The dog days of summer don’t last forever, but humidity levels can plague manufacturing companies year-round. Moisture control is essential for preventing condensation build-up on equipment, saturated electrical panels, product discoloration, and printing issues. In facilities where products require a specific drying cycle like rubber mulch, high humidity levels can slow down production and lose productivity.
But how can you maintain moisture control in manufacturing consistently throughout the year, especially during the summer months when humidity is at an all-time high? Here are three tips you can use to solve your manufacturing plant’s moisture control problems.
- Ensure your facility is well-insulated. Insulation is one of the most important factors when it comes to preventing high humidity levels. Up to 40% of total operational costs for facilities like data centers comes from keeping equipment cool, and the same is true for manufacturing facilities. Without proper insulation, high outdoor temperatures can creep into the facility and hike up your energy bills. Make sure your facility has well-sealed windows and overhead doors to prevent a constant influx of humid air.
- Properly treat the make-up air that enters your manufacturing space. It’s important to make sure that the outdoor make-up air that’s introduced to your manufacturing space is properly treated before it enters your facility’s storage or production environments. Treatments such as running the make-up air through an outdoor air dehumidifier may be necessary to remove any potential excess moisture. The air may also need to be cooled to maintain the room’s relative humidity level. LDP offers both adiabatic humidification and isothermal humidification for proper moisture control for manufacturing facilities.
- Maintain water treatment control. Your facility’s moisture control and humidification begin with water. Your cooling system and humidification are directly impacted by water quality. The better your water quality, the more effective your moisture control, air conditioning, and indoor climate stability will be. By ensuring the right controls and placements are applied, you can directly influence the consistency and performance of your humidification and cooling systems.
Looking for a moisture control service to fight back against your manufacturing plant’s humidity levels? LDP is Arizona’s most experienced moisture control service, partnering with Condair Humidity for comprehensive humidity control. For more information about our moisture control services for data centers, manufacturing firms, printing operations, museums, and more, contact LDP Associates today.