ELIMINATE RUST AND PLASTIC WITH THE DEFENDER VCI FILM

The DEFENDER VCI film from ARMOR protects your metal parts from rust while using less plastic than a standard film.

WHY IT MATTERS

If you're in an industry that relies on storing and shipping metal components, then ARMOR DEFENDER™ VCI Film is essential. 

• Prevents costly rust, with its VCI (vapor corrosion inhibitor) technology thereby extending the life of your products, and it does so in a way that uses less plastic. 
• Supports your sustainability initiatives and helps cut packaging costs, all while safeguarding your products from damage due to rust.

BY THE NUMBERS

The DEFENDER’s co-extruded design uses 25% less material than a standard VCI film. This translates into 10% average cost savings, with some seeing savings as high as 15%.

CONQUER RUST: PROTECT YOUR PRODUCTS WITH CONFIDENCE

Every metal part is at risk of corrosion during storage and shipment, which can be highly costly to your business.

Rust can cost you big: For manufacturers, rust can have a major impact on both your operations and your bottom line. Industries such as automotive, aircraft, food processing, and chemical production experience particularly harsh financial strain due to rust. In fact, corrosion collectively costs the US economy $276 billion annually.  

TACKLE YOUR RUST PROBLEMS WITH THE DEFENDER

It is engineered to use less materials without affecting performance. The DEFENDER is made of three layers of film that are co-extruded or “sandwiched together.”  This unique design strategically positions the rust-preventing VCI only on the inside layer closest to metal parts, reserving the middle and outer layers for superior barrier protection, durability, and puncture resistance.

• Shield your metal parts from rust: The inner layer of DEFENDER film contains VCI that releases vapors to create an invisible, protective shield on the surface of metal parts. This shield displaces moisture and other contaminants that cause corrosion. Using DEFENDER film is like wrapping your metal parts in a protective bubble that keeps them safe during storage or shipping.
  

• Create a 50% stronger barrier against the elements: The middle and outer layers add exceptional durability and puncture resistance to provide a tough barrier from the elements. Combined, these layers give the DEFENDER more barrier protection than a standard 1-layer film.
  

MEET YOUR SUSTAINABILITY GOALS WHILE MAXIMIZING YOUR BUDGET 

Enjoy both cost savings and improved sustainability with the DEFENDER.

REDUCE WASTE AND CARBON EMISSIONS BY CUTTING OUT PLASTIC

The DEFENDER helps you meet your sustainability goals by using less virgin plastic than other VCI films. It does this through two key means:

• 25% source reduction: The DEFENDER’s 3-layer design allows for a significant downgauge, without compromising performance. By using higher quality film and giving each layer a unique purpose, the DEFENDER provides superior protection at a 25% thinner gauge than a traditional single-layer film.

• 30% recycled content: Along with the rest of ARMOR’s VCI films, the DEFENDER features post-industrial recycled content, reducing the need for virgin plastic.

SAVE UP TO 15% ON VCI PACKAGING COSTS

Thanks to downgauging, the DEFENDER gives you direct cost savings on your packaging spend. By using less material, you save an average of 10% by switching from a standard VCI film to the DEFENDER, with some customers seeing 15% savings.  

THE BOTTOM LINE:

The DEFENDER VCI film protects your metal parts from rust while saving money and waste. 

The DEFENDER combines ARMOR’s VCI technology with an efficient co-extruded film design to ensure superior protection against corrosion while reducing plastic use. By encasing metal parts in the DEFENDER, they will remain rust-free for up to 3 years, helping to extend their lifespan. The film’s efficient design translates into packaging cost savings of 7-15% and a 25% decrease in materials and resources.

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