Metal Rust Prevention Methods
Here’s a comprehensive overview of metal rust prevention methods, focusing on ferrous metals (iron and steel): Core Strategies for Rust Prevention: Barrier Protection: Paints & Coatings: Create a physical barrier against moisture and oxygen (essential for rust). Includes primers, enamels, epoxies, polyurethanes. Proper surface prep (cleaning, degreasing, sometimes abrasive blasting) is CRITICAL for adhesion. Powder Coating: Electrostatic […]
Sherardizing (Thermal Diffusion)
Here, the material is put into a drum with zinc dust. Then, the drum is sealed and heated to very high temperatures. As the temperature rises, the zinc evaporates and diffuses into the steel or iron surface, creating a bonded layer. This method is best for small, complex parts like fasteners and tubes.
