Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors- What does it do?
Rust is the worst! Enter VCI or volatile corrosion inhibitor AKA Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor.
VCI is a technology that simplifies the corrosion process and is ideal for keeping things like packages, equipment and metal cavities rust-free. VCIs work by releasing molecules from corrosion inhibiting compounds into the air. When these compounds touch metal surfaces, they form a thin layer of molecules. This thin layer of molecules prevents air and moisture from coming into contact with the surface, which effectively inhibits corrosion. VCIs are considered one of the better rust prevention methods because the corrosion inhibiting molecules have the ability to reach surfaces that would be otherwise hard to reach with traditional rust prevention products.
VCI film adds/ incorporates corrosion inhibitors into plastic films! Now when you store a part or large piece of equipment with VCI you don't need to add Rust Preventative (RP) oil. This is a cost-effective solution for rust prevention and steel structure maintenance.