Corrosion Protection for Metal Components in Transit and Storage
Corrosion Protection for Metal Components in Transit and Storage
VCI Wrapping
(Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor Packaging)
Argos Crating provides VCI wrapping for metal components and machinery parts prone to rust and corrosion during shipping or storage. VCI protects bare metal through vapor-phase corrosion inhibition, no oily coating to clean off before use, and combines with our MIL-PRF-131 vacuum barrier bag packaging when moisture protection is needed too.
What Every VCI Wrapping Job Includes
- VCI-Treated MaterialsPaper, film, or wrap treated to release a protective vapor that forms an invisible corrosion-inhibiting layer across metal surfaces.
- No Residue to Clean OffProtection without oils or greases. Parts come out ready to use, not requiring degreasing before installation.
- Sized to the ComponentApplied specifically to the metal surfaces that actually need protection, not a generic wrap-everything approach.
- For components needing both corrosion and moisture protection, VCI treatment integrates directly into a MIL-PRF-131 barrier bag build.
- DocumentationCertificate of application and material specifications included with every job.
- Integrated with Custom CratingVCI wrapping built directly into your crate design, one job, one timeline, not a separate vendor.
Service Options
- At Our FacilityMississauga location, VCI wrapping and crating under one roof.
- On-Site ServiceFor equipment too large or sensitive to move before wrapping.
- Combined with CratingVCI wrapping and crate build handled as a single job.
Why Choose Argos Crating?
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Matched to the actual riskVCI alone for corrosion-only risk, combined with a vacuum barrier bag when moisture protection is also needed -
No oil, no degreasingUnlike older rust-prevention methods that coat parts in oil or grease, VCI protects with no coating to remove before the part goes back into use -
One Company, Not ThreeVCI treatment, crating, and shipping coordination from a single point of contact -
Fast TurnaroundVCI wrapping built into our standard crating timeline, most jobs completed in 2–3 business days
Your Questions, Answered
VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) wrapping releases a protective vapor that forms a thin, invisible layer on metal surfaces, inhibiting rust and oxidation without any oil or grease coating.
It depends on the risk. VCI is built specifically for corrosion protection on metal. A vacuum barrier bag protects broadly against moisture for a wider range of equipment. For metal components going into long-term storage or international transit, we often combine both.
No. VCI protection works through vapor-phase inhibition, not a physical coating, so parts don't need degreasing or cleaning before use.
Yes. This is common for metal components that also need moisture protection, the VCI treatment gets integrated directly into the MIL-PRF-131 barrier bag build.
Machined metal parts, tooling and dies, fabricated assemblies, and any equipment with exposed metal surfaces prone to rust during transit or extended storage.
It's not a regulatory requirement the way ISPM-15 is, but it's strongly recommended for metal components on long international transits where corrosion risk is higher due to extended time in transit and variable humidity.