The Preservation Blog

The Preservation Blog aims to be Norway's largest collection of professional resources within preservation and corrosion protection!
Vi er re-sertifisert i ISO 9001!
  • Feb 25, 2026
  • Erik Holsvik
We have been re-certified in ISO 9001!

We are proud to be re-certified according to the ISO 9001 standard!

Silica gel kalkulator
  • Feb 20, 2026
  • Erik Holsvik
Silica gel calculator

Try our silica gel calculator to calculate the amount of silica gel you need for transport and storage!

Silica gel tørkemiddel fra Reál Marine
  • Feb 10, 2026
  • Erik Holsvik
Silica Gel vs. Bentonite Clay vs. Molecular Sieve vs. Activated Alumina vs. Calcium Chloride: A guide to the right desiccant

There are many different types of desiccants. We have created an overview of the most common ones and their qualities here!

Tre og paller som forårsaker korrosjon: Hvordan ZERUST VCI-emballasje eliminerer risikoen
  • Feb 9, 2026
  • Erik Holsvik
Wood and pallets causing corrosion: How ZERUST VCI packaging eliminates the risk

Did you know that shipping your products on pallets can corrode and damage them? Use VCI Packaging from Real Marine to prevent the problem!

Hvordan beskytte utsatte overflater i rustfritt stål?
  • Feb 9, 2026
  • Erik Holsvik
How do you protect exposed stainless steel surfaces?

Do you need to protect stainless steel, titanium, duplex, or aluminum? According to NORSOK Z-006, the answer is YES! Read how to protect stainless steel, titanium, duplex, or aluminum here!

Hva er MIL-D-3464 tørkemiddel?
  • Feb 9, 2026
  • Erik Holsvik
What is MIL-D-3464 desiccant?

What is MIL-D-3464 and why is it used? It is not just silica gel that can be packaged according to the specification; read more about MIL-D-3464 and why it is important here!

Forebygg flash rust på maskinerte deler med Zerust Axxawash!
  • Feb 6, 2026
  • Erik Holsvik
Prevent flash rust on machined parts with Zerust Axxawash!

Flash rust is a rapid form of corrosion that occurs when metal surfaces are exposed to air and moisture after cleaning. With the right corrosion inhibitor in the wash water, this can be avoided! Read how here!

Stort grått presenningstak över industriell utrustning i lager, Reál Marine beskyttelseprodukt
  • Jan 30, 2026
  • Erik Holsvik
Installation tips for custom-fit tarpaulin

We supply approximately 200 custom-fitted flame-retardant tarpaulins a year. Sizes range from about 60x60x60cm to large covers over 15m in length. How do you get the tarpaulin over such large equipment? Here are a few tips!

Metalldel etter rustfjerning med Salt-X, ren metalloverflate uten syre
  • Jan 30, 2026
  • Erik Holsvik
From acid to Salt-X - An eco-friendly rust remover

Switching from environmentally hazardous acid-based rust removers to Salt-X. A customer has written a report on the results! The pictures speak for themselves!

3D-printere som printer blå plastdeler, tørt filament gir bedre printkvalitet
  • Jan 28, 2026
  • Erik Holsvik
How to improve your 3D printing quality

Have you ever experienced your 3D prints getting worse over time? Moisture is often the cause! Read here how you can improve your 3D printing with silica gel!

Tunnelbanetåg på spår vid station omgiven av höstträd och industribyggnader, Reál Marine
  • Jan 28, 2026
  • Erik Holsvik
Prevent signal failures on the railway

Can we prevent signal failures on the Norwegian railway? We say YES! Read how here!

Cykel delvis täckt med svart presenning, skydd för utomhusförvaring, Reál Marine produkt
  • Aug 28, 2025
  • Erik Holsvik
Corrosion-protective bike cover with VCI!

Bicycle cover with VCI from Zerust keeps your bike corrosion-free for up to 5 years!

Svart plastplugg med gängor, preserveringsprodukt från Reál Marine AS för offshore och industri
  • May 13, 2025
  • Erik Holsvik
Redesign of Real Rapid Bolt

We have redesigned Real Rapid Bolt! Now it attaches even better!

Zerust VCI-testpakke med spiker i vann, beskyttet og ubeskyttet glass
  • Feb 18, 2025
  • Erik Holsvik
News from Zerust – We have samples!

Zerust has released several new products recently. Read more about the new products here!

Närbild på orangea silikagelkulor som skyddsmedel, Reál Marine preserveringsprodukt
  • Jan 13, 2025
  • Erik Holsvik
Silica gel and silica gel packets: Everything you need to know about Norway's most used desiccant

Do you need to protect products from moisture? Silica gel is the most widely used desiccant in Norway, and we are perhaps the country's largest supplier. Learn how to choose the right type, calculate the quantity, and use silica gel packets for optimal protection – whether for shoes, electronics, or large containers.

Säkerhetsdatablad och dokument från Reál Marine AS på kontorsbord, kemikalieskydd, offshore
  • Aug 14, 2024
  • Erik Holsvik
Safety Data Sheets

Here you will find an overview of all our HSE data sheets.

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