TPi May 2017

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Metalube offers water-based rust preventatives

Advancements in water-based rust preventatives for tube and pipe

The product’s formulation allows it to be diluted with water, forming a stable emulsion, to deposit lighter residual films for varying levels of corrosion protection. It can be applied in a variety of ways, such as dipping, wiping or through the use of spray systems to deposit a thin film that provides long- term indoor protection. Meta-Shield WX1200 is compatible with all steel types and will also prevent white rust on galvanised parts.

with trials taking place even further afield. In addition to Meta-Shield W500 synthetic inhibitor for cleaning/short term protection, and Meta-Shield W1000C thixotropic rust preventative for medium-term protection, Metalube has now introduced Meta-Shield WX1200, a heavy-duty water-based rust preventative for long-term indoor protection. Meta-Shield WX1200 is provided as a ready-made emulsion. When used as supplied, it deposits a heavy rust- preventative film capable of providing more than 3 years’ indoor protection and short-/medium-term outdoor protection.

For the last three years, Metalube has been attempting to change the way people think about tube forming and metal protection. The launch of the company’s tube and pipe range introduced the use of water-based rust preventatives that are compatible with specialist forming coolants (Cool-Tek), giving improvements such as higher levels of cleanliness, lower incidences of roll skid, greater consistency in performance and higher levels of corrosion control. The range is currently being used by companies in India, the Middle East, Poland, Portugal, Spain and the UK,

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