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Armor Rust Protective Packaging FAQ

VCI FILM

ARMOR POLY®

What is Armor Poly? Armor Poly Film is made of high-tech resins and extrusion technology that are heat sealable and provide the combined benefit of barrier and anti-corrosion protection in a simple-to-use form.

What are the benefits and Applications of Armor Poly? It is easy to use and helps reduce materials and labor costs. It has several options available and is best for a variety of applications, from inventory storage to in-process operations to domestic and export shipments.

ARMOR DEFENDER™

What is Armor Defender? Armor Defender Products are multi-layered VCI films, tubing, bags, and bonnets. They prevent corrosion, provide additional barrier protection, and increase durability and puncture resistance over mono-extruded VCI films.

What are the benefits and applications for Armor Defender? It saves on cost, helps reduce packaging, and provides added strength and durability. It is ideal for metal parts needing corrosion prevention and containment or barrier properties in shipping or storage.

ARMOR SEA FILM™

What is Armor Sea Film? It is a heavy-duty film that provides barrier protection from the elements and can protect metals in outdoor storage environments.

What are the benefits and applications of Armor Sea Film? It is cost-effective, durable, and can withstand the elements. It is ideal for outdoor storage and harsh overseas export shipments.

ARMOR FOUNDRY FILM™

What is Armor Foundry Film? It is film that protects a variety of metals from the harsh conditions present in metal foundries, stamping plants, machine shops, and other metal processing facilities.

What are the benefits and applications of Armor Foundry Film? It is best for storage in metal foundries, stamping plants, machine shops, and other metal processing facilities.

VCI PAPER

ARMOR WRAP®

What is Armor Wrap? It is VCI paper coated on both sides that eliminates confusion on the plant floor. Simply wrap or interleave Armor Wrap between metal parts for rust-free shipping or storage. Options include cut sheets, rolls, bags, and ferrous/non-ferrous metal protection.

What are the benefits and applications for Armor Wrap? It is easy to use and provides continuous protection. It is environmentally safe, fully recyclable, repulpable, biodegradable, non-toxic, and military approved. It can be used for domestic/export shipments, inventory storage, long-term storage (mothballing), and in-process operations.

VCI STRETCH FILM

ARMOR STRETCH FILM

What is Armor Stretch Film / Armor Shield®? It is a VCI Stretch Film that helps keep metals looking clean and corrosion-free while containing your load for maximum safety. It is a puncture-resistant, self-clinging film that leaves no sticky residue and requires no tape to secure.

What are the benefits and applications for Armor Stretch Film? It is customizable, provides corrosion protection, and eliminates the need for strapping in some cases. It has excellent cling strength for unitizing loads or wrapping steel coils. Machine grade VCI Stretch is ideal for steel coils, parts on pallets, or racking systems. The narrow width is used for banding, bundling, and unitizing—excellent for pick-and-pack operations.

RUST PREVENTATIVE LIQUID (RP)

Dry Coat™

What is Armor Dry Coat? It is a water-based liquid RP for ferrous metals. Once applied, the clear protective coating will dry to touch, does not attract dirt or dust, and is not sticky. It can be applied by dip, spray, or flow coat. Outdoor use requires pairing with VCI/UV packaging.

What are the benefits and applications for Dry Coat? It is ready to use and offers up to 2 years of indoor protection, replacing oils and hazardous solvents. It is clean, safe (no VOCs, non-toxic), and reduces material, time, and labor costs. Ideal for small parts in large quantities (nuts/bolts) or large export equipment, gears, and pipes.

RUST REMOVER LIQUID AND GEL

METAL RESCUE BATH®

What is Metal Rescue Bath? It is a clean, safe, water-based, non-hazardous, and biodegradable rust remover. It eliminates the need for corrosive or toxic products like harsh acids or electrolysis. Rust is removed in 5 minutes to 24 hours depending on severity.

What are the benefits and applications for Metal Rescue Bath? It is a safe, easy way to remove rust with no scrubbing or brushing required. Once rust is removed, the part is ready to paint, coat, or store, eliminating the need to send parts out to be de-rusted.

What is Metal Rescue Gel? It is a cleaner, safer rust remover for iron and steel. Non-toxic and environmentally friendly, its highly adhesive formula clings to metal and vertical surfaces. It must remain moist to remove rust.

What are the benefits and applications for Metal Rescue Gel? It eliminates waste by allowing spot application on hard-to-reach or vertical areas with no scrubbing or wire brushing needed. It contains no phosphoric acids and will not compromise mechanical properties or functionality.

DESICCANTS, VCI EMITTERS AND BUBBLE

ARMOR DESICCANTS

What are Armor Desiccants? Armor Shield® Desiccants control humidity by capturing moisture without changing the size or shape of the pack. Silica Gel and Clay Tyvek options are available (FDA, USDA, and Military approved).

What are the benefits and applications of Armor Desiccants? They create a dry environment within enclosed packaging to prevent rust safely and economically. Perfect for short or long-term domestic and export shipping of electronics, food, tools, lab equipment, clothing, and books.

ARMOR VCI EMITTERS AND BUBBLE

What are VCI EMITTERS AND VCI BUBBLE? Armor Shield® CF33 corrosion inhibiting emitters, foam pads, chips, and VCI bubble wrap are embedded with Armor VCI formulation to provide product separation, buffering, and rust protection.

What are the benefits and applications for VCI EMITTERS AND VCI BUBBLE? They offer convenient corrosion protection alongside cushioning characteristics. Ideal for enclosed spaces where paper or poly cannot be easily used (such as electrical cabinets).