Rust Inhibitor Matrix
Not sure rust preventative product is right for your application, please use our Rust Inhibitor Matrix to help select an appropriate product. When selecting an appropriate RP for your process, many factors come into play such as the following:
- Desired RP coating on part
- Length of time of protection
- Indoor/outdoor requirement
- Length of protection time for a part
- Application method of RP
- Removal method of RP
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Rust Preventative Product Matrix
The Rust Inhibitor Matrix provided below addresses many of these selection criteria when choosing a product. ValCOOL also has the ability to customer manufacture RP's for your process if a perfect fit doesn't seem to exist. Please contact our technology team to review development options.
| PRO-TEK 30 | PRO-TEK 36 | PRO-TEK 3525 | PRO-TEK AA | PRO-TEK AQUA 44 | PRO-TEK PENETRANT-1 | PRO-TEK SHIELD | |
| Description | Solvent based, soft film rust preventive and moisture displacing fluid designed to provide excellent indoor protection. | Oil based, multi-purpose rust preventive designed for use in environments where high humidity protection is desired. | A versatile water-based rust preventive designed for effective short-term indoor protection. | Solvent based, highly effective moisture displacing rust preventive designed for indoor use. | Versatile synthetic, water-based rust preventive designed for effective short term indoor protection. | Oil based moisture displacing and penetrating rust preventive that effectively lubricates as it protects. | Highly effective solvent based, rust preventive designed to provide excellent long-term outdoor and indoor protection. |
| Finish | Grease Film | Light Oily Film | Light Film | Thin, Greasy Film | Microscopic Thin Film | Light Oily Film | Firm, Waxy Film, Self-Headling |
| Recommended Use | Engine blocks, valves, gears, bushings, taps, tools and dies, pipe and similar parts | Lubricating oil, general purpose rust preventative for assembled parts and bearings | Protects tools, wires, dies, bearings, machined parts, castings and jigs | Any parts where high levels of water, saline or acid atmospheric conditions are found | Precision parts, stacked parts and assembly parts | Penetrates stuck, corroded and varnished parts | Long term protection of parts in severe environments for outdoor applications |
| Metals Protected | Ferrous and non-ferrous metals | Ferrous and non-ferrous metals | Ferrous and non-ferrous metals | Ferrous and non-ferrous metals | Ferrous and non-ferrous metals | Ferrous and non-ferrous metals | Ferrous and non-ferrous metals |
| Length of Protection | Up to 24 months indoor. Up to 6 months outdoor covered. | Up to 24 months indoor. Up to 6 months outdoor covered. | Up to 6 months indoor. Not recommended for outdoor use. | Up to 2 years indoor. Outdoor up to 6 months covered. | Up to 3 months indoor. Not recommended for outdoor use. | Up to 12 months indoor. 3 months outdoor covered. | Up to 2 years outdoor exposed. Up to 4 years outdoor covered. |
| Water Discplacing | Yes | Yes | N/A | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes |
| Removal Method | Solvent, mineral spirits, alkaline cleaners or hot water | Solvent, mineral spirits or alkaline cleaners | Solvent, mineral spirits, alkaline cleaners or hot water | Solvent, mineral spirits, alkaline cleaners or hot water | Solvent, mineral spirits, alkaline cleaners or hot water | Solvent, mineral spirits, alkaline cleaners | Solvent, mineral spirits, alkaline cleaners |
| Flash Point | 128°F | 335°F | N/A | 105°F | N/A | 264°F | 105°F |
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