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Question: Do parts have to be dry before they are wrapped and stored?

Moisture is enemy number one in the fight against corrosion – it promotes corrosion and has the potential to accelerate it as well. To eliminate the presence of moisture, be sure that parts are dry before wrapping them in ARMOR VCI packaging, such as ARMOR WRAP® paper and ARMOR POLY® film. Below are four key factors within a manufacturing process that help to increase the effectiveness of ARMOR VCI packaging and reduce corrosion:

• Parts should be clean and free from corrosion before packaging.
• Parts should be thoroughly dry to eliminate moisture in the packaging.
• Package clean parts as soon as possible after processing.
• Use gloves when handling parts to eliminate corrosion caused by fingerprints.

Contact ARMOR’s Customer Service at (800) 365-1117 for additional information or to place an order for any of ARMOR’s corrosion management products.