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The
World's First Electrostatic Corrosion Control System! |
Motor Vehicle Corrosion Electronic Corrosion Proofing
The CounterAct electrostatic corrosion control systems are
a family of devices so unique and novel that patents were
granted not only on the devices themselves but on the "actual
process the device employs employ."
The unique CounterAct process of corrosion protection, "electrostatic
corrosion control by capacitive coupling" is the only
tested and proven purely electronic corrosion control process
for minimizing corrosion in open air structures and vehicles.
CounterAct invented, pioneered and perfected the CounterAct
"electrostatic corrosion control process utilizing
capacitive coupling" and still holds all the patents
on these devices and electronic corrosion protection processes.
The truly unique quality of CounterAct corrosion protection
is demonstrated by the nature of the original CounterAct
patents which not only covers our electrostatic corrosion
control devices but the actual capacitive coupling process
governing these devices as well.
Our electrostatic
corrosion control devices consist of three primary components:
1. A small, self-regulating , pulsed DC power supply-control
module utilizing "smart technology" (in the case
of a typical passenger vehicle system about the size of a
pack of cigarettes) is the heart of our corrosion proofing
systems. The power supply is all solid state circuitry embedded
in electronics grade (UL 94V-0 flame retardant) epoxy encapsulant
for long life and durability in any climate. The power supply/control
unit utilizes internal self-diagnostics with a simple intuitive
led indicator which provides warning of low battery voltage,
ground faults or short circuits. This eliminates the need
for specialized testing instruments or failure prone PC docking
ports and static sensitive internal. componentry. On automobile
and light trucks it is typically installed under the hood
or in the trunk (wherever the battery is located)) where it
runs off the 12V from the vehicle battery drawing less current
than a typical digital clock. |
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Typical
automobile size CounterAct corrosion control power supply/control
module. |
2. A removable modular wiring
harness with fused power lead (to permit
easy access to the power supply/control module for inspection
or for easy transferability of our corrosion control devices
to another vehicle.) |
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CounterAct's capacitive
coupling method uses a coupler with peel and stick aircraft
grade adhesive that attaches right over the vehicle's paint. |
3. One or more of our unique
"programmed capacitive couplers".
These capacitive couplers, which are attached to the protected
metal surface with aircraft grade adhesive, are charged by
the power supply/control module and function as if they were
the positive half of a capacitor. They are wired to the power
supply in parallel (each on individual circuits) and meticulously
engineered and controlled so that each serves to produce a
measured and specific limited range of capacitance and thus
deliver a measured and specific limited range electrostatic
charge via capacitive coupling. These capacitive couplers
are vital to the effectiveness of the system and we exercise
the utmost care in their manufacture.
Together these three components serve to induce a measured
and specific negative electrostatic surface charge on the
metal surface being protected (your vehicle's body for instance)
thus capacitive coupling treats the metal body as if it were
the negative half of a capacitor. This negative surface charge
serves to interfere with the normal electrochemical corrosion
processes that create corrosion on metals.
At CounterAct CPR we specialize in the development and application
of our own patented and proprietary electrostatic corrosion
control technology. CounterAct utilizes capacitive coupling
technology in our "off the shelf" products for vehicles
and static structures as well as in specialized custom applications
through our consulting division. If your intended corrosion
proofing application is buried or submerged and lends itself
to the more traditional electronic corrosion proofing methods
such as cathodic or anodic protection we will gladly refer
you to a reputable corrosion engineering consulting firm that
specializes in these older methods. From time to time we are
however, called upon to devise "hybrid corrosion proofing
systems" that employ our technology to protect open air
structures combined with traditional electronic corrosion
proofing methods to protect the portion of such an object
which is buried or submerged. Although our exclusive proprietary
technology makes up most of our projects, CounterAct does
utilize more traditional methods of electronic corrosion proofing
when a job requires it and should our client specify that
CounterAct perform all corrosion control design and installation
work directly rather than employ sub-contractors. |
