Read more about the article Self-repairing Coating Could Extend Corrosion Protection
AIBN researchers have engineered a single application ‘smart’ self-repairing coating to dramatically extend rust protection for buildings, bridges, cars and other steel components (Credits: AIBN)

Self-repairing Coating Could Extend Corrosion Protection

Researchers at the University of Queensland’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) have developed a self-repairing coating that could extend the service life of steel components and reduce the…

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Read more about the article OLI Launches TrueCORR to Deliver Continuous Corrosion Intelligence
OLI TrueCORR is designed for operators managing corrosion-critical assets where changing operating chemistry can increase integrity and safety exposure before the risk becomes visible through traditional inspection and monitoring programs (Graphic: OLI Systems)

OLI Launches TrueCORR to Deliver Continuous Corrosion Intelligence

OLI is introducing a new approach to corrosion management with OLI TrueCORR, a corrosion intelligence solution that combines live plant data with first-principles chemistry to help operators identify changing corrosion…

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Read more about the article Zinc Powders and Dusts are Small Particles with a Big Role
Zinc flake coatings offer an alternative approach to corrosion protection, combining zinc particles with barrier protection to help extend the service life of steel components.

Zinc Powders and Dusts are Small Particles with a Big Role

Think of zinc, and you are most likely to picture the metal used to protect steel from corrosion. Less visible, but equally important to modern industry, are zinc powders and…

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Read more about the article Why Galvalume® Continues to Deliver for Construction, Automotive and Industry
Electroplated zinc coatings protect critical automotive and industrial components from corrosion

Why Galvalume® Continues to Deliver for Construction, Automotive and Industry

As industries increasingly prioritise lifecycle performance, durability and lower maintenance costs, demand continues to grow for materials that can withstand harsh operating environments. Among the most successful innovations in coated…

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Read more about the article Zinc Key to Wire Rope Life, Reliability in Africa’s Harshest Environments
A diagrammatic representation of wire rope structure

Zinc Key to Wire Rope Life, Reliability in Africa’s Harshest Environments

Zinc coatings are the unsung heroes of infrastructure resilience. Whether it is Galfan resisting mine conditions or galvanized zinc shielding harbour cranes from sea salt, zinc does not just stop…

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Read more about the article Why Hot Dip Galvanized Wire is Vital to Construction and Industry
Galvanized rebar in place before the concrete pour

Why Hot Dip Galvanized Wire is Vital to Construction and Industry

Hot dip galvanized wire is one of those essential materials that quietly supports construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing in every part of the world. In Africa, where climatic and environmental challenges…

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Read more about the article Can ISO 19277 Change the Fight Against Corrosion Under Insulation?
Fighting Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) in pipelines and tanks is the bane of plant engineers

Can ISO 19277 Change the Fight Against Corrosion Under Insulation?

Fighting Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is the bane of plant engineers in the oil & gas sectors, and generally other heavy industries. In the interview below, Hempel’s Business Development Manager…

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Read more about the article The Role of Zinc Coatings in Advanced Corrosion Protection
Rebar can best be protected by means of hot dip galvanizing. Pic by Ricardo Gomez Angel, Unsplash

The Role of Zinc Coatings in Advanced Corrosion Protection

"Zinc rich regions corrode first, protecting exposed steel, while the aluminium remains largely unaffected until the zinc is depleted, at which point aluminium oxidation products form a durable barrier layer."…

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