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.

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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

  • Environmentally friendly and safe to use.
  • Proved clay-based container desiccant.
  • Absorbs more than 50% moisture relative humidity to its weight at 95% relative humidity.
  • Significantly reduces the risk of moisture damage to cargo.
  • Can be used for shipment of food products.
  • Can be disposed of as normal trade waste.
  • Hanger to fit onto lashing points inside shipping containers.
  • 250g, 1kg & 2kg bulk bags

StoDri

  • Absorbs more than 300% of moisture relative to its weight at 95%
  • relative humidity and 40 degrees Celsius (1 650ml per bag of
  • 550g / 3 300ml per string of 1,1kg)
  • Activated with superior absorptive calcium chloride
  • Leakproof, through our advanced, unique membrane technology.
  • Cost-effective packing material.
  • Unique packaging which ensures a 100% watertight bag.
  • Compact design.
  • Fits inside the container recess.
  • Easy to install and remove.
  • Environmentally friendly and safe to use.
  • Can be disposed of as normal trade waste.
  • Can be used for shipments of food products.
  • Single bag 550g with/without hanger.
  • String of two 550g bags (total 1.1kg) with/without hanger

StoGel

  • StoGel has a unique hanger with an irreversible clip that secures the bag to the lashing point inside the shipping container.
  • The absorbed moisture forms a gel inside the bag.
  • Unique packaging which ensures a 100% watertight bag.
  • Absorbs more than 300% of moisture relative to its weight at 95% relative humidity and 40 degrees Celsius (1 500ml per bag of 500g / 3000ml per string of 1kg).
  • Activated with superior absorptive calcium chloride.
  • Leakproof, through our advanced, unique membrane technology.
  • Compact design.
  • Cost-effective packing material.
  • Fits inside the container recess.
  • Easy to install and remove.
  • Environmentally friendly and safe to use
  • Can be disposed of as normal trade waste.
  • Can be used for shipments of food products.
  • Single bag 500g with/without hanger.
  • String of two 500g bags (total 1kg) with/without hanger.

JB Anderson Gel

  • JB Anderson Gel has a unique hanger as the irreversible clip secures the bag to the lashing point inside the shipping container.
  • The absorbed moisture forms a gel inside the bag.
  • Unique packaging which ensures a 100% watertight bag.
  • Absorbs more than 300% of moisture relative to its weight at 95% relative humidity and 40 degrees Celsius (1500ml per bag of 500g).
  • Activated with superior absorptive calcium chloride.
  • Fits inside the container recess.
  • Environmentally friendly and safe to use.
  • Can be disposed of as normal trade waste.
  • Can be used for shipments of food products.
  • Single bag 500g with/without hanger
  • String of two 500g bags (total 1kg) with/without hanger

JB Anderson Blanket

  • Ideally suited for tightly loaded containers.
  • The absorbed moisture forms a gel inside the blanket.
  • The JB Anderson Blanket also has adhesive patches to ensure that it remains firmly in place during transit.
  • 2kg blanket has a 400% absorption capacity (8L per 2kg Blanket)
  • High absorption capacity – so fewer units needed.
  • Large surface area provides rapid absorption during shorter voyages.
  • Easy to use.
  • Cost-effective
  • Suitable when no container lashing rings are available.
  • Environmentally friendly non-toxic materials.

JB Anderson Express

  • JB Anderson Express can be fitted with a hanger or adhesive to stick it to the truck/ container wall or to the pallet.
  • Rapid absorption rate for shipments with short transit times.
  • The absorbed moisture forms a gel inside the bag.
  • Unique packaging which ensures a 100% watertight bag.
  • Absorbs more than 400% of moisture relative to its weight at 95% relative humidity and 40 degrees Celsius (500ml per bag of 125g).
  • Activated with superior absorptive calcium chloride.
  • Fits inside the container recess.
  • Environmentally friendly and safe to use.
  • Can be disposed of as normal trade waste.
  • Can be used for shipments of food products.
  • Single (125g pouch).
  • Strip (Custom strip length, based on application).

JB Anderson Dri

  • JB Anderson Dri has a unique hanger with an irreversible clip that secures the bag to the lashing point inside the shipping container.
  • Absorbs more than 300% of moisture relative to its weight at 95% relative humidity and 40 degrees Celsius (1 650ml per bag of 550g / 3 300ml per string of 1,1kg)
  • Activated with superior absorptive calcium chloride
  • Leakproof, through our advanced, unique membrane technology.
  • Cost-effective packing material.
  • Unique packaging which ensures a 100% watertight bag.
  • Compact design.
  • Fits inside the container recess.
  • Easy to install and remove.
  • Environmentally friendly and safe to use.
  • Can be disposed of as normal trade waste.
  • Can be used for shipments of food products.
  • Single bag 550g with/without hanger.
  • String of two 550g bags (total 1.1kg) with/without hanger

MaxiMass

  • Maximass has a unique hanger as the irreversible clip secures the bag to the lashing point inside the shipping container.
  • Unique packaging which ensures a 100% watertight bag.
  • Absorbs more than 250% of moisture relative to its weight at 95% relative humidity and 40 degrees Celsius (this is 3750ml per bag of 500g).
  • Activated with superior absorptive calcium chloride.
  • Environmentally friendly and safe to use.
  • Can be disposed of as normal trade waste.
  • Can be used for shipment of food products.
  • 1.5kg bag with hanger.

 

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

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
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