Cortec’s VpCI-126 FR combines VCI film with the added benefit of flame resistance for dual protection of metals during storage or shipment. Newly manufactured metal parts or valuable equipment on standby are already at risk for corrosion in the presence of oxygen, salt, excessive humidity, condensation, moisture and aggressive industrial atmospheres. In some environments, the risk for fire is also elevated. When both concerns are present, a solution is to package metals in VpCI-126 FR sheeting, tubing, or bags to resist both fire and rust.
Like VpCI-126 films and bags, VpCI-126 FR contains Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors that vaporise and condense on metal surfaces incside the enclosed packaging, protecting the metal from corrosion. Components placed inside VpCI-126 FR do not have to be cleaned or degreased when taken out of the packaging because the protective VpCI molecular layer evaporates. This offers a convenient replacement for traditional liquid rust preventatives and greases. VpCI emitters or pouches can be inserted into the package for additional corrosion protection if needed based on package volume, allowing users of VpCI-126 FR to package metal objects.
VpCI-126 FR adds another dimension to basic VpCI-126 packaging by the inclusion of flame-retardant additives. Some situations, such as warehouse settings or environments with flammable materials, require extra precautions against fire. In these cases, users can wrap their metal parts and assets in VpCI-126 FR for flame resistance. This not only reduces the risk of packaged items being destroyed by fire but also reduces the risk of fire spreading in a warehouse full of flame-resistant packages.
Due to its Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors characteristics, VpCI-126 FR protects multi-metal parts from all types of corrosion including rust, tarnish, stains, white rust, and oxidation for up to five years, Cortec claimed. With its fire-resistant properties, users of VpCI-126 FR also have the opportunity to fight the flames where a higher risk of fire is of concern.
