Protecting flanges with removable coatings is a preventive measure that helps companies save both time and, above all, money. Applying protective coatings during transportation and storage helps preserve flange surfaces in their original condition while significantly reducing system downtime should any damage to their integrity occur.
Pipelines are everywhere in industries such as the chemical and oil & gas sectors.
Eric Uutala, Technical Sales and Product Manager at Cortec®, clearly explained the benefits of removable protective coatings in Verniciatura Industriale magazine:
“A flange damaged by corrosion or mechanical impact can cause significant delays during system start-up or when restoring a pipeline to service. Repairing the sealing surface can be a time-consuming process, resulting in costly downtime.”
To address this need, Cortec offers two effective solutions, both distributed exclusively in Italy by Carte Dozio.
VpCI®-391
VpCI®-391 is a low-VOC (48 g/L), water-based temporary coating that dries to form a clear, non-tacky film. The coating can be easily removed with alkaline cleaners before pipe installation.
Key benefits
- Provides excellent protection in demanding outdoor and exposed environments.
- Offers outstanding UV resistance.
- Preserves the original appearance of the component with minimal visual alteration.
- Removes quickly and easily, helping speed up system commissioning.
Recommended applications
Because it dries to a hard, non-tacky film, VpCI®-391 is particularly well suited for transportation and handling applications where pipes and flanges are repeatedly moved before installation.
VpCI®-368
VpCI®-368 provides an even higher level of protection for more severe service conditions.
This fast-drying, solvent-based coating leaves a slightly amber, wax-like protective film that should be removed with an alkaline cleaner before flange installation.
Its enhanced protective properties make it especially suitable for long-term outdoor storage and harsh environments where maximum corrosion protection is required.
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