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Quick Pak’s VCI Packaging

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We offer a comprehensive range of VCI products, including VCI papers, VCI polyethylene sheeting, and VCI liquids as well as support products such as VCI emitters, foams and desiccants. VCI stands for "Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor”, this provides corrosion protection through VCI Molecules that evaporate from a carrier material (e.g. film, paper, foam etc). Your company may have raw materials such as steel, brass, copper, or aluminum that require careful storage and transportation, free from the threat of rusting. Ever wondered how rust forms? Rustic Metals need three crucial elements: moisture, air, and the metal itself. When these elements converge, they trigger an electrochemical reaction called corrosion. Rust manifests only if all three elements participate in the reaction; if one element is absent, rust will not occur. Extracting moisture from the formula that leads to rust formation. The metal product is wrapped in an impermeable compound foil / film / paper, and enou...

What is VCI Film

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  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, unprot...