We make using our Humidipak products and technology
easy—even if it’s for the first time. You can complete our Request Information
Form or Contact Us directly to receive detailed information. In addition, the
following provides a quick overview of topics to consider. If you have the
answers to these questions, you can include them right in the Request
Information Form, if you don’t have the answers now, no problem, we’ll work
with you quickly and quietly to match your needs to the appropriate product.
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First, when we embark on a new
application of this technology, a number of factors and product requirements
are considered, which either we, or the customer, must generate. Knowing this,
we can determine which RH formulation can be used.
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| 1. The optimal water activity (Aw) or
moisture-content level of the product being protected |
2. The physical weight and volume of
the product being protected |
| The products Aw will help us determine the optimal
relative humidity for the package or container. A moisture isotherm test will
determine the precise level of relative humidity for the product you’d like to
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The weight and physical volume of the product and
size of container has a direct bearing on the proper size Humidipak to use. The
Humidipak can be engineered to provide solutions for both microenvironments and
bulk shipping applications. |
| 3. The product’s tolerance to moisture gain or
loss |
4. The shelf life desired |
| Different products have different levels of tolerance
when it comes to moisture gain or loss. Humidipak has a variety of films
capable of meeting an array of needs. For extremely sensitive products, films
that have a higher water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) can be used.
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The length of time you need moisture control
protection will dictate how much available water/absorption we include for your
application. |
| 5. The outer package barrier of the product being
protected |
6. The area of the world the product will be
exposed to |
| The water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of the
overwrap or outer package barrier will tell us how much moisture might be lost
through the package. Knowing this will help us in determining how much water to
make available in the Humidipak, given your desired shelf life.
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Product that may be exposed to just one extreme or
the other (desert climates or tropical humid climates) may need more available
water or a greater capacity to absorb moisture. Knowing if your product will be
subject to one extreme or the other helps us to determine the correct
water/absorption capabilities.
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| 7. The automated machinery or packaging process
you use |
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| The Humidipak can be manufactured in many different
shapes, sizes, and physical strengths in order to best fit your unique
packaging needs. We’ll need to know any special requirements you have for
fulfillment so we can recommend a solution that is most efficient for your
current process. In most cases, the Humidipak can be inserted utilizing
automated machinery.
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When we have identified these data points, our staff is then in a position to
develop a product that can potentially solve some very significant and
long-term moisture problems that have been obstacles for years.
If you know the answers to the above questions, please complete and submit our
Request Information Form or Contact Us directly to receive detailed information
to be sure of a successful start.
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