How Long Do Desiccants Last?
Desiccants help to control moisture and prevent damage to a wide array of items during storage and transportation. Their ability to adsorb moisture makes them valuable in a variety of... Read more
Category: Rust Prevention
How Long Does Rust Prevention Last?
There are many ways to protect your metal parts from corrosion, but how long do these rust prevention strategies actually last? In this article, we’ll break down how different methods—such as desiccants, VCI paper and poly film, and coatings—work to keep your metal parts protected. Read more
Do All Metals Rust?
Corrosion can be complicated. For instance, while not all metals rust, all metals corrode. Confused? Let’s explore how different metals like iron, steel, and aluminum “rust” or corrode, and, more… Read more
Rust Prevention Strategies for Summer Plant Shutdowns
Summer is often a time when manufacturing plants, including those dealing with metal, metal parts, and equipment, schedule temporary shutdowns for changeovers and preventative maintenance. The intent of this scheduled... Read more
The Positive Payoffs of Recycling Plastic Film with NexTrex
The Trex Company, maker of composite decking, created its NexTrex Commercial Recycling Program to show that it pays to recycle used and unwanted plastic film (in more ways than one). Read more
Protect Your Metal Parts and Mother Nature with VCI
Corrosion is far more than just a cosmetic issue. It is a challenge faced by many industries, from manufacturing to automotive. Rust can weaken metal parts or components causing safety... Read more
The How and Why of Keeping it Dry with Desiccant
Keeping metal parts clean and rust-free while they are in process, in storage, or in shipping and transport is a battle worth fighting. It can save a manufacturer the resources... Read more
As Heat and Humidity Levels Rise, Keep Your Cool With VCI Rust Prevention
The first official day of summer for those living in the Northern Hemisphere is June 21st and with it comes conditions that can be a breeding ground for corrosion. There… Read more
The 7 Deadly Sins of VCI Rust Prevention Packaging – Will Your Metal Parts Ever Forgive You?
Keeping metal parts clean and rust-free while they are in process, in storage, or in transport is an important step in protecting your bottom line, your reputation, and ultimately your… Read more
How to Use VCI Poly Bags to Prevent Rust and Stop Corrosion
“It’s in the bag,” is an expression that is used when you are confident that someone, or something, will be successful. That saying rings true when you use VCI (vapor... Read more
