Rusting Shavings
Rusting Shavings
(OP)
Hi,
I have a temporary problem im hoping to find a relatively easy / cost effective sollution for. I have a set of powdercoated, galvanized panels that are being fastened with self-drilling 410 SS fasteners. These panels are outdoors, and after several days of rain the shavings from the self drilling screws have started to rust and spread corrosion to the panels. I have a limited volume of parts that need to be used up before a corrected revision can be purchased.
We have looked at applying various waxes, rust converters, and other coatings to the screw after running it through the panel to "coat" the shavings. What i would like to find is a product that someone has known to work in a similar situation that we might get several years of life from in an outdoor environment.
Thanks
I have a temporary problem im hoping to find a relatively easy / cost effective sollution for. I have a set of powdercoated, galvanized panels that are being fastened with self-drilling 410 SS fasteners. These panels are outdoors, and after several days of rain the shavings from the self drilling screws have started to rust and spread corrosion to the panels. I have a limited volume of parts that need to be used up before a corrected revision can be purchased.
We have looked at applying various waxes, rust converters, and other coatings to the screw after running it through the panel to "coat" the shavings. What i would like to find is a product that someone has known to work in a similar situation that we might get several years of life from in an outdoor environment.
Thanks





RE: Rusting Shavings
http://www.cortecvci.com/Products/products.php
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Also can you screw the parts together before painting?
ck1999
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Regards,
Cory
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you are correct about WD-40. I overlooked the several year outdoor storage and was focusing on the rusted shavings.
Ck1999
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thanks for the tip on cortec.
I find that a lot of the wax type coatings that i would otherwise be interested in have very short working periods (in terms of years). I guess my application is truly a niche market. proves the point though, proper design is always the best solution.