VCI Film History
A History of VCI and the Birth of VCI Film
Corrosion has been called the silent and pervasive menace. It has caused catastrophic structural failures that have brought down bridges, destroyed roadways, sunk ships, and collapsed buildings.
Results of global industry analysis place rust and corrosion costs at over $400 billion dollars in the U.S. alone. Global market segments as varied as aerospace, automotive, defense, foundry and casting, heavy machinery, international export, linear rail and metal stamping battle the destructive force of corrosion everyday.
We are fortunate to live in a world where Boselon® exists as the ideal rust prevention packaging method. However, this wasn’t always the case. Below is the history of VCI, which inspired the creation of Boselon® and its continuous improvement as an industry leader in corrosion prevention.
Pre-Boselon®
Prior to Aicello developing Boselon® as the world’s first ever volatile corrosion inhibiting (VCI) film, there were only messy and dangerous packaging methods from which to choose.
In the 1940’s, Shell Oil Company developed a chemical called Dichan (Dicyclohexylammonium Nitrite) which was used by the U.S. military. This type of VCI was an improvement from the use of oils and greases as it allowed parts to be unpacked and used immediately. However, over the next couple decades as health assessments became more advanced, the need for better solutions became apparent.
By the 1960’s, it was common practice for many automotive original equipment managers to use VCI paper for rust prevention. However, VCI paper wasn’t able to provide a sealed environment. To create this sealed environment, VCI paper needed to be used in conjunction with polyethylene bags. As a result, each metal part was first wrapped in VCI paper and then in a polyethylene bag to create a rust-free environment.
Less Packaging Yet More Effective VCI Protection
In the late 1960’s, Aicello began research and development work on its revolutionary new film and soon had sample products for testing. The first test was performed by wrapping various metal automotive parts in Aicello’s new packaging film and shipping it overseas in ocean containers. After several months of transportation, the parts were unwrapped and all proved to be rust free.
In 1969, Aicello officially introduced Boselon® to the market. Boselon® was the world’s first VCI film and its use immediately began to spread throughout the automotive industry as it was an obvious upgrade to the inefficient packaging of VCI paper while also avoiding the mess and fuss of oils and greases.
A Clearly Superior Difference
Boselon® also had the additional advantage of being a clear film. Whereas parts wrapped in opaque VCI paper needed to be unpackaged for inspection, parts wrapped in Boselon®‘s transparent film could now be visually inspected without opening the sealed environment and exposing the parts to the elements.
Since its introduction, Boselon®‘s use has continued to grow. It provides superior workability, a safe product with excellent rust prevention, and reduces the amount of packaging material used.
Leading with Innovation
This commitment to continuous innovation allows Boselon® to not only be the world’s first VCI film, but the world’s best VCI film. Through Aicello’s dedication to continuous improvement, Boselon® is constantly getting better and expanding the global VCI film market.
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