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        • ARMOR WOVEN – Durable, tear-resistant, rust-preventing woven polypropylene for steel parts
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        • Dry Coat Rust Preventative – Water-based, no-mess, quick-drying protective coating for ferrous metals
        • ARMOR CLAD Rust Prevention VCI Coating – Water-based, quick-drying VCI coating for corrugated linerboard
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        • ARMOR SHIELD Desiccants – Desiccant packs to control moisture and humidity during packing and storage
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        • INVISIBLE ARMOR Data Tracker – Real-time tracking of humidity, temperature, light, and impacts during shipping and storage
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        • VCI Masterbatch (Resin, Powder Pellets, Liquid) – Custom rust-prevention additives for manufacturers and packaging suppliers
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        • Metal Rescue Rust Remover BATH – Non-corrosive, fume-free, water-based rust remover for ferrous metals
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Heat Shrinking VCI Film to Protect Metal Parts: Dos, Don’ts, and Best Practices

When it comes to protecting large metal parts, components, engines, equipment, or industrial machinery from rust and corrosion, VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) film is one of the best options available…. Read more

Large industrial items wrapped in ARMOR POLY® VCI Film labeled with 'POLY' and 'VCI', placed on wooden pallets for protection during storage or transport
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Top Tips for Properly Sealing VCI Rust-Prevention Packaging—And Why It Matters

When it comes to preventing rust and corrosion on metal parts during storage or shipping, Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) packaging is an easy-to-use and effective solution. Unlike traditional rust prevention... Read more

Assorted ARMOR POLY® VCI Film bags labeled 'Armor Protective Packaging®', designed for corrosion protection, displayed with bottles and other items in the background. Photo shows different methods of closure for the ARMOR bags.
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ARMOR’s 3 Golden Rules for the Proper Storage of VCI Packaging

Armor Protective Packaging® manufactures rust prevention packaging that is designed to keep metal parts clean and corrosion free while in process, in storage or in shipping.  Whether it is ARMOR... Read more

ARMOR Products

How to Prevent Rust When Shipping Metal Parts Overseas 

Shipping overseas allows your metal/metal parts to reach new markets and expand your business. However, keeping metal parts clean and rust-free during transport can present a number of obstacles. Damage... Read more

Black rust on metal disc
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Take the Guesswork Out of Rust Prevention with ARMOR’s ASK JERRY™

Mid-April marked the debut of ASK JERRY™ -- Armor Protective Packaging®’s Rust Eradicator Online-Navigator.  Located on the ARMOR website, ASK JERRY is an interactive, online tool that was designed to... Read more

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It’s Back-to-Basics in ARMOR’s New Video: The Science of VCI and How it Protects Metal from Rust and Corrosion

ARMOR wanted to create an easy-to-follow, informative and engaging video to explain VCI (short for vapor corrosion inhibitors) and how it works to protect metal from rust and corrosion. No... Read more

Science of VCI
ARMOR Products

How to Prevent Rust During Work Stoppage

With production stopped in many plants across the nation and around the world, it’s crucial to plan accordingly to protect your metal parts from rust. Preventing rust during work stoppage... Read more

rusted metal parts
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Industrial Rust Removal Acids and Water-Based Solutions Explained

If you work with iron or steel parts or equipment, you’ve almost certainly had to deal with rust. Rust can ruin the metal parts you need, cause machinery to malfunction,... Read more

how industrial rust removal works
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How to Prevent Rust: 9 Ways for Any Situation

Rust can quickly become a big problem. It ruins the functionality and stability of important machinery and it can cost your business thousands. Knowing how to prevent rust effectively can... Read more

rusted metal parts
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Are Your Metal Parts the Victim of Human Contamination? The Best Solution, Hands Down, is “Hands Off!”

Many of ARMOR’s manufacturing customers experience rust on metal parts that resemble the photo above. X marks the spot, or in this example the fingerprint marks the spot, and what... Read more

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