Cortec EcoWeave®

EcoWeave is a really clever woven polypropylene sheeting that’s been infused with a special ingredient: Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors, or VpCIs. It's designed to be incredibly durable and tear-resistant, so it physically protects your expensive, heavy metal items from transit damage. The magic happens with the VpCIs, which evaporate inside the enclosed package, creating a protective layer on all metal surfaces to continuously guard against rust and corrosion from moisture, condensation, and even industrial pollutants.

Beyond its tough physical barrier, EcoWeave actively fights corrosion using Cortec® VpCI® film technology. The VpCIs embedded in the material vaporize and then condense on all the metal surfaces within the enclosed space. This creates a molecular film that stops rust from forming, protecting your parts from moisture, humidity, and even harsh industrial environments, which is a game-changer for reducing rust claims.

EcoWeave is more than just a typical VCI film; it's a woven polypropylene sheeting that has VpCI technology integrated into it. This unique woven structure gives it exceptional tear resistance and strength, making it perfect for protecting items with sharp edges like steel coils, where a regular film might tear and compromise the corrosion protection.

EcoWeave is primarily constructed from a high-density polypropylene scrim. This woven structure is what gives it its incredible strength and tear resistance, making it lightweight yet incredibly resilient for demanding packaging needs. It's then coated with the volatile inhibitors from Cortec® VpCI film technology.

The woven structure of EcoWeave is a massive benefit because it provides superior tear resistance. This is particularly crucial when you're dealing with heavy or irregularly shaped items, like steel coils with sharp edges. A regular film could easily puncture or tear, but EcoWeave's weave helps prevent such damage, ensuring the integrity of the VpCI protection remains intact and your goods stay corrosion-free.

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• Cortec VpCI-126 HP UV Blue Shrink Film Rolls
• Daubert Cromwell Premium Metalguard VCI Film Rolls
• Cortec Cor-Pak EX VpCI Film
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EcoWeave is an ideal solution for difficult corrosion packaging challenges, especially when dealing with expensive and heavy raw materials or finished goods. It's particularly well-suited for situations where items need protection against corrosion, natural elements, and typical transit and storage damage.

Absolutely, EcoWeave is specifically designed for the packaging of large and high-value equipment intended for export. Its durability, strength, and corrosion protection make it a reliable choice for ensuring these critical assets arrive at their destination in pristine condition.

Yes, EcoWeave is an excellent choice for covering heavy metal components, providing comprehensive protection throughout both storage and local or international transportation. It's designed to withstand the rigours of transit while safeguarding your metal parts.

Indeed, EcoWeave is versatile enough to be used for making custom product and equipment pouches. Its flexible nature allows for tailoring to an exact fit, offering bespoke protection for various components.

EcoWeave is formulated to protect a range of industrial metals, including cast iron, stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum. This broad compatibility makes it a valuable asset across many different industries.

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• Cortec VpCI-325 Corrosion Protection Liquid
• Cortec Ecoline ELP 19ltr Pail Drums
• Cortec CorShield VpCI-369 19ltr Pail
• Cortec BioCorr 19ltr Biodegradable Rust Preventative

If packaged correctly, EcoWeave offers continuous protection against moisture, condensation, and high humidity, making it incredibly effective for long-term storage of metal parts, even in severe industrial environments. The VpCIs actively work to safeguard the metal surfaces.

Yes, EcoWeave can be custom-made in greater weights to perfectly meet all sorts of specific transportation and storage needs, ensuring you get a tailored solution for your particular cargo.

EcoWeave provides robust protection against a variety of challenging environments, including salt environments, excessive humidity, aggressive industrial atmospheres, and even dissimilar metal corrosion, making it incredibly versatile for diverse applications.

The key advantages of EcoWeave include its exceptional durability, superior corrosion protection, inherent strength, and remarkable tear resistance, all contributing to a reduction in potential rust claims and overall packaging headaches.

By providing total product protection throughout storage and both local and international transportation, EcoWeave effectively reduces rust claims. The continuous VpCI protection ensures metal parts remain free from corrosion, minimizing damage and associated costs.

Relevant products you may want to consider:

• Cortec VpCI-422 Biodegradable Rust Remover
• Cortec BioCorr EcoAir Anti-Rust Coating Spray
• Cortec VpCI-377 19ltr Rust Preventative

Yes, EcoWeave offers reusability, which is a fantastic benefit for both cost-effectiveness and environmental considerations. Reusing the material helps to reduce waste and can lead to significant savings on packaging expenses over time.

Beyond reusability, EcoWeave is also recyclable, contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing landfill waste and supporting a more circular economy in industrial packaging.

EcoWeave's lightweight nature is a significant benefit because it makes the material easy to handle during the packaging process. It can also contribute to reduced shipping weights, potentially leading to lower transportation costs and improved logistical efficiency.

To ensure optimal corrosion protection, you generally need to enclose the metal parts correctly within the EcoWeave material. This means ensuring that the VpCI-coated side is facing the metal, and that the package is sealed to create an enclosed environment where the VpCIs can effectively vaporize and condense.

While the exact sealing method might depend on the specific application and whether you're creating custom pouches or shrouds, often a heat sealer can be used to create a secure, enclosed environment for the VpCI technology to work effectively.

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• Hawo WSZ Constant Heat Sealer Tongs 300mm
• Hawo HPL Table Top Heat Sealer
• Hawo HPL Foot Operated Impulse Sealer

When wrapping large equipment, you should ensure ample overlap of the EcoWeave material to create a fully enclosed space. It's crucial that the VpCI-coated side is facing the equipment, allowing the corrosion inhibitors to permeate the entire enclosed volume and protect all metal surfaces.

While a tight seal helps contain the VpCIs, the primary goal is to create an enclosed environment around the metal parts. It's more about ensuring there are no significant gaps or openings that would allow the VpCIs to escape or external corrosive elements to enter.

Yes, EcoWeave can certainly be cut to size, making it highly adaptable for wrapping smaller or more intricate components, or for creating custom-sized pouches.

To maintain its VpCI effectiveness, EcoWeave should be stored in a dry, temperate environment, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures, ideally in its original packaging to prevent premature release of the inhibitors.

Based on the provided information, EcoWeave is specifically stated to protect cast iron, stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum. While it's broadly compatible, it's always wise to confirm suitability for highly specialized or exotic metals if there's any doubt.

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• Cortec M-529 Oil-Based Corrosion Inhibitors
• Cortec VpCI-322 Corrosion Inhibitor Oil
• Cortec VpCI-329

EcoWeave is typically available in standard roll sizes, such as 48 inches by 500 feet (approximately 121.9 cm x 152.4 m) and 96 inches by 500 feet (approximately 243.8 cm x 152.4 m).

Yes, custom sizes of EcoWeave are available, ranging from 4 to 48 inches in width and 50 to 20,000 feet in length, allowing for a tailored fit for diverse project requirements.

For the standard 48" x 500' roll, the approximate weight is 48 lbs (21.7 kg), and for the 96" x 500' roll, it's about 96 lbs (43.5 kg).

For the standard sizes, EcoWeave is typically available from stock, which is great for quick deployment. Custom sizes, however, may have varying availability depending on the specific dimensions requested.

Detailed technical specifications and product data sheets for EcoWeave are usually available for download directly from the Valdamark Direct website, often found on the product page itself or within a dedicated "Product Specifications" section.