How Do Desiccant Bags Work?
For a desiccant bag to function optimally it must be placed in an airtight system which does not allow air to circulate into the product. An airtight system is usually created using aluminum foil/barrier foil, within which the product is stored or transported. Desiccant bags are used to absorb moisture in order to achieve a moisture level optimal for the product during storage or transit. A standard performance definition is the desiccant unit. One unit of desiccant is defined as having an adsorption capacity of 6 grams of water at 77° F (25°C) and 40% RH.
Moisture is often harmful and can lead to rusting, corrosion, and damage to your product. A desiccant bag absorbs the moisture and binds it within the desiccant bag itself. Desiccant bags are made in such a way that moisture can enter but not escape. Desiccant bags are available in many sizes, so you will always find one to suit your purposes. Available for small and medium-sized consignments, containers and very large consignments.
Silica Gel Unit Sized Packets
Tyvek Pouches / Pails
Tyvek Pouches / Drums
Sewn Pouches / Drums
Silica Gel Gram Sized Packets
Tyvek Pouches, Pails
Silica Gel Canisters
Desiccant canisters are used for high-speed automatic insertion of desiccants in specialized packaging operations for the pharmaceutical industry. The rigid cylindrical shape is ideal for high speed insertion. All materials comply with FDA CFR21 for direct contact with food and drugs. The distinctive shape of the canister makes it easy to differentiate from pharmaceutical tablets and capsules in the container, thereby preventing accidental ingestion. The canister range of sizes easily accommodates most size bottles, and is the most widely accepted desiccant type used in the pharmaceutical industry.