While better ways exist to prevent rust on brakes and bearings, some brake rotors still reach their destination dressed in messy petroleum-based rust preventatives that are difficult for the end user to remove. Fortunately, many manufacturers have discovered the benefits of protecting brakes and bearings with VpCI® Packaging, which offers important advantages to both manufacturers and end…
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September 7, 2023 Cortec® Corporation has been awarded a US patent for its commercially compostable industrial strength stretch film technology, also known as Eco Wrap® film! This patent is a significant milestone in Cortec’s ongoing quest to develop environmentally responsible products and distinguishes Cortec® as a leader in “green” packaging technology! Eco Wrap® is a…
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What happens when VCI (vapor corrosion inhibiting) paper seems to be the best option for a specific metal packaging application except for one thing? A higher risk of moisture raises the question of whether a plastic coating or bag is needed to provide the necessary barrier to packaged goods. However, before making that decision, Cortec® encourages…
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August 16, 2023 Building a “bank” of auto parts in advance is critical to ensuring that service parts for a retired car model will be ready years later. However, it can also be a strategic business move when leadership foresees potential interruptions to the upcoming auto industry workflow. The approaching sale of manufacturing facilities, a…
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August 9, 2023 Many consumers and manufacturers today are looking for more environmentally acceptable ways of carrying out everyday activities such as packaging. The use of paper products instead of plastic represents one opportunity to reduce plastic pollution and use material from a plant-based resource instead of a heavily petroleum-based one. Recyclability represents another opportunity…
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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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