How to choose anti corrosive coatings to protect metal surfaces from corrosion and rust
For metals used in environments where water, high humidity, mist and salt are factors, corrosion and rust prevention are essential.There are a variety of anticorrosive coatings available to overcome these challenges.
When choosing anticorrosive coatings, it is important to have an in-depth understanding of the properties of the substrate, the type of application to be used, the operating environment and the expected performance level.
Three types of anticorrosive coatings are available;Barrier, antifouling and fluoropolymer coatings.The barrier coating is non-porous and protects the metal surface from corrosion, the antifouling coating provides a corrosion layer superior to the substrate, and the fluoropolymer coating provides a thicker form of barrier protection (over 800 microns) for applications operating in very corrosive and abrasive environments.
Engineers will conduct a thorough review of anticorrosive coatings suitable for your type of application and recommend a reasonable solution.Advanced application facilities in many international regions, as well as the ability to provide specialized field work, are able to reliably handle corrosion prevention processes from ball bearings to large subsea oil and gas technologies, all in a very short period of time.
Common anti-corrosion products are:
Fluoropolymer Coatings, Dry Film Lubricants, Electroless Nickel Plating PTFE, Anticorrosive Paint, Powder Coatings, HVOF Thermal Spraying, Electroless Nickel Plating, Plasma Spraying, Flam Spraying.
