Rust is the bane of any type of outdoor equipment. It impacts the performance of the individual parts, reduces the structural integrity and strength of a machine, and will cause premature failure if not dealt with as soon as possible. That’s where rust prevention coatings like Nyalic® come in.
What causes rust–what can stop it from happening?
Iron oxide, or rust, is an extremely common chemical compound due to how readily iron–the element found in literally just about every metal used in manufacturing–reacts with oxygen and water, two other extremely common compounds that make up our atmosphere. Thanks to the electrolytic nature of water and the abundance of moisture in the air, oxygen can easily interact with exposed metals and cause a layer of rust to form on the surface, slowly degrading the metal over time.
The best way to prevent rust is to stop that chemical reaction from happening. This can involve simple actions like storing equipment in dry, clean spaces, regularly removing contaminants like dirt or moisture from metal surfaces, and painting equipment to help create a barrier between the metal underneath and the environment. However, all of these measures are still temporary, hence the need for proper rust prevention.
The Basics of Rust Prevention Sprays
Rust prevention sprays and coatings come in many types, but they all come down to the same basic idea–adding a protective barrier to the surface of metal equipment. These barriers are made from chemicals that do not react with moisture or oxygen or other chemicals, and thus prevent that iron oxide reaction from happening. Some will penetrate the actual metal surface and displace moisture, while other coatings react with the metal itself to turn the metal surface into that protective layer, though these can be more complex or expensive.
The Science Behind Nyalic® is Simple
Nyalic is a rust prevention spray that creates a clear separate barrier preventing an iron oxide chemical reaction without affecting the metal underneath. It forms a seal that keeps out water, dirt, chemicals, and other corrosive elements, inhibiting chemical reactions like paint oxidation and metal corrosion, as well as abrasive damage like pitting and staining. Nyalic offers a way to protect a variety of equipment, extend the operational life, and maintain any aesthetic value the equipment may have without the need for regular re-painting. It’s also unique in that it works for both interior and exterior components of equipment as well–so users can get twice the value from it.
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