Desiccant Dehumidifiers

Absorption And Desiccant Dehumidifiers

Fast And Effective Drying Technology

A desiccant dehumidifier is capable of high amounts of moisture removal in a single pass. They are, additionally, compact and portable, meaning that they are versatile pieces of equipment that can be used across a multitude of environments and industries. 

How Do Desiccant Dehumidifiers Work?

Desiccant dehumidifiers work by trapping the air's moisture in an internal material like a sponge.

Inside a desiccant dehumidifier is a desiccant material, assembled in a corrugated formation on a rotating wheel. A fan draws air into the dehumidifier through a vent and passes it through the wheel. As the air passes through, the desiccant absorbs moisture like a sponge and the dry air is blown out of the dehumidifier by another vent.

As the wheel continues to rotate, a stream of reactivation air and a heating element are used to dry it out, so that more moisture can be absorbed. Moisture evaporates from the desiccant and is removed from the unit as water vapour, via another vent.

Ducting can be installed on the inlets and outlets of these dehumidifiers. When ducted, they can be placed inside the area that needs to be dried and the moisture can be vented outside, or the unit can be placed outside and have the humid air removed and vented back in.

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Where Can I Use A Desiccant Dehumidifier?

Absorption or desiccant dehumidifiers are most effective when used in lower temperatures and lower humidity environments. 
It's even possible to use a desiccant dehumidifier below freezing temperatures due to its dehumidification process. 

A desiccant dehumidifier is best used in a cold climates or where a lot relative humidity or absolute humidity level is required. As a result, they are best used in basements, boats, aircrafts, construction sites, specialist manufacturing and food production settings where a lot relative humidity level is necessary. 

Reliable, Trustworthy Brands

Our range of desiccant dehumidifiers features some of the best brands in the business - including both Aerial and Ecor Pro. For effective, fast and reliable dehumidification.

Still unsure which dehumidifier is right for you? Use our drying calculator or chat with our friendly sales team over the phone or live chat for expert advice.