| Corrosion is the culprit that could be responsible | | | | Foam with corrosion protection comes in multiple |
| for damage during shipment, storage and | | | | sizes and can be added to non-corrosion |
| production without proper packaging materials. | | | | packaging. The foam is perfect for putting inside |
| Corrosion is when oxidation, moisture or other | | | | electrical cabinets, crates and boxes. By combining |
| possible destructive elements come into contact | | | | the VCI film and foam it creates faster saturation |
| with metal surfaces. When you have corrosion | | | | of corrosion inhibitor so high-tech components are |
| issues it could lead to waste, impaired packaging | | | | protected from corrosion quicker. |
| process or component failure. | | | | VCI Paper: |
| VCI is Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor technology and | | | | Use VCI paper to wrap metal parts or anything |
| works molecularly to protect surfaces against the | | | | that is placed in metal crates or boxes. The paper |
| damaging corrosion and oxidation. Here's how it | | | | with VCI can also be placed inside wooden |
| works: | | | | containers. |
| - Creates invisible molecular protection layer on | | | | For more information and to learn more about |
| metal surfaces | | | | VCI packaging products contact an IPS Packaging |
| - Evaporates out of the packaging products used | | | | sales representative today. |
| to seal the metal in a closed environment | | | | IPS Packaging was established in 1976 in |
| - Environment is saturated with corrosion inhibitors | | | | Greenville, South Carolina as a small, family |
| and thin molecular layer | | | | business. In 2009 the company was recognized as |
| - Combination of sealed packages and VCI | | | | one of the largest privately held companies in |
| technology prevents corrosion | | | | South Caroline; this was based on revenue, which |
| Because metal parts can come in such a variety | | | | doubled for IPS Packaging since 2005. IPS |
| of shapes and sizes there are many VCI | | | | Packaging has proudly out-performed and |
| packaging alternatives. Here is a list of some | | | | out-paced the highest performers in the packaging |
| packaging items with VCI technology and their | | | | industry by over 50% in the last five years |
| applications:< | | | | (NPTA). Their goal is to find packaging solutions |
| VCI Film: | | | | for their customers that will streamline their |
| Used in bags, covers or simply film, VCI film is a | | | | packaging process and cut down on total costs. |
| great option for packing large machines, pallets | | | | IPS represents the best-in-class manufacturers of |
| and bulky parts that require protective wrapping. | | | | protective packaging, corrugation, adhesives and |
| VCI film is also good for machine transport. | | | | tapes, bags and liners, shrink and stretch films and |
| VCI Foam: | | | | more. |