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ECORR Systems helps manufacturers and industrial buyers select the right Cortec® films, bags, papers, foams, emitters, fabrics, and specialty packaging for storage, shipment, and long-term preservation.
Explore corrosion-inhibiting films, bags, papers, emitters, fabrics, foams, and anti-static packaging for metal parts, equipment, storage, and shipment.
Corrosion-inhibiting film, sheeting, shrink film, and stretch film for parts, pallets, machinery, and industrial equipment.
Flat, gusseted, heat-sealable, and zip-lock bags for protecting metal parts during storage and shipment.
Protective paper and linerboard for wrapping, interleaving, box lining, cushioning, and corrugated packaging.
Emitters, pouches, pads, and devices for protecting metal inside packages, cabinets, enclosures, and storage containers.
Static-dissipative films, bags, and foams that provide corrosion and ESD protection for electronics and sensitive components.
Durable fabric and protective foam for cushioning, wrapping, covering, and preserving metal parts and equipment.
Cortec® VpCI® packaging contains Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors that release from the packaging material and diffuse throughout an enclosed space. These corrosion inhibitors form a protective molecular layer on accessible metal surfaces, including recessed areas and complex shapes that may be difficult to reach with conventional oils or coatings.
The protective layer helps interrupt the corrosion process caused by moisture, oxygen, condensation, salt, and other environmental contaminants. When the package is opened and the metal item is removed, the VpCI® molecules dissipate from the surface.
In many properly designed applications, components can be removed from VpCI® packaging without a separate cleaning or degreasing process. This can reduce preparation time, material handling, and waste associated with heavy traditional rust preventatives.
Metal products can encounter changing temperatures, humidity, condensation, salt air, and industrial contaminants as they move through manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, and final delivery. Even components packaged indoors may develop corrosion when warm, humid air becomes trapped inside the package.
Inadequate corrosion protection can result in rust, tarnish, staining, rejected shipments, customer complaints, rework, replacement costs, and damage to valuable equipment. A complete packaging system should address the metal type, cleanliness, package volume, moisture exposure, transportation method, storage duration, and destination.
Cortec® VpCI® films provide flexible corrosion protection for metal parts, components, assemblies, machinery, and finished goods. Films can be used to wrap individual parts, line containers, cover pallets, enclose equipment, or manufacture custom corrosion-inhibiting bags.
Available formats include standard film, heavy-duty sheeting, shrink film, stretch film, tubing, and specialty formulations. The appropriate film depends on the item’s size, weight, sharp edges, storage environment, handling requirements, and expected exposure.
Cortec® VpCI® bags create an enclosed corrosion-inhibiting environment around metal parts and components. Available bag formats may include flat bags, gusseted bags, heat-sealable bags, zip-lock bags, tubing, and custom sizes.
Flat and zip-lock bags are useful for smaller components and replacement parts. Gusseted bags expand to accommodate bulky or irregularly shaped items, while heat-sealable bags provide a more controlled closure for export shipment and long-term storage.
Cortec® corrosion-inhibiting paper can be used for wrapping, interleaving, cushioning, box lining, and separating metal parts. Depending on the product, available features may include multi-metal protection, moisture-barrier properties, reinforcement, creping, or resistance to oils and grease.
VpCI® linerboard incorporates corrosion protection into corrugated boxes, dividers, layer pads, partitions, and other structured packaging. Many Cortec® paper products are designed to be recyclable and repulpable.
Cortec® VpCI® emitters provide concentrated vapor-phase protection inside packages, cabinets, control panels, toolboxes, cases, containers, and equipment housings. They are especially useful when complex metal surfaces cannot be wrapped or coated directly.
Available formats may include self-adhesive emitters, foam devices, pouches, pads, cups, and hanging emitters. Product selection should be based on the enclosed volume, compartment layout, air exchange, environmental exposure, and protection period.
Electronic components and electrical assemblies may require protection from corrosion and electrostatic discharge. Standard VpCI® packaging should not automatically be assumed to provide ESD protection.
Cortec® anti-static packaging includes static-dissipative films, bags, foams, and specialty materials designed for compatible circuit boards, connectors, electronic assemblies, instruments, and sensitive components. Packaging selection should consider the required ESD performance, cushioning, cleanliness, humidity, and shipping environment.
Cortec® corrosion-inhibiting fabric provides durable protection for machinery, equipment, irregularly shaped assets, export shipments, and items requiring a stronger covering than conventional film. It may be used for wrapping, covers, liners, or custom enclosures.
VpCI® foam provides corrosion protection while cushioning parts against movement and physical damage. Depending on the formulation, foam may also offer antistatic properties, moisture management, or desiccant action.
Export shipments may experience extended transit times, salt-laden air, high humidity, condensation, temperature changes, and periods of uncontrolled storage. These conditions create significant corrosion risks for unprotected metal goods.
Cortec® VpCI® films, bags, papers, fabrics, foams, and emitters can be combined into an export-preservation system. The final design should account for the shipping method, climate zones, storage duration, package integrity, crate construction, and destination.
Large machinery may contain multiple metals, internal cavities, electrical components, lubrication systems, and exposed surfaces. Effective preservation may require a combination of cleaning, direct-applied rust preventatives, internal fogging, VpCI® emitters, fabric, heavy-duty film, and proper sealing.
Access points, drainage, sharp edges, lifting points, inspection requirements, and recommissioning procedures should be considered before the equipment is wrapped or enclosed.
The correct packaging format depends on the product being protected and how it will be stored or transported. Films and bags create flexible outer enclosures. Paper works well for wrapping, interleaving, cushioning, and lining. Emitters provide additional vapor-phase protection within defined enclosed spaces.
Fabric offers added durability for large or irregular equipment, while foam provides cushioning for sensitive parts. Anti-static packaging should be selected when electronic components require corrosion and ESD protection.
Multiple packaging products may be combined. For example, a component may be wrapped in VpCI® paper, placed inside a VpCI® bag, and supplemented with an emitter when additional corrosion protection is required.
Effective corrosion protection depends on more than placing an item inside a bag. Metal surfaces should be clean and free from corrosive contaminants such as salts, fingerprints, acidic residues, and incompatible process chemicals.
Hot parts should be allowed to cool before packaging so they do not produce condensation inside the enclosure. The finished package should be sufficiently closed to retain the protective VpCI® vapors.
Important considerations include:
ECORR Systems is an Authorized Cortec® Distributor helping manufacturers, exporters, logistics teams, maintenance departments, government buyers, and industrial facilities identify appropriate corrosion-inhibiting packaging materials.
Whether you need small VpCI® bags, anti-static packaging, corrosion-inhibiting paper, emitters, stretch film, shrink film, fabric, foam, or a complete preservation system for large equipment, ECORR Systems can help evaluate the metal, package size, storage environment, shipping method, and required protection period.
VpCI® packaging contains Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors that diffuse through an enclosed package and form a protective molecular layer on accessible metal surfaces. This layer helps protect metal against corrosion caused by moisture, oxygen, condensation, and environmental contaminants.
Depending on the product, Cortec® packaging can protect carbon steel, cast iron, stainless steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, copper, brass, zinc, silver, solder, and other metals. The appropriate ferrous, non-ferrous, or multi-metal product should be selected.
Not every protected surface must contact the packaging. Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors travel through an enclosed space and reach accessible metal surfaces. Package design, distance, airflow, barriers, and enclosure integrity can affect performance.
Parts should be clean and free from corrosive contaminants such as salts, fingerprints, acidic residues, and incompatible process chemicals. Some approved oils or process fluids may remain, but compatibility should be confirmed.
Film and sheeting can be wrapped around parts or used to create custom enclosures. Bags are preformed for faster packaging and may include flat, gusseted, heat-sealable, or zip-lock designs.
Emitters may be added when a package has a larger enclosed volume, complex metal surfaces, internal cavities, or a need for additional vapor-phase protection. The correct emitter should be selected according to the volume it is designed to protect.
Yes. Cortec® offers anti-static films, bags, foams, and emitters for compatible electronic and electrical components. The required corrosion protection, ESD classification, cleanliness, and cushioning should be reviewed before selection.
Certain Cortec® films, shrink films, fabrics, and specialty materials are designed for outdoor exposure. Standard indoor packaging should not be assumed suitable for sunlight, wind, precipitation, or extended outdoor storage.
Many Cortec® films and papers are designed with recyclability or repulpability in mind. Acceptance varies according to the product, contamination, combined materials, and local recycling program.
Protection duration depends on the selected product, package design, closure, environment, metal condition, handling, and storage conditions. Product-specific technical data should be reviewed rather than applying one protection period to the entire packaging line.
Yes. ECORR Systems can help evaluate the metal types, part dimensions, cleanliness, package volume, storage environment, shipping method, ESD requirements, expected exposure, and protection period to identify an appropriate Cortec® packaging system.