Corrosion remains one of the most persistent and costly challenges facing industrial assets. Protecting assets requires more than periodic maintenance. It requires effective corrosion prevention strategies and proven materials designed for long-term performance in demanding environments.

Understanding the Challenge of Industrial Corrosion

Industrial facilities operate in environments where water, oxygen, and bacteria continuously interact with metal surfaces. These elements contribute to several types of corrosion, including:

• Uniform corrosion

• Pitting corrosion

• Crevice corrosion

• Galvanic corrosion

• Stress corrosion cracking

• Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC)

When corrosion develops in pipelines, tanks, vessels, or structural steel, the consequences can include asset degradation, unplanned downtime, safety risks, and significant financial losses. For companies operating complex industrial infrastructure, corrosion control is therefore a critical component of asset integrity and reliability management.

Limitations of Conventional Coating Systems

Traditional coating systems have long been used for corrosion protection, but their application often introduces operational and environmental challenges.

Many conventional coating projects require:

• Abrasive blasting and grit removal

• Large quantities of paint and solvent containers

• Spray units, compressors, and extensive hose systems

• Environmental containment structures

• Disposal of contaminated blasting materials and coating waste

These requirements can increase logistical complexity, manpower requirements, environmental impact, and project costs. In addition, coating performance can be affected by weather conditions, which may result in out-of-spec coatings, rework, and additional downtime.

What Is Stopaq?

Stopaq is a patented visco-elastic corrosion protection system designed to provide a durable barrier against the elements that contribute to corrosion.

Stopaq is applied as a putty, paste or “paint on a roll” system with integrated reinforcement netting, creating a protective layer that forms a continuous seal over metal surfaces.

Stopaq systems are designed to be impermeable to water, oxygen, and bacteria—three primary factors that contribute to corrosion. By preventing these elements from reaching the metal surface, the system reduces the conditions required for corrosion to develop.

Key Characteristics of Stopaq Systems

Stopaq technology offers several characteristics that make it suitable for industrial corrosion protection applications.

Impermeability
The visco-elastic compound forms a barrier designed to prevent water, oxygen, and bacteria from reaching the protected surface.

Self-Healing Properties
Due to its visco-elastic nature, the material can flow and reseal around minor surface damage or irregularities, maintaining the integrity of the protective layer.

Reduced Application Complexity
Compared with many conventional coating systems, Stopaq applications can require fewer large-scale surface preparation processes and less heavy equipment.

Lower Environmental Impact During Installation
The application process typically avoids abrasive blasting and reduces the need for large volumes of solvents or coatings.

Long Service Life
Stopaq systems are commonly specified with service lifetimes of 30+ years, depending on the operating environment and installation conditions.

The Importance of Proper Training and Application

Although Stopaq systems are designed to provide long-term corrosion protection, correct installation is essential.

Improper application or lack of certification can create risks for major projects, including:

• Offshore riser protection campaigns

• Wind turbine corrosion protection projects

• Storage tank corrosion remediation

Ensuring the correct application methods, system design, and installation practices requires trained and certified technicians with experience working in corrosive industrial environments.

Training and Expertise from Presserv

In Norway and the United Kingdom, Presserv supports industrial clients with corrosion protection expertise and Stopaq system application.

With decades of field experience across projects worldwide, Presserv provides support in areas such as:

• Corrosion advisory and consulting

• Structural steel corrosion protection strategies

• Pipeline corrosion protection solutions

• Certified Stopaq applicator training

• Experienced preservation technicians and corrosion specialists

Through dedicated training programs and practical experience in the field, Presserv helps ensure that Stopaq systems are applied according to best practices to support long-term asset protection.

Supporting Long-Term Asset Integrity

For companies managing complex industrial assets, corrosion prevention is not a one-time activity. It is part of a broader corrosion management and asset protection strategy.

By combining advanced corrosion protection materials, experienced technicians, and structured preservation programs, organizations can reduce corrosion risks and help extend the operational life of critical infrastructure.

Solutions such as Stopaq, when integrated into a well-planned corrosion management program, can support the protection of pipelines, tanks, vessels, and structural steel operating in demanding industrial environments.

Protect Your Assets from Corrosion

Corrosion does not wait—and neither should your protection strategy. Whether you are dealing with pipeline corrosion, corrosion under insulation, storage tank degradation, or structural steel exposure, selecting the right corrosion protection system and applying it correctly can make a significant difference to asset integrity and operational reliability.

At Presserv, our corrosion specialists and certified technicians support industrial clients with corrosion advisory, structural steel corrosion protection, and Stopaq system application across complex environments in oil and gas, petrochemicals, and renewable energy.

If you want to learn more about Stopaq corrosion protection systems, certified applicator training, or how Presserv can support your next corrosion protection project, get in touch with our team today.

Contact Presserv to discuss your corrosion challenges and explore the right protection strategy for your assets.