Regardless of the operational properties a metal possesses, it has one serious drawback - it is unstable to external factors and corrosion. To provide metal protection against corrosion will help anti-corrosion oil. What is it like?
general information
An oil-based anti-corrosion coating is used to protect equipment and metal structures that are in an aggressive environment.
This substance has several basic characteristics:
- Suitable for processing both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
- It has good adhesion and adheres well to the surface of the metal.
- It does not lose its protective properties even under the influence of direct sunlight, rain, snow, etc.
- This is a universal remedy. When undiluted, it forms a coating that guarantees metal surfaces protection for approximately 5 years. In this case, the design may be in the open. Also, oil can be used as an additive to various lubricants.
There are several types of anticorrosive oil:
- means forming an invisible oil film on a metal surface;
- composition for metal structures in the open air;
- substances that create a temporary coating (if necessary, they can be easily removed from the surface in the same way as ordinary paint);
- oils having excellent penetrating properties;
- concentrated agents requiring the use of diluents.
Application benefits
Compared to other similar products, anti-corrosion oil has many advantages:
- It guarantees metal lasting protection for a period of about 5 years. In this case, the design may be in the open.
- The composition of the product includes substances that enhance the protective properties of conventional oils.
- It can be used as a lubricant.
- It is used as an additive to preservatives.
- It has a high flash point.
- The coating is easy to remove with white spirit, solvents, alkaline cleaners.
- It can even be applied on a rusty surface.
- It penetrates deep inside, while expelling water.
- It does not leak and does not float.
- Suitable for ferrous, non-ferrous metals and alloys.
The list of metals that can be treated with anti-corrosion oil includes:
- silver;
- steel (carbon and stainless);
- magnesium;
- copper;
- aluminum;
- cast iron.
Scope of application
This popular tool is used in many areas:
- For surface treatment of pipes, pumps, machines that will be operated or stored outdoors.
- To protect buildings made of metal and equipment.
- For the processing of metal products that need to be stored or transported by sea for a long time.
- When equipping bridges, steel roofs and aluminum or steel cladding.
- When assembling cars.
- To create a protective coating on metal cables and chains, boilers, turbines, transformers, bearings, pumps, compressors, etc.
Instructions for use
According to the instructions, the oil must be applied with a special nozzle or spray. You can use a regular brush. To create long-term coverage, the product is applied undiluted. If protection is needed for a short period of time, the oil is diluted with white spirit in a ratio of 1 to 1.
Remove the protective coating with thinner.
When working with this substance, the following precautions must be observed:
- Hands should be protected with gloves, eyes with glasses, and the body with protective clothing.
- If the product gets on the skin, it must be washed off with warm water and soap.
- If it enters the mucous membrane of the eyes, it is necessary to immediately rinse with plenty of water.
Another remedy
In addition to conventional anti-corrosive oils, bitumen-based protective products have gained immense popularity. Most often they are used to protect the metal surfaces of a car from corrosion. As a part of oil-bitumen mixtures there is actually bitumen, gear oil, frame putty.
Such mixtures consist of two layers:
- The first layer adheres closely to the surface and has protective substances.
- The second layer is an aluminum film.
Anticorrosive compositions based on bitumen and oils have a wide spectrum of action:
- They protect the surface from moisture, saline (in cars), etc.
- Due to the ability to connect well to the surface, they form a durable film that protects not only from corrosion, but also from oxidation.
- The protective layer is able to withstand temperature extremes from –60 to + 60 ° C.
- The resulting film is not subject to mechanical and thermal deformation.
As in the case of the previous tool, when applying oil-bitumen mixtures, thorough cleaning of the working surface is necessary. The composition applied to the rusted metal will stop the destruction processes.
Oil against corrosion is a useful tool due to which metal parts, equipment, roof and other parts of the car can last much longer.
