Yes. ZERUST® offers several solutions specifically engineered to function as a dual-purpose rust preventative lubricant, providing both reliable lubrication and long-term corrosion protection during idle, storage, or standby periods. These products protect metal surfaces while keeping moving parts conditioned, so equipment remains ready for immediate use without cleanup or reapplication.
Dual-purpose rust preventative lubricants are especially useful for machinery, tools, and components that sit unused between production cycles, during shipment, or in seasonal storage. ZERUST® Axxanol™ formulations balance lubricity, moisture displacement, and corrosion inhibition to reduce maintenance time and prevent surface degradation.
How a dual-purpose rust preventative lubricant works
A dual-purpose rust preventative lubricant forms a controlled protective film on the metal surface. This film reduces friction at contact points while actively blocking moisture and corrosive contaminants. Many ZERUST® Axxanol™ products also displace water, which is critical during humid conditions or after wash processes.
Unlike conventional oils that focus only on lubrication, these formulations are designed to interrupt the corrosion process during idle periods. As a result, metal parts remain clean, protected, and operational without excessive residue or hard-to-remove coatings.
ZERUST® dual-purpose rust preventative lubricant options
Long-term oil-based protection for idle equipment
For general-purpose applications requiring extended indoor protection, ZERUST® Axxanol™ A35-8030 provides long-term corrosion protection while delivering smooth lubrication. This oil leaves a light protective film that offers excellent water displacement and lubricity for up to five years‡. It is well-suited for gear assemblies, machined components, and equipment stored between uses.
Low-residue, dry-to-touch dual-purpose rust preventative lubricant
When a cleaner finish is preferred, ZERUST® Axxanol™ A35CD-32 offers a dry-to-touch coating that protects metal surfaces while maintaining a low-friction finish. This makes it ideal for parts that require light mechanical movement, handling, or assembly without oily transfer.
Grease-based dual-purpose rust preventative lubricant solutions for severe environments
For extended idle durations or harsh storage conditions, ZERUST® Axxanol™ Spray-G and the ZERUST® Axxanol™ Z-Maxx Series provide grease-based corrosion protection. These products combine lubricating performance with a thicker barrier that resists humidity, condensation, and temperature fluctuations. They protect outdoor equipment, exposed mechanisms, and heavy-duty components.
Electrical rust preventative and lubricant
For electrical and electronic applications, ZERUST® Axxanol™ 718-ESS functions as a rust preventative and lubricant for contacts and connectors. It provides light lubrication while protecting multimetal surfaces from corrosion, making it suitable for switches, terminals, and exposed electrical components.
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Enhancing protection with VCI packaging
Most ZERUST® Axxanol™ products can be paired with ZERUST® ICT® VCI packaging to further extend corrosion protection during storage or shipment. While the lubricant protects contact surfaces, VCI technology releases corrosion-inhibiting molecules that protect hard-to-reach areas, internal cavities, and uncoated surfaces inside the enclosure.
By combining a dual-purpose rust preventative lubricant with VCI packaging, manufacturers can simplify corrosion control into a single, efficient system. This approach reduces rework, minimizes maintenance labor, and ensures idle machinery and components remain rust-free and ready for service.
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Axxanol™ A35-8030 is a long-term rust preventative oil that forms a light, thin, oily film. As a result, it provides powerful corrosion protection against aggressive environments, such as salt air and humidity. In addition to corrosion protection, it provides lubricating properties that help reduce friction and support smooth assembly and disassembly of metal parts.
Axxanol™ A35CD-32 is a solvent-based, non-staining rust preventative that forms a clear, thin, near dry-to-touch RP film. As a result, it provides powerful corrosion protection against aggressive environments, such as salt air and humidity.
Axxanol™ Spray-G is a sprayable rust preventative grease that provides the protection of a grease in the convenience of a sprayable form. It’s designed to protect metal parts, equipment, and assemblies during long-term indoor and outdoor storage and challenging overseas shipping applications where a removable coating is essential.
Axxanol™ Z-Maxx Anti-Corrosion Grease Series consists of two products, Axxanol™ Z-Maxx and Z-Maxx LV. Z-Maxx is a thick NLGI 2 grease and is also offered as a lower viscosity (LV) NLGI 0 grease that is designed for spreadability and light lubrication properties.
Axxanol™ 718-ESS is an electrical corrosion inhibitor spray that leaves a thin, water-displacing, non-staining, non-hardening, soft film, providing protection against challenging environments where acid gas vapors and humidity are present.
ICT®510-C VCI Film provides cost-effective and versatile protection against rust and corrosion damage for metal assets in shipping and storage. Additionally, it’s available in ferrous, non-ferrous, and multimetal formulations, as well as various-sized rolls, sheets, tubing, and bags.
ICT® VCI Poly Bags provide convenient and proven protection against corrosion damage for metals in shipping and storage. In addition, they are available in ferrous, non-ferrous, anti-tarnish, and multimetal protection types and various zipper, flat, and gusseted sizes.
