Rust-Anode^® – towers

Benefits of Rust-Anode
Mono-component product
99.995% pure organic zinc
Lower in VOCs
Cathodic protection due to electrochemical bond with the metal (measurable [Ω resistance])
Easy to apply with standard painting equipment
New steel, surface preparation required: SSPC-SP7 or SSPC-SP6, or acid, depending on case
Can be applied on non-friable rust, free of dust and grease.
Can recharge existing zinc from hot galvanization;
Rust-Anode® comes in only one colour: flat grey natural zinc RAL # 7001.
An equal dry film thickness of Rust-Anode® provides the same performance as hot galvanization and metallization
No structural distortion
Metal with Rust-Anode® on, can be welded through with less of the release of toxic gases or flash.
Has anti-fouling properties ([anti-shelling] when immersed)
High resistance to saltwater and salty environments
Dries quickly
Can be used at any time to reinforce Rust-Anode® coated surfaces
Can be applied at temperatures from –5°C to +37°C (23°F to +98°F)
Meets ASTM B117 (Salt Spray Test), ASTM D522 (Mandrel Bend Test), CAN/CGSB 1-GP-71 Method 119.5 and CAN/CGSB 1.181 and Canadian Food Inspection Agency standards

	Hot galvanization	Rust-Anode®
Active cathodic protection.
Zinc dry film thickness control.	NO
Protection longevity.
Surface uniformity.	MAY VARY
Minimal process time.	MAY VARY
Recharging of existing zinc.	NO
Minimal substrate preparation.
Weldability.
Touch up at any time.	NO
Easy to apply.
Application with standard paint equipment.	NO
Low energy-consuming process.	NO
Distortion of galvanized parts.	YES	NO
Salt-resistance.
Applicable on various metals.
On new steel
On rusty steel (brown)	NO
On a new hot-dip galvanization or metallization	NO
On old hot-dip galvanizing or metallization	NO
On aluminum	NO
On Copper	NO
On cast iron
On cast aluminum	NO
On concrete	NO
On corten steel
Health Canada approval.
Bending flexibility of galvanized parts.	NO
Equivalent protection performance as hot dipped galvanized.
Process with No delay to your production schedule.	NO