VCI rust protection of defence helicopters. The defence forces asked Tribotec how they can protect their helicopters against external environmental influences, for example during ship or air freight. Another dilemma is when they arrive at the location where the military force has been sent. There, the helicopters can stay, anywhere from a week to a few months, in difficult and varying conditions such as rainforest, desert or winter areas. In some places, equipment also needs to be protected from snakes and insects. Depending on the nature of the operation, everything also needs to be ready to go quickly when the order to deploy arrives. High readyness time is therefore an important part of the solution.
About five years ago, we helped the air force to protect helicopter 4 against rust and other external environmental influences with VCI rust protection. In recent years, it has been a matter of a holistic approach that, if necessary, will be able to protect all the defence's various helicopter models.
Rust, shock, vibration, cold, heat, condensation. With vci corrosion protection, everything from a small circuit board to an entire helicopter can be protected.
With our knowledge and VCI (VpCI) technology we can offer total protection concepts. In the manufacturing process, during storage and transport worldwide. In close cooperation with the defence forces, we have developed a total solution that protects from the inside out to prevent rust and moisture from forming inside or outside the helicopter. The solution also protects sensitive equipment such as electronics, radar and radio equipment. The products recommended by Tribotec are VpCI Milcorr, a VCI film that is covered over the helicopter and then heat shrunk. VCI Foam pad, VCI Emitter for electrical compartments and Dewpack moisture absorber are some other materials used.
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Want to know more about Tribotec and our vci anti-corrosion solutions? You are welcome to contact any of us in the corrosion protection group:
Stefan Fältengård: 0705 - 28 28 79 Mats Gunnemyr: 0702 - 83 07 66 Mats Holmvik: 0766-77 04 00 Henrik Stjerslev Jakobsen: +45 2070-3330, Denmark
