Large automotive transmission manufacturer
Protection of torque converters during storage and shipping
Torque converters were arriving at the end-user’s facility corroded
ZERUST® identified corrosion-causing contaminants in the final wash process, resulting in the parts corroding during storage and shipping. ZERUST® formulated an AxxaWash™ product to neutralize the contaminants and used Axxanol™ 750 to coat the torque converters for further corrosion protection
A large automotive transmission manufacturer located in the Midwest was experiencing rust and corrosion on torque converter during the storage and shipment to their end-user. They contacted ZERUST® as they needed a corrosion control company to visit their facility and identify the reason for their parts corroding during the storage and shipment.
ZERUST® Technical Service team visited the customer’s facility to deploy Z-CIS® plant process mapping, collect fluid samples, and complete a part surface analysis. After visiting the customer’s facility, the collected samples were sent to ZERUST’s Laboratory in Circle Pines, MN, for analysis. The laboratory found that the final wash fluids were contaminated with salts and bacteria. When left on the metal surface, these corrosion-causing contaminants increase the risk of rust and corrosion on those parts.
ZERUST® Research and Development team formulated a specific AxxaWash™ chemical product comprised of a new wash chemistry to neutralize the salt contamination in the final wash process. ZERUST® Technical Service also recommended that the customer change their final rust prevention coating to ZERUST® Axxanol™ 750 VCI, providing comprehensive protection by combining a moisture barrier and contact inhibitor film coating with ZERUST® VCI chemistry that migrates to protect voids and crevices. After Axxanol™ 750 has been applied, ZERUST® ICT®427 VCI paper is interleaved between every layer of the parts, and ZERUST® ICT®510-C bag covers the entire pallet keeping the VCI encapsulated for maximum corrosion protection.
ZERUST® Axxanol™ 750 protects torque converters from rust & corrosion
For years‡
when packaged in VCI packaging
ZERUST® AxxaWash™ neutralizes
Salt Contamination
Customer Satisfaction
100%
After implementing the AxxaWash™ and Axxanol™ 750, the torque converters arrived at the end-users facility without any rust or corrosion. Contact your ZERUST® Representative for a comprehensive corrosion management solution most effective for your metal assets.
Axxanol™ 750 is a rust prevention spray containing Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI). When shipped or stored in enclosed packaging, Axxanol™ 750 forms a clear, thin, oily film that provides a moisture barrier and contact inhibitor with ZERUST® VCI chemistry that migrates to metal surfaces in hard-to-reach voids, crevices, and chambers, providing powerful corrosion protection.
ICT®510-C Ferrous VCI Film provides cost-effective and targeted protection against rust damage for ferrous metals, such as steel, iron, and cast iron in shipping, storage, and work-in-progress.
AxxaWash™ NW-10C is a mildly alkaline, water-based preservation cleaner with a wide range of operating temperatures. In addition to flash-rust inhibition, it also removes and deactivates sources of corrosion such as chlorides, oils, and contaminants.
AxxaWash™ NW-12C is a mildly alkaline, water-based ultrasonic cleaning solution with a wide range of operating temperatures. In addition, it can be used in immersion and spray cleaning modes.
Axxanol™ 750-NV is a rust preventative oil that forms a clear, thin, oily film on the metal surface, providing a moisture barrier and powerful corrosion protection against aggressive environments such as salt air and humidity.
ICT®420 is an acid-free, pH-neutral, and non-abrasive VCI kraft paper that merges the practicality and cost-efficiency of paper-based packaging with advanced corrosion protection. Consequently, it streamlines the preservation of metals during work-in-progress, shipping, and storage.
ICT®420-35P VCI Poly Kraft Paper is an acid-free, pH-neutral, and non-abrasive kraft paper coated with a one-mil thick ZERUST® ICT® polyethylene layer containing Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VCIs). As a result, providing the kraft paper with increased tear and moisture resistance, making it an efficient and cost-effective solution for the corrosion protection of ferrous metals during work-in-progress, shipping, and storage.
Axxanol™ 34CD is a solvent-based coating that forms a very light, oily, near dry-to-touch rust preventative film that provides powerful corrosion protection against aggressive environments.
ICT®510-C VCI Multimetal Film provides cost-effective and versatile protection against rust and corrosion damage for ferrous and non-ferrous metals in shipping, storage, and work-in-progress.
ICT®510-C Non-ferrous VCI Film provides cost-effective and versatile protection against corrosion damage for non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, brass, and bronze, in shipping, storage, and work-in-progress.
