Tag: Corrosion
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Vapor Pipe Shield Earns Corrosion Innovation Award
Spring 2025 has seen exciting developments for the Vapor Pipe Shield, a patented technology from General Air Products (GAP) that protects dry and pre-action fire sprinkler systems using Cortec® Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors (VpCI®). With an industry award and new test data in hand, the Vapor Pipe Shield is on track to forever change the…
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Re-Building a Resilient Concrete Infrastructure: Averting Concrete Corrosion
On February 26, 2025, the residents of Dockside Condominiums in Charleston, S.C. were given a mandatory evacuation notice and just 48 hours to get out of their building. Engineering inspections had indicated that the building may be structurally unsafe. For many, this will bring to mind the tragic partial collapse of Champlain Towers South, a…
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Protecting Heavy Equipment from Corrosion in Mining Environments
In the harsh, corrosive environment of an underground limestone mine, the service life of heavy equipment like front-end loaders can be surprisingly short — sometimes just a few months. Constant exposure to moisture, dust and mineral-laden air creates ideal conditions for corrosion, which can quickly degrade not just equipment, but anything made of metal. While…
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New Data Set to Transform Fire Sprinkler Corrosion Protection
Cortec® is a proud supplier of Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors for Vapor Pipe Shield, a patented corrosion protection system from General Air Products. Released in 2023, Vapor Pipe Shield is UL Listed for use in dry and pre-action fire sprinkler systems and is steadily gaining acceptance. New test results show the clear advantages of Vapor…
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Five Corrosion Resolutions for a Successful 2025!
A new year means a fresh start in areas that were less than successful last year. When it comes to corrosion control, the rewards of making and keeping practical corrosion resolutions are not only satisfying but often save time and money. For those who want to do better in 2025, Cortec® Corporation suggests the following…