Imagine a fleet of brand-new vehicles being shipped overseas. They’re parked on Roll-on/Roll-off vessels, where they’ll be exposed to chloride-rich marine environments and persistent salt spray. Without the right automotive coatings, salt deposition and trapped moisture will start corroding structural components long before the vehicles reach their destination. Even with exterior coatings and e-coat coverage, enclosed body cavities and hard-to-reach structural sections remain vulnerable if they aren’t properly protected.
This is just one scenario that highlights why OEMs around the world should seriously consider the value of what we at Daubert call precision cavity wax applications: a controlled, targeted approach to protecting internal vehicle structures that we’re able to achieve with automation through partnership with IPR Robotics.
Let’s take a deeper look at how critical it is to protect EVERY part of the vehicle, and how Daubert is taking corrosion resistant coatings to the next level:
While coatings and e-coatings can work well enough on exposed surfaces, you still need to think about enclosed cavities, underhood coatings, hem flanges, and boxed sections. You don’t want those areas to retain moisture. If there’s one thing we know about corrosion, it’s that it spreads! Precision cavity wax applications with Daubert and IPR Robotics deliver controlled, repeatable coverage on those high-risk areas.
Automated robotic application provides consistency in lance positioning, product dispensing and application consistency, and spray patterns. For OEMs, that repeatability is critical. It reduces the variability of manual processes and is just more efficient for high-volume production.
You’ve heard the old adage you get what you pay for. Cavity wax is not the place to skimp on quality. OEMs need formulations that form a durable, long-lasting barrier that helps extend the life of critical components. Maintaining protective barriers over vehicle lifecycle will prevent premature degradation.
For decades, Daubert’s Nox-Rust® and Tectyl® product lines have set the standard for corrosion prevention, especially in the hard-to-reach cavities that are most vulnerable to rust. From automotive and heavy equipment to marine and industrial applications, these proven cavity waxes are trusted worldwide and approved on multiple Qualified Products Lists.
At Daubert, we believe in protecting the hidden, but vital, components that keep our world running smoothly. When it comes to our rust prevention coatings, that means helping OEMs build a long-term rust prevention strategy aimed at protecting enclosed body panels, frame rails, and structural components from moisture and corrosion.
And we’re thankful for our partnership with IPR Robotics to make sure our clients and partners can move efficiently and sustainably. Our desire to systemize and optimize fueled our partnership with IPR Robotics, built on a foundation of delivering consistent, precise application, redefining how cavity and structural coatings are applied.
To learn more about our high-performance structural and cavity wax, visit daubertchemical.com.
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