Rust Prevention is Essential
Natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, tropical storms, fires and droughts cause substantial damage to the economy of any country as well as the loss of many lives. However, this is not the only damaging impact of ‘natural’ processes. As per US Corrosion study conducted by NACE, the direct cost of metal corrosion – caused by the reaction of metals with oxygen in nature - is about $276 billion on an annual basis. This represents 3.1% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Rusting of large machines, trucks, marine vessels, aircraft and related equipment weighs heavily on industry. Collapse of corroded or rusted bridges can result in severe casualties and such accidents have been witnessed round the globe.
The good news is that unlike other natural disasters, the damages caused by rusting and corrosion can be stopped. The electrochemical process that begins by forming metal oxide on the surface of the target product ought to be nipped in the bud. In other words, we need an effective surface treatment solution that can prevent the metal’s reaction with atmospheric oxygen to form a weak compound. Here lies the substance of an efficient rust inhibiting solution. The elaborate industrial processes for rust treatment cannot be used by the normal household user or amateurs. On the other hand a brush on or spray on based rust inhibitor is easy to apply and lends a protective shield to the metal against any form of corrosion. A good rust inhibitor can keep metals rust free for up to 10 years!










