Excess moisture can damage electronics, cause corrosion, compromise packaging, and create costly problems during storage and shipping. Choosing the right moisture-control products helps protect sensitive materials, whether they’re packaged individually or shipped in large containers.

Desiccants: Moisture Protection for Every Application 

Desiccants absorb moisture from the surrounding air to help protect products during storage and transportation. They’re available in different materials, sizes, and configurations depending on the application.

Common types include:

• Silica gel: A versatile choice for electronics, instruments, and general packaging where moisture control is important.
• Clay desiccants: An economical option for industrial packaging and storage applications.
• Molecular sieves: Used when extremely low humidity levels are required, including specialized electronics and industrial applications.
• Specialty packets and packs: Available in different materials and configurations to accommodate specific packaging and protection requirements.

For larger shipments, Container Dri II provides cargo-scale moisture protection. These desiccants help absorb airborne moisture and reduce condensation, often called container rain, inside shipping containers. Available in bags, adhesive strips, and hanging configurations, they help protect cargo during transportation.

From small packets tucked inside individual packages to moisture-absorbing products designed for entire shipping containers, choosing the right desiccant depends on what you’re protecting and the conditions it will encounter.

Humidity Indicators: Know When Moisture Is a Problem

While desiccants help control moisture, humidity indicators help you monitor conditions.

Humidity indicator cards use color-changing spots to provide a visual indication of relative humidity inside packaging.

Humidity indicator plugs allow humidity levels to be checked inside sealed containers or equipment without opening them. Some desiccator plugs also incorporate moisture-absorbing materials for additional protection.

These products are especially useful for electronics, aerospace components, and other humidity-sensitive equipment.

Choosing the Right Moisture-Control Solution

The best approach depends on your application:

• Small packages and sensitive components: Silica gel, clay, or specialty desiccant packets.
• Applications requiring very low humidity: Molecular sieve desiccants.
• Large cargo shipments: Container Dri II desiccants to help reduce condensation.
• Products requiring humidity monitoring: Humidity indicator cards or plugs.

For many applications, combining desiccants with humidity indicators provides both moisture protection and a way to monitor conditions.

Protect Your Products with Texas Technologies

Texas Technologies offers desiccants, humidity indicators, and cargo moisture-control solutions for a wide range of industrial applications. Contact Texas Technologies for help choosing the right products for your storage, packaging, and shipping needs.