Dry Storage for Aerospace, Avionics & Defense Electronics
Controlled low-humidity storage for moisture-sensitive electronic components, PCBs, avionics assemblies and critical spare parts.
McDry helps protect sensitive electronic materials from uncontrolled moisture exposure during production, maintenance, testing and long-term storage.
Aerospace electronics may remain in storage long before installation or service
Avionics systems and defense electronics can contain moisture-sensitive semiconductor packages, printed circuit boards, sensors, connectors and electronic assemblies.
During production, maintenance, repair and long-term spare-parts storage, uncontrolled ambient humidity can expose these materials to moisture and contribute to deterioration of storage condition over time.
What uncontrolled humidity can influence
Actual effects depend on component construction, packaging, storage duration, handling conditions and the manufacturer’s storage requirements.
Moisture absorption
Moisture-sensitive packages and electronic materials can absorb moisture while exposed to ambient air.
Long-term storage exposure
Spare parts and replacement electronics may remain unused for extended periods before installation.
Corrosion risk
Controlled humidity can help reduce environmental conditions that may contribute to corrosion of suitable metallic and electronic parts.
Variable storage conditions
Different ambient conditions between warehouses, laboratories and service areas may create inconsistent storage environments.
Where McDry can support aerospace and defense electronics
The required humidity level and cabinet configuration should be evaluated for each component, process and storage requirement.
Avionics electronics
Controlled storage for suitable moisture-sensitive electronic parts used in aircraft and aerospace electronic systems.
- Avionics electronic assemblies
- Printed circuit boards
- Semiconductor packages
- Electronic modules
- Sensors and control electronics
PCBs & electronic components
Low-humidity storage for electronic components before assembly, testing, repair or installation.
- Bare and assembled PCBs
- Integrated circuits
- Moisture-sensitive devices
- Connectors and electronic parts
- Production and repair components
MRO & service parts
Suitable for selected electronic replacement parts stored for maintenance, repair and overhaul activities.
- Replacement electronic modules
- Maintenance inventory
- Repair components
- Service stock
- Long-term electronic spare parts
Aerospace R&D
Controlled storage for suitable components, samples and materials used intermittently in development and qualification environments.
- Prototype electronics
- Engineering samples
- Reference components
- Test assemblies
- Development hardware
Typical components, storage concerns and McDry applications
| Application | Storage concern | How controlled storage helps | Important review point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avionics PCBs | Moisture exposure during production, maintenance or storage | Provides an enclosed low-humidity environment between handling operations | Follow component and equipment manufacturer storage requirements |
| Semiconductor packages | Moisture absorption during exposure to ambient conditions | Helps limit additional moisture exposure during storage | Applicable component handling and baking requirements remain the responsibility of the user |
| Electronic spare parts | Long storage periods before maintenance or replacement | Supports controlled storage conditions for suitable electronic inventory | Packaging, component type and required preservation period should be evaluated |
| R&D electronics | Variable ambient conditions between tests and development activities | Helps maintain more repeatable storage conditions between uses | Material compatibility and storage requirements must be confirmed |
Protect sensitive electronics throughout the storage lifecycle
Receiving
Review packaging condition, component information and required storage conditions.
Controlled storage
Transfer suitable moisture-sensitive components into the required low-humidity environment.
Production or MRO
Remove only the components required for assembly, inspection, repair or maintenance.
Return to storage
Return unused suitable components promptly to controlled storage after handling.
Controlled low-humidity storage without continuous nitrogen consumption
McDry uses a zeolite-based drying system to provide a controlled low-humidity storage environment.
Depending on the selected model, storage conditions down to approximately 1% RH are available without requiring a continuous nitrogen supply for standard operation.
Ultra-low-humidity storage
Selected models provide controlled storage down to approximately 1% RH.
No continuous nitrogen supply
Standard McDry operation uses an electric zeolite-based drying unit.
Suitable for electronics storage
Designed for moisture-sensitive components, including IC packages, PCBs and electronic components.
European technical support
SSG provides product selection, quotations, spare parts and after-sales support.
Two-year SSG warranty
Cabinets supplied by SSG are generally covered for two years from the SSG shipment date.
Select the McDry series according to capacity and access frequency
Compact storage
Suitable for laboratories, engineering areas and smaller quantities of electronic components.
- Compact cabinet dimensions
- Engineering and laboratory storage
- Small-volume electronic inventory
General-purpose storage
Suitable for larger quantities of components and general long-term storage applications.
- Large storage capacity
- Production and warehouse use
- Long-term spare-parts storage
Frequent-access storage
Suitable for high-volume production or maintenance environments where cabinet doors are opened more frequently.
- High drying performance
- Large-volume storage
- Production and MRO environments
Final model selection depends on target humidity, stored quantity, component dimensions, access frequency and available installation space.
McDry is an electronic dry storage cabinet
Suitability must be evaluated according to the component, packaging, required humidity, storage duration and operating environment.
McDry is not designed for the storage of ammunition, explosives, energetic materials, flammable materials, fuels or other hazardous substances.
Aerospace or defense-related applications may also be subject to customer-specific quality, documentation, export-control or regulatory requirements. These requirements should be reviewed separately for each project.
Dry storage for aerospace and defense electronics
Can McDry be used for avionics electronic components?
McDry is designed for controlled low-humidity storage of moisture-sensitive electronic components, including IC packages and PCBs. Suitability for a specific avionics component should be confirmed against the component manufacturer’s storage requirements.
What humidity level can McDry provide?
Depending on the selected McDry model and operating conditions, storage environments down to approximately 1% RH are available.
Does McDry require nitrogen?
No continuous nitrogen supply is required for standard operation. McDry uses an electric zeolite-based drying unit.
Can McDry be used for long-term spare-parts storage?
McDry may be suitable for controlled storage of compatible electronic spare parts that require protection from uncontrolled ambient humidity. Required preservation conditions should be confirmed for each component.
Can weapons, ammunition or explosives be stored in McDry?
No. McDry is an electronic dry storage cabinet and is not designed or certified for ammunition, explosives, energetic materials, fuels or other hazardous substances.
What information is required for McDry model selection?
Please provide the component type, package dimensions, storage quantity, required humidity, expected access frequency and available installation space.
Discuss your aerospace electronics storage requirements with SSG
Tell us what you need to store, the component dimensions, quantity, required humidity and expected access frequency. We will help evaluate the suitable McDry configuration.