Industry News
According to Hexigone, their latest test results prove that their sustainable corrosion inhibitor, Intelli-ion AX1, can reach C5 levels of corrosion protection in both waterborne and solvent borne coatings.
C1–C5 are classifications used to describe the level of corrosion resistance required for aggressive environments and applications. C5 refers to highly corrosive environments where the steel structure is exposed to high levels of humidity, saltwater spray, and other corrosive substances.
The coatings that were tested were specially formulated by a UK-based organisation that provides technical and scientific support to the global coatings industry. The REACH compliant inhibitors were added to both waterborne (WB) and solvent borne (SB) 2 pack epoxy coatings, and both primer only and top-coated systems were tested.
The panels used for testing were shot-blasted to Sa 2.5 as per C5 specification. Each primer layer had an average dry film thickness (DFT) of 120 µm, and the topcoat was applied at approx. 60 µm. After 1440 hours salt spray (SST) to ASTM B117 both the primer and full system for the WB epoxy and SB epoxy displayed no signs of blistering in the coating. To demonstrate the full performance of both systems with AX1 in, part of the paint system was removed after salt spray to view the substrate underneath. The WB epoxy system after 1440 hours shows minimum corrosion at the scribe, evidencing Intelli-ion’s excellent performance in WB systems. The SB epoxy system also meets specifications with no blistering, minimum cross-scribe corrosion, and no undercoat corrosion present on the full substrate.
Unlike zinc phosphate, which primarily provides anodic protection via precipitation, Intelli-ion offers both anodic and cathodic corrosion protection. The technology is released in a smart way and works by forming a protective nano layer on the metal surface, which provides a physical barrier to corrosion-inducing substances. The final mode of protection happens once it has donated a proton to OH- ions resulting from the cathodic oxygen reduction reaction, it forms a lone pair bonded layer over the metal surface at the cathode, blocking interfacial electron transfer.
Hexigone invites coatings manufacturers worldwide to join forces and co-create high-performance, sustainable, smart coatings.
For more information visit https://www.hexigone.com
Industry News
According to the company, Heat-Flex ACE is a next-generation ultra-high solids advanced novolac epoxy for CUI. Developed with a functional chemical enhancement, surpassing performance capabilities of traditional solvent-based epoxy phenolic and novolac coatings. This advanced CUI epoxy technology is unique and different from other epoxy chemistries, as it gives unrivalled performance and application properties through the robustness of the resin system, rather than through pigmentation. Heat-Flex ACE provides external protection of process pipes, valves, and vessels operating between temperatures from -196°C to 232°C, and is suitable for use in new construction and maintenance projects of both carbon and stainless-steel substrates in insulated and uninsulated service. Source: https://industrial.sherwin-williams.com
Industry News
The most recent TÜV Austria approved industrially compostable Eco-Corr Film is the result of Cortec’s long-standing interest in researching biodegradable technology. It is a type of commercially available biodegradable VCI (vapour corrosion inhibitor) packaging that does not endanger plant growth with ecotoxicity. Eco-Corr Film meets German TL-8135-002 and NACE TM0208-2018 standards for corrosion protection. These films can be used to protect a wide variety of metals, including carbon steel, aluminum, galvanized steel, stainless steel, copper, and brass during domestic and overseas shipments. After use, Eco-Corr Film can be disposed in an industrial composting environment. Metal parts packaged in Eco-Corr Film gets protection against salt, excessive humidity, condensation, moisture, and aggressive industrial atmospheres. In addition to serving as a physical barrier to the elements and inhibiting corrosion on metals in direct contact with the film, Eco-Corr Film also contains Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors that vaporise and then condense on all accessible metal surfaces within the enclosed package to prevent corrosion reaction between metal, oxygen, and an electrolyte.
For More information visit: www.cortecpackaging.com
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This presentation explored the synergistic integration of corrosion data management, 3D digitalization, and digital twin technologies to enhance corrosion control strategies and ensure asset integrity.
Institute News
CORREX is pleased to announce its new 3-day foundation course.
As the name suggests duration of this course is 3 days. The course has information for a new starter, experienced operative with limited experience or no desire to blast and spray and requires an ICATS card.
The foundation course does not contain any specialist blast and spray information, but concentrates on Health and Safety, tools and tool usage, preparation standards and principles, paint adhesion and application, paint faults and much more.
This course has been taken on by Hinkley C Nuclear Power Plant (EDF) and will be delivered by Cryogen (Scunthorpe). This course will be delivered to hundreds of new starters ahead of working at Hinkley C.
CORREX and Cryogen are proud to be part of this on-going ICATS training.
All enquiries to CORREX@icorr.org or kevin@paintel.co.uk
