The Preservation Blog

Varmeveksler pakket i VCI-plast og krympeplast for utendørs lagring

Jun 4, 2021
Erik Holsvik

Case study: Preservation of heat exchangers

Heat exchangers, whether new or refurbished, have complex geometries that make them susceptible to corrosion and difficult to clean and preserve using traditional methods. This is a case study on how to protect heat exchangers at a customer site

Rustne jerndeler, tiltak mot rust og korrosjon på stål

May 26, 2021
Erik Holsvik

How to stop rust before it costs you dearly - 6 measures that work

Corrosion costs the Norwegian industry billions every year. Here are 6 concrete measures you can implement today to protect your metals and cut costs.

Maskiner vakuumpakket i barrierefolie på paller for transport

May 5, 2021
Erik Holsvik

Why you should use barrier foil!

Why should you use barrier foil and how do you use it?

Containere og kartonger med brukt silica gel klar for deponering

Apr 28, 2021
Erik Holsvik

How to dispose of used Silica gel?

We often get that question, and interpreting HMS data sheets is not always straight forward - so how should you dispose of used silica gel? We have spoken to Renovasjonen IKS and give you the facts!

Slik plasserer du Zerust VCI-kapsel i skapet: beskyttelseskulen skal dekke hele skapet, med to kapsler i store skap

Apr 6, 2021
Erik Holsvik

Choose the right VCI capsule – complete guide for cabinets and panels

The wrong VCI capsule will not provide corrosion protection. Learn how to choose the right Zerust capsule based on enclosure volume and protection time – with concrete examples.

Rustne stålrør med flash rust etter bearbeiding

Mar 22, 2021
Erik Holsvik

Ultra-fast FCI against flash corrosion

Flash rust is a somewhat vaguely defined name for a fairly concrete problem. It usually occurs within minutes or a few hours. What is flash rust and how do you protect against it?

Silica gel og Zerust VCI brukt sammen for korrosjonsbeskyttelse

Mar 16, 2021
Erik Holsvik

Can you use silica gel together with VCI?

The short answer is yes. VCI and Silica gel work in different ways to reduce the risk of corrosion. We show you how you can combine the two!

Industrihall med generator, preservering av kraftverk og transformatorer

Mar 12, 2021
Erik Holsvik

Preservation for power plants and transformers – how to do it

Silica gel, VCI capsules, ion exchange resin, and lamellar plastic for power plants and transformers. Reál Marine supplies operational materials that keep the facilities running.

Elektroskap pakket for transport og lagring, preservering av elektroskap

Mar 9, 2021
Erik Holsvik

How to preserve electrical cabinets

Which products should be chosen to preserve electrical cabinets for transport and storage? We have written a complete procedure for the preservation of electrical cabinets which you are welcome to adopt and make into a standard method for preservation, packing, transport and storage.

Industriventil offshore med beskyttelsestape, preservering av ventiler

Mar 3, 2021
Erik Holsvik

Preservation of valves

If a valve is to be stored, it is important that it is properly preserved so that it works when it is once installed. Valves that have been installed must also be protected, but now through a hectic construction period with welding and grinding everywhere. Here we give you some methods that will keep you out of trouble

Flensebeskyttere i ulike materialer for rør og flenser offshore

Feb 19, 2021
Erik Holsvik

Which flange protector should you choose?

Protecting flanges against impact, mechanical damage, and dust; is it a temporary protector that needs to be as inexpensive as possible, or do you need to protect the flange during sandblasting and painting? We will give you the answer as to which one you should choose!

Subseautstyr i gul stålramme lagret på kai, preservering av subseautstyr

Feb 17, 2021
Erik Holsvik

How to preserve subsea equipment

How to preserve subsea equipment that is to be stored on a quay with the North Sea as its nearest neighbour? High demands are then placed on preservation when it has to be left outside in the wind and weather on the Westland coast.

Arbeider i tunnel under bygging med høy luftfuktighet, preservering av elektroskap

Feb 8, 2021
Erik Holsvik

Preservation in tunnels – a moist challenge

We have built up good experience in protecting equipment for transport projects in Norway. Here you get information on how to protect electrical cabinets and other electronic equipment in cabinets until the project is finished.

Advarselsetiketter og støtindikatorer for transportbeskyttelse av sensitivt gods

Feb 3, 2021
Erik Holsvik

Shock Indicators Part 1 - Why Monitor Shipments?

Shock indicator, Shockwatch, load guard – a rose by any other name, but what is it and why should you use it? With the high growth in e-commerce and the exponential number of goods being shipped, we believe many could benefit from having their packages monitored for hard knocks and impacts

VCI-emballasje og korrosjonsbeskyttelse på ståldeler etter Equinor TR2149

Feb 1, 2021
Erik Holsvik

Equnior TR2149 Preservation Manual

In this blog we explain which products to use with reference to the sections in Equinor's preservation spec TR2149.

Metallkomponent og silica gel i beskyttelsespose, riktig mengde silica gel

Feb 1, 2021
Erik Holsvik

How much silica gel should I use? Here is how to calculate the correct amount!

Unsure how much silica gel you need? Learn the formula, the rules of thumb, and use our free calculator to determine the correct amount of desiccant.