In this blog, we explore the world of corrosion protection and unveil TYGRIS’ top five tools designed to combat this common issue. These meticulously crafted solutions aim to safeguard your equipment, ensuring longevity and optimal performance.
Corrosion, the silent adversary of industrial machinery, can lead to significant financial setbacks and operational disruptions. The importance of robust anti-corrosion measures cannot be overstated.
In this blog, we explore the world of corrosion protection and unveil TYGRIS’ top five tools designed to combat this common issue. These meticulously crafted solutions aim to safeguard your equipment, ensuring longevity and optimal performance.
Understanding Anti-Corrosion Coatings
Effective anti-corrosion coatings come in various formulations, each suited for specific applications. TYGRIS offers a range of coatings, including:
Polymer Coatings:
Polymer coatings are a versatile and adept solution for safeguarding non-metallic surfaces from corrosion. They offer a range of advantages, including:
Durability: Polymer coatings are supremely durable, capable of withstanding exposure to harsh environments, including extreme temperatures, UV radiation, and chemical agents.
Flexibility: Polymer coatings are flexible and can adapt to the contours of the underlying surface, providing outstanding protection against corrosion even in areas with intricate geometries.
Ease of application: Polymer coatings can be applied using a variety of methods, including brushing, spraying, and dipping, making them straightforward to apply to a wide range of substrates.
Epoxy Coatings:
Epoxy coatings are esteemed for their exceptional adhesion and chemical resistance, making them a popular choice for protecting metal surfaces from corrosion. They offer a range of advantages, including:
Strong adhesion: Epoxy coatings adhere strongly to metal surfaces, creating a robust bond that resists peeling and lifting.
Chemical resistance: Epoxy coatings are highly resistant to a wide range of chemicals, including acids, alkalis, and solvents, making them ideal for use in industrial and chemical environments.
Barrier protection: Epoxy coatings form a tight barrier that prevents corrosive agents from penetrating the underlying metal surface.
Polyurethane Coatings:
Polyurethane coatings offer a combination of versatility and resistance to abrasion, making them suitable for a broad range of applications. They offer a range of advantages, including:
Versatility: Polyurethane coatings can be formulated to meet a variety of specific requirements in terms of flexibility, hardness, and chemical resistance.
Abrasion resistance: Polyurethane coatings are highly resistant to abrasion, making them ideal for applications where surfaces are subjected to wear and tear.
Weather resistance: Polyurethane coatings are resistant to weathering, including UV radiation and temperature fluctuations, making them suitable for outdoor applications.
Metallic Coatings:
Metallic coatings, such as zinc, aluminium, and chromium, provide effective protection against corrosion on metal surfaces. Each type of metallic coating offers unique advantages:
Zinc: Zinc coatings provide galvanic protection, meaning that they corrode preferentially to the underlying metal, sacrificing themselves to protect the base material.
Aluminum: Aluminum coatings are lightweight and offer excellent corrosion resistance, making them suitable for applications where weight is a critical factor.
Chromium: Chromium coatings provide enhanced hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance, making them ideal for applications where surfaces are subjected to heavy wear and tear.
TYGRIS Copper Anti-Seize Advanced
R234
TYGRIS Copper Anti-Seize Advanced is an effective anti-seize compound providing superior metal protection against heat, rust, seizure, and corrosion. Highly resistant to water and acids, it remains stable under extreme stress. Ideal for threaded components, pins, and valve stems, including austenitic stainless steel. Additionally, its application on brake calipers and the back of brake pads helps eliminate brake squeal.
Why Copper A-S Advanced?
Effective up to 1100°C: Withstands high temperatures for reliable performance.
Water and Acid Resistant: Exceptional resistance to corrosive elements.
Wide Range of Metal Compatibility: Versatile application on various metals.
Assists in Assembly and Disassembly: Facilitates both processes for ease of maintenance.
PRECISION Mould & Tool Cleaner Xtra
IS25
PRECISION Mould & Tool Cleaner Xtra is a highly efficient solution designed to remove surface rust, grease, and oil from injection moulds, dies, and various metal components. Its fast-drying solvent ensures minimal downtime, leaving no residue behind.
Why Mould & Tool Cleaner?
Fast Evaporating: Swiftly removes contaminants, reducing downtime.
High-Powered Cleaning: A potent spray effectively flushes debris from challenging areas.
Residue-Free: Leaves no trace behind, ensuring a clean surface.
Versatile Use: Doubles as an effective general-purpose solvent cleaner for various applications.
TYGRIS WD Anti-Rust Spray
R213
Introducing WD Anti-Rust Spray R213, your go-to solution for effortlessly driving out moisture, freeing seized components, and providing unparalleled corrosion protection. This silicone-free aerosol is a versatile maintenance essential with superior water displacement, lubricating, and degreasing properties.
Why WD Anti Rust?
Super Powerful Water Displacement: Swiftly removes moisture, ensuring optimal component performance.
Protective Film: Leaves behind a fine protective film, guarding against corrosion for extended durability.
Rapid Penetrating Action: Frees seized components quickly, reducing downtime.
Versatile Use: Ideal for hard-to-reach areas, offering cleaning, lubricating, and degreasing in one.
Looz-n-it Penetrating Oil
IS1
PRECISION Looz-n-it Penetrating Oil is a premium release fluid designed for powerful penetration, releasing and lubricating metal components seized by corrosion. Its effectiveness extends even underwater, providing a seamless solution for various applications.
Why Looz N It?
Fast Penetration: Rapidly penetrates rust and corrosion deposits, minimising downtime.
Works in Wet Conditions: Effectively operates in wet and damp conditions, ensuring reliable performance.
Moisture Displacement: Actively displaces moisture, preventing further corrosion.
Cleans and Degreases: Doubles as a cleaner and degreaser for versatile maintenance.
TYGRIS Corrosion Guard Grease
TG6804
TYGRIS Corrosion Guard is an advanced soft grease designed to shield exposed ferrous metals from corrosion in any weather. Crafted with high-quality corrosion inhibitors, it ensures resilience in extreme conditions.
Why Guard Grease?
Extended Outdoor Protection: Guards against corrosion for 12 months, perfect for harsh climates.
Extended Indoor Shield: Provides a minimum of 2 years of corrosion protection.
Easy Removal when Needed: Effortlessly removed with a suitable de-greasing fluid.
Soft Grease, All Temperatures: Applies effortlessly, forming a resilient barrier.
In the dynamic industrial landscape, anti-corrosion solutions are indispensable allies, safeguarding infrastructure and equipment from the relentless onslaught of corrosion. These solutions
act as a protective barrier, combating the destructive effects of harsh environments, extending the lifespan of assets, and ensuring the seamless operation of industrial processes.
Explore Our Full Anti-Grease Range
In the battle against corrosion, TYGRIS emerges as a reliable partner with its high-performance products designed for precision and efficiency. Explore our complete range of anti-corrosion solutions, including the featured grease and oils, by browsing our website for anti-corrosion oils, greases and sprays . Equip your stock with the best solutions available, and fortify your machinery against relentless corrosion.
