• Novel Surface Treatments

Rust prevention

Novel Surface Treatments offers a single component solution which on application converts the rust into a protective coating and prevents steel from further rusting for a reasonable period of time. Rustocon reacts with all the layers and forms a complex organo-metallic surface having bluish-black colour. It stops the migration of ions, preventing the electro chemical corrosion process and hence prolonging the life of paint system which result in considerable savings. While sand/shot blasting removes rust on surface but requires immediate application of primer/paint to prevent fresh rusting of highly active sand/shot blasted surface, Rustocon does not require immediate application of primer/point on steel surface, as all rust is converted to form a protective film. Using this on corroded MS surface is simple: first the loose rust scales have to be removed by mechanical means like wire brushing, chipping, etc; it has to be ensured that the surface to be treated is free from oil, grease, paint coat, etc; and then Rustocon has to be applied properly with brush, spray or by dipping. Typical application areas: overhead water tanks, heavy structural steel tankers (road and sea), drilling rig, chemical process equipment and storage tanks, tube and pipe stock, conveyors, cranes, bridges, pipelines, concrete reinforcements, automobile dickeys, etc.