Silica Gel and Activated Carbon used in desiccant Canisters!

The best thing to use silica as desiccant is that it can be reused even after it is fully contaminated by heating it over certain temperature. One drawback that these desiccants have is that it cannot be used loosely. Usually it is used by packing them in small packets. But what about huge containers? In that situation huge silica gel Canisters are used.

Whenever you are making for desiccants always choose those which have successfully undergone the FDA standards. This makes it safe that they can be used in close contact with drugs or food items. But still in any case a basic layer is required. In the canisters you have the advantage to use a single desiccant individually or you also have the option to use it in combination with some other desiccant. Like silica gel and activated carbon can be used in combination where silica gel is best in absorbing moisture and activated carbon is used to absorb odor. These canisters are available in various sizes. Advantage of using these canisters is that it can be customized according to the requirement. It is absolutely safe to use desiccant canisters as it has welded ends which provide more structural strength. And those welded ends have the capacity to stay sealed even in extreme pressure.