MCDRY APPLICATION SOLUTION
Dry Cabinets for Medical Device Components and Laboratory Materials
Controlled low-humidity storage for selected medical-device electronics, sensors, diagnostic components, optical parts, assemblies and suitable laboratory materials.
McDry helps reduce exposure to uncontrolled ambient humidity during receiving, intermediate storage, development, testing, quality control and production.
Moisture control
Helps reduce moisture uptake during storage and handling.Organised storage
Enclosed storage for approved components, packages and samples.Process consistency
Supports more repeatable storage conditions between processes.WHY CONTROLLED DRY STORAGE MATTERS
Moisture can influence sensitive medical-device components
Medical-device development and manufacturing involve electronic, optical, diagnostic and precision components with different sensitivities to humidity, oxidation and corrosion. Depending on the material, packaging and process, uncontrolled ambient humidity can affect storage quality, handling stability and process repeatability between development, inspection and production steps.IMPORTANT DISTINCTION
McDry is not a medical refrigerator or sterile-storage system
McDry is designed for controlled dry storage of suitable components and materials. It does not provide refrigeration, freezing, sterilisation or a validated cleanroom environment. Biological samples, blood, tissue, pharmaceuticals, wet materials and hazardous substances are not standard McDry applications.SELECTED MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Components and materials that may benefit from dry storage
Suitability should always be reviewed individually according to component specifications, packaging, ESD requirements, cleanliness requirements and storage conditions.Medical-device electronics
Electronic assemblies and moisture-sensitive components used in device development and manufacturing.- Printed circuit boards and assemblies
- MSDs and semiconductor components
- Connectors and contact parts
- Control and communication modules
Sensors and diagnostic components
Selected sensing and diagnostic parts requiring more stable storage conditions.- Pressure and temperature sensors
- Diagnostic electronic modules
- Detector components
- Precision measurement parts
Optical and imaging components
Selected optical parts used in medical imaging, analysis and detection systems.- Optical sensors
- Lenses and optical assemblies
- LED and photonic components
- Imaging system electronics
Laboratory and R&D materials
Suitable dry materials and test items used during development, testing and quality-control work.- Reference components
- Prototype assemblies
- Selected dry test materials
- Approved laboratory consumables
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
Typical storage concerns and how McDry may help
| Application | Typical concern | How McDry may support | Important review point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical electronics | Moisture absorption, corrosion and oxidation | Controlled low-humidity storage between receiving, assembly and testing | Confirm ESD, packaging and cleanliness requirements |
| Sensors and diagnostics | Moisture-related variability and surface change | Helps reduce exposure to uncontrolled ambient humidity | Confirm manufacturer storage conditions |
| Optical components | Condensation and surface contamination risks | Organised dry storage in an enclosed cabinet | Review particle and cleanliness requirements |
| Laboratory materials | Storage inconsistency between development and QC work | Supports more repeatable low-humidity storage conditions | Check material compatibility and handling rules |
WHY MCDRY
Controlled dry storage without continuous nitrogen supply
McDry uses a zeolite-based drying system to maintain a controlled dry environment. Depending on the selected model and operating conditions, storage down to 1% RH is available. This supports dry storage without the continuous nitrogen consumption required by some other storage methods.Ultra-low-humidity storageSelected configurations support storage down to 1% RH.
No continuous nitrogen supplyStandard operation uses an electric zeolite-based dry unit.
Organised component storageSuitable for approved components, packages and selected dry materials.
European technical supportSSG provides product selection, support and spare-parts service.
Two-year SSG warrantyCabinets supplied by SSG are generally covered for two years from shipment.
CABINET SELECTION
Select the right McDry series for your storage workflow
MCU
Compact laboratory storage
Suitable for smaller quantities of approved components and R&D samples.- Space-saving footprint
- Small-volume storage
- Laboratory and development use
MC
General-purpose storage
Suitable for regular storage with moderate access frequency.- Large storage capacity
- Cost-effective configuration
- Production and laboratory use
DXU
Frequent-access storage
Suitable for larger quantities and workflows requiring more frequent access.- Large-volume storage
- Fast humidity recovery
- Production environments
Final selection depends on target humidity, storage volume, package dimensions, access frequency, ESD requirements and cleanliness requirements.
MEDICAL APPLICATION GUIDE
Download the McDry medical application PDF
Review typical components, storage considerations, model selection and application notes for medical-device related storage.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Dry storage for medical-device components
Can finished medical devices be stored in McDry?
Suitability depends on the device type, materials, packaging and storage specification. McDry is generally positioned for suitable components and selected materials, not automatically for every finished device.Can biological or patient samples be stored in McDry?
No. McDry is not a refrigerator, freezer, incubator or biological-sample storage system.Is McDry a sterile-storage cabinet?
No. McDry provides controlled low-humidity storage but does not sterilise products or provide a validated sterile environment.Does McDry require continuous nitrogen?
Standard McDry operation does not require a continuous nitrogen supply. The cabinet uses an electric zeolite-based drying unit.MCDRY SPECIALIST WEBSITE
Learn more about McDry ultra-low-humidity dry cabinets
Explore the complete McDry DXU, MC and MCU series, technical information and application guidance for moisture-sensitive components and materials. Visit the McDry Specialist Website
TECHNICAL APPLICATION REVIEW