Desiccant Range
A desiccant is defined as a hydrating agent that attracts
and retains moisture from the atmosphere.
Desiccants actively attract moisture from the surrounding air which reduces the dew point. The dew point is the temperature at which condensation takes place.
Desiccants are used to decrease the risk of cargo damage due to condensation – or “container rain” – which results in moisture damage
What Happens Inside A
Container During Transit
Containerized cargo is subjected to significant temperature fluctuations during the transit period. As the temperature inside the container increases the entrapped air is
able to absorb more moisture. As the temperature in the container decreases, the air is not able to hold the total amount of moisture, which is then released in the form of condensation.
Types Of Moisture Damage
• Mould/mildew elimination
• Damaged/collapsed packaging
• Potential product damage
• Peeled labels
• Corrosion damage
The JB Anderson Desiccant Solutions
Through its JB Anderson division, ALC offers a wide range of desiccant solutions for containers, trucks (short-haul) and in-the-box applications.
Customized printing is also offered across all desiccant products at the point of manufacture. JB Anderson currently distributes products globally, to customers across Europe, USA, Asia and Africa, and have stock available in most regions via a distributor/warehouse network.
In terms of industries, JB Anderson supplies desiccant solutions to agricultural sectors that include cocoa & coffee beans, cashew nuts, sesame seeds, sugar, grains, spices, cotton, shea, pulses as well as industrial sectors such as steel, aluminium, fruit juice, canned goods, automotive, electronics, machinery and consumer goods.
Desiccant Needs Analysis (DNA)
When it comes to transporting cargo, each shipment is unique and requires a specific approach in determining the optimum amount of desiccant needed.
Factors such as the number of days in transit, temperature variances, mode of transport, moisture content and, most importantly, cargo sensitivity to moisture all vary from shipment to shipment.
These are critical factors when calculating the ideal amount of desiccant required for a specific shipment. JB Anderson have developed software to calculate the amount of desiccant required for a specific shipment, ensuring that the optimal ratio of desiccant can be calculated prior to transit. This ensures significantly reduced desiccant wastage, as well as optimum shipment protection during transit.
Container + Truck
JB Anderson offers a wide range of desiccant solutions for containers and trucks (short-haul). Customized printing is also offered across all desiccant products at the point of manufacture.
ProDri
- Clay-based container desiccant
- Clay is activated with high quality CaCl2
- Rapid absorption rate
- Absorbs more than 50% of moisture relative to its weight at 95% relative humidity and 40 degrees Celsius
- Packaged in spun bond polypropylene which is a strong, lightweight and breathable material
- Desiccant bags are fitted with a hook for easy installation
- 250g, 1kg & 2kg bulk bags
- Environmentally friendly and safe to use.
StoDri
- Absorbs up to 300% of moisture relative to its weight at 95% relative humidity and 40 degrees Celsius.
- 100% leak proof bag, through our advanced, unique membrane technology
- Compact design, fits inside the container recess
- Easy to install and to remove
- Has a unique hanger with an irreversible clip that secures the bag to the lashing point inside the shipping container.
- Available in single bag 550g with/without hanger and string of two 550g bags (total 1.1kg) with/without hanger
- Cost effective packing material
- StoDri meets the Federation of Cocoa & Commerce Ltd. requirements for the shipment of cocoa beans inside containers
- StoDri is recommended by independent insurance brokers for the shipment of agricultural commodities
StoGel
- Absorbs more than 300% of moisture relative to its weight at 95% relative humidity and 40 degrees Celsius
- Contents form a gel once water is absorbed
- 100% leak proof bag through our advanced, unique membrane technology
- Easy to install and to remove.
- Has a unique hanger with an irreversible clip that secures the bag to the lashing point inside the shipping container.
- Hangs in container recesses
- Available in single 500g bag with/without hanger and string of two 500g bags (total 1kg) with/without hanger
- StoGel is recommended by independent insurance brokers for the shipment of agricultural commodities.
- Sto gel meets the Federation of Cocoa & Commerce Ltd. requirements for the shipment of cocoa beans inside containers.
JB Anderson Gel
- Absorbs more than 300% of moisture relative to its weight at 95% relative humidity and 40 degrees Celsius
- Contents form a gel once water is absorbed
- 100% leak proof bag through our advanced, unique membrane technology
- Easy to install and to remove.
- Has a unique hanger with an irreversible clip that secures the bag to the lashing point inside the shipping container.
- Hangs in container recesses
- Available in single 500g bag with/without hanger and string of two 500g bags (total 1kg) with/without hanger
- StoGel is recommended by independent insurance brokers for the shipment of agricultural commodities.
- Sto gel meets the Federation of Cocoa & Commerce Ltd. requirements for the shipment of cocoa beans inside containers.
JB Anderson Blanket
- JB Anderson Blanket particularly appropriate when cargo is loaded on high-stacked pallets and/or is crammed against the container walls and roof.
- 2kg blanket has a 400% absorption capacity
- High absorption capacity – so fewer units needed
- The JB Anderson Blanket also has adhesive patches to ensure that it remains firmly in place during transit.
- Large surface area provides rapid absorption during shorter voyages
- Suitable when no container lashing rings are available
JB Anderson Express
- For use in both trailers and containers
- Optimized for short trips (2 – 21 days)
- Leakproof, through our advanced, unique membrane technology
- Absorbs more than 400% of moisture relative to its weight at 95% relative humidity and 40 degrees Celsius (this is 500ml per bag of125g).
- Gel consistency
- Rapid absorption rate
- Can be fitted with a hanger or adhesive to stick it to the truck/ container wall or to the pallet.
- Fits inside the container recess
- Up to 6 x 125 g sachets in various formats
JB Anderson Dri
- Absorbs up to 300% of moisture relative to its weight at 95% relative humidity and 40 degrees Celsius.
- 100% leak proof bag, through our advanced, unique membrane technology
- Compact design, fits inside the container recess
- Easy to install and to remove.
- Has a unique hanger with an irreversible clip that secures the bag to the lashing point inside the shipping container.
- Available in single bag 550g with/without hanger and string of two 550g bags (total 1.1kg) with/without hanger.
- Cost effective packing material
- JB Anderson Dri meets the Federation of Cocoa & Commerce Ltd. requirements for the shipment of cocoa beans inside containers
- JB Anderson Dri is recommended by independent insurance brokers for the shipment of agricultural commodities
MaxiMass
- 5kg bag (with Hanger)
- Has a unique hanger as the irreversible clip secures the bag to the lashing point inside the shipping container.
- Absorbs more than 250% of moisture relative to its weight at 95%
relative humidity and 40 degrees Celsius. - Leakproof, through our advanced, unique membrane technology
Box
JB Anderson offers a range of in-the-box desiccant solutions. Customized printing is also offered at the point of manufacture.
JB Anderson Silica
- For gun safes, shoes, cameras, pharmaceutical products etc
- Sizes: 0,5g, 1g, 2g, 4g, 50g, 100g (other sizes as requested)
- Indicating and non-indicating
JB Anderson Mil Spec
- Historically the only universal standard for desiccants
- Spec designed for use in military application
- Sold in unit sizes
