Do you currently use Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) packaging to protect metals from corrosion? Are you wondering the best way to store VCI packaging such as rolls of poly sheeting and VCI gusset bags before use? Since VCI products are designed to diffuse their protective chemistry into open spaces, the key to preserving their effectiveness is to keep them tightly enclosed in waterproof and air-tight packaging. The five tips below are the manufacturer’s recommendations during storage as well as storing during longer periods of downtime and in-between use.
Example of how NOT to store VCI film rolls
VCI film rolls packed per customer specs
The shelf life and service life of VCI packaging products can vary slightly between manufacturers. A typical storage life for poly packaging is 2-3 years with a subsequent service life of up to five years. VCI Kraft paper packaging has a shorter lifespan and typically can be stored for 1-year and protects for up to one year after that. VCI packaging products provide the best protection for the longest duration when stored properly. Consult your VCI packaging experts to set up an ideal warehousing and supply solution. For a printable or shareable .pdf, click here. Also, remember that VCI packaging is designed to protect clean and properly packed parts. For more information on the best practices for packing parts and manufacturing floor education materials, visit this previous post about how to use VCI packaging.
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