Reusable Desiccant Canisters
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DriCan® Reusable
Desiccating Canisters protect all types of articles from deterioration, rust, corrosion,
mold, mildew and other damage caused by moisture or high humidity. Simply place DriCan
together with the article to be protected in a tightly closed or sealed moisture resistant
container. DriCan will rapidly and actively desiccate the surrounding air and keep it that
way to protect against moisture damage. |
DriCan Reusable Desiccating Canisters have several
distinct advantages:
- Reusable over and over
- Regenerated easily by microwave or conventional oven
- High moisture capacity
- Easy to use
Typical applications include:
- Laboratory equipment and chemicals
- Cameras, lenses, photos and film
- Scientific instruments
- Medical and dental instruments
- Tools
- Museum and historical artifacts
- Clothing and fabrics
- Shoes and leather articles
The "forever" desiccant for a variety of
applications.
DriCan is a small, perforated canister containing an indicating silica gel. The case
is lightweight yet strong, designed to withstand years of use. The desiccant content has a
reversible action. Once it has adsorbed all the moisture it can hold, indicated by a color
change from blue to pink it can be regenerated easily by microwave or conventional oven.
After regeneration, DriCan will be capable of readsorbing its full capacity.
High moisture capacity.
The desiccant material within DriCan attracts water vapor and holds it physically
through surface adsorption and capillary condensation. It has a tremendous number of
microscopic pores which give it a high moisture capacity. One DriCan will maintain a safe
level of humidity in three cubic feet of sealed space.
Easy to monitor and regenerate.
Available in a metal or plastic case, DriCan has either a monitor window in the metal
case or a see-through, translucent plastic case. When the desiccant turns pink, it
indicates that a saturation point has been reached. Regeneration can be achieved by
microwave or conventional oven.
- Conventional Oven - (Metal or plastic case) - Heat DriCan
in vented oven at 300°F for three hours.
- Microwave Oven - (Plastic case only) - Heat DriCan in
microwave on high (using a 900 watt microwave) in 3 minute intervals until beads turn
blue. Time may vary depending on wattage of the microwave used to regenerate.
CAUTION: Allow sufficient cooling before removing
DriCan from an oven or microwave to reduce risk of personal injury. Damage to desiccant
may occur in microwave ovens over 900 watts or from temperatures above 325°F. Under
extreme humid conditions, desiccant may achieve rapid saturation which reduces absorption
capacity. |
