CORROSION PROTECTIVE
PACKAGING (VCI)
VCI
VCI stands for volatile corrosion inhibitor technology and in a nutshell, it’s the “secret sauce” we infuse into our products — primarily packaging materials like paper or poly film — to fight off the unwanted advances of rust. VCI is a class of chemical compounds that emit rust-inhibiting vapors into enclosed air space.
When metal is present, the VCI molecules form a nano-sized layer of protection on the surface of the ferrous and non-ferrous metal that displaces moisture and prevents corrosion. At Alpha Packaging, we make the analogy that VCI vapors knit together to form an invisible blanket that covers the surface of the metal to shield it from moisture and the damaging effects of rust and corrosion.
Rust happens, If metal is exposed to moisture and oxygen, it breaks down and corrodes. In order to prevent this from happening, you need a protective barrier. Our VCI (vapor corrosion inhibitor) coated films, papers, and emitters provide the anti-corrosion protection you’re looking for.
How VCI Works?
When you wrap or enclose a metal part in an ALPHA VCI product, VCI vapors are released and they attach themselves to the surface of the metal to form a nano-sized layer of protection that repels water, moisture, and other contaminants that cause corrosion.
Traditional rust preventatives such as oil and grease offer a physical barrier to protect the surface of metal parts, but they are messy, time-consuming to apply and remove, and harmful to humans and the environment.
Vapor corrosion inhibitors (VCI) Nanotechnology, work on a molecular level and they are clean, dry, easy to apply, and VCI protection dissipates once the metal part is removed from VCI packaging, which eliminates the need for removal.
Advantages of VCI Paper Wrap :
- Fast diffusion rate – paper releases VCI faster, which allows VCI to form its protective shield on the surface of metal parts more quickly.
- ALPHA WRAP VCI paper is environmentally safe and fully recyclable and repulpable.
- The flexible packaging material that easily forms around various sizes/shapes of metal parts.
- Our product embeds VCI on BOTH sides of its WRAP paper to simplify and foolproof its use.
- Combines easily with other VCI products to protect metal parts in extreme conditions.
- More than 17 years in existence with long-standing use by various industries
VCI Emitting Systems
These are specifically designed for protecting electrical & mechanical equipment against oxidation and corrosion without damaging any electrical, optical, or mechanical function of the equipment.
They come with an adhesive-backed porous plastic dome, containing hi-tech Volatile Corrosion Inhibiting chemicals.
- High load of hi-tech VCIs with multi-metal protection for a longer period
- Protects goods during transit, storage even operation
- Quick & simple installation
- It does not affect electrical, optical, and surface properties
- Eco-friendly
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