Using desiccant silica gel – which type and how much do you need?
- Choose from a range of desiccant silica gel packet types (e.g. dustless, dustproof, saturation indicator)
- Bulk buy desiccant silica gel at reasonable prices
- Bag sizes and packing units suitable for all industries
- Self-indicating silica gel orange
- Specialist food grade silica packets
- FDA compliant desiccants
- Silica gel packets for commercial customers
- Certified quality according to ISO 9001
- Delivered direct from German warehouse
- Priority shipping available
Silica gel packs – where to buy desiccants to keep your goods dry
We have the right desiccant for your individual needs. You can choose from a wide range of sizes and wrapping materials for your silica gel packets. We also offer silica packets which are suitable for direct contact with food, and highly-effective loose silica gel is also available. You can order your silica gel products directly from our B2B Shop or contact us to request for a quote.
Should you choose low-dust or dust-proof silica gel bags?
Silica gel bags are considered a classic desiccant. These compact units mean silica gel is ideal for use with sensitive goods as they can be placed directly against product packaging. We offer silica gel packets in various designs with a choice of low-dust or dust-proof wrapping material. Low-dust and dust-proof enveloping bags differ in their density and the amount of dust that can penetrate through them.
Silica gel packets with low-dust or dust-proof wrapping material can
also be manufactured to customer specifications.
Using silica gel desiccant in bulk
When processing, storing and transporting products, loose silica gel can be used in a variety of ways to protect against moisture and wetness damage such as corrosion and mould. It’s mainly used in industrial drying plants, laboratories, compressed air drying, and in pressure compensation tanks. It’s ideal for drying air and gases. Loose silica gel comes in airtight packaging, in cans or bottles, or as a packet or sack.
Loose silica gel as bulk material is suitable for a variety of
applications.
Buying silica gel orange – order loose or in small packets
In addition to the properties of the classic whitish-colourless silica gel, loose silica gel orange has an extra feature. It has a practical indicator that changes colour from orange to green at a saturation of approx. 6%. The more water it absorbs, the more intense the green colour becomes. When silica gel becomes a green-blue colour, the maximum saturation of the desiccant has been reached. The indicator is an uncomplicated and invaluable aid.
Silica gel orange is available loose in various package sizes or filled
into fleece bags.
How to order and buy desiccant silica gel – information for business customers
As a dealer and supplier of desiccant silica gel and manufacturer of silica gel packets for individual needs, we offer customers from industry and wholesale a complete desiccant service. You benefit from our many years of experience and receive a precise needs analysis, personal advice, and needs-based product selection.
How much silica gel desiccant do I need?
This question requires a precise answer. Depending on the type and quality of the silica gel product, it will have an absorption capacity of 25%–39%. Very large-pored silica gel can in some cases absorb over 60% moisture. The exact quantity of silica gel you need will depend on the temperature and relative humidity within the protective airtight wrapping (i.e.,the airtight wrapping in which the goods are packaged). The goods in need of protection must also be taken into account when calculating the amount.
What is recharging silica gel?
Unbagged and bagged silica gel releases absorbed water vapour again at very low humidity, which can be used for regeneration. However, industrial desiccants are normally not intended for recharging silica gel. The cost of the energy required for recharging silica gel usually exceeds the cost of replacement. Loose silica gel is an exception in this respect. It's mainly used in laboratories and can be regenerated at approx. 130°C.
Advice on buying your silica gel desiccant packets
If you need general advice on the use of silica gel packets as in-box desiccants or expert support with analysing your individual requirements for your application and selecting the appropriate silica gel packets, our team of English-speaking experts is at your disposal: Monday to Thursday 9 am–4 pm. Friday 9 am–3 pm. on +49 (0) 4153 55900-0.
Certified quality from the Duchy of Lauenburg
Management ThoMar OHG (v.l.): Thomas Möller, Daniel Schuback, Martin
Möller
ThoMar OHG has more than 20 years of experience in producing and trading desiccants. We develop, produce, and sell our desiccant range exclusively from our German location in the Duchy of Lauenburg at the gates of Hamburg. We take care to observe the highest standards with regard to the contents and sheathing materials, product quality and protection of our employees. We supply industry and the wholesale trade directly ex works. ThoMar OHG has been ISO 9001-certified since 2012 for the development, manufacture and distribution of desiccant bags and air dehumidifiers. Smaller quantities of desiccants can also be ordered in our B2B online shop.
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