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Protect your goods during storage and transportation with the right type of industrial packing film. This article explains the differences between anti-rust films and regular packing films and how to choose the best one for your application.


🔍 What is an Anti-Rust Film?
An anti-rust film (VCI film) is a special type of packaging material embedded with corrosion-inhibiting chemicals. It helps prevent oxidation and rust on metal surfaces during long-term storage or overseas shipping by blocking moisture, oxygen, and contaminants without direct contact with the product.


📦 How is it different from a standard packing film?
While both film types are used to wrap and protect products, they serve different purposes and offer various levels of protection.

🔹 Purpose of Use
- Anti-Rust Film: Designed specifically to prevent rust on metal parts during storage or transport.
- Regular Packing Film: Mainly protects against dust, scratches, and minor physical damage.

🔹 Presence of Special Coating
- Anti-Rust Film: Contains VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors) or similar anti-corrosion chemicals.
- Packing Film: Does not contain any protective chemicals.

🔹 Suitability for Metal Products
- Anti-Rust Film: Ideal for automotive and industrial metal parts.
- Packing Film: Usable for general products, but not recommended for rust-prone metals.

🔹 Moisture Protection Level
- Anti-Rust Film: Excellent moisture barrier properties.
- Packing Film: Lower moisture protection – may require added support like desiccants or vacuum sealing.


🏭 Which film should your factory use?
Depending on the nature of your product and usage conditions, the best choice may vary:

1. Metal parts/machine components → Use Anti-Rust Film or VCI Bags
2. Electronics / sensitive components → Use Anti-Static Film
3. Heavy goods for shipping → Combine Stretch Film with EPE foam or corner guards
4. Custom-sized or made-to-order products → Consider custom-cut anti-rust film for a perfect fit


✅ Examples of Packing Materials Offered by Ushiwaka (Thailand)

- Anti-Rust Film (VCI Film)
- VCI Anti-Rust Plastic Bags
- EPE Foam, Bubble Wrap
- Stretch Film (Clear and Black)
- Paper Corner Protectors
- Industrial Tapes, Surface Protection Film
- Wooden / Plastic Pallets, Wooden Boxes


💡Tips for Selecting the Right Film

✔ For metal products, → choose anti-rust film or VCI film
✔ For sharp/pointed items → Add EPE foam to prevent puncture
✔ For long-term storage (1+ month) → Add moisture protection
✔ For indoor short-term use → Regular film may suffice and reduce cost


📞Looking for anti-rust film or industrial packing materials?
At Ushiwaka (Thailand), we offer a wide range of high-quality packing materials for industrial use. We also support custom specifications to meet your exact needs — from protective covers to full packaging solutions.

📍 Contact Us
TEL: 02-039-8650