Dry Cabinets for Special Materials & R&D Applications
Controlled low-humidity storage for selected moisture-sensitive materials, components, powders and R&D samples.
From rubber seals and technical films to precision glass, high-performance materials and selected high-value dry ingredients, McDry can help provide stable low-humidity storage conditions.
Helps reduce exposure to uncontrolled ambient humidity.
Suitable for selected industrial, laboratory and R&D applications.
Tell us your material and storage requirements.
Different materials. One common challenge: moisture.
Moisture can affect materials in different ways depending on their composition, packaging, storage duration and intended use. For selected moisture-sensitive materials, controlled low-humidity storage may help reduce moisture uptake and support more consistent storage conditions.
McDry provides an enclosed dry-storage environment for suitable materials requiring protection from uncontrolled ambient humidity.
Dry storage for moisture-sensitive materials
Below are examples of materials that may benefit from controlled low-humidity storage. Suitability should be reviewed individually.
Dry Cabinets for Rubber Seals, Gaskets & Packing Materials
Rubber seals, gaskets and packing materials may require controlled storage conditions depending on the material formulation and intended application.
McDry can provide low-humidity storage for selected rubber and elastomer components where protection from uncontrolled ambient moisture is required.
- Rubber seals
- O-rings
- Gaskets
- Rubber packing materials
- Elastomer components
Dry Cabinets for Technical Films & Polymer Materials
Selected technical films and polymer materials can be sensitive to ambient humidity during storage, processing or R&D activities.
McDry provides controlled dry storage for suitable films, membranes and polymer-based materials before use or between production processes.
- Technical films
- Polymer films
- Membranes
- Specialty films
- R&D samples
Dry Cabinets for Glass & Precision Materials
Precision glass, optical components and related materials may require stable storage conditions to protect surfaces and maintain consistent handling conditions.
McDry can be considered for selected glass and precision components requiring controlled low-humidity storage.
- Precision glass
- Optical glass
- Lenses
- Glass substrates
- Laboratory samples
Dry Cabinets for High-Performance & Advanced Materials
High-value advanced materials used in research and industrial applications may have specific humidity-control requirements.
McDry can provide localized low-humidity storage for selected high-performance materials, specialty components and R&D samples.
- Advanced materials
- Functional materials
- Specialty powders
- High-performance polymers
- R&D materials
Dry Cabinets for High-Value Dry Ingredients & Powders
Selected high-value dry ingredients and powders may be sensitive to moisture uptake during storage, particularly in R&D, quality-control and sample-storage applications.
McDry may be considered for suitable non-flammable dry materials where controlled low-humidity storage is required.
- Selected superfood powders
- Specialty food powders
- High-value dry ingredients
- Laboratory samples
- R&D materials
Other Moisture-Sensitive Materials
Your material does not need to fit into one of the categories above.
If you have a product, sample, powder, component or technical material that requires low-humidity storage, please contact us.
- Customer-specific materials
- Laboratory samples
- Specialty components
- Prototype materials
- New application ideas
Tell us what you need to keep dry.
McDry is used for moisture-sensitive storage, but every material has different requirements. The applications shown on this page are only examples.
If you have a material, component, powder, sample or product that requires controlled low-humidity storage — even if it is not listed above — please contact us.
- Material or product name
- Required humidity level
- Quantity
- Package or product dimensions
- Storage duration
- Door-opening / access frequency
- Safety information where applicable
Flexible low-humidity storage for specialised applications
Storage down to 1% RH
Selected McDry configurations provide ultra-low-humidity storage down to 1% RH.
No continuous nitrogen supply
Standard operation uses an electric zeolite-based drying unit. N₂ purge can be added as an option where required.
Flexible cabinet sizes
Compact laboratory cabinets and larger production-storage models are available.
R&D and production use
Suitable for selected laboratory, quality-control, sample-storage and industrial applications.
European support
SSG provides product selection, application consultation, technical service and spare-parts support in Europe.
Application review
If you are unsure whether your material is suitable for McDry, contact us before specifying the cabinet.
McDry for special materials and R&D applications
Learn more about selected applications for moisture-sensitive materials and controlled low-humidity storage.
Dry storage for special materials
Can McDry be used for rubber seals and gaskets?
McDry may be suitable for selected rubber seals, gaskets, O-rings and packing materials where controlled low-humidity storage is required. The appropriate humidity level should be confirmed for the specific material.
Can technical films be stored in a dry cabinet?
Selected technical films, polymer films and membranes may benefit from low-humidity storage depending on the material specification and application.
Can McDry be used for glass or optical materials?
McDry can be considered for selected glass, optical and precision materials where protection from uncontrolled humidity is required.
Can powders or high-value dry ingredients be stored in McDry?
Selected non-flammable dry powders and high-value dry ingredients may be considered for storage after application review. Suitability, hygiene requirements and the required humidity level should be evaluated individually.
Does every material require 1% RH storage?
No. The appropriate humidity level depends on the material, packaging, storage period and intended application.
My material is not listed on this page. Can I still contact you?
Yes. We welcome enquiries about new applications. Please tell us what you need to store, the required humidity level, quantity, package size and storage conditions, and we can discuss whether McDry may be suitable.
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.
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Have something unusual that needs low-humidity storage?
Rubber seals, gaskets, films, glass, powders, advanced materials or something completely different — tell us what you need to store and we will review the application with you.