Cocoon SMEs invited to Guam to discuss corrosion issues.

Cocoon President Chip Crotty was invited by the Adjutant General of the Guam National Guard to pay a visit for the purpose of troubleshooting and brainstorming corrosion issues and solutions. Joining Chip from Cocoon was Business Development specialist Roy Barrett.

Over a period of 5 days Chip and Roy met with the National Guard, along with personnel from the Army and Navy, to discuss issues related to atmospheric corrosion and share ideas on both tactical and strategic solutions.

Guam poses particular challenges when it comes to corrosion, such as:

• Relative humidity that is continually higher than 70%.

• An average windspeed of over 9 m.p.h. which carries salt spray and salty air across the island.

• Average rainfall that exceeds 75”.

• Soil that is coral-based and sandy, therefore corrosive in nature.

• 200 m.p.h. typhoon winds that cause deeper than normal moisture penetration.

You can see why Guam’s atmospheric corrosion rating is “Extreme” and why corrosion-prevention/mitigation are high priorities - especially as INDOPACOM has become an increasingly important region. 

“Guam poses particular challenges when it comes to corrosion, such as 200 m.p.h. typhoon winds that cause deeper than normal moisture penetration.”

Fortunately there are measures that can be taken to reduce the impact of even extreme atmospheric corrosion. The key is to take a holistic approach employing a collection of strategies, practices, and products. 

If you’d like to discuss corrosion prevention/mitigation with one of our Subject Matter Experts and put our portfolio of innovative corrosion-prevention solutions to work for you, please contact us.