CoroTech introduces infusion process.

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An innovative new process for protecting the inside of pipes and storage tanks from corrosive substances, called "infusion lining," was developed by Grandville, MI-based CoroTech Company, which has a patent application for the process pending with the U.S. Patents Office. Infusion lining can lead to significant savings for industrial companies that use carbon, alloy or fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) pipes or tanks, according to the company.

The process relies on creating a negative cavity pressure within a pipe or tank to pull liquid resins into dry composite laminates. The resins bond to the interior surfaces to create a uniform, hardened, durable lining that protects from corrosive substances and can extend the life of the protected surfaces by years. CoroTech's infusion lining process is an adaptation of the FRP infusion method utilized successfully by the marine and aerospace industries.

The process can be performed on-site at existing facilities such as power plants, including difficult-to-access areas where traditional lining methods are impractical or inconsistent. The process can produce very strong structural laminates with high fiberglass content, is clean with no resin left to dry on open surfaces and emits no VOCs into the atmosphere.