MORITO Information Session About Corrosion of Metal Products

There was a MORITO briefing session at the company today.

We listened to a talk about the causes of corrosion in plated products and an introduction to new products.

After listening to the talk about corrosion, I learned that corrosion occurs due to various factors.

I would like to write about what I learned today.

Causes of corrosion include high temperature, high humidity, chlorine, sulfur, acid, salt, and gas.

I was surprised that corrosion could be caused by so many different things.

Discoloration due to high temperature and humidity can occur even if the product is stored in a warehouse.

Last summer, the temperature was high and there were many typhoons, so the inside of the warehouse became hot and humid, and we heard of a case where the product became discolored due to long-term storage.

If you want to store it for a long time, it is best to choose an environment that is well ventilated and avoids high temperatures and humidity.

It is also said that salt and gas are also responsible for corrosion during storage.

Corrosion due to salt is said to progress in areas along the coastline.

Contaminated gases in the air can also corrode the product, so it is best to avoid storing it in parking spaces or near engine-powered forklifts.

Another common example cited was corrosion caused by bleach residue used on natural materials.

If the reducing bleach, which is used to bleach wool and other materials and does not damage the fibers, remains, sulfur acid gas will be generated and cause corrosion.

Even with the same wool coat, it seems that only those used for bleached white coats can corrode.

You can make it less likely to corrode by checking that there is no bleach left before using it as a product.

There are many factors, and it is difficult to take measures against them all.

By showing us the product you are making, the textile you are using, etc., we will be able to suggest something that is suitable for that product.

There are other countermeasures such as using corrosion-resistant stainless steel or applying a special coating to the surface to make it less likely to corrode.

At this briefing session, I was able to learn about the various causes of corrosion.

It seems like you can use what you learned this time to prevent corrosion of the metal snap button used in your clothing.