With increasing pressure on supply chains and product reliability, the introduction of readily available, corrosion-protective ESD packaging comes at a critical time for the electronics industry.
Cortec® Corporation has announced the immediate availability of its VpCI®-125 HP Permanent ESD films and bags in a range of standard sizes, offering electronics manufacturers a dependable packaging solution with a strong emphasis on corrosion protection.
Designed to safeguard sensitive components during shipping, handling and storage, the bags combine permanent electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection with Cortec’s proprietary Vapour phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI®) technology. This dual-function approach ensures not only protection against static damage but also effective multi-metal corrosion prevention throughout the product lifecycle.
Originally developed in response to the needs of a major North American electronics distributor, the solution addresses the limitations of traditional “pink poly” packaging. Unlike conventional materials that rely on humidity-dependent additive, which can degrade over time, VpCI®-125 HP bags deliver consistent, long-term corrosion and ESD protection without performance loss.
Recent quality control testing further highlighted the advantages of Cortec’s technology. While several widely available antistatic bags failed to meet ANSI/ESD surface resistance standards, VpCI®-125 HP bags demonstrated reliable compliance and superior consistency. More importantly, the integrated corrosion protection adds an additional layer of security, particularly valuable for metal components vulnerable to oxidation during transit or storage in variable environmental conditions.
Cortec® is now offering the bags in four stock sizes, all available for immediate distribution. The move is expected to make advanced corrosion-inhibiting packaging more accessible to manufacturers and distributors seeking reliable, cost-effective protection solutions.