Antalis Verpackungen has introduced new VCI corrugated cardboard. The new product combines the anti-corrosion properties of VCI paper with the stability of corrugated cardboard.
Rust protection papers reliably protect ferrous and non-ferrous metals from corrosion during storage or transport. The advantage of the so-called VCI papers (VCI = Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) is that conventional corrosion protection methods such as oils or greases can be dispensed with.
Corrosion protection paper is laminated directly onto corrugated cardboard
Antalis packaging now presents its new product Masterboard. It combines the properties of VCI paper with the stability of corrugated cardboard. Thanks to a new production technique, the corrosion protection paper is applied directly to one or both sides of the corrugated board as required. Corrugated board concealed. The VCI corrugated board is suitable as an intermediate layer as well as for the lining of lattice boxes and the production of customised cardboard packaging, compartments or constructive corrugated cardboard packaging.
Antalis Verpackungen describes the advantages of this solution as follows: With optimum Corrosion protection the environment. It also saves work steps and material. Previously, a corrugated cardboard blank had to be packed between VCI paper layers as an intermediate layer, for example when packaging set goods. Instead of this three-layer construction, only one layer of anti-corrosion corrugated cardboard with lamination on both sides will be required in future. The Material savings is around 30 per cent.
Also suitable for automatic packaging lines
With cardboard boxes made from VCI corrugated cardboard, the additional VCI plastic bag. This is because the VCI active ingredients, which protect the product safely and sustainably against rust, are already incorporated into the cardboard packaging. Another advantage according to Antalis: the reduction to one article ensures process reliability throughout the entire packaging process. In addition, the VCI corrugated board can be reliably picked up by robots in an automated packaging line.
The VCI corrugated board Masterboard is available in different corrugated board qualities and designs and can be customised to meet individual requirements. In addition to corrosion protection, other requirements such as Technical cleanliness, Automation capability or ESD protection be taken into account in the overall packaging concept.
