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Acobal Oil & Gas
anti-corrosion Solutions for Africa

Leading anti-corrosion industry for more than 30 years

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ZERUST® Flange savers

Effective corrosion protection solution for pipeline joints.
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ZERUST® Vapor capsules

Corrosion protection of electrical equipment.
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ZERUST® Films

Spare parts, tools, corrosion sensitive parts stored onboard.
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Zerion®  FVS

Aboveground Storage Tanks, Voids enclosure Casing protection.
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ZERUST® Greases, liquids

Rig Stacking, Mothballing, Long Term Preservation.
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Protect your Oil and Gas business from corrosion

Chose Zerust® VCI anticorrosion leading solution.

Who is Zerust® Excor®

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Protected parts with Zerust VCI film technology

Founded in 1996 ACOBAL is a joint venture with Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC).

ACOBAL uses its expertise in France, in the Benelux countries, North Africa, Nigeria, Angola, Gabon, Congo, South Africa and Namibia.

ACOBAL provides comprehensive corrosion protection solutions for the industry. For example in the automotive, aeronautic, equipment, and industries for more than 20 years.

Based on this experience, ACOBAL and NTIC have developed several solutions for the Oil & Gas industry.

Worldwide technical service

Our field scientists and engineers work closely with customers to design and implement comprehensive corrosion management systems. Then, Zerust/Excor representatives worldwide provide on-site technical support to ensure the effectiveness of these solutions.

For any cases of corrosion, we provide our support through our Research and Application laboratories. Our technical team provide multiple training and on-site installation for our customers.

What is Zerust® VCI technology

ZERUST® EXCOR® technologies are a set of non-toxic and recyclable volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) protection solutions.

Principle of operation

Through sublimation, the VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors) vapors saturate the atmosphere inside the packaging and condense on all accessible surfaces of the metal part, forming a protective ionic film.

How Zerust® Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor Technology Works
HOW VAPOR CORROSION INHIBITORS (VCIs) WORK

What is VCI?

VCI is an abbreviation for Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor or Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor. VCIs are molecules that inhibit corrosion by forming a thin protective layer on a metal surface within an enclosed space. This invisible layer prevents moisture and environmental elements from reacting with the metal surface and causing corrosion. The molecules dissipate when the enclosure is open and should not be removed.

Corrosion definition

Atmospheric corrosion is a natural process of weathering a metal. Corrosion of metal generally starts when moisture condenses on its surface. The moisture, present on the surface of the metal, forms an electrolyte that allows electrons to circulate. This process results in visible oxidation (rusting or tarnishing).
HOW VAPOR CORROSION INHIBITORS (VCIs) WORK

Zerust ® VCI Anti-corrosion solutions

Anti-corrosion Products and Services

Worldwide anti-corrosion solutions

Our local partners in Africa are empowered to distribute our brands and our VCI products, provide local support, organize customer training and participate in field testing of solutions with the same rigor and procedures worldwide - tailored to your environment.

How Zerust® VCI Technology Works

Acobal is a member of Zerust® Excor® federation

INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT: For more than 35 years, ZERUST® EXCOR® has been offering efficient anti-corrosion solutions worldwide. The company is represented in more than 60 countries, runs several laboratories, and has a network of close to 400 technical experts.

Chose the right  VCI technology

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Protecting metals with VCI

Moisture and contaminants in the atmosphere react with the metal surfaces and cause corrosion.

VCIs can be used to protect these metal parts from corrosion without the need for greases or painting. Zerust VCIs have been effectively and safely used to protect valuable parts and equipment for more than 35 years.

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How ZERION FVS Technology Works

Uses of ZERION® FVS

Corrosion of aboveground storage tanks, equipment while out of use during long periods of time, exposed steel surfaces, voids, enclosures and more.

Zerust Zerion® FVS is a versatile new corrosion inhibitor specifically designed to protect ferrous metals in aggressive corrosion environments where there is the possibility of the accumulation of water, moisture and/or water ingress. Zerion FVS provides unique dual action corrosion protection. This new dimension of effectiveness makes Zerion FVS the best in class in the market today.

Oil & Gas Key successes

Our major oil and gas customers and clients: Conoco-Philips (USA), BP (USA), Exxon, EPPCO (UAE), Petrobras (Brazil), Schlumberger (Malaysia), EMS Pipeline (USA), PEMEX (Mexico), Shell (Malaysia), and FMC Technologies (USA)
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manage your corrosion problems

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Morgreen is an Engineering Consultancy, Corrosion, and Inspection company established since 1993.

LP Compressor Rotor restoration and preservation for Total E&P Nigeria.

The material was received rusted as shown in the picture. It was thoroughly cleaned, restored, and preserved for storage and future use with corrosion free. We use a custom Zerust® VCI packaging to protect compressors. VCI packaging protects the metal parts from rust. It allows the integrity of the parts for several years.

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Compressor restored befor packing with Zerust VCI film

Majors Clients and Partners

Total E & P, Zerust® Excor® Acobal, Nigeria LNG Limited
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Logiston is an Angolan trading company created in 2019 specialized in Oil & Gas industry.

Purchasing, importing, storing, preserving, and distributing material and equipments for Oil & Gas industry. 

Our facilities are located next to the SONILS base, in Boavista. We offer covered storage areas, lifting including carrying means, which fully remain under the eye of professional security services. We provide access to our national and international procurement services to supply any of your needs.

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Pipelines and refinery

Since 2018, OIM is a leader in the Inspection Industry for the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical,
Marine and Renewable Energy sectors.

OIM works in the topside field, providing Rope Access, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Services.

Our mission is to provide exceptional services as well as creative, cost-effective solutions to meet all our client’s needs. We are committed to providing the highest level of professionalism, service response and quality workmanship.

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Compressor restored befor packing with Zerust VCI film

Supply Chain Support, Lead Logistic Provider (4PL) is dedicated to advising and supporting the manage- ment of your Supply Chain in Central Africa, mainly in the oil, mining and food industries.

Logistics chains remain more and more complex in this part of the world, the multiplication of actors creates problems of coordination, communication, responsibility leading to problems of piloting and visibility of the logistics chain.

Our offer, 4PL is the direct consequence of this increasing complexity, it offers acomplete service, organized by a unique interlocutor.
Together, we build the outsourced service (or partially) of your supply chain the most adapted to your needs and your structure. We analyze and design the scheme of your supply chain.

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Zerust® General industry key successes

The largest automotive suppliers (Ford, Volkswagen Group, GM, FCA, Daimler, PSA, Toyota, BMW…).
Aeronautic (Safran group)
Big Vehicles (CAT, John Deere …)
Steel manufacturers: Arcelor Mittal, Tata Steel
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Corrosion solutions FAQ

Do you have questions about VCI corrosion solution?

How do VCI materials prevent materials from corroding ?

Sublimation (evaporation) of the VCI molecules from the carrier material Diffusion (distribution) of VCI molecules in the packaging space Adsorption of a closed VCI film at the metal’s surface

Does VCI materials protection expire? If yes, how is it monitored?

The VCI materials have different protection timeline and it been monitored by the preservation application.

Is the product toxic / poisonous.

Our VCI anti-corrosion products are Non-toxic, non-abrasive, non-allergenic, and biodegradable.

What is the benefit of inventory preservation in an organization.

Presently the rate of materials write-off as a result of corrosion, damage, or deterioration has reduced by more than 60% in NLNG warehouse.

Does VCI materials leaves residual on the material surface?

VCI technology does not leave residue on contact surfaces.

How do you preserve non-metallic materials.

In preservation methodology, we cover safe materials handling, best storage conditions, and shelf life monitoring and manufacturer's advice.