Cortec CorrLam® LD VpCI® Barrier Laminate
Cortec CorrLam® LD VpCI® Barrier Laminate
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CorrLam® LD VpCI® Barrier Laminate is an innovative and high-performance packaging solution designed to surpass even the most demanding industrial requirements.
This cutting-edge structure comprises several layers. Each layer contributes to its exceptional protective capabilities.
At the core of this remarkable laminate lies a 0.285 mil aluminium foil, serving as the primary barrier layer. This laminated foil packaging is meticulously laminated to a 4-mil Cortec® VpCI®-126 film, known for its advanced Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI®) technology. On top of this, a clear polyester extrusion coating is added to complete the structure. In total, the CorrLam® LD VpCI® Barrier Laminate boasts a caliper of 7.3 mils (182.5 microns).
The clever combination of these distinct layers ensures outstanding performance in safeguarding sensitive content. The CorrLam® LD VpCI® Barrier Laminate acts as a formidable defence against various environmental threats such as water vapour, gases, ultraviolet light, and unpleasant odours.
Typical Applications for Barrier Laminate
CorrLam® LD VpCI® Barrier Laminate offers a wide array of versatile applications, making it an ideal choice for various industries seeking exceptional protection for their valuable metal parts.
Export Packaging and Long-term Preservation
CorrLam® LD VpCI® Barrier Laminate excels in export packaging scenarios. Its advanced barrier properties shield moisture-sensitive and oxygen-sensitive metal parts from environmental elements during transportation. This ensures your products reach their destination in pristine condition.
Sensitive Domestic Packaging
In sensitive domestic packaging applications, CorrLam® LD VpCI® Barrier Laminate proves to be highly reliable in protecting metal items. Some products require special care due to their susceptibility to moisture and oxygen exposure. With this barrier laminate, you are assured that the enclosed metal parts remain well-protected and retain their quality during transportation.
Vacuum Packaging
With its exceptional barrier properties, CorrLam® LD VpCI® is particularly well-suited for vacuum packaging purposes. When metal components are subjected to vacuum-sealed environments, this laminate provides an added layer of defence.
Fabrication of Large Format Equipment Covers
The versatility of CorrLam® LD VpCI® Barrier Laminate extends to its use in fabricating large-format equipment covers. The laminate can be efficiently tailored to create custom-fitted protective covers for substantial machinery and equipment.
Small Parts Pouches
CorrLam® LD VpCI® is equally adept at creating small parts pouches. These pouches act as miniaturised protective enclosures, accommodating and shielding smaller metal components from detrimental environmental factors. This application is particularly useful for industries dealing with precision instruments, electronics, or delicate mechanical parts.
Features
This remarkable laminate offers exceptional defence for both ferrous and nonferrous metals. Gone are the days of relying on desiccants, as CorrLam® LD VpCI® eliminates the need for them while delivering complete corrosion protection.
You can have flexibility and durability at the same time with this product. This laminate boasts excellent mechanical properties and ensures reliable performance in a range of applications. Its heat-sealable capability allows for easy vacuum sealing. Thus, it ensures a secure and airtight enclosure for your valuable metal components.
CorrLam® LD VpCI® Barrier Laminate is engineered with an impressively high barrier. It blocks carbon dioxide, water vapors and oxygen. This formidable defence keeps your metals safe from the harmful effects of moisture and atmospheric gases. As a result, it preserves their quality and prolongs their lifespan.
Also, this laminate offers a high degree of puncture and tear resistance. It can withstand the rigours of handling and transportation.
When it comes to moisture vapour and other gases trapped inside an enclosure or package, you can customise and equip the laminate with an optional one-way vacuum valve. This feature allows for the efficient removal of harmful elements from the interior. As a result, it maintains the ideal storage conditions for your metals.
To top it off, the Water Vapour Transmission Rate (WVTR) and O2 Transmission Rate (OTR) of CorrLam® LD VpCI® are impressively low. It measures less than 0.0006g/100 in2 per day. This ensures an extended shelf life and continuous protection, leaving you with peace of mind.
Packaging and Storage
You can request custom sizes for your packaging needs and choose from pouches, covers, and blankets. For further details, please reach out to us. Store the Barrier Laminate material and converted products in a cool but dry location if not in use. The product will last a year while in storage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
• What exactly is Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate and what makes it special for protecting metal parts?
Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate is a unique, multi-layered packaging material designed to provide exceptional corrosion protection for metal parts. Its special construction includes a clear polyester extrusion coating, an aluminum foil layer, and a Cortec VpCI-126 film, which collectively create a superior barrier against moisture, oxygen, ultraviolet light, and even odors. What truly sets it apart is the embedded Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI) technology, which releases protective molecules into the enclosed space, forming an invisible shield on all metal surfaces, eliminating the need for traditional messy rust preventatives.
• How does the VPCI technology within Cortec Corrlam LD actually prevent corrosion on my valuable metal components?
The VPCI technology works by continuously releasing microscopic, invisible vapor molecules from the film into the enclosed package. These molecules then travel through the air and condense on all exposed metal surfaces, forming a thin, molecular layer that actively prevents corrosive elements like moisture and oxygen from reacting with the metal. It’s a bit like creating a protective, self-healing atmosphere right inside your packaging.
• Can Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate protect both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, or is it specific to certain types?
This laminate is specifically engineered to provide comprehensive multi-metal protection. It effectively safeguards both ferrous metals, like iron and steel, and non-ferrous metals, such as aluminum, copper, and brass, ensuring broad applicability across various industries.
• What kind of environmental conditions is this barrier laminate designed to withstand during transit or storage?
Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate is built to perform in even the toughest industrial conditions, providing excellent protection against aggressive atmospheres, high humidity, and temperature fluctuations. Its robust construction ensures your metal components remain protected whether they are undergoing ocean shipment, long-term preservation in a warehouse, or facing harsh outdoor environments.
• Is Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate flexible enough to be easily used for packaging various shapes and sizes of items?
Absolutely, it's designed with flexibility in mind. This laminate is heat-sealable and can be easily fabricated into custom sizes, such as pouches, covers, or blankets, allowing for versatile application to protect everything from small, intricate parts to large, awkwardly shaped equipment.
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• What is the typical shelf life I can expect from Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate material and its converted products before use?
When stored properly in a cool, dry place until you're ready to use it, Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate material and any converted products made from it typically have a shelf life of one year.
• Does this barrier laminate conform to any specific industry performance standards or military specifications?
Yes, Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate is designed to meet stringent industrial requirements and notably conforms to performance specification MIL PRF-131J, assuring its quality and effectiveness for demanding applications.
• How does the aluminum foil layer in the laminate contribute to its overall protective capabilities?
The crucial aluminum foil layer acts as a highly effective barrier, preventing the VpCI molecular vapor from escaping the package. This "traps" the protective chemistry within, ensuring a consistently protective environment around your metal parts and significantly extending their shelf life.
• For how long can I expect my metal parts to be protected when using Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate?
This laminate is specifically engineered for long-term preservation, offering extreme protection for extended periods. It's an excellent choice for applications requiring preservation for five, ten, or even up to twenty years, making it ideal for build-ahead programs, service parts storage, and long-term lay-up.
• Is this laminate suitable for vacuum packaging, and does that enhance its corrosion protection?
Yes, Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate is ideally suited for vacuum packaging. Utilizing it with vacuum sealing enhances the corrosion protection by creating a sealed environment that, in conjunction with the VpCI chemistry, provides an even more robust barrier against corrosive elements.
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• Can Cortec Corrlam LD be used for both domestic shipping and demanding overseas export requirements?
Absolutely. It's a top choice for both highly sensitive domestic packaging and robust export packaging. Its high barrier properties and long-term protection make it a reliable solution for ensuring your products arrive in pristine condition, regardless of the journey's length or environmental challenges.
• When shipping items by ocean, are there any additional recommendations to consider alongside Cortec Corrlam LD?
For optimal protection during ocean shipments, it is highly recommended to use VpCI-132 foam pads in combination with Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate. This provides an extra layer of VPCI protection, especially beneficial in the humid and often challenging marine environment.
• Can this barrier laminate be fitted with a one-way vacuum valve, and what would be the benefit of that?
Yes, the material can indeed be fitted with a one-way vacuum valve. The benefit of this is the ability to remove harmful moisture vapor and other gases from the interior of the enclosure or package, further enhancing the protective environment for your sensitive components.
• How should I prepare metal parts before packaging them in Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate?
One of the significant advantages of VpCI technology is that it often eliminates the need for extensive surface preparation. Generally, metal parts should be clean and dry. Unlike traditional methods, you won't need to degrease, clean, or apply messy rust preventatives beforehand, saving you time and labor.
• What is the recommended method for sealing Cortec Corrlam LD to ensure maximum protection?
To ensure maximum protection, Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate is designed to be heat-sealable. Using a suitable heat sealer will create an airtight seal that effectively traps the VPCI vapors inside and maintains the barrier properties.
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• Can this laminate be used for packaging electronic components, or is it primarily for larger mechanical parts?
While it excels at protecting larger mechanical parts, Cortec Corrlam LD is also suitable for moisture-sensitive and oxygen-sensitive metal parts, which can include certain electronic components, particularly those with critical metal surfaces susceptible to corrosion. For highly sensitive electronics that might require static dissipative properties, other specific Cortec VpCI films like VpCI-125 static dissipative film might also be considered in conjunction with or instead of this product depending on specific requirements.
• What are the key mechanical properties of Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate that contribute to its durability?
This laminate boasts excellent mechanical properties, including high puncture and tear resistance. These attributes ensure the packaging remains intact and protective even under challenging handling, shipping, and storage conditions, safeguarding your valuable contents.
• How does its Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR) and Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) compare to other barrier films?
Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate offers exceptionally low Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR) and Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR), both less than 0.0006g/100 in² per day. This makes it a high-performance barrier, far superior to many standard films and effectively eliminates the need for desiccants.
• Is there a measurable caliper or thickness for this barrier laminate, and what does that mean for its performance?
Yes, the total caliper of Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate is 7.3 mils (182.5 microns). This specific thickness, a result of its multi-layered construction, indicates its robust nature and contributes significantly to its high barrier properties and mechanical strength, providing a dependable physical shield.
• What is the basis weight of this laminate, and why is that information important?
The basis weight of Cortec Corrlam LD is 108.54 lb/3msf (pounds per 3,000 square feet). This metric gives an indication of the material's density and substance, which directly relates to its durability, barrier capabilities, and overall quality, ensuring it can withstand demanding applications.
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• Can Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate help extend the overall shelf life of my packaged products beyond just corrosion protection?
Absolutely. By preventing corrosion and creating a stable, protective environment, Cortec Corrlam LD significantly extends the shelf life of the metal parts themselves. This means your components remain in ready-to-use condition for much longer, reducing waste and increasing operational efficiency.
• Does using Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate eliminate the need for traditional desiccants in packaging?
Yes, that's one of its significant advantages! Due to its extremely low Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR), Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate effectively blocks moisture, thereby eliminating the need for additional desiccants, which can simplify your packaging process and reduce material costs.
• Is it true that parts protected with this laminate are ready for immediate use upon unpacking, without any cleaning or degreasing?
That's one of the best benefits! The invisible VpCI protective layer does not need to be removed. Once the metal part is taken out of the packaging, the VpCI molecules simply dissipate, leaving the component clean, dry, and ready for immediate assembly or use, saving considerable time and labor.
• How does using Cortec Corrlam LD contribute to cost savings for businesses?
It contributes to significant cost savings by eliminating the need for expensive and messy traditional rust preventatives, reducing labor-intensive cleaning and degreasing steps, minimizing rework and rejects due to corrosion, and extending the overall life of valuable equipment and parts during storage and shipment.
• Is Cortec Corrlam LD considered an environmentally friendly packaging solution compared to traditional rust prevention methods?
Yes, it’s a more environmentally responsible choice. By using VpCI technology, it eliminates the need for hazardous and cumbersome rust preventatives, reducing chemical waste. While the product itself is a laminate, Cortec generally emphasizes developing useful, non-hazardous, and recyclable products wherever possible within their VpCI film range, contributing to a greener approach to corrosion control.
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• What kind of industries or sectors would benefit most from using Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate?
Various industries can benefit greatly, especially those dealing with high-value metal components, such as automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment manufacturing, logistics, defense, and any sector requiring long-term preservation or demanding export packaging for moisture and oxygen-sensitive metal parts.
• How is Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate typically supplied or packaged when ordered?
Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate is available in custom sizes, meaning you can often order it in forms like pouches, covers, or blankets tailored to your specific application needs, rather than just standard rolls.
• Where should I store this laminate material before I'm ready to use it to maintain its effectiveness?
To maintain its effectiveness and ensure the stated shelf life, it's crucial to store Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
• Are there any specific considerations for the disposal of Cortec Corrlam LD VPCI Barrier Laminate after use?
While the product offers environmental benefits by replacing hazardous rust preventatives, general disposal of multi-layered laminates like this should follow local regulations for plastic and foil waste. Cortec also has recycling programs for some of its VpCI films, and it's always worth checking with your supplier or Cortec directly regarding the specific recyclability or disposal guidance for this particular laminate.
• If I have a unique or very large piece of equipment that needs protection, can Cortec Corrlam LD be customized for it?
Absolutely. One of the key advantages is its adaptability. It can be utilized for the fabrication of large format equipment covers, meaning it can be tailored to provide bespoke corrosion protection for even your largest and most uniquely shaped machinery.
