How to Prevent Rust with VCI Packaging

 

As a company selling metal products, one of the last things you need is to find that rust has begun to damage their surfaces. The next stage is corrosion, which can have serious consequences for the quality of the products. If you want to prevent rust, you will need powerful rust-prevention packaging.

If you’ve ever seen the effects of rust and corrosion, you’ll know they can cause frustrating problems. However, there are plenty of packaging solutions that can keep those metal surfaces in an excellent state. Check the range of recommended volatile corrosion inhibitor solutions below to prevent corrosion.

VCI paper sheets are excellent rust-prevention solutions. They feature vapor corrosion inhibitors combined with kraft paper with a neutral ph. This packaging material works for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and the hard work of cutting the sheets to size has been done for you. You wrap the VCI paper sheets around each metal part or product before placing them in enclosed shipping boxes.

The vapor corrosion inhibitors work in a chemical, molecular way. The molecules, made of amines and esters, are released in a controlled stream. They surround and settle on the metal surface to create a layer that is rust-resistant and repellant.

This solution employs many of the rust-resistant strategies that work to keep metal products pristine. Since you will wrap them in paper and store them in shipping boxes, the method works to keep the products dry, eliminating the need to dry the products constantly.

VCI flat bags are superior rust and corrosion packaging options. They are made of polyethene film and feature vapor corrosion inhibitors. This packaging material is naturally dry, meaning less moisture will transfer to your metal products from the packaging.

The practical application of these bags is simple. You can put the metal product into the bag through the open top. It’s then possible to heat seal the opening or tape it for extra moisture protection. While the polyethylene creates a shield against dust and moisture, the corrosion inhibitor molecules attract to the surface of the metal, protecting the metal with a layer.

This packaging utilizes key corrosion-repellant methods to keep your products in an excellent state. You can use robust sealing methods before storing the product. It also means you will not need to use a metal painting method. The vapor corrosion inhibitors will keep rust at bay within the bag.

VCI Stretch Film is made of polyethylene film with vapor corrosion inhibitors. This solution is more elastic than the VCI paper sheets but works similarly to the VCI flat bags.

In terms of the practical application, you wrap the stretch film around the metal products. The physical plastic barrier provides one layer of moisture and dust protection. At the same time, the VCI inhibitors work to minimize corrosion further. The molecular barrier can be flexibly wrapped so it covers all areas of the metal product.

Your metal products need to dazzle and impress paying customers, so keeping rust away from shiny surfaces is crucial. VCI packaging is a reliable solution that is low-cost and effective at mitigating rust. It’s the superior method for preventing it from turning into corrosion.

Choose scientifically proven VCI packaging from Quick Pak Inc that halts rust in its tracks and helps you deliver the best quality products. Call us at 813 242 6995 or email sales@quickpakinc.com for more details and samples.