What is the VCI?
What is the VCI?
How does corrosion occur?
Oxidation or corrosion occurs when a material loses electrons due to its interaction with the environment.
In the case of ferrous metals, this loss of electrons occurs when they come into contact with oxygen present in the air or water. This electrochemical process results in the formation of oxides, deteriorating the surface of the metal and affecting its structure and integrity.
Why is oxidation a problem?
Oxidation is not only an aesthetic issue; It represents a significant impact on operating costs and the efficiency of companies.
Complaints
Affects customer satisfaction and confidence.
Returns
Affected products
must be replaced, resulting in financial losses.
Production Stoppage
Oxidation can halt manufacturing lines due to unusable parts.
Repetitive Processes
Additional tasks such as washing, surface treatments, and other corrections are necessary to fix the damage.
Quality Issues
Quality compromises the integrity of the product, reducing its value and reliability.
Therefore, oxidation forces extraordinary work to be carried out that increases costs and affects efficiency, such as manufacturing new parts, applying additional treatments and managing quality incidents, directly impacting companie’s productivity and profitability.
“In the metal industry, it is as important to carry out good manufacturing as it is to preserve and protect the goods in optimal conditions, during transport until the customer receives them or while they are stored for future use.”
What is VCI?
The acronym VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) is used to refer to Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors.
Antiox® VCI technology is an active corrosion protection solution that works by releasing steam.
It creates an invisible barrier that prevents oxidation, avoiding direct contact between the metal surface and oxygen. It provides effective protection, simplifying processes and guaranteeing the quality of metal products during transport and storage.
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