In the desert, relative humidity levels may be as low as 5%. In the tropics, 100% is possible. Anything over 40% is generally considered humid. Humidity causes metal to corrode and mold to form. Lower humidity is a problem too, as drops in temperature cause condensation. If that happens inside a transit case or shipping container, the contents can be damaged or completely ruined. Continue reading
Humidity causes mold and corrosion. Add in temperature changes, condensation can be a problem, too. A desiccant placed in an enclosure adsorbs moisture for a while, but eventually it loses effectiveness and needs replacing. Knowing the level of humidity in a transit case or shipping container, action can be taken before damage occurs. Continue reading
You can’t prevent moisture from entering an enclosure. It’s in the sealed-in air. It’s in the enclosed materials. It even permeates through the walls and seals of the enclosure. And, when a transit case is equipped with a breather for pressure equalization, air will be drawn in from outside, too. Continue reading
