Surprising Uses Of Daywalk Silica Gel Bags In Warehouses

Each silica gel bag is capable of absorbing up to around 30% of its own weight in moisture.

But, aside from being used in packaging and closed pallet or bin storage, silica gels also have other surprising uses around the warehouse. Take a look at the following:

But first, silica gels are different from oxygen absorbers

The silica in e-Gel bags is a chemical derived from silicon dioxide. This is the same chemical used to make glass because silica is sand and quartz when broken down. Clear, white, and orange silica is basically harmless (But, the warning of “do not eat” must still be heeded as silica is not food!), but blue silica has added chemicals that make them toxic. The primary use of silica gel packets is to absorb moisture that can cause damage to whatever the gel is protecting.

On the other hand, oxygen absorbers are iron-based and remove oxygen in a closed space to keep whatever is inside fresh, such as food, fruits, etc. Like moisture, oxygen can decompose food or other fresh produce. So, for warehouses, silica gels are much better.

Keep tool boxes rust-free

Silica desiccants placed inside toolboxes will prevent valuable tools from rusting since moisture is the start of oxidation in metals. Toolboxes are used indoors and outdoors, and often the surrounding environment can be cold or damp. Wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, sockets, etc., need to be rust-free to function properly.

Storage bins for nails and screws

And not just nails and screws but other nuts and bolts and small metal items that are vital to warehouse and other maintenance operations. The silica desiccants will keep these dry because if these items are rusty, they could cause damage to operations or even personnel.

Keep documents dry

All warehouse offices have documents and other essential papers even in this age of paperless information. This includes important invoices, receipts, inventories, etc. All this paper will benefit from silica desiccants and be kept dry. After all, these documents need to be kept dry to prevent rotting.

Keeping that First Aid Kit dry

All warehouses have a large first aid kit attached in the office or on the warehouse floor. No matter how many, silica gel packets can keep the medicines and other stuff inside dry and fresh. Moisture can even degrade dressings, so keep those first aid boxes dry using silica gels.

Another great advantage of silica gel desiccants is that they can be reused over and over again. Daywalk e-Gel silica bags have a window that shows the orange desiccant inside. When the gel turns green, the gel has reached its maximum moisture absorption. The gel bags can then be placed under the sun for several hours. When the orange colour returns, the gel bag can be reused again.

Daywalk e-Gel Bags

Daywalk e-Gel Silica Gel desiccant bags are the best way to protect your assets from moisture damage and rusting. Aside from silica gel bags, Daywalk also offers a complete anti-rust and anti-corrosion system consisting of SKN Peelable Coatings, emitters, breathers, and VCI plastics. Come visit the Daywalk website at daywalk.com to request a free quote or to discuss your needs.