy Rust Preventatives

Whatever the application happens to be, BioCorr® HP is an excellent way to provide interim corrosion protection in an unobtrusive way without the mess and hassle of greasy rust preventatives. Contact Cortec® to discuss your application in detail: https://www.cortecvci.com/contact-us/

Keywords: biobased rust preventative, rust preventatives, preserve metals, inhibit corrosion, Cortec, BioCorr, alternative to greasy rust preventatives, corrosion protection, USDA certified biobased product, alternative to petroleum-based products

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Corrosion is an irreversible process that costs industries time and money to deal with the effects. Corrosion prevention is therefore in the best interest of manufacturers and asset owners responsible for covering losses from deteriorating assets. While protective VCI packaging solves many metal shipping and storage needs, it is not always the optimal choice for certain metal shapes or storage/transit settings. When this is the case, Cortec’s VpCI^®-391 is an excellent removable coating to consider for temporary or even long-term corrosion protection.

Unnoticeable Dry Film Rust Preventative Coating

VpCI^®-391 is a fast-drying water-based temporary coating that dries to a thin, clear, virtually unnoticeable non-tacky film. It is perfect for protecting bare metal surfaces from corrosion in transit or temporary storage but can also be applied directly over painted surfaces. VpCI^®-391 provides protection indoors and outdoors and is easy to remove with an alkaline cleaner if desired. These features have made it a popular temporary rust preventative coating that displaces traditional greasy, oily rust preventatives with an unnoticeable temporary protective coating that is drastically more convenient.

Clean, Convenient Corrosion Protection

There are many advantages to using VpCI^®-391. In addition to its corrosion protection, the dry, non-tacky surface finish stays much cleaner than traditional oily/greasy rust preventatives that tend to collect insects, dust, and other contaminants on their sticky surfaces. It also weathers much better in outdoor applications. Furthermore, testing has found that VpCI^®-391 does not negatively impact weld geometry or mechanical properties of the weld, allowing welders to easily keep surfaces corrosion-free prior to welding without extensive surface-prep hassle.

When and Where to Use VpCI^®-391

The possibilities for using VpCI^®-391 are endless. Examples include the following:

• Heavy Equipment
• Machinery
• Vehicles
• Piping
• Structural Steel

Transit is one period in which VpCI^®-391 is beneficial for safeguarding brand-new metal components—whether fire trucks, valves, or front-end loaders—from unpredictable exposure to harsh weather conditions on land and sea. It can be sprayed over unpainted bolts and metal tubes as well as metal wheel rims or entire painted vehicles. Since VpCI^®-391 is relatively unnoticeable, distributors often leave it on new equipment until resale.

VpCI^®-391 is also great for storage and layup. For example, VpCI^®-391 can be applied right over painted railings and equipment on offshore platforms for extra corrosion protection during rig-stacking. Pipeline segments stored in laydown yards may be coated with VpCI^®-391 to protect weld ends from rusting. At the time of assembly or installation, the welder can simply clean off the coating or weld directly over it, instead of spending extra time grinding away opportunistic rust that could otherwise set in.

A third purpose for VpCI^®-391 is preventative maintenance. For instance, one company that uses front-end loaders to move high volumes of deicing salts or fertilizers has adopted VpCI^®-391 as part of their annual preventative maintenance routine. By applying VpCI^®-391 over the vehicles once a year during the slow season, the equipment lasts longer and does not look 10 years old after just one year of use.

Effective, Easy, and Inconspicuous

Anyone who needs a dry temporary corrosion protection coating should consider VpCI^®-391 as an easy, effective, versatile, and inconspicuous option. It looks good and performs well even in outdoor environments, allowing users the advantage of unobtrusive corrosion protection during the transit, storage, or maintenance phase. Contact Cortec^® today to learn more about using VpCI^®-391:

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Keywords: rust preventative coating, VCI packaging, corrosion prevention, metal shipping and storage needs, removable coating, keep weld surfaces corrosion free, preventative maintenance, Cortec, Cortec Coatings, transit coatings

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