9 May 2025

How do you expand the lifespan of assets that are vulnerable to corrosion?

We recently delved into the technical know-how of our Product Management team to talk about the shift from corrosion protection to corrosion prevention. Purpose designed, STOPAQ wants to be at the forefront of shifting this perspective, providing a solution that is simple, fast and easy to apply. Take a ‘deep dive’ with STOPAQ and the role of polyisobutene (PIB) in the May edition of Power Engineer with our PM, Mario Silvestro.

 

In the ongoing battle against corrosion, the pursuit to extend the lifespan of assets has led to a consideration of corrosion prevention rather than just protection. Concerns regarding coating performance often lead to disputes over responsibility, involving manufacturers, contractors and project timelines, potentially compromising quality. 

However when analyzing the suitability of a visco-elastic coating system, the performance conditions should be considered as well as the ability to be applied in often difficult in-field conditions during the design and engineering phase. 

Advancements in coating technologies, particularly those incorporating coatings commonly known as visco-elastic coating, more specifically polyisobutene (PIB) based coatings, are proving efficient and safer to apply than comparable products while reducing the need for maintenance over the lifetime of an asset. 

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