Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking Malaysia

Chloride stress corrosion cracking is among the most common reasons for the deterioration of the structural integrity of austenitic stainless steel pipework and vessels in chemical processing and also petrochemical industries. Compromising the structural integrity of storage chemical tanks and also the metal roofs can lead to potentially costly and disastrous failure that might lead to the release of stored energy and hazardous chemicals to the environment, endangering lives of humans along the way.

Stress corrosion cracking due to chlorides is an insidious form of corrosion, producing a marked loss of mechanical strength of a structure. To make things worse, often, this damage is not obvious to casual inspection in which it will be too late by the time the failure is visibly noticed. Stress corrosion cracks can trigger a chain of mechanical fracture followed by catastrophic failure of components and structures. Several major disasters have occurred in the past due to stress corrosion cracking, for instance, the explosion of boilers, rupture of high-pressure gas transmission pipes as well as the destruction of power stations and oil refineries.

The occurrence of chloride stress corrosion cracking can be effectively prevented simply by applying the anti-corrosion coating. Our company, Metal Roof Doctor, have developed a keen understanding and awareness of the onset and evolution of chloride stress corrosion cracking over the years of providing this service to our satisfied customers. Able to effectively inspect, spot and monitor the extent of cracking due to stress corrosion, our team of professionals at Metal Roof Doctor is able to provide you an accurate and consistent assessment of the structural integrity of your buildings prior to applying anti-corrosion polyurea coating service.

Failures due to chloride stress corrosion cracking can be very costly and destructive when they do occur. However, with the prudent step to invest in plant maintenance and equipment maintenance, all these disasters can be avoided, leaving you with a piece of mind in regards to your safety as well as your employees’. Give us a call now and let us lend you a helping hand.