MITIGATOR IS THE WINNER!
MATCOR’s MITIGATOR® was named a trophy winner at the 2021 Open Innovation Factory Awards in Lyon, France, selected from over 65 nominated innovations. The MITIGATOR is a linear grounding system—copper conductor in a fabric housing with enhanced backfill—designed for AC mitigation applications.
6 Things to Look for in a CP Rectifier
A high-quality cathodic protection rectifier incorporates design details that improve reliability, ease of maintenance, and long service life. Six key attributes recommended by JA Electronics include a marine grade aluminum case, color-coded wiring, a modular bridge diode assembly, and brass solder lugs.
VCI for Tank Bottom Protection
API Technical Report 655 (April 2021) provides the first standardized guidelines for vapor corrosion inhibitor use in aboveground storage tank bottom protection. MATCOR has adopted VCI technology as part of its tank corrosion prevention program, partnering with Zerust as an authorized installer.
Safety Programs for the Cathodic Protection Industry
MATCOR’s safety program uses Behavior Based Safety methods—employee intervention, supervisor observation, and management safety review—to identify and eliminate workplace hazards. Zachary Seese, MATCOR’s Safety Manager, outlines training, stop-work authority, and GPS tools supporting Goal Zero.
Storage Terminals Products & Profiles
MATCOR is featured in the 2021 Storage Terminals Magazine Products & Profiles Supplement, highlighting cathodic protection and AC mitigation solutions for storage terminal operators worldwide.
Pipeline Internal Corrosion Prevention with VCI
Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VCIs) provide targeted protection for internal pipeline surfaces, particularly after hydrotesting when residual moisture and bacteria create elevated corrosion risk. MATCOR completed a West Texas project injecting over 24,000 gallons of VCI solution into above-ground pipeline manifolds to…
Navigating Cathodic Protection Supply Chain Issues
Global supply chain disruptions have extended lead times for cathodic protection materials, with Kynar dual-insulated cable availability stretching from 4–6 weeks to over 15 weeks. MATCOR advises customers to order materials early and engage suppliers well in advance to avoid delays on planned and critical timeline…
JA Electronics Q&A
Following BrandSafway’s acquisition of JA Electronics, MATCOR’s RUSTY interviewed VP Michael Grace about the company’s 40-year history manufacturing CP rectifiers, the advantages of aluminum enclosures, competitive pricing, and planned collaboration with MATCOR to expand product and service offerings.
CORROSION 2021 – Get Your Free Hot Sauce!
MATCOR is offering complimentary bottles of its popular AMPP Conference hot sauce featuring mascot Rusty to corrosion industry professionals who submit a request form.
BrandSafway Acquires JA Electronics Manufacturing Company
BrandSafway has acquired JA Electronics Manufacturing Company, a Stafford, Texas-based provider of cathodic protection rectifiers, controllers, and corrosion control equipment, expanding MATCOR’s solution portfolio and deepening BrandSafway’s corrosion and integrity business.
Successful Sled Anode Installation Provides Houston Ship Terminal Corrosion Protection
MATCOR completed a sled anode installation along the Houston Ship Channel to provide cathodic protection for a new combi pile wall, deploying two mixed metal oxide titanium sled anodes each designed for 75 amps output over 30 years of continuous service in seawater.
MATCOR Safety Week—Planning for Success
MATCOR conducted a one-week safety training program in Guthrie, Oklahoma for 58 field personnel, covering excavation competency, equipment operation, operator qualification, H2S awareness, CPR, and BrandSafway internal safety programs while maintaining COVID-19 social distancing protocols.
