About Us
TANKE specializes in the production and distribution of high-quality activatedactivated carbon and desiccants……
Automotive Industry Desiccant
Automotive desiccants industry are commercial grade sorbents that remove moisture to help protect fragile automotive parts/systems from moisture related damage. Moisture problems can arise during production, shipping and storage and are critical to reliable and durable automotive components (fuel systems, sensors, headlights, ECUs, airbags, etc.). Desiccants assist moisture removal from sensitive parts/systems to overcome corrosion, failures, and deterioration. It is imperative that automotive OEMs manage the environments in which their products are stored, since contaminants must be removed to comply with the quality and safety standards of the automotive industry. Automotive OEMs trust that controlling the moisture within their sealed environment will help eliminate customer and regulatory problems associated with the storage of moisture sensitive goods.
Automotive industry desiccants are in various forms including silica gel packets, clay/bentonite desiccants, molecular sieves, and humidity indicator cards to satisfy various moisture control needs. Silica gel is best suited for moderate humidity levels, while molecular sieves are deep dry in circumstances requiring high precision. Their value in the automotive industry relies on their broad moisture absorption efficiency, mechanical stability under thermal temperature fluctuations, and safe & easy handling during production and logistics applications. Using automotive industry desiccants helps reduce warranty claims, extend useful life, and maintain consistent performance of regulated moisture sensitive supply chain requirements.
Industry Challenges
Product Integrity & Safety
- Addressing risks of contamination, corrosion (especially from chlorides like CaCl₂/MgCl₂), dust release, and material compatibility with sensitive components (electronics, metals, optics).
Operational & Performance Demands
- Maintaining consistent moisture absorption efficiency under extreme conditions (temperature fluctuations, vibration, prolonged exposure) and achieving precise moisture control tailored to diverse component requirements.
Sustainability & Compliance
- Meeting strict environmental regulations (REACH/ELV), avoiding hazardous substances, reducing waste, and balancing recyclability/fiber-based options with traditional material performance.
Integration & Supply Chain Complexities
- Ensuring effective packaging integration (preventing rupture, enabling airflow), dust-free handling (esp. clays/powders), batch-to-batch quality consistency, and traceability across the supply chain.
Why Choose Our Desiccants
Engineered Material Safety
guarantees zero corrosive contamination risk to sensitive electronics and metals, eliminating component degradation concerns.
Optimized Performance Stability
delivers reliable moisture absorption under extreme automotive temperature ranges and vibration conditions.
Full Environmental Compliance
ensures adherence to REACH/ELV and hazardous substance restrictions while advancing sustainability initiatives.
Integrated Dust and Contamination Control
maintains optical clarity in headlights and upholstery integrity during interior dehumidification.
Application-Tailored Formulations
provide precise moisture control solutions for critical systems like airbags, ECUs, and fuel components.
Usage
Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and Sensors
Usage Overview
Desiccants are embedded in sealed ECU housings and sensor compartments to prevent moisture damage to circuitry during vehicle operation and storage.
Key Advantages
- Non-reactive silica gel maintains stable electrical properties without corroding contacts
- Fiber desiccants provide vibration-resistant moisture control without dust generation
- Molecular sieves ensure ultra-low humidity levels critical for microchip performance
- Corrosion-free protection extends component lifespan and prevents intermittent failures
Airbag Systems
Usage Overview
Desiccants are integrated into airbag modules and inflator assemblies to prevent humidity-induced degradation of pyrotechnic materials during long-term storage.
Key Advantages
- Stabilizes chemical propellants by maintaining critical moisture thresholds
- Montmorillonite and attapulgite provide reliable absorption at high temperatures
- Prevents false deployment signals caused by moisture-triggered circuit corrosion
- Ensures deployment reliability throughout the vehicle's operational lifespan
Headlight Assemblies
Usage Overview
Desiccant packets are installed inside headlamp and taillight assemblies to prevent fogging of optical surfaces during temperature fluctuations.
Key Advantages
- Silica gel and calcium chloride effectively prevent condensation on lenses
- Non-clouding absorption maintains optimal light transmission efficiency
- High moisture capacity prevents repeated fogging throughout seasonal changes
- Fiber-based options eliminate visible dust particles in the optical chamber
Vehicle Interior Dehumidification
Usage Overview
Rechargeable desiccant canisters or hanging packets actively absorb excess moisture from cabin air to maintain occupant comfort and prevent internal damage.
Key Advantages
- Removes musty odors caused by mold/mildew in upholstery and carpeting
- Prevents condensation on windshields and windows during humid conditions
- Protects in-cabin electronics (infotainment systems, displays) from humidity damage
- Preserves leather seat integrity by maintaining optimal humidity levels
- Calcium chloride and fiber desiccants offer rapid absorption without toxic emissions
Vehicle Shipping and Storage
Usage Overview
Desiccant units are placed inside cabin and cargo areas during ocean transit and long-term storage to prevent mold growth and metal corrosion.
Key Advantages
- Magnesium chloride and calcium chloride provide rapid humidity reduction
- Montmorillonite clay delivers sustained protection during multi-month transit
- Prevents musty odors and upholstery degradation in sealed environments
- Fiber desiccants absorb moisture without staining interior surfaces
- Maintains paint and trim integrity during humidity exposure
Fuel System Components
Usage Overview
Specialty desiccants protect fuel pumps, injectors, and tank sensors from moisture-related failures due to ethanol-blended fuels.
Key Advantages
- Prevents phase separation in ethanol-blended fuels by removing water
- Maintains lubricity in fuel pumps to prevent premature wear
- Reduces microbial growth in fuel tanks during seasonal storage
- Silica gel options won't contaminate fuel systems if packets rupture
FAQ
Packaging & Transportation Desiccant
Silica gel desiccants are necessary to protect products in transit and storage. Silica gel desiccants are packaged in breathable sachets or canisters, and manage humidity in shipping containers, cartons, and crates. Silica gel absorbs moisture in the ambient air, and prevents condensation, mold, metal corrosion, and damage to moisture sensitive materials. Silica gel is perfect for electronics, machinery, art, and paper products, to ensure items arrive in the right condition no matter what climate change may have occurred during the logistics of global transport.
Electronics Industry
Silica gel is well known for its moisture control properties in electronic manufacturing and storage. Proper protection of sensitive components is critical, especially in packaging of items such as circuit boards, semiconductors, or optical devices. By using silica gel in sealed packages, or sealed cabinets, electronics are kept in low-humidity environments. This reduces the risks of unforeseen damage to components from oxidation, electrical shorts, and performance failures of any kind. The properties of silica gel, non-corrosive, dust-free, and safe for direct contact with delicates parts, ensures safe shipping and handling from factoryels in an unopened condition.
Pharmaceutical Industry
Silica gel provides vital moisture prevention in medicine bottles, diagnostic kits and as a component of medical device packaging. Silica gel satisfies FDA and pharmacopeia requirements and protects tablets, capsules, and laboratory reagents from both moisture-driven degradation and elevated moisture levels. Importantly, silica gel acts to stabilize humidity levels in sealed environments extending shelf-life, sterility, and therapeutic effectiveness or viability. Silica gel packets not only work well to smooth out humidity changes, but they are also transparent which allows a visual inspection. Furthermore, cobalt-free silica gel packets pose no toxicity issues in deliberately sensitive applications.
Food Industry
Silica gel provides vital moisture prevention in medicine bottles, diagnostic kits and as a component of medical device packaging. Silica gel satisfies FDA and pharmacopeia requirements and protects tablets, capsules, and laboratory reagents from both moisture-driven degradation and elevated moisture levels. Importantly, silica gel acts to stabilize humidity levels in sealed environments extending shelf-life, sterility, and therapeutic effectiveness or viability. Silica gel packets not only work well to smooth out humidity changes, but they are also transparent which allows a visual inspection. Furthermore, cobalt-free silica gel packets pose no toxicity issues in deliberately sensitive applications.
