Low cost desiccator cabinet designed for long-term, low-throughput dry storage
Extended Storage™ design is ideal for long-term storage that doesn't require frequent parts access
Optional Smart® module automatically monitors RH in cabinet for faster RH recovery and less N2 waste
Perfect for cleanroom, lab, or stockroom use where recovering low-humidity set-point is not critical
Also suitable for use with silica bead desiccant or simply for clean particle-free storage
Terra’s ValuLine™ ES™ Extended Storage desiccator cabinets combine low cost and strength for long-term dry storage that doesn't require rapid recovery or critical low-humidity set-points.
NOTE: Cabinet design not recommended for applications with frequent parts access, or those requiring fast RH recovery rates.
Built-in digital thermohygrometer displays internal temperature and RH to help monitor conditions.
Grounding is not standard on all designs, choose ESD-safe designs and static-control options to protect sensitive materials against ESD. Conforms to DOD Handbook 263, MIL-SPEC 1686 and 1772 with selection of proper accessories.
Optional Accessories:
Smart® humidity control module automatically monitors and displays relative humidity in the cabinet for faster set-points and improved efficiency with reduced consumption of nitrogen gas. Requires Automatic RB™ (relief/bleed) valve, sold separately.
Alternatively, a flowmeter and Automatic RB™ (relief/bleed) valve allow for manual control of nitrogen gas.
Other optional accessories sold separately: data logger, silica desiccant, removable shelves, stand, casters.
Cabinet Design:
Innovative wall fusing technology creates a rigid, durable structure for improved weight capacity and resistance to high-frequency vibrations.
Slotted chambers help circulate and mix dry nitrogen throughout the cabinet to minimize moisture "blind spots" and further dilute moisture present inside the cabinet.
Built-in shelf rack systems allow for high-capacity, organized storage (removable shelves sold separately).
Includes port for installing Terra flowmeter (order separately).
Transparent walls help quickly find items anywhere inside the cabinet.
Low cost acrylic offers durability (17x impact resistance of glass), superior clarity, and UV resistance (won't yellow from exposure to sun).
CAUTION: Acrylic is damaged by alcohol and many other cleaning agents.
Door Design:
Reinforced doors include exterior stainless steel plating plus stiffening bars on the inside of the doors to increase rigidity for a longer service life.
Cleanroom compliant design includes corrosion resistant, non-particle shedding hardware:
Self-closing 316L stainless steel hinges with superior corrosion resistance help both hold open and tightly close doors.
Swell latches open/close with the flick of a finger to save wrist strain. An expanding rubber bushing firmly seals doors to prevent dust and moisture from leaking in.
Closed-cell foam gasket around each reinforced door provides a superior protective seal to prevent air, vapor, moisture, water, and dust infiltration; resists weathering, UV oxidation, mildew and fungus.
Specifications
• Chamber Dimensions: 17.125" W x 15.25" D x 11.75" H
Universal Stand Adjusts to Fit a Wide Range of Equipment
Smart Module with LED Display
Desiccators: Features and Design overview
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Features and Benefits
Stainless Steel-Reinforced Doors
Stainless steel reinforcing bar provides added rigidity and durability to plastic doors.
Thermohygrometer
Displays internal temperature and relative humidity (one included on each cabinet).
Closed-Cell Door Gasket on Reinforced Door
Closed-cell door gasket maintains internal positive pressure when purged with dry gas, and stainless steel reinforcements extend door life
Durable Embedded Static-Dissipative Layers
Terra's SDPVC features bonded dissipative layers that resist abrasion. SDPVC desiccators retain their surface resistivity of 106 - 108 ohms/square indefinitely (unlike spray-on coatings that can wear off after a few years), protecting your materials against ESD damage. Further, the control of static charges eliminates particle attractions, helping maintain clean surfaces.
Smart Module with LED Display
In minutes, upgrade your ValuLine desiccator to an automatic nitrogen control system with Terra's economical Smart module.
Terra's nitrogen desiccator cabinets clearly surpass any manufacturer's design quality, contamination control, and availability. Easily upgrade to an automatic nitrogen control system with Terra's Smart module.
Self-Closing 316L Stainless Steel Hinges
Self-closing 316L stainless steel hinges use springs to both hold open and help tightly close doors. Stainless steel drastically extends service life and minimizes corrosion, flaking, and contamination that commonly occur with ordinary chrome-plated hinges.
Cleanroom Compliant Swell Latches
Swell latches open/close with the flick of a finger to save wrist strain. An expanding rubber bushing firmly seals doors to prevent dust and moisture from leaking in, plus eliminates corrosion, flaking, and particle contamination from chrome-plated latches.
Highest Standards For Desiccators and Electronic Components
Terra’s desiccator cabinets and RH control systems are designed and built to the highest standards required by defense and semiconductor industries for long-term reliability and protection against damage, injuries, and electrical hazards.
Continuous Product Improvement
At Terra, we strive to develop and produce the highest quality products for our customers to improve health, safety, performance, and yields. Our product quality is enabled by high-grade manufacturing equipment and processes, 45 years of engineering and application expertise, and our commitment to continuously improve.
Long-Term Customers
Terra is committed to building long-term relationships with satisfied clients; 94% of orders each year come from repeat customers
Complete Project Transparency
Terra is dedicated to complete transparency on project status, shipment tracking, and installation scheduling
ISO 7 Smart® Desiccator Cabinet on Automatic Height Adjustable Workstation
Automatic height adjusting workstations allow users to quickly alternate between comfortable sitting and standing positions while performing different tasks with heavy equipment on the workspace, such as this Smart® Desiccator Cabinet connected to a Nitrogen Generator.
Catalog of CE-Marked Products
Terra offers over 1,700 CE-marked products configured for international voltage requirements
Products Compliant With Your ISO Rating
Provide Terra with your desired ISO rating. We will tailor the product to meet your rating and supply a certificate of compliance appended to your invoice, to be included in your compliance package. All certificates are archived in Terra's system for quick retrieval.
Rapid Drying of Hygroscopic Material
Terra's gas-purged desiccators utilize a rapid flow of inert nitrogen to quickly dry hygroscopic samples and components
Don't Budge on Your Budget, Save on High-Quality ValuLine Products
Compromising on quality goods with costs can be tiring. Here at Terra, the compromise is over with our wide range of ValuLine products. From cleanrooms to glove boxes, ValuLine products come with a premium quality without sacrificing an affordable price.
Popular Accessories
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Universal base stands support and stabilize various equipment sizes. Adjustable telescoping members allow for a precise fit. Choose between stainless and powder-coated steel to fit your desired application.
Universal Stand Adjusts to Fit a Wide Range of Equipment
Terra's Universal stands easily adjust to fit a wide range of equipment. Multi-purpose stand frames are suitable for many types of cleanroom equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, incubators, ovens, and vacuum chambers.
Universal Adjustable Base Stands for Desiccator Cabinets and Cleanroom Equipment
Stainless steel or powder-coated steel base stands easily adjust to fit cabinets, desiccators and cleanroom equipment of any size or shape. Stands raises equipment to ergonomic height to ease disinfection and sample monitoring. BioSafe design suitable for any cleanroom or lab environment.
Records storage conditions inside a Desiccator chamber-adjustable logging interval (hours to months), USB port for easy data download in several formats.
3-inch Diameter Caster Set
Casters are easily retrofitted for mobility. Products can be rolled out of the way when cleaning or relocated as workflow changes.
Flow Meter Helps Monitor and Control Nitrogen Gas Flow
A flow meter is a low-cost option suitable for non-critical applications or small desiccators that do not require much inert gas. However, manual control is more prone to human error and not as efficient with the consumption of inert gas, which can lead to damaged products and high operating costs.
Smart Module with LED Display
Upgrade your desiccator to an automatic nitrogen control system with Terra's economical, programmable Smart Module.
Terra’s Nitrogen Generators provide a continuous, reliable supply of clean, dry nitrogen up to 99% pure to eliminate dependence on bulky canisters to operate desiccators and glove boxes.
Available Stainless Steel Shelves and Trays
Adjustable, non-contaminating shelves and trays slide on stainless steel racks, allowing easy parts access (one perforated shelf included)
Relief-Bleed Valve
One way-valve relieves pressure and releases moisture-laden air