Mitsubishi’s RP System™ Safeguards Auto Parts, Sensitive Electronics, and Other Industrial Products, From Rust and Oxidation During Shipping and Long-Term Storage

New York, NY (November 7, 2022) As the leaves begin to change colors and the days get shorter, the opportunities for car enthusiasts to take their classic cars out for a cruise around the neighborhood or to drive their convertibles with the top down on the highway become less and less. The race is on to put their prized possession away before the season's first snowfall.

Similar to how car owners must prepare their vehicles for storage this winter, auto manufacturers must take steps to protect critical automotive parts during shipping and long-term storage. Over the past three years, the automotive industry has experienced a myriad of changes and challenges. From manufacturing shutdowns and shipping delays due to COVID-19, to increased consumer preferences for electric or hybrid vehicles, the automotive industry is tasked with regularly having to pivot to meet consumer needs and deliver the highest-quality product.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, the maker of RP System, offers auto manufacturers five tips for safeguarding sensitive components against rust and oxidation during extreme conditions or extended periods of time.
• Consider Protection via Packaging. While some companies use oils or other methods to protect their components, consider using specialty packaging, which can provide extra protection during shipping and storage.
• Look for a Dual Absorber. Where there is moisture, there is oxygen, which can lead to rust and performance degradation. Protect against both oxygen AND moisture damage by choosing a dual absorber.
• Ensure Customizability. One size does not fit all. Look for a supplier that can customize an absorber to meet your product's needs. Including an accurately sized absorber for your product will ensure proper oxygen and moisture absorption.
• Think Long Term. Protecting your components through cheaper methods may be easy in the short term, but implementing high-quality, secure, and reliable protection is crucial to a company's product performance and larger goals, including sustainability efforts.
• Audit Your Processes. Once you have a dependable long-term protection plan in place, consider your current manufacturing practices. Do you employ a just-in-time model? If replacement components are able to be stored safely for months, would producing parts in bulk be an option to help clear up line space for new generation part production? Now is the time to think outside the box.

"With the current movement in the automotive industry, we are confident RP System is a dependable, versatile packaging solution that can provide auto manufacturers the support they need for protecting their most critical components during shipping and long-term storage," said Sean Hael, General Manager at Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America, Inc. "Now more than ever, we recommend auto manufacturers audit their protection and manufacturing methods to ensure delivery of the highest quality product to their customers."
Automotive components such as diesel injection pumps, transmission gear pumps and values, in-vehicle electric components, printed circuit boards, and flexible substrate are just a few that are critical to the automotive industry's success. Using a packaging technology like RP System can help protect these part types from exposure to oxygen- and moisture -based degradation, which can be present during extended time in shipping containers and warehouses.
Manufactured in Japan and introduced for the first time to North America in 2021, RP System protects a variety of automotive, electronic, and industrial components from oxidation and corrosion. RP System uses a gas barrier bag that withstands oxygen and moisture penetration and a customed RP agent composed of oxygen-and moisture-absorbing compounds. Once sealed properly, RP System provides a protected environment for critical components to be shipped safely and stored long-term.
While car owners are looking for that long-term protection and peace of mind during the changing seasons, auto manufacturers now have a packaging solution that essentially gives their components an extended warranty.
To learn more about the RP System, visit www.rpsystem.info.

About Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America has been leading the way in the fields of basic chemicals to specialty and advanced materials in the United States since 1984. As a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. in Tokyo, MGCA follows the same company motto, "To offer unique products through original technology." With Tokyo leading the charge and developing innovative new technologies and materials, MGCA strives to bring that excellence to the shores of the United States of America. For more information, visit www.mgc-a.com.