Keeping metal parts clean and rust-free during storage and transport is a challenging task. Even minor changes in the temperature, moisture, or humidity in the packaging or shipping environment can cause metal to corrode quickly. For companies and manufacturers handling metal parts, these fluctuating conditions are ongoing threats that, if left unchecked, can drain time, resources and disrupt operations.
From production facilities and warehouses to shipping and storage, managing moisture is essential for maintaining product performance and ensuring smooth operations. Using desiccants is an effective way to tackle these challenges and keep metal parts dry and protected.
What is a Desiccant?
A desiccant, such as ARMOR Desiccant, is a valuable weapon to combat moisture and prevent corrosion. Desiccants are drying agents that attract and capture moisture in an enclosed space to create a dry environment. Made from materials like silica, clay, or calcium chloride, desiccants work through adsorption, where moisture adheres to their porous surface without penetrating it.
Much like a magnet attracts metal, a desiccant attracts or draws moisture from the air and binds it to its surface, preventing condensation and maintaining a dry, corrosion-free environment. With proper use, desiccants can be added to packaging, boxes, crates, totes or shipping containers to ensure that metal parts remain protected from rust and other moisture-related damage.
Become a “Master” in Managing Moisture with ARMOR’s New Desiccant Manual
To maximize the benefits of desiccants, it’s essential to understand the different types available, their best applications, and how to calculate the proper amount needed. Whether you’re managing moisture in humid shipping environments or maintaining dryness in storage facilities, selecting the right desiccant and determining the correct size and quantity are key to achieving maximum effectiveness. To help you navigate these options and master the science of managing moisture, ARMOR is proud to present our new resource: “ARMOR Desiccant Manual: A How-To Guide to Prevent Rust.”
The ARMOR Desiccant Manual is a comprehensive resource designed to explain the use of desiccants in industrial rust prevention. This guide is available here and covers the science behind desiccants’ moisture-adsorbing capabilities, offering practical advice on selecting and using them effectively. It includes examples of how desiccants are used in various settings, from protecting metal parts during shipping to maintaining dryness in warehouse storage.
A Rust Risk Review: What You Need to Know
Understanding the many risks associated with rust and corrosion is key to selecting the right way to prevent it. Here’s a closer look at the potential impact of rust and corrosion, and why prevention is so important.
Corrosion Concerns: Metal parts and components are highly susceptible to corrosion when exposed to moisture during storage or transport.
The Cost of Loss: Rust and corrosion can result in the significant loss of time and money due to repairs, rework, or replacement of damaged metal parts, causing delays and downtime.
Performance Problems: Rusted or corroded metal can compromise performance and safety, leading to hazards and failures in parts, machinery, and equipment.
ARMOR Desiccant: Keeping It Dry to Combat Corrosion
Protect your investment and maintain the quality of your metal parts with ARMOR Desiccant. Simply add ARMOR Desiccant to packaging, storage, or shipping containers to create a dry, corrosion-free environment, keeping metal parts clean and in top condition.
Reasons to Choose ARMOR Desiccant for Rust Prevention:
- Clean and Convenient: No messy RP oils or grease to apply or remove.
- Easy Rust Prevention: Place desiccant in enclosed space to remove moisture, control humidity and to create a dry storage or shipping environment to keep metal parts rust-free.
- Cost Effective: Reduces the risk of costly repairs and replacements, prevents downtime and work stoppages.
- Reduces Safety Risks: Maintains the performance and dependability of metal parts, components, machinery, and equipment by protecting them from corrosion.
Don’t let moisture undermine your operations. Choose ARMOR Desiccants to protect your metal parts from rust and corrosion, so they arrive at their destination in pristine condition. With our desiccant product line and detailed guide, mastering moisture has never been easier. Download the new “ARMOR Desiccant Manual: A How-To Guide to Prevent Rust” to gain insights, practical tips, and comprehensive advice on using desiccants effectively.
