Rust Prevention & Corrosion Protection
Protecting metal from rust and corrosion can help extend component life, maintain surface quality and reduce damage during manufacturing, storage and transportation.
WestChem offers a range of rust prevention and corrosion protection products for industrial metalworking and pretreatment applications. Our selection includes corrosion inhibitors, protective coatings and films, water-displacing products and other specialized treatments designed to help protect metal surfaces in a variety of operating environments.
Choosing the right corrosion protection depends on the metal, process, environment and length of protection required. Talk to the WestChem team for help selecting a product suited to your application.
Available Products
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Pretreatment, Rust Preventatives, Rust Prevention & Corrosion Protection, Zinc / Manganese PhosphateEZ Guard™ Heavy Film 19
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Pretreatment, Rust Preventatives, Rust Prevention & Corrosion Protection, Zinc / Manganese Phosphate
Tech RIS 72
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Advanced Pretreatment, Cleaners & Degreasers, General Metal Finishing, Metalworking Fluids & Chemicals, Pretreatment, Rust Preventatives, Rust Prevention & Corrosion Protection
TechInhib 485
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Pretreatment, Rust Preventatives, Rust Prevention & Corrosion Protection, Specialty
TechSeal 2000
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Pretreatment, Rust Preventatives, Rust Prevention & Corrosion Protection, Zinc / Manganese Phosphate
WestGuard 13E
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Rust Prevention & Corrosion Protection FAQs
Exposure to moisture and other environmental or process conditions can cause metal surfaces to oxidize or corrode. The appropriate preventative treatment can help create a protective barrier or inhibit the corrosion process.
WestChem carries a variety of industrial rust preventatives and corrosion protection products, including protective films, corrosion inhibitors, water-displacing products and treatments used alongside metal finishing and pretreatment processes.
The best solution depends on factors including the metal being protected, the manufacturing process, exposure conditions, desired length of protection and what will happen to the part next. WestChem’s technical team can help identify an appropriate solution.
Depending on the product and application, corrosion protection can be used to help protect metal components during processing, handling, storage or transportation. Product selection should take the next manufacturing or finishing stage into consideration.
Yes. Products in this category include solutions associated with pretreatment, metalworking, general metal finishing and zinc/manganese phosphate processes.
Yes. WestChem provides technical support and complimentary lab services to help customers evaluate products and processes and select an appropriate solution.
