When Layered Corrosion Protection Is Recommended
Using rust inhibitors with VCI packaging is especially beneficial in the following situations:
- Long-term storage exceeding standard VCI exposure timelines
- Overseas or export shipping with temperature and humidity fluctuations
- Marine, coastal, or high-humidity environments
- Parts with complex geometries or multiple metal types
- Applications where packaging may be opened multiple times
In these scenarios, layered corrosion protection with VCI adds redundancy and improves overall reliability.
ZERUST® corrosion specialists can evaluate your storage, shipping, and environmental conditions to determine when layered protection with VCI is recommended.
Best Practices for Using Rust Inhibitors With VCI Packaging
To ensure optimal performance when using rust inhibitors with VCI packaging, follow these guidelines:
- Start with clean, visibly dry metal parts
- Use rust inhibitors that are confirmed compatible with VCI chemistry
- Apply coatings or oils evenly and avoid excess pooling
- Allow solvents or carriers to flash off before sealing the package
- Fully enclose parts in VCI bags, films, or VCI kraft paper
This approach supports consistent vapor distribution and effective contact protection.
Can Rust Inhibitors Be Used With VCI Bags and Papers?
Yes. Can rust inhibitors be used with VCI bags and papers is a frequent question for manufacturers and exporters. ZERUST® VCI packaging with rust preventative oils and coatings is a proven combination when compatibility guidelines are followed.
VCI packaging and contact corrosion inhibitors work together to protect metal parts during storage and shipment, even in challenging environments.
Review the ZERUST® VCI Packaging Film and VCI Kraft Paper Series Brochure for guidance on choosing the right packaging approach for your application.
Explore corrosion inhibitor liquids, additives, and rust removers and learn how to match product choice to your environment and required protection time.
Axxanol™ 33 is a rust preventative oil that forms a light oily film, providing powerful corrosion protection against aggressive environments such as salt air and humidity.
Axxanol™ 34CD is a solvent-based coating that forms a very light, oily, near dry-to-touch rust preventative film that provides powerful corrosion protection against aggressive environments.
Axxanol™ A35CD-32 is a solvent-based, non-staining rust preventative that forms a clear, thin, near dry-to-touch RP film. As a result, it provides powerful corrosion protection against aggressive environments, such as salt air and humidity.
Axxanol™ Spray-G is a sprayable rust preventative grease that provides the protection of a grease in the convenience of a sprayable form. It’s designed to protect metal parts, equipment, and assemblies during long-term indoor and outdoor storage and challenging overseas shipping applications where a removable coating is essential.
Axxanol™ Z-Maxx Anti-Corrosion Grease Series consists of two products, Axxanol™ Z-Maxx and Z-Maxx LV. Z-Maxx is a thick NLGI 2 grease and is also offered as a lower viscosity (LV) NLGI 0 grease that is designed for spreadability and light lubrication properties.
Axxatec™ 30C is a water-based rust Inhibitor designed to provide short-term indoor storage and in-transit protection. In addition to the corrosion protection offered, Axxatec™ 30C may also be used as a light-duty cleaner-rust preventative combination product.
Axxatec™ 80C is a water-based liquid concentrate rust preventative designed to provide long-lasting protection during indoor storage, shipping, and assembly.
AxxaCoat™ 90B HFS is a sprayable high-flash outdoor rust preventative coating designed to protect metal parts and assemblies during long-term indoor and outdoor storage and challenging overseas shipping applications.
