Shaft & Hydraulic Cylinder VCI Tubing 16" — 3 mil ARMOR Poly

ARMOR Poly VCI tubing in the 16" flat-fold format delivers cut-to-length corrosion protection for shafts, hydraulic cylinder rods, piston rods, and other long cylindrical metal components. Unlike pre-formed VCI bags, the continuous roll format lets you cut the exact length needed for each component — eliminating waste and removing the size constraints of fixed-format bags. ARMOR VCI Nanotechnology provides clean, oil-free corrosion inhibition that is recyclable and compliant with most major global OEM packaging requirements.

Specs: 16" Flat Width (approx. 32" circumference / ∼10" dia.) | 3 mil | ARMOR VCI Poly Film | 1/Roll | Non-Food

Applications

• Steel shaft and axle corrosion protection during storage and export transit


• Hydraulic cylinder rod and piston rod protective packaging


• Drill pipe, pipe nipple, and tube stock rust prevention during warehousing


• Coil spring and leaf spring protection for automotive parts distribution


• Long structural metal section coverage during fabrication staging


• OEM parts packaging for corrosion-sensitive export shipments requiring dry, clean protection

Features

• 16" flat-width format — opens to approximately 10" diameter for large cylindrical component coverage


• ARMOR VCI Nanotechnology — replaces oils and greases with clean, dry corrosion inhibition


• Cut-to-length from continuous roll — no wasted material, fits components of any length


• 3 mil gauge — durable enough for handling during wrapping and transit


• Heat sealable at both ends for a fully enclosed VCI environment


• Recyclable film — supports OEM sustainability and packaging compliance programs


• Compliant with major global OEM packaging specifications for corrosion protection

Material Notes

Manufactured using ARMOR's proprietary VCI resin extrusion technology. The tubing film combines physical moisture barrier properties with active VCI chemistry that volatilizes within the sealed tube environment, forming a corrosion-inhibiting molecular layer on metal surfaces. Compatible with ferrous metals (steel, cast iron) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper alloys). The tubing format eliminates the material waste inherent in over-sized fixed-format bags. All stated gauges are nominal.

Use Case Notes

For shaft and rod packaging: insert the component into the tube, cut the tube to length with approximately 4–6 inches of excess at each end, then fold and heat seal each end. The sealed tube creates a contained VCI environment around the component for 12–24 months of protection under typical indoor storage conditions. For very long components, multiple tubes can be spliced end-to-end with a heat seal overlap. Opened-ended tubes without heat sealing provide reduced short-term protection suitable for in-process or short transit applications.

Common Questions

Q: What diameter components fit in a 16-inch flat-fold tube?

A: A 16" flat-fold tube opens to approximately 10" diameter (32" circumference ÷ π). For most cylindrical shafts, rods, and pipes with a diameter under 8–9", this tube provides sufficient coverage with room for sealing at both ends.

Q: How is this tubing different from pre-formed VCI bags?

A: Tubing is cut to the exact length required for each component, eliminating wasted material and size constraints. Bags are fixed-dimension; tubing scales to your component length. Tubing is preferred for long, cylindrical, or variable-length components.

Q: Does ARMOR VCI tubing meet OEM packaging specifications?

A: ARMOR VCI products are compliant with most major global OEM packaging specifications for corrosion protection. Verify specific OEM document references with ARMOR technical specifications for your application.

Q: Can this tubing be used outdoors or in high-humidity environments?

A: ARMOR VCI provides reliable protection in indoor storage and controlled environments. For outdoor or high-humidity exposure, double-layer wrapping or outer weather protection is recommended to supplement the VCI chemistry.

Why Buy

ARMOR VCI tubing eliminates the labor cost and mess of oil-based rust prevention for cylindrical parts while delivering OEM-compliant, clean corrosion protection that is recyclable and audit-ready. The 16" roll format provides the flexibility to protect shafts and hydraulic components of any length without over-packaging. Sourced from a wholesale packaging distributor carrying consistent ARMOR specification and reliable availability.