VpCI-150 VpCI-170 closed electrical cabinet may appear safe, yet the air inside can still hold enough moisture to start corrosion. The first signs are often small: a dull terminal, a stained screw, or light oxidation around a contact point. Left unnoticed, that minor damage can affect equipment reliability.

Conditions in Qatar make this a practical concern. A cabinet may spend part of the day in an air-conditioned room and later face heat during loading, installation, or site work. Such temperature changes can produce condensation. Coastal air, dust and long idle periods add to the problem.

Applying oil inside a control panel is rarely convenient. It may attract dust, interfere with maintenance and create extra cleaning before commissioning. VpCI-150 VpCI-170 foam tapes offer another approach. Once installed inside a suitable enclosure, the foam releases corrosion-inhibiting vapours into the surrounding air.

Those vapours move around wires, terminals, fittings and metal housings. They also reach corners that a brush or spray may miss. Along with corrosion control, the foam offers light cushioning and static-dissipative performance.

Nassguard supplies VpCI-150 VpCI-170 in Qatar and Doha for electrical contractors, manufacturers, marine operations, oil and gas sites, warehouses, utilities and industrial maintenance teams.

What is VpCI-150 and VpCI-170?

VpCI-150 and VpCI-170 are impregnated foam tapes made for corrosion protection inside enclosed or non-ventilated spaces.

The active ingredients are held within the foam. After workers cut and install the required length, the material starts releasing Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors into the closed airspace. These molecules travel towards exposed metal and form a very thin protective layer.

This protection does not depend on the foam touching every component. Vapour movement allows it to reach screws, contacts, small gaps, recessed sections and other difficult areas.

Both versions have an adhesive backing. Installation involves cutting the strip to size, removing the liner and fixing the foam to a clean internal surface.

The main difference is their size and coverage. VpCI-150 is narrow, making it convenient for compact cabinets and limited mounting areas. VpCI-170 is wider and provides more protection per unit of installed length. Both products support multimetal corrosion control and also provide light cushioning and static dissipation.

Uses of VpCI-150 VpCI-170

• Electrical control panels
• Switchgear compartments
• Motor control centres
• Junction and terminal boxes
• Distribution boards
• Automation cabinets
• Instrument housings
• Generator controls
• Communication enclosures
• Marine navigation equipment
• Scientific instruments
• Electrical spare-parts boxes
• Tool cabinets
• Motor housings
• Packaged electronic systems
• Machinery placed in storage
• Export crates
• Utility control equipment
• Measurement systems
• Shutdown preservation packages

Key Features of VpCI-150 VpCI-170

• Releases protective VpCI vapours
• Suitable for enclosed spaces
• Supports multimetal corrosion protection
• Offers static-dissipative performance
• Provides light cushioning
• Supplied with adhesive backing
• Can be cut to the required length
• Reaches recessed and concealed areas
• Requires no spraying or dipping
• Reduces reliance on greasy coatings
• Suitable for electrical equipment
• Useful during storage and transportation
• Nitrite-free formulation
• Lightweight and easy to position
• Available in two tape widths
• Useful in humid or coastal conditions
• Suitable for planned shutdowns
• Supports routine preservation work

How Do VpCI-150 and VpCI-170 Work?

After installation, corrosion-inhibiting molecules leave the foam and enter the surrounding air.

The vapours do not remain beside the strip. They circulate through the enclosure and move around cables, terminals, metal fasteners, circuit housings and mechanical fittings. Once they reach exposed metal, they create a microscopic barrier.

This barrier helps slow the chemical and electrochemical reactions associated with rust, staining, tarnish and oxidation. Since the protection remains dry, users normally avoid the degreasing work linked with oil-based preservatives.

Enclosure condition plays an important role. A cabinet with large openings or constant airflow may lose protective vapour more quickly. The tape therefore performs best in a reasonably closed space.

The foam can also soften light contact between packed items. However, it is not intended to replace structural cushioning where the package must support heavy equipment or strong impact loads.

Applications Across Qatar and Doha

Oil and Gas Projects

Control cabinets, monitoring equipment, terminal boxes and stored electrical spares may remain idle between project stages. The foam helps protect internal metal during these waiting periods.

Electrical Contracting

Contractors can install the tape inside switchgear, MCC panels, fuse boxes, junction boxes and distribution boards. Its cut-to-length format allows one roll to cover different enclosure sizes.

Marine and Offshore Work

Salt-bearing air raises the risk of corrosion around contacts and fittings. Suitable applications include navigation controls, communication cabinets and enclosed marine instruments.

Power Facilities

VpCI foam tape can support the storage and preservation of generator panels, monitoring systems, turbine controls and other enclosed electrical equipment.

Manufacturing Plants

Factories may use it in automation cabinets, machine controls and instruments during maintenance shutdowns, production delays or equipment storage.

Telecommunications

Indoor and outdoor communication boxes often face heat and condensation. Installing the correct amount of foam helps protect their enclosed metal components.

Water and Utility Operations

Motor panels, pumping controls, sensors and automation equipment frequently operate near moisture. Vapour-phase protection adds another level of corrosion control.

Warehouses

Panels, tools, instruments and spare electrical assemblies may stay on shelves for months. The foam is useful where oily coatings would make later handling difficult.

Export Packaging

Suitable packages containing instruments, metal assemblies or electronic equipment can include VpCI foam tape before shipment by sea, road or air.

Heavy Engineering

Machine panels, hydraulic controls and fabricated equipment can remain protected while awaiting inspection, delivery or installation.

Technical Specifications of VpCI-150 VpCI-170

Specification	VpCI-150	VpCI-170
Product form	Impregnated foam tape	Impregnated foam tape
Main functions	Corrosion control, cushioning and static dissipation	Corrosion control, cushioning and static dissipation
Metal coverage	Multimetal	Multimetal
Adhesive backing	Yes	Yes
Standard roll length	12 ft	20 ft
Approximate metric length	3.7 m	6.1 m
Tape width	¾ inch	2 inches
Approximate metric width	19 mm	51 mm
Thickness	¼ inch	¼ inch
Approximate metric thickness	6 mm	6 mm
Protection guide	About 0.4 ft³ per linear inch	About 1 ft³ per linear inch
Approximate metric guide	5 L per linear cm	11 L per linear cm
Carton quantity	6 rolls	1 roll
Formulation	Multimetal, non-toxic and nitrite-free	Multimetal, non-toxic and nitrite-free
Supply area	Doha and across Qatar	Doha and across Qatar

The figures above provide a general selection guide. Actual performance can change with enclosure tightness, humidity, temperature, exposure period and the amount of tape installed.

Certifications, Standards and Compliance

The following references appear in historical product literature for the VpCI foam-tape range. They should not automatically be treated as current certification for every supplied roll. Buyers should request updated documentation whenever a tender or regulated project specifies formal compliance.

• MIL-B-81705C-This historical military reference relates to corrosion-inhibiting and static-dissipative packaging materials.
• NSN 8030-01-208-1769-This National Stock Number appears in older product-family literature.
• NATO Stock Number 8030-00-244-1299-Historical manufacturer material also associates this NATO reference with the foam-tape range.
• RoHS Directive-RoHS controls the use of selected hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products.
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems

Why Choose VpCI-150 VpCI-170 from Nassguard?

• Available in Doha and throughout Qatar
• Two tape widths for different enclosure sizes
• Suitable for electrical and electronic equipment
• Supports ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Easy cut-to-length application
• Adhesive backing simplifies installation
• Useful in coastal and humid locations
• Suitable for shutdown preservation
• Supports equipment kept in warehouses
• Practical for export packages
• Reduces reliance on oil-based preservatives
• Provides light cushioning
• Offers static-dissipative properties
• Technical selection support
• Help with enclosure-volume calculations
• Bulk quantities for industrial projects
• Supply support for recurring requirements
• Delivery across Qatar

Nassguard can review the enclosure volume, storage duration and environmental conditions before recommending the model and tape quantity.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are VpCI-150 and VpCI-170?
They are adhesive-backed foam tapes that release corrosion-inhibiting vapours in enclosed spaces.

2. How are the two products different?
VpCI-170 is wider and protects more enclosure volume per installed length.

3. Must the foam touch every metal part?
No, the protective vapours travel through the enclosed air.

4. Can I use the tapes inside electrical cabinets?
Yes, they suit many closed electrical and electronic enclosures.

5. Will the products leave grease on the equipment?
No, they provide dry vapour-phase protection.

6. Do they offer static-dissipative performance?
Yes, product literature describes both tapes as static-dissipative.

7. Can the foam be used as cushioning?
It offers light cushioning but should not carry heavy packaging loads.

8. How should the tape be installed?
Cut the required length and fix it to a clean internal surface.

9. Which metals can it protect?
The product range is intended for compatible multimetal applications.

10. Can it support export packaging?
Yes, it can protect suitably enclosed equipment during transport and storage.

11. How much foam tape is required?
The amount depends on enclosure volume, selected model and sealing quality.

12. Where can I buy VpCI-150 and VpCI-170 in Qatar?
Nassguard supplies both products in Doha and across Qatar.

Conclusion

A cabinet does not need visible water inside it for corrosion to begin. Moist air and temperature changes may be enough to affect contacts, terminals and metal housings over time.

VpCI-150 and VpCI-170 offer a practical way to protect these areas. Workers cut the foam to the required length, attach it inside the enclosure and close the equipment. From there, the active vapours spread through the available space.

The two products serve different enclosure sizes. VpCI-150 fits compact spaces and narrow mounting points. VpCI-170 provides broader coverage for larger cabinets. Both versions offer multimetal protection, static dissipation and light cushioning.

Their dry application also avoids much of the work associated with grease. There is no spraying during installation and usually no oily coating to remove later.

For electrical contractors, industrial plants, marine operators, utilities and manufacturers in Qatar, these tapes can support storage, maintenance, export preparation and shutdown preservation.

Nassguard supplies VpCI-150 VpCI-170 in Qatar and Doha, with assistance for product selection, quantity planning and enclosure-volume calculations.