Military Packaging, Moisture Barrier Bags, Corrosion Control, Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor
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The Cost of Not Having Corrosion Prevention

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Whether you own a private plane or fly a commercial one, you absolutely need to invest in  corrosion prevention. It might not be something you thought about immediately, but it’s really important that you protect the structure of your plane. Planes can get damaged not only just due to their age but also constant use. And the last thing you want is structural issues.

The metals that airplanes are made of are subject to various kinds of corrosion, and if its stress-corrosion  cracking and corrosion fatigue, it could mean really dire issues for your plane and will make it unsafe to fly.  If not detected, it can lead to catastrophic failure.

That’s why you need to invest in volatile corrosion inhibitors for your aircraft. If you make the moves today, you won’t run into as many problems tomorrow. While corrosion is unavoidable over all, you can definitely slow down the process so you’ll have a lot more flights between now and the time you have to really fix your plane’s structure, which can be expensive and time consuming.

Make the investment now, have less to worry about when you are up there surrounded by clouds and blue sky.

3 Most Expensive Military Planes and Their Moisture Barrier Bags

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When it comes to military packaging for planes, there’s no cutting corners. The military uses our moisture barrier bags on these, the most expensive planes in history:

moisture barrier bagsC17A Globemaster III: $328 million: This bad boy has moved herds of troops as well as humanitarian aid to Iraq  and Afghanistan. It’s capable of deploying over a hundred paratroopers at once. 190 of the C17-As are in service and have been since 1993.

moisture barrier bagsF-22 Raptor: $350 million: This plane can fly long distances at supersonic speeds, avoid radar detection, and shoot down enemy missiles. Lockheed Martin touts it as the best combat plane in the world. And with this price tag, it’s also the most expensive.

moisture barrier bagsB-2 Spirit: $2.4 Billion: Congress originally ordered 132 of these bombers, but they were so expensive they had to cut their order to 21.  This bomber is practically impossible to detect, and since it came onto the scene in 1993, has been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.

These three planes are the most expensive. It’s nice to know that they use the same volatile corrosion inhibitors you do for your Cessna.

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Keep Your Plane Healthy With a Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor

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vapor corrosion inhibitorMoisture is good for everything that is organic, like plants and animals and such. Everything else it destroys. Especially high grade technology. Like your airplane. If you leave that baby susceptible to water and moisture it’s a lot worse than dropping your cell phone in the toilet because you won’t be able to find enough rice to dry it out. And a plane isn’t quite as easily replaced.

That’s why it’s important to invest in moisture barrier materials. Barrier bags and volatile corrosion inhibitors prevent that nasty old moisture from infecting your airplane. That way it won’t get sick and there won’t be ugly rust-marks in places that will cost you a lot of money.  Because health care for airplanes is even more expensive than health care for humans. A vapor corrosion inhibitor is like vitamins for your plane.

And then you can fly easy and not worry about anything when you’re coasting over green hills into the sunset. When your recreational flight is over you can return your baby to its hangar and put on the vapor corrosion inhibitor and call it  a day. It’s that easy and it will keep your plane safe and healthy.

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You Need A Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor

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vapor corrosion inhibitorThere are few things as liberating as coasting through a golden sunset into cumulostratus clouds high above green fields. You are doing what man had dreamt of for thousands of years – flying like the birds. And as long as your plane has been properly taken care of, you can safely say that your mind is free. You think only about what you are doing – flying and that means that you fly happy.

Later when you are parking your plane in its hangar, you are thankful to have used moisture barrier bags and a vapor corrosion inhibitor for your motor. It was a long winter and you didn’t get to take the plane out as often as you’d have liked. Thankfully you took good care of it so that the motor didn’t rust. That kind of damage is irreversible. Corrosion protection is easy – it’s just a part of maintenance. Those ballistic nylon covers are lightweight and durable. And because they were custom fit, you never had to worry about any leak or hole allowing water to damage your plane.

Now that it’s flying season again you’re glad you took the precautions you did. Because if you hadn’t invested a little in corrosion prevention and moisture barrier bags, you might have had to reinvest in a new plane.

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Corrosion Prevention for Your Plane

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corrosion inhibitorsIf you have an airplane it is important to maintain it. For example, changing the oil – which must be a special airplane motor oil without the metallic detergents found in auto oil – should be done about every 30 hours of flight time, or seasonally, if you fly less than 200 hours annually.  To prevent oil corrosion it’s important to fly your plane as much as possible.

Even if you leave your plane in a hangar it is necessary to protect it from the elements while you are away. The wheels should have moisture barrier bags placed over them when the plane is not active. Corrosion can seriously damage your plane and make for grand repairs farther down the road.

Once you have the proper routine and maintenance schedule for your plane you will wind up spending less on repairs later in your plane’s lifetime. Corrosion protection is necessary, because if you have engine corrosion, that’s it, you need a new engine. No turning back after that. And don’t store her in direct sunlight, since UV rays can weaken and destroy the composite materials.

So take care of your plane now that you have made the investment. That’s what she deserves.

 

 

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The Perils of Rust, and a Moisture Barrier Bag

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corrosion preventionRust is a bad thing. It is damaging in every way. But it can be prevented. Humidity indicator cards can help alert you to extreme moisture. And when combined with a dessicant, or drying apparatus, you will be able to see that a moisture barrier material really does work at preventing rust.

When you have an investment that is susceptible to rust, it is important to take care of it. You may think that it will be fine, but when you notice your investment does not run the way it used to, makes an odd whirring noise, you will wish you had taken into consideration a moisture barrier bag from the beginning. Because maintenance is crucial to all aspects of life – from your hair and nails to your car and airplane.

If you haven’t taken care of your investments properly already, you can still save them from rust. Rust removers exist to allow you to return specific pieces to their prior conditions. When you have the proper moisture barrier materials, you can extend the lifespan of your investments. It’s important to be pre-emptive when it comes to corrosion prevention or else you could wind up spending a lot more than you’d like.

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Moisture Barrier Bags to Protect Your Investments from Water

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MOISTURE BARRIER BAGWater damages pretty much everything, from books to bicycles. There are plenty of ways to protect your valuables from that friendly element, however, especially when you’re sending them across the country. A moisture barrier bag is one of the best. It not only prevents water from harming your products, it prevents damage from electrostatic discharge and UV rays too. These moisture barrier bags are good enough for the military, so they should be good enough for you too.

But moisture barrier bags aren’t just for small, shippable items. Let’s say you have a prop plane, or a big ol’ jet airliner. You want to protect it. It’s an investment, after all. You use it when you need to get away, whether on business or pleasure. That’s why it’s important to choose a moisture barrier bag that keeps your machine safe. There are specific covers you need for the wheels, windows, engines, and other general protection methods.

It doesn’t matter whether you need to protect the big things or the little things from water, moisture barrier bags can help. And from a government-trust company like Protective Packaging you don’t have to worry about quality. So what are you waiting for? Get started on protecting your stuff!

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Welcome to the Protective Packaging Blog!

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Military Packaging Ever wonder how you’re supposed to protect the big stuff? I’m not talking about the car parked in your driveway. I mean planes and vehicles for the military, manufacturing equipment, and industrial pipelines. How are you going to protect these? With Protective Packaging of course! We specialize in custom orders and projects. No project is too big or too difficult for us!

We know your products and equipment are valuable. With our packaging products, protect your equipment, machinery, and products from corrosion, electrostatic discharge, contaminants, and ultraviolet rays. Whether you’re shipping or storing something, let our packages protect them!

We have been in the business for 25 years and produce quality products that include, moisture barrier bags, anti-static bags, volatile corrosion inhibitors, and much more. Although we started by serving the government and military, we didn’t end there. We also offer consulting services and will even come down to your site. We believe in going that extra mile!

Here at our blog we’ll discuss our products and tell you more about what we do. Make sure you bookmark our page and check back each week for a new blog post!

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