These days, people are looking for new ways to make their packaging more environmentally responsible while still getting the packaging qualities that they need. Sustainable sourcing is attractive on the one hand, and recyclability is important on the other. One simple packaging material that addresses both aspects is EcoShield® Heat Sealable Paper, a recyclable paper with many…
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What does Cortec® VpCI® Packaging have to do with music? It could have a lot to do with the musical instrument string supply chain that makes it possible for guitars, violins, pianos, and harps to add a musical dimension to our lives. Uncontrolled Shipping and Storage Conditions Since music is an international language, it is not surprising that musical…
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Would you like to try VpCI® Film but are not sure if it will meet company specifications or how it will compare to your current metal parts packaging system? Cortec® Laboratories offers corrosion testing on individually packaged parts to help end users confirm product effectiveness, pass company approval processes, and decide among various protection options. Confirming Product Effectiveness At…
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The EV (electric vehicle) market is growing by leaps and bounds. So, too, is the proliferation of sensors and electronic components that control traditional vehicles. In light of this rapidly changing market, Cortec® has updated its automotive brochure to more directly address rust prevention in the burgeoning EV and electronics sectors of the auto industry. The…
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Electronics manufacturers and distributors, along with ESD managers, are very familiar with the concept of ESD packaging to safeguard electronics from the unseen but real damage of static discharge during shipping and handling. What many do not know, but are excited to learn, is that they can simultaneously get corrosion and ESD protection with the…
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Almost any construction project involves delays. This is especially true with large scale refineries, offshore windfarms, or other industrial sites that take multiple years to build. In the meantime, equipment assets arriving onsite are at risk for corrosion while sitting idle in harsh conditions. Proper preservation is therefore integral to bringing a greenfield project successfully…
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In today’s world of abundance and exploding e-commerce, there seems to be more packaging waste than ever. At the same time, there is a greater concern about how human activities are impacting the environment. Recycling is mainstream, but when it comes to recyclable barrier paper, the options are more limited. Historically, barrier papers have used…
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Auto part suppliers do not want to be slowed down in the packaging process—or any other process for that matter. They need to manufacture, pack, and ship countless gears, discs, or transmission components rust-free as efficiently as possible. In answer to this need, Cortec’s VpCI®-126 Gusseted Bags make a great foundation to a fast and effective protective…
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Cortec® EcoSol® is a heat sealable PVOH (polyvinyl alcohol) film that can be made into water soluble pouches or bags for a variety of products and purposes. When placed in water at room temperature, it dissolves within minutes, releasing the EcoSol® pouch contents into the target environment for mixing or cleaning. It can be a great packaging option…
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Today’s environmental perspective is forcing us to reexamine our approach to packaging. Is there a way to reduce the amount of plastic waste we are generating, especially when it comes to plastic pollution? EcoShrink™ is one of the products that is offering answers to these questions. As a certified commercially compostable shrink wrap, it can be…
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