VpCI® Technology for Aircraft, Aviation, and Aerospace Industries
Zero-residue corrosion protection for precision components — from turbine blades to avionics, during manufacturing, storage, and transit.
The Corrosion Challenge
Precision components demand corrosion protection that is as exacting as the parts themselves.
Aerospace components are manufactured to tolerances measured in thousandths of a millimetre. Even microscopic corrosion pitting can render a turbine blade, bearing surface, or actuator housing unserviceable. The cost of a scrapped aerospace part is orders of magnitude higher than in other industries — and the safety implications of undetected corrosion are severe.
Traditional preservation methods — barrier greases, wax coatings, vacuum packaging — all have drawbacks. Greases and waxes must be completely removed before installation, requiring solvents and careful cleaning that adds time and introduces contamination risk. Vacuum packaging is expensive and puncture-prone during handling.
Cortec VpCI® technology provides a fundamentally different approach. VCI molecules form an invisible, self-replenishing molecular layer on metal surfaces — just a few molecules thick. This layer provides effective corrosion protection but leaves absolutely no residue that could affect tolerances, paint adhesion, or subsequent processing. Components are protected inside the packaging and ready to install the moment they are unwrapped.
Our Solutions
Cortec VpCI® products meeting the exacting requirements of aerospace and defence.
VpCI®-126 Films
Multi-metal VCI films that protect precision aerospace components during storage and transit without leaving residue. Parts can be unpacked and installed directly — no cleaning step required. Protects ferrous metals, aluminium, copper, and their alloys simultaneously.
View product rangeMilCorr® Shrink Films
Military-specification VCI shrink film for long-term outdoor storage of engines, landing gear assemblies, and airframe sections. UV-stabilised for extended outdoor exposure. Meets MIL-PRF-22019 requirements for military preservation packaging.
View product rangeVpCI® Emitters
Self-adhesive emitter devices for protecting avionics bays, instrument panels, and sealed electronics compartments. The VpCI vapour reaches all metal surfaces within the enclosed space without any contact, wiring, or power source.
View product rangeNano VpCI® Coatings
Ultra-thin VpCI-enhanced coatings that provide corrosion protection at coating thicknesses measured in microns. Will not affect dimensional tolerances on precision-machined components. Suitable for turbine blade roots, actuator housings, and fastener bores.
View product rangeKey Applications
Where Cortec VpCI® technology is deployed across aerospace and defence.
- Turbine blade and engine component protection during overhaul and storage
- Landing gear assemblies in preservation during scheduled maintenance
- Avionics and flight control electronics in sealed bays and shipping containers
- Structural airframe components — stringers, ribs, and skins — during manufacturing hold periods
- Fasteners, bearings, and precision hardware in warehouse storage
- Military and defence equipment mothballing and long-term preservation
- Tooling and ground support equipment protection between deployments
Tell Us About Your Corrosion Challenge
Our corrosion protection specialists will recommend the right Cortec solution for your aerospace application.