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
• Absorbs approximately 50% of moisture relative to its weight
• Clay is activated with high quality CaCl2
• Packaged in spun bond polypropylene which is a strong, lightweight and breathable material
• Desiccant bags are fitted with a hook for easy installation
• Clay-based desiccant
• Rapid absorption rate
• 1Kg & 2Kg bulk bags
StoDri
• Absorbs up to 250% of moisture relative to its weight
• Compact design
• Easy to install and to remove.
• Cost effective packing material
• Leakproof, through our advanced, unique
membrane technology
• Absorbs 1 Litre of water per bag of 550g (2 Litres of water per string of 2 bags)
• 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
• Contents form a gel once water is absorbed
• Up to 250% absorption
• Leakproof, through our advanced, unique membrane technology
• Hanger for easy installation
• Hangs in container recesses
• Available in various formats (single 500g bag, to string of bags)
• Absorbs 1.5 Litres of water per 500g bag.
• StoGel is recommended by independent
insurance brokers for the shipment of agricultural commodities.
• StoGel meets the Federation of Cocoa &
Commerce Ltd. requirements for the shipment of cocoa beans inside containers
JB Gel
• Contents form a gel once water is absorbed
• Up to 300% absorption
• Leakproof, through our advanced, unique membrane technology
• Claw Hanger for easy installation
• Hangs in container recesses
• Available in single 500g bags
• Absorbs 1.5 Litres of water per 500g bag
JB Gel Ultra
• Contents form a gel once water is absorbed
• Up to 300% absorption
• Leakproof, through our advanced, unique membrane technology
• Claw Hanger for easy installation
• Hangs in container recesses
• Available in single 500g bags
• Absorbs 1.5 Litres of water per 500g bag
JB Gel Express
• For use in both trailers and containers
• Optimized for short trips (2 – 21 days)
• Leakproof, through our advanced, unique membrane technology
• Up to 400% absorption
• Gel consistency
• Rapid absorption rate
• Adhesive backing
• 125g sachets in various formats
• Can be fitted with a claw hanger
JB Dri
• Absorbs up to 300% of moisture relative to its weight
• Compact design
• Easy to install and to remove
• Cost effective packing material
• Leakproof, through our advanced, unique membrane technology
• Absorbs 1 Litre of water per bag of 550g. (2 Litres of water per string of 2 bags)
• JB Dri meets the Federation of Cocoa & Commerce Ltd. requirements for the shipment of cocoa beans inside containers
• JB Dri is recommended by independent insurance brokers for the shipment of agricultural commodities
Box
JB Anderson offers a range of in-the-box desiccant solutions. Customized printing is also offered at the point of manufacture.
JB 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 Mil Spec
• Historically the only universal standard for desiccants
• Spec designed for use in military application
• Sold in unit sizes
