Industry

Your dehumidification needs depend on what you do

The main criteria influencing whether and how you’d benefit from dehumidification equipment are the kinds of products, equipment and manufacturing processes your company uses.

Iron and steel

Iron and steel rust if exposed to a combination of oxygen and moisture. If you can’t remove the oxygen, the best preventive measure is to remove the moisture.

Iron and steel corrode when relative humidity exceeds 55−60%. The best way to prevent this is to manage − and reduce − humidity levels.

Adsorption dehumidifiers provide the most effective and economical ways of drying the air.

Hygroscopic materials

Hygroscopic materials are substances whose water content changes as a result of the relative humidity of the surrounding air. Typical examples include wood, paper and cardboard, as well as a wide range of foodstuffs, nutraceuticals and pharmaeuticals − particularly those in powder form.

Uncontrolled levels of humidity affect the quality, performance and integrity of many such materials, affecting safety and product consistency as well as transport costs and market value.

Effective humidity management can dramatically improve both operating costs and product quality.

Electrics and electronics

Electrical and electronic equipment are highly vulnerable to the effects of uncontrolled humidity and condensation. Moisture creates corrosion in components and soldered connections, and can cause short-circuits, flash-overs and current leakage. This results in equipment faults, production downtime and big maintenance challenges.

Modern dehumidification technology often results in a big boost to reliability − and a big drop in your service and maintenance costs.