Corrosion can have a devastating impact on industries such as manufacturing. It might be said it corrodes more than just the metal itself – it also has the potential to eat into profit!
While it’s difficult to arrive at exact figures relating to the cost of corrosion, the Australasian Corrosion Association points to NACE International research that indicates the effects of corrosion can contribute between 3.5 to 5.2% of global GDP. Extrapolating those results for Australia’s GDP, remediating affected assets could be costing companies here an estimated $78 billion per annum.
One way of protecting against corrosion is by applying a cold galvanising coating to assets and equipment. It’s important to use the right coating though – one that offers ongoing high performance and durability!
A good quality coating should offer the following as an absolute minimum:
Application thickness is another consideration. Even with the best product out there, skimping on the coating thickness will mean the rust prevention won’t be as effective. In fact, skimping overall by using cheap, low-quality products is not a good idea – the rust will creep back in, and the whole process will likely start again.
Galmet ColdGal is a zinc-rich paint coating that can be used on steel or other metals to prevent corrosion. It meets all of these requirements and more. ColdGal’s features include:
Nick Jolly, Portfolio Manager at ITW Polymers and Fluids, says investing in the quality corrosion prevention provided by ColdGal offers numerous benefits for manufacturing companies.
“These include lasting durable protection, increased safety, reduced labour costs, and long-term savings in terms of total cost of ownership for your assets.”
As Australia’s largest provider of industrial and safety equipment, Blackwoods has all your job requirements covered. Shop Galmet ColdGal at Blackwoods online.
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