Satellite corrosion protection - How corrosion protection is being used in the space and satellite industry

Corrosion protection in the space and satellite industry is crucial to prevent degradation of materials in extreme environments. Spacecraft and satellites encounter extremely challenging conditions, such as intense radiation, atomic oxygen, and rapid thermal cycling, all of which accelerate corrosion and material degradation. Effective corrosion protection ensures structural integrity, longevity, and functionality of components, instrumentation and other space infrastructure.

Space and satellite industry structures are designed to operate in highly aggressive and unforgiving environments, where even minor degradation can lead to mission failure or loss of functionality.  Corrosion can weaken structural components, making them vulnerable to fractures, cracking, and complete structural failure over time. Satellites and spacecraft also carry vital electronic communication, navigation, imaging, and research equipment. Electronic Corrosion can lead to the failure of critical systems, such as antennas, sensors, solar panels, and propulsion units.  Corrosion increases the chance of component fragmentation, leading to debris that contributes to the growing problem of space junk. Without robust corrosion protection, materials might degrade prematurely, shortening the lifespan of the equipment.

With proper corrosion protection, satellite components are less likely to deteriorate, lose functionality or break off, thereby reducing the risk of creating additional space debris and supporting sustainability in orbit. Corrosion-resistant materials and protective coatings like SuperCORR A help protect metal and electronic equipment against corrosion and help to minimise the risk of degradation, lowering the frequency and cost of maintenance. Corrosion protection is fundamental to space industry operations, preserving both the physical integrity of the space-based structures and the success of the missions they enable. This is especially vital as the industry moves toward more ambitious projects.

Advanced corrosion protection for the space and satellite industries

SuperCORR A is a unique and proprietary formulation with long-lasting, anti-corrosion inhibitors providing a superior lubrication coefficient and protection against moisture, wear, general and fretting corrosion, static electricity, corona, and other electro migration problems. The non-flammable film is only 7 microns (0.007mm) in thickness, is not a wax or oil-based product and is formulated without sulphates, chlorides, petroleum-based material, or halogens, to meet the EU RoHS directive.  

The use of SuperCORR A for corrosion prevention can not only bring financial savings in reduced maintenance and replacement costs but more importantly greater safety. It is very effective at preventing corrosion of electronic and electrical equipment in demanding environments.

SuperCORR A is a “self-healing” ultra-thin film lubricant with a proprietary corrosion preventive compound that will not harden or crack, is not a wax or oil-based product and is formulated without sulphates, chlorides or halogens.

SuperCORR A is packaged in aerosol cans making application to component parts easy for engineering crews in difficult locations and conditions. Unpainted mild steel will not rust on exterior surfaces directly exposed to sea water environments for at least 6 months, protecting electrical connectors, switches, chains, drive shafts from corrosion while maintaining lubrication on moving surfaces.

EFFICIENT AND ECONOMICAL

• Extremely long-lasting, specially formulated and proprietary anti-corrosive inhibitor.
• Eliminates premature failure of components created by moisture, general or fretting corrosion.
• Prevents deterioration and contamination on all surfaces of electronic and electrical equipment and mechanical close tolerance moving components.
• Reliability increased, maintenance intervals increased, costs reduced, manufacturers save costly warranty service calls or product re-call.
• Non-Flamable

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please visit our website https://www.envirotech-europe.com/supercorr-a for information about other uses and applications for SuperCORR A. For more advice, please telephone us on +44 (0) 20 8281 6370 or use our website contact form. Manufactured in theUnited Kingdom and available on short delivery times through our dedicated team.

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