Case stories – corrosion protection

Background
Currently, the company uses oil to protect hydraulic pipes internally from corrosion. The method has a negative impact on the environment and handling during assembly is both messy and very time consuming.
Assignment
Develop a more environmentally friendly solution that also makes handling easier.
Tribotec’s solution
Protect the hydraulic pipes against corrosion with dry packaging. By using Tribotec’s Cor-Pack Pipe Strip, a cleaner and more environmentally friendly alternative was obtained, and completing the installation of the hydraulic pipes is now much faster.
Product
Cortec Cor-Pak Pipe Strip.

Background
In preparation for a factory move, material was produced in advance to cover the market’s needs for 2 years. It was necessary to store this material in the best possible way.
Tribotec’s solution
Tribotec developed a customized ’build ahead’ program for the car manufacturer resulting in 100% anti-corrosion protection of engine blocks, cylinder heads and crank-shafts (23,000 of each) for 24 months.
Product
Cortec VpCI-126 Plastic, VpCI treated Corrugated and Cortec VpCI 146 Paper.

Background
Currently, the company manufactures components for the vehicle industry.
Assignment
To develop a packaging solution for preserving components during long-term storage +10 years.
Tribotec’s solution
By using an aluminum film with a VpCI coating on the inside, the properties required for 100% sealed packaging combined with anti-corrosion protection were obtained. The components are placed in the bag, which is then welded after which it is ready for long-term storage.
Product
Cortec CorrLam + VpCI 132 Foam Pad.

Background
The client intended to transport heavy equipment.
Assignment
Protect the outer casing against salt water and other extreme trials such as sand. In addition, protect internal sensitive electronic equipment against damp and corrosion. Requirement for rapid completion of the equipment installation.
Tribotec’s solution
By using Tribotec/Cortec’s integrated anti-corrosion protection solutions, the protection requirements were fulfilled.
Product
Cortec MilCorr, 132 Foam Pads, 111 Emitter.

Background
The company wanted to improve the environment and quality in its production process for making vehicle components.
Assignment
To produce an environmentally sound and effective anti-corrosion protection that could be integrated in the current process, which provides better anti-corrosion protection than the current solution.
Tribotec’s solution
By using Cortec VpCI 377, all the high requirements set by the customer were attained.
Product
Cortec VpCI 377 (92% water-based).