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Corrosion-resistance comparison chart highlights company's 12 rust-prevention options |
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Written by REM Staff
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 Selecting the right rust preventative for a specific product application is easy referencing Birchwood Casey’s handy corrosion resistance comparison chart.
Manufacturers can quickly choose from twelve different aqueous and
solvent-based inhibitors and sealants to prevent rust and corrosion on
all metal surfaces. The chart aids in selecting the proper Birchwood
Casey rust preventative and corrosion inhibiting products according to
needs for protection, lubricity, dryness and decorative appeal.
The different product formulations allow for variables such as the type
of metal surface in question, level of protection needed, and
conditions of exposure in handling, shipping and storage. Special
considerations such as removability and post-treatment operations
should be considered in the selection of the correct product.
8 solvent-based and 4 water-based products
The eight solvent-based products provide robust protection for various
metal surfaces, including raw steel/casting inventory, in-process
parts, finished products in distributor warehouses, or parts in
long-term storage or overseas shipment. Rust inhibitors are graded
based on their performance in ASTM B117 Salt Spray Testing and/or ASTM
D1748 Humidity Testing. Depending on the rust inhibitor selected, the
user can achieve protective coatings with either a slightly oily
water-displacing film, or a dry-to-touch, non-oily sealant, or a
soft-waxy, self-healing film. Two of the products are also available in
high flash point, low-VOC versions for areas with sensitive air quality
requirements.
Four Water-Based Products Offer Up To 48 Hours Salt Spray Protection
Following similar ASTM grading, Birchwood Casey’s four water-based
products provide a wide range of protection levels and surface
appearance. These products include a water-dilutable oil, a satin-gloss
acrylic wax, a high-gloss urethane polymer sealant, and a high-gloss
acrylic polymer emulsion. These aqueous products have minimal VOC
content and no flash point.
Widely used on tooling, motion control components, automotive parts,
and in many other applications, all twelve Birchwood Casey products are
available in 5 gallon and 55 gallon quantities and may be ordered
online.
www.birchwoodcasey.com
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