Piping Asset Preservation for Spare Parts

Preserving Spare Parts: Bearings 

Materials:

• Cortec VpCI 126 Blue
• Cortec VpCI-239
• Desiccant
• Propane or Electric Heat Shrink Gun
• Heat shrink tape

Procedure:

1. Remove/clean any surface rust using Cortec VpCI-239
2. Cut and line Cortec VpCI-126 Blue in the bottom of storage crate.  Leave enough Cortec VpCI-126 to cover the top of the bearing…like you would if you were wrapping a Christmas present.
3. Place desiccant bag Inside crate and begin to “wrap” the bearing
4. Use heat gun to evenly apply heat across the VpCI-126.  The VpCI-126 will begin to shrink/become tight.  Heat Shrink Tape can be used to secure the folds of Cortec VpCI-126 blue during the shrink-wrapping process
5. Complete

*Ensure manufacturers short/long term preservation and storage procedures are followed...  Follow OEM recommendations where possible*