Introducing Daubert VCI Films with BioNatur Plastics®

The First and Only Truly Biodegradable VCI PE Film

Alsip, IL – Daubert Cromwell, a leading global manufacturer of Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) packaging solutions, has launched an innovative line of biodegradable VCI poly films—the first and only VCI films in the world to feature this groundbreaking biodegradable technology.

Daubert VCI Films with BioNatur® are the only polyethylene VCI films that are both 100% landfill biodegradable and 100% recyclable; a fact that makes Daubert VCI Films unique and truly groundbreaking.  Users can be confident they are doing the right thing for the environment, whether the used films or bags are sent to a landfill or sent for recycling.  If they are sent to a landfill the film rapidly biodegrades into water, soil and gases within a few years, without generating harmful chemicals or microplastics. Or they can be recycled with any other polyethylene-based products, without the need for segregation or separation.  Daubert VCI Films with BioNatur are designed for real-world disposal scenarios. They will biodegrade in a municipal landfill and do not need to be sent to a compost facility, or they can be recycled, with no restrictions.

Global Availability for Companies Seeking to Meet Sustainability Goals

Daubert VCI Films with BioNatur are available worldwide. They offer a cost-effective, sustainable alternative, providing ease of use regardless of the chosen disposal method.  The films are readily available and can replace traditional VCI poly films and bags in a seamless transition with options for all VCI film chemistries.

Wherever the needs for corrosion prevention and sustainability intersect, Daubert Cromwell delivers solutions. “Our new biodegradable VCI films help companies achieve sustainability targets for a low environmental impact and recyclability – all without sacrificing quality or VCI performance.  We’re very proud to be able to introduce this innovative product that is right for the environment and advances the protective packaging industry,” stated Martin Simpson, President & CEO of Daubert Cromwell. “Daubert VCI films with BioNatur Plastics do it all!”

Environmentally Safe and Effective Biodegradation

The incorporation of proprietary additives, developed by BioNatur Plastics, allows the polyethylene in Daubert’s VCI films to become a digestible food source for microbes and bacteria that thrive exclusively in anaerobic landfill conditions. Once deprived of oxygen and exposed to anaerobic bacteria, the films biodegrade in only a few years, versus conventional polyethylene-based films that may never disappear. This also means that Daubert Cromwell’s biodegradable films will not break down while in storage or worse, – while in use, as so many traditional biodegradable or compostable plastics do.

Daubert VCI Films with BioNatur biodegrade without producing harmful microplastics—a key difference over other so-called “biodegradable” films, such as oxo-degradable. Unlike oxo-degradable plastics, which rely on pro-oxidant additives to accelerate fragmentation without fully biodegrading, BioNatur-based films biodegrade completely, preventing microplastic pollution and reducing environmental and health risks.

Daubert’s BioNatur films do not require specialty polymers or controlled composting environments. They maintain their structural integrity until they reach a landfill, where they naturally biodegrade, offering a more sustainable solution for the environment.

Testing has confirmed that Daubert VCI films with BioNatur retain the same corrosion inhibitor capabilities as their non-biodegradable counterparts. “Side-by-side testing of our VCI films with and without the BioNatur additive showed identical physical strength and corrosion inhibition,” explained Dr. Jonathan Brekan, Vice President of Technology at Daubert Cromwell.

Leading Daubert Cromwell VCI film brands Premium Metal-Guard® and Clear Pak®, each with their unique chemistry and benefits, are now available with BioNatur. The films are designed to biodegrade in landfills into soil, water, and gases while maintaining the superior corrosion protection that manufacturers rely on. This innovation helps companies to align with sustainability initiatives without compromising product performance.

 Biodegradable Even When Using Recycled Materials

Recycled options, such as Premium Metal-Guard RC, and Clear Pak RC, which contain a min. of >30% recycled material, can also be made biodegradable. These offer an alternative for those prioritizing recycling – so when the plastic finally does go to the landfill, it will biodegrade in 8 to 12 years.

For further details about our exciting new Daubert BioNatur® VCI Film products and other corrosion prevention solutions, contact Daubert Cromwell at +1 (708) 293-7750 or email info@daubertcromwell.com.

 

 

Daubert Cromwell has been a global leader in corrosion prevention packaging since 1948, providing VCI films, papers, and rust preventive solutions to industries including automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, electronics, and military applications. Corporate offices are in USA, Germany, China, and Mexico, with distribution and manufacturing networks in 26 countries. The company continuously innovates to meet evolving environmental and performance standards. For more information, visit www.daubertcromwell.com.

Daubert Cromwell Expands Online Store with Guaranteed Stock and Overnight Shipping

Corrosion Solutions Delivered On-Demand

ALSIP, IL – Metalworking, Heavy Equipment, Aviation, and many other industries needing corrosion inhibitor (VCI) packaging fast have more choices on Daubert Cromwell’s newly expanded, online Quick Ship store. The e-commerce site carries over 40 of the company’s most popular VCI paper wraps, poly bags, emitters, and rust preventive surface-applied liquids. Every Quick Ship item is in stock and available for same-day shipping.

Corrosion of metals can lead to costly delays and rework. Daubert Cromwell’s corrosion prevention products form a protective barrier that maintains metals’ integrity throughout production, storage, and shipment. Daubert Cromwell’s Quick Ship e-store delivers corrosion solutions fast. With ready-made VCI products – papers, films, and liquids – customers can count on getting corrosion solutions on-site when they need it most:

  • No minimum order requirements
  • Price discounts for volume purchases
  • Guaranteed stock availability and rapid shipping

The expanded ready-made VCI product line has grown to offer a complete line of protective packaging for all types of metals:

Quick Ship has what metalworking customers need, quickly, in the quantities they need, and all payable simply by credit card. To order, simply go to https://daubertcromwellonline.com. Same day shipment for orders received before 12:00 noon CST. Orders received after 12:00 noon will ship the next business day. All major credit cards are accepted. 

For information about all of Daubert Cromwell’s VCI packaging products, and help selecting the right product for a specific shipping or storage requirement, see www.daubertcromwell.com or call +1 (708) 293-7750.

About Daubert Cromwell

Daubert Cromwell is a global manufacturer of corrosion prevention solutions, including VCI packaging and rust preventive liquids and devices.  Since shortly after the company was founded in 1948, it has been the choice of automotive, heavy equipment, electronics, military, railroad, and metal fabricators in the US and around the world.   The Company continues to develop and improve its proprietary products and applications to reduce and eliminate the cost of corrosion for its customers.  Based in Alsip, Illinois, USA, Daubert Cromwell has facilities, offices and qualified people available around the world, wherever the company’s expertise is required.

New Corrosion Inhibitor/ESD Packaging Film Protects Static-Sensitive Electronics

Alsip, IL – When sensitive electronics need protection from corrosion and electrostatic discharge, manufacturers package them in Daubert Cromwell’s VCI/ESD poly film and bags.  Safe, effective Premium Metal-Guard® VCI/ESD is corrosion inhibitor film with static dissipative properties to prevent damage on components commonly used in aerospace, automotive, and other fabricated metals markets.

Flexible, durable, heat-sealable Premium Metal-Guard VCI/ESD works as a barrier to harmful effects of moisture and humidity. It has no effect on solderability.  Corrosion protection lasts up to 2 years on steel, brass, copper, stainless steel, and similar metals.

The ESD protection is efficient at relatively low humidity (~15% RH). Odorless, non-toxic and completely recyclable, the film passes resistivity testing and meets all industry standards recognized in the US and Europe -- RoHS, Prop 65, TL-8135, TRGS 615, and TRGS 900.

Parts stay protected until removed from the packaging and put into use.  No further cleaning is required.

Film is available in blue, orange, and custom colors; as sheeting, bags, covers, and custom constructions. Ideal for protecting communications equipment, precision machined parts, and static-sensitive devices.

 

 

 

 

For more about the complete range of corrosion inhibitor products from Daubert Cromwell, call 800-535-3535, +1-708-293-7750; info@daubertcromwell.com

Daubert Cromwell VCI Films With Recycled Content Don’t Compromise on Corrosion Protection

(Alsip, IL) – Two new VCI poly films with recycled content have best-in-class corrosion protection for metal parts, according to lab testing by manufacturer Daubert Cromwell. Unlike other poly packaging, testing on Daubert Cromwell VCI films proved that recycled content does not compromise corrosion inhibitor performance.

Premium Metal-Guard® RC and Clear Pak® 5000 RC both meet EU mandates for minimum 30% recycled content and the UK Plastics Tax regulation. Both PMG-RC and CP5000-RC are designed specifically for use by manufacturers and suppliers that need consistent, effective, anti-corrosion packaging for export shipment, while practicing sustainability.

“We deliberately designed our films to achieve both excellent physical properties and corrosion prevention performance,” explained Dr. Jonathan Brekan, Vice President Technology. “Typically, adding recycled content diminishes both. Mechanically recycled polyethylene will bring dyes, additives and other contaminates with it. These can adversely affect the performance of VCI chemistries, so careful analysis and qualification of recycled resin is critical.”

“Side-by-side testing of our VCI films with and without our approved, recycled resin showed nearly identical physical strength and corrosion inhibition,” he continued. PMG-RC and CP5000-RC compared similarly in tear strength, tensile, and elongation, and most importantly in accelerated corrosion tests.

CP-5000-RC is also bio-based and nitrite-free. Both films contain Daubert Cromwell’s multi-metal corrosion inhibitors that protect steel, aluminum and copper.

First introduced in Europe, Daubert Cromwell is now making these films available in North America, China, Brazil, Mexico, India, and wherever customers need it.

"The push for sustainable packaging is gaining significant traction beyond the EU,” Dr. Brekan said. "Our new VCI films help customers meet targets for a low-carbon footprint, recyclability, and low toxicity. We help them meet their environmental goals without sacrificing quality."

For further information about PMG-RC, CP5000-RC, and all of Daubert Cromwell’s VCI packaging products, call 800-535-3535, +1-708-293-7750, or email info@daubertcromwell.com.

 

 

 

 

 

About Daubert Cromwell

Since the 1940’s, Daubert Cromwell has set the standard for corrosion preventive packaging in industry. Its VCI films, papers, liquids, emitters and specialty products are used worldwide to protect metal and metal parts in automotive, electronics, military, aerospace, heavy equipment and energy industries. For more information, visit www.daubertcromwell.com.

Daubert Cromwell Expands Quick Ship Online Store With More VCI Packaging Choices

ALSIP, IL – Metalworking companies needing corrosion inhibitor (VCI) packaging fast have more choices on Daubert Cromwell’s newly expanded, online Quick Ship store. The web-based program has more than 40 of the company’s most popular VCI paper wraps, poly bags, emitters, and rust preventive surface-applied liquids, plus a water-based rust remover. Every Quick Ship item is available for same-day shipping.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speed, convenience and simplicity have made Daubert Cromwell’s Quick Ship program the go-to resource for industrial, corrosion-preventive packaging since it began in 2017.  The selection has since grown to offer a complete line of protective packaging for all kinds of metals. Now refreshed again for 2024, Quick Ship has even more of what metalworking customers need, quickly, in the quantities they need, and all payable simply by credit card.

The expanded product line includes:

To order, simply go to https://daubertcromwell.com/quick-ship/. Sort by type of metal needing VCI protection, or by packaging product preference. Orders received before noon CST will ship the same day; orders received after noon will ship the next business day.  All major credit cards are accepted.

For information about all of Daubert Cromwell’s VCI packaging products, and help selecting the right product for a specific shipping or storage requirement, see www.daubertcromwell.com or call 800-535-3535.

 

 

About Daubert Cromwell

Since the 1940s, the Daubert companies have set industry standards in corrosion prevention packaging.  Today Daubert Cromwell VCI products are used in automotive, heavy equipment, electronics, military, and fabricated metal markets worldwide.  Corporate offices are in USA, Europe, Brazil, China, and Mexico, with distribution and manufacturing networks in 46 countries.

Daubert Cromwell Names Global Business Development Manager

ALSIP, IL – Global manufacturer Daubert Cromwell, leading provider of anti-corrosion packaging for industry, has named Bill Simonson to the position of Global Business Development Manager.

Simonson, who resides in Grosse Pointe, MI, joined Daubert Cromwell in 2015 as Regional Sales Manager for Michigan and Ontario.  In 2017 he added responsibilities as Strategic Account Manager.

In this new position, he will help coordinate corrosion prevention solutions to multi-national OEMs and suppliers in automotive, aerospace, electronics, military, and other fabricated metal parts markets. He will also be involved in building international networks to promote and sell Daubert Cromwell VCI products in a wide range of metalworking industries.

Simonson is a graduate of Central Michigan University. He has a professional background in industrial chemical sales and distribution management.  He can be reached direct at bsimoson@daubertcromwell.com, or call 313-71-3900.

For further information about Daubert Cromwell and its VCI packaging products and rust preventive liquids for industry, see www.daubertcromwell.com; 800-535-3535.

 

About Daubert Cromwell

Since the 1940s, the Daubert companies have set industry standards in corrosion prevention packaging.  Today Daubert Cromwell VCI products are used in automotive, heavy equipment, electronics, military, and fabricated metal markets worldwide.  Corporate offices are in USA, Europe, Brazil, China, and Mexico, with distribution and manufacturing networks in 46 countries.

Daubert Cromwell Names National Sales Manager

ALSIP, IL – Global manufacturer Daubert Cromwell, leading provider of anti-corrosion packaging for industry, has named Tony Siebert to the position of National Sales Manager.

Siebert, of Dixon, IL, joined Daubert Cromwell in 2018 as Technical Sales Manager-Midwest, solving corrosion problems for metalworking customers in nine states. He has more than 20 years of sales and territory management experience, earning numerous awards for exceeding annual sales and profitability goals.

In this new position, he will be responsible to develop grow Daubert Cromwell sales in the US and Canada by executing sales plans for the complete product line of volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) packaging and rust preventive liquids, managing a remote workforce of Technical Sales Managers to meet company goals.

Since graduating from the University of Illinois, Siebert has also held sales positions at companies in Midwest metals markets, and at a major industrial distributor. He can be reached direct at tsiebert@daubertcromwell.com.

For further information about Daubert Cromwell and its VCI packaging products and rust preventive liquids for industry, see www.daubertcromwell.com or call 800-535-3535.

 

 

 

About Daubert Cromwell

Since the 1940s, the Daubert companies have set industry standards in corrosion prevention packaging. Today Daubert Cromwell VCI products are used in automotive, heavy equipment, electronics, military, and fabricated metal markets worldwide. Corporate offices are in USA, Europe, Brazil, China, and Mexico, with distribution and manufacturing networks in 46 countries.

Introducing Daubrite® 10 Disk Emitter in Ventilated Case

Safe, clean, effective VCI protection device

ALSIP, IL (April, 2024) –   Daubert Cromwell has expanded its line of corrosion inhibitor devices with a new style VCI emitter for use inside cabinets, crates and enclosures. New Daubrite® 10 Blue VCI Emitter is a round, ventilated, blue disk shape that is easy to install and use inside 10 cu. ft. of space. Safe to handle and fully recyclable.

The corrosion protection begins immediately after the emitter is removed from its packaging and affixed inside the enclosure. Adhesive tape on the back sticks firmly to walls of metal cabinets, equipment and containers. The ventilated case allows the VCI to volatize inside the space to form an invisible layer of protection on steel, copper, zinc and multi-metal surfaces lasting up to 24 months. The bright blue color makes the unit immediately visible and recognizable as a valuable corrosion inhibitor device. Ideal for use inside crates, electronic and telecom equipment, tool boxes, energy equipment, mechanical controls, and control panels.

Daubrite 10 Blue VCI emitters are individually packaged, sold 10 pieces per case.    Daubert Cromwell also manufactures and sells other types of VCI emitters that provide clean, dry corrosion protection inside spaces from 1 cu. ft. to 900 cu. ft.

For complete information about the company’s entire line of VCI packaging for industry, call 800-535-3535; +1-708-293-7750; www.daubertcromwell.com.

 

Since the 1940’s, Daubert Cromwell has set the standard for corrosion preventive packaging in industry.   Its VCI films, papers, liquids, emitters and specialty products are used worldwide to protect metal and metal parts in automotive, electronics, military, aerospace, heavy equipment and energy industries. For more information or to view the company’s range of VCI products, call 800-535-3535 or visit www.daubertcromwell.com.

Daubert Cromwell Announces Leadership Changes at Daubert Mexico

ALSIP, IL – Global manufacturer Daubert Cromwell, leading provider of anti-corrosion packaging for industry, has named Rodrigo Martinez to succeed retiring Luis Jacome as Daubert Mexico Country Manager. Martinez has been the Mexico Regional Sales Manager for nearly seven years, working closely with Jacome at subsidiary headquarters in Aguascalientes, Mexico.  With this promotion, he takes on additional leadership for technical sales, customer service, marketing, and all operations in Mexico.

In addition to recognition as a corrosion prevention expert for metalworking industries, Martinez has a broad background in manufacturing and project engineering.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering and operation management from Universidad Panamericana in Aguascalientes. He studied SMT Manufacturing at George Brown College in Toronto. He is a certified auditor for ISO9001, ISO 14001, and APQP. During years as a Supplier Quality Engineer for a major OEM, he gained insight into corrosion problems of automotive markets and has since applied that knowledge to help Daubert Mexico customers reduce their costs of corrosion by adopting his recommended solutions.

As Daubert Mexico Country Manager, Martinez will work closely with the company’s sales and technical teams in the US, Europe, Brazil, and China to coordinate packaging and process improvements that protect metal surfaces during all stages of production, storage and export. He can be reached direct at rmartinez@daubertcromwell.com, or +(52) 449 152 0640.

For further information about Daubert Mexico or its VCI packaging products and rust preventive liquids, see www.daubertcromwell.com or call the Mexico office at +(52) 449 962 9696.

 

Since the 1940’s, Daubert Cromwell has set the standard for corrosion preventive packaging in industry.   Its VCI films, papers, liquids, emitters and specialty products are used worldwide to protect metal and metal parts in automotive, electronics, military, aerospace, heavy equipment and energy industries. For more information or to view the company’s range of VCI products, call 800-535-3535 or visit www.daubertcromwell.com.

Fast-Acting, Powerful Rust Revenge®Soaks Away Rust Safely

For Immediate Release

ALSIP, IL (January 2023) – Environmentally friendly Rust Revenge®, new from Daubert Cromwell, is a water-based, non-acidic, ready-to-use soaking liquid that removes rust without mixing or scrubbing. Tested and approved by leading OEMs, Rust Revenge begins to work in as little as 5 minutes. It is non-toxic, biodegradable, reusable, and entirely safe for use in the workplace.

Rust Revenge, new from the leading manufacturer of anti-corrosion packaging for industry, is a low-foaming rust remover and descaler that solves a common problem in metalworking industries.  It is highly effective at removing scale, hard water deposits, and build-up. Ideal for de-rusting metal equipment and machinery in automotive, heavy equipment, military, and all types of manufacturing applications.

Odor-free, ph-neutral Rust Revenge contains no VOCs or HAPs, acids or bases.  Use it directly as supplied, without further dilution. Intended for dip or immersion tanks, adding to spray wash systems, and spot-treating problem areas on metal surfaces. For best and long-lasting corrosion protection, package the clean part in Daubert Cromwell VCI film or paper.

Rust Revenge is available in 1-gallon, 5-gallon, and 55-gallon containers, plus totes. For more information, contact Daubert Cromwell at +1-708-293-7750; info@daubertcromwell.com.

About Daubert Cromwell

Since the 1940’s, Daubert Cromwell has set the standard for corrosion preventive packaging in industry.   Its VCI films, papers, liquids, emitters and specialty products are used worldwide to protect metal and metal parts in automotive, electronics, military, aerospace, heavy equipment and energy industries. For more information or to view the company’s range of VCI products, call 800-535-3535 or visit www.daubertcromwell.com.