Month: July 2023

What if ESD managers could use recyclable paper instead of antistatic “pink poly” to package electronics? What if that paper also offered corrosion protection for metal contacts on PCBs and telecom equipment? Both aspects come true in Cortec’s EcoSonic® ESD Paper. What Is EcoSonic® ESD Paper? EcoSonic® ESD Paper combines corrosion inhibiting and static-dissipative properties to provide a complete…
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While Cortec VpCI® Technology has opened the doors to simpler, speedier forms of corrosion protection, some metal processors and manufacturers today are still doing things the hard way: applying a wet film rust preventative that must be cleaned off before it goes to the next stage of processing. In contrast, Cortec’s various methods of dry corrosion…
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The EV (electric vehicle) market is expected to continue growing in the foreseeable future. How are automotive suppliers to meet this growing electronification? EcoSonic® VpCI®-125 HP Permanent ESD Film & Bags, which came on the scene in 2020, are gaining ground in the electronics world and are highly suited to the EV market. Here’s what EV…
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When we think of packaging, our minds often go to papers or plastics that surround a product and must be thrown away or reused after the contents have been removed. However, PVA dissolvable packaging is another growing, desirable option for a variety of markets. Cortec® discusses some of the advantages, opportunities, and historical use of EcoSol® below. Advantages…
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Can equipment being shipped to another country experience corrosion even if it has been carefully packaged and protected for export? Unfortunately, the answer is often yes, due to customs and onsite inspections that leave the packaging compromised. Cortec® Corporation recommends several VpCI® packaging strategies to help corrosion protection outlast inspection. Inspection: The Necessary Evil There are two…
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