In a recent interview with Cliff Cracauer, Vice President of Sales at Cortec Corporation, he highlighted how the company has established itself as a leader in corrosion protection with its vapor corrosion inhibitors (VPCI) technology. With more than 60 patents, the company has redefined metal protection, offering solutions that not only improve industrial performance but also contribute to environmental protection.
Leader in innovation with vapor corrosion inhibitors (VPCI)
Since its founding in 1977, Cortec has pioneered the development of vapor corrosion inhibitors, or VPCIs , a technology that has advanced the way industries protect metals. These inhibitors, created in the company’s laboratories and manufactured on a mass scale, offer an effective and environmentally friendly solution for preventing corrosion, especially in industrial environments where metal protection is crucial.
The company’s focus on sustainability has been key in developing solutions that replace petrochemical products with plant-based alternatives. This has allowed them to offer solutions that, in addition to being effective, reduce the environmental impact of the industries that use them.
Sectors with the greatest impact
Cortec has earned the trust of diverse industries requiring corrosion protection, most notably the automotive, heavy manufacturing, and oil and gas industries. In these sectors, the company’s corrosion inhibitors provide a reliable solution for protecting metals from corrosion in demanding environments. The company offers a full range of products tailored to the needs of each sector, ensuring the integrity of metals and the longevity of industrial equipment.
The automotive industry, for example, benefits from the company’s solutions to protect metal parts during transportation and storage. Similarly, companies in the oil and gas sector rely on Cortec technologies to protect equipment in corrosive environments, such as drilling rigs.
Transition from petroleum carriers to vegetable oil
One of Cortec’s most significant sustainability advancements has been its ability to replace petroleum carriers with vegetable oil. While not a complete transition, Cortec has developed solutions that use vegetable carriers to deliver its corrosion inhibitors.
Vegetable oils offer a safer and less polluting alternative to petroleum derivatives, especially in sectors where environmental regulations are increasingly stringent. Furthermore, the use of vapor corrosion inhibitors (VPCIs) remains the most cost-effective and effective solution for reducing equipment downtime, especially in challenging environments such as oil drilling platforms.
Commitment to its customers around the world
One of Cortec’s fundamental pillars is its ability to offer technical support and product customization worldwide. Whether in Tokyo, Des Moines, or anywhere else in the world, the company ensures that all its customers receive the same level of attention and quality of service. This global commitment is made possible by its ability to synthesize its own corrosion inhibitors using readily available raw materials. This allows them to ensure that their products are always available, regardless of fluctuations in the global supply chain.
Cortec ensures that its customers receive products tailored to their specific needs, ensuring a consistent and reliable experience, regardless of their location. Furthermore, the company offers exceptional customer service, enabling rapid problem resolution and ensuring that corrosion protection solutions are implemented effectively.
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Source: Inspenet.
