What is VCI Film

 

VCI stands for Volatile or Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors.  VCI film is packaging that consists of polyethylene film that has been impregnated with chemical formulations that are unique to each manufacturer. While the underlying formulations can vary significantly, the finished products function similarly in that they release very low concentrations (typically in parts per ten-thousandth) of invisible corrosion inhibiting vapors into the surrounding air.

The vapor molecules subsequently condense onto exposed metal surfaces and form a molecular corrosion shield that can protect against rust and other forms of corrosion for many years. Typical service life is up to three (3) years and even longer in some cases. When the VCI packaging is later removed, all vapor corrosion inhibiting molecules rapidly evaporate. This leaves the metal parts clean and ready for immediate use.

Protection:  Moisture is metal’s biggest enemy. When temperatures or humidity levels change, unprotected metals can become exposed to water, oxygen, or humidity. The result is rust and lots of it.

Who uses VCI film:  The primary user of VCI film is the steel and aluminum industry. These materials need serious protect and containment. 

High Quality VCI film:  Due to the high costs of metals and the even higher costs of losing product to oxidation, investing in suitable VCI protection is an easy decision.

-Prevents rust and corrosion.

-Is ideally suited to the steel and aluminum industry.

-Can be used for ferrous and nonferrous metals.

-Does not require any further liquids or grease.

-VCI film features high barrier resistance against oxygen and water vapor.

-It is ideally suited to wrapping metal such as steel while providing a corrosion inhibitor that stops rust from affecting products.

Call us at 813 242 6995 or reach out to sales@quickpakinc.com for more information and technical specifications on our VCI Films.