Vanessa Gilbert
Vanessa Gilbert was ZERUST®’s Marketing Manager for more than a decade, where she helped shape brand strategy and execute integrated campaigns across digital, events, and product marketing. She led numerous product launches, strengthened distributor and customer communications, and supported global growth initiatives for VCI packaging, rust preventatives, and corrosion management solutions. Although Vanessa has since moved on from the company, her contributions played a key role in elevating ZERUST®’s market presence and customer reach.
Articles by Vanessa Gilbert
6 Straight Forward Steps to Get Rust Under Control
Opening a container and discovering corrosion on metal parts is frustrating. It leads to rework, missed deadlines, warranty claims, and strained supplier relationships. If you are trying to get rust under control, the first step is identifying where corrosion begins. Corrosion rarely has one single cause. Instead, it often results from a combination of handling
5 Best Practices for VCI Storage and VCI Packaging Storage
Do you currently use Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor packaging to protect metals from corrosion? Are you wondering about the best way to manage VCI storage, such as rolls of poly sheeting or VCI gusset bags, before use? Because VCI products are designed to diffuse protective chemistry into enclosed spaces, proper VCI Packaging Storage is critical. The
RP Oils or VCIs: Which Protection Method is Best for Me?
When evaluating corrosion protection options, one of the most common questions engineers and operations teams ask is: RP Oils or VCIs? Which protection method is best for my application? Both methods are widely used across manufacturing, metalworking, and export packaging environments. However, choosing between RP oils or VCIs depends on your process, performance expectations, handling requirements,
Is There a Rust Season or is it Open Season for Rust?
When you mention the words “rust season” to someone in the metalworking industry, you may get a dry smile. Their immediate answer is typically summer, when high heat and humidity create the perfect conditions for corrosion. Unfortunately, that answer is usually quickly followed by reasons why their metals can corrode the rest of the year.
What Does Corrosion Really Cost You and The Environment?
Corrosion does more than damage metal. It silently increases operational costs, wastes energy, consumes natural resources, and negatively impacts the corrosion environment around us. When equipment fails due to corrosion, companies often focus on repair costs. But the true cost includes environmental impact, energy use, safety risks, and the long-term consequences of operating in an
What is the Difference Between VCI Shrink and VCI Stretch Wrap?
When protecting metal parts for shipment or storage, choosing the right packaging matters. Two commonly used options are VCI shrink wrap and VCI stretch wrap. While both contain Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) technology, they serve different purposes. If you’re unsure whether VCI shrink wrap or VCI stretch film is right for your application, this guide
Corrosion Prevention: When to Use VCI Diffusers with VCI Packaging
When evaluating VCI diffusers with VCI packaging, many manufacturers ask: Do I need both? While VCI films, bags, and paper provide reliable corrosion protection in sealed environments, certain applications require additional vapor support. Understanding when to combine Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) packaging and VCI diffusers can prevent rust in large enclosures, complex assemblies, electrical panels,
