frequently asked questions
How does humidity affect the precision of high-speed printing or packaging lines?
Maintaining stable humidity prevents paper curl and equipment jams while ensuring inks dry consistently without smudging. In industrial printing, porous materials like paper and card react quickly to moisture. If the air is too dry, paper can lose its shape and curl, leading to frequent misfeeds, paper jams and downtime. Precision control also allows inks to dry at a predictable rate, which ensures that colours remain vibrant and consistent year round regardless of external weather changes. Ensuring a stable relative humidity helps to protect the customers profit margins as a consistant product can be produced.
Can humidity control reduce rejection rates in electronics or pharmaceutical assembly?
Yes, achieving a stable and accurate environment ensures that sensitive materials remain within specification, which directly reduces rejection rates. In electronics, precise humidity prevents static build-up and ensures solder paste maintains the correct viscosity for reliable connections. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it stops powders from clumping and ensures tablets remain chemically stable. Knowing you are working in consistent conditions allows for a repeatable process that eliminates environmental variables, protecting your yield and reducing waste.
How do you ensure consistent humidity levels across large-scale factory floors?
We achieve uniform coverage by using multiple sensors linked to a central system for zoned control or by strategically spacing individual units throughout the facility. Large industrial spaces often have varying micro-climates caused by machinery heat or open loading bays. By dividing the floor into specific zones, a central system can treat each area independently to maintain a steady line of control. Alternatively, installing individual humidifiers at calculated intervals ensures moisture is distributed evenly, preventing dry spots and ensuring production remains consistent regardless of the factory size.
Are your systems compatible with explosive or hazardous environments (ATEX)?
Yes, our Airtec high-pressure humidification system is fully ATEX certified for safe use in hazardous and explosive atmospheres. Many industrial environments involving combustible dust or flammable vapours require specialised, spark-free equipment. The Airtec system is specifically engineered to meet these strict safety standards, allowing you to maintain precise humidity levels without risk. This certification ensures the equipment will not act as an ignition source in sensitive zones, protecting both your facility and your team.
