Who?

A global offshore oil refining company operating vessels off the coast of Mexico required comprehensive Marine Corrosion Control Solutions to protect critical offshore assets from saltwater exposure and harsh marine conditions

What?

The company implemented ZERUST® AxxaClean™ 3048, a rapid-acting industrial rust remover. It eliminates heavy corrosion and tarnish, even in hard-to-reach areas. Next, the team applied Axxanol™ Spray-G and Axxanol™ Z-Maxx to prevent future corrosion. Axxanol™ Spray-G forms a protective barrier, while Z-Maxx provides added lubrication and water resistance. In addition, the team wrapped pipelines with ZERUST® Inhibitor Fusion (ZIF) Tape to prevent early deterioration in high-salinity conditions.

Why?

Constant exposure to humidity, salt spray, and marine contaminants created an urgent need for reliable Marine Corrosion Control Solutions, as rapid corrosion affected pipelines, metal surfaces, and critical machinery. This reduced equipment lifespan and increased maintenance demands

How?

The team used AxxaClean™ 3048 for rust removal. They then applied ZERUST® Axxanol™ Spray-G and Axxanol™ Z-Maxx as part of their Marine Corrosion Control Solutions program. Finally, they installed ZIF Tape to preserve pipeline integrity. Additionally, ZERUST® specialists provided on-site training and portable maintenance kits to support immediate field application.

Problem

Offshore refining operations required advanced Marine Corrosion Control Solutions to manage severe corrosion in harsh marine environments. Continuous exposure to humidity, salt, and temperature changes accelerated rust and metal damage across pipelines and structural components.

As a result, equipment reliability declined, repair frequency increased, and asset life was reduced.

Marine Corrosion Control Solution

To strengthen offshore refining corrosion protection, the company implemented ZERUST® Marine Corrosion Control Solutions system that combined cleaning, coating, and preventive maintenance.

First, maintenance teams removed corrosion using AxxaClean™ 3048. Then, they applied Axxanol™ Spray-G to protect metal surfaces for up to one year^‡ outdoors and two years^‡ indoors. Next, they used Axxanol™ Z-Maxx to create a strong, water-resistant barrier. The team also applied ZERUST® Inhibitor Fusion (ZIF) Tape to protect pipelines in high-salt conditions.

To ensure consistent results, ZERUST® specialists trained maintenance personnel. The company also equipped each technician with a portable kit for fast treatment during routine shifts.

Marine Corrosion Control Solution Result

As a result, the implemented Marine Corrosion Control Solutions significantly reduced corrosion on pipelines and critical metal structures.

• Improved equipment reliability and service life
• Faster maintenance response through portable protection kits
• Lower repair and replacement costs through proactive corrosion prevention

Consequently, the customer reported improved equipment preservation and greater operational efficiency following implementation. Contact a ZERUST® Representative to implement customized Marine Corrosion Control Solutions tailored to your metal assets.

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ZERUST® Axxanol™ Spray-G

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.

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ZERUST® Axxanol™ Z-Maxx Series

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.

ZERUST® AxxaClean™ 3048

AxxaClean™ 3048 is a rapid-acting industrial rust remover designed to eliminate heavy rust and tarnish, even in the most hard-to-reach cracks and crevices. Additionally, AxxaClean™ 3048 effectively cleans ferrous and yellow metals of rust and tarnish, and with a pH of around 1, it minimizes disposal concerns.

ZERUST® Inhibitor Fusion (ZIF) Tape

ZERUST® Inhibitor Fusion (ZIF) tape is high-temperature self-fusing silicone tape that delivers corrosion inhibitors to the surface of pipe lengths under insulation.

Offshore Refining Corrosion Protection with ZERUST® Marine Corrosion Control Solutions