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VCI Technology

VCI Technology, VCI in Packaging, VCI Safety, VCI, Are VCIs Dangerous

Are VCIs Dangerous?

How VCIs are applied will determine their level of toxicity to humans. High doses, or 100% pure samples of VCI compounds in raw form, when inhaled, ingested, or contacted by humans, can be toxic.

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VCI Technology, Protective Covers

Electromagnetic Interference Management: Use VCI Enhanced Protective Covers

Preventing corrosion in electronic devices can be achieved through VCI chemistry implemented into protective covers. A vapor corrosion inhibitor (VCI) is a chemical substance, or combination thereof, which prevents or significantly reduces the onset of corrosion.

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VCI Technology, Protective Covers

Prevention of Corrosion in Electronic Devices Use Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor Enhanced Protective Covers

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Historical Development of VCI Fitted Covers

Early mentions of VCI go back to World War II, in a review by Baker and Zisman. The review found equipment losses were appalling, and the discovery that paper, cardboard, cloth, and other packaging materials can be impregnated with nitrite-based corrosion inhibitors and used for either shipment or storage of equipment.

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Why Use a VCI Fitted Cover? U.S. Army Reserve Test

In 2017, at the request of the United States Army Reserve G-4, an MEP-803A generator and an HMMWV-1097R1 were each protected by a Transhield XT advanced protective cover with vapor corrosion inhibitors (VCI) at an Army Reserve base in Orlando, FL.

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Using Hollywood CGI Technology to Create Perfect Protective Coverings

Using Hollywood CGI Technology to Create Perfect Protective Coverings with Bob Coulter, director of data acquisition at Transhield.

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Exploring the Historical Development of VCI Fitted Covers for Military Applications

VCI technology for prolonged protection of military equipment. VCI protective covers reduce corrrosion.

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Protecting Your Investment

Transhield's Shrinkable Fabric protects heavy equipment during transportation. Its benefits are it is water resistant, VCI, anti-condensating and aerodynamic.

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How does Transhield VCI Technology Work?

What exactly are VCIs and how do they work at Transhield? The short answer is that it’s a combination of physics and chemistry.

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