Diagram showing the 6 proven methods for corrosion prevention with images representing each method.
Six corrosion prevention methods: Material Selection, Strategic Planning, Environment Control, Cathodic Protection, Protective Coating and Corrosion Inhibitors.

How to Prevent Corrosion: 6 Proven Methods

Corrosion creeps in like a thief, threatening your equipment and bottom line. Don’t let it win! These six proven prevention methods can shield your assets and keep them thriving.


1. Material Selection

Choose tough, corrosion-resistant materials—like stainless steel or titanium—to stop rust before it starts.


2. Strategic Planning

Outsmart corrosion with clever design: skip crevices, boost drainage, and cut weak spots.


3. Environment Control

Tame the elements—moisture, chemicals, heat—with tools like ventilation to keep corrosion away.


4. Cathodic & Anodic Protection

Turn science into your shield with anodes or currents that make corrosion give up the fight.


5. Protective Coatings

Armor up with coatings—paints or polymers—that block corrosive attacks cold.


6. Corrosion Inhibitors

Unleash tiny guardians: chemicals that neutralize corrosion at its core.


These six strategies are your ticket to beating corrosion for good. Want more? Contact us now to discover how our solutions can protect your investments.