Name: Reconditioning silica gel – Element PROtect & PROSorb
Price: 8.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Fresh air buffer – without a new purchase

Element PROtect and PROSORB are durable climate buffers for showcases, collection rooms, and art transports. After prolonged use, their humidity level matches that of the surrounding environment and the exact buffering effect is lost. Instead of replacing the material, we refurbish it with us – we restore the original or a humidity level between 40% and 60% rF of your choice.

Buying sustainably instead of buying new

Reconditioning is significantly cheaper than buying new and avoids unnecessary material use – a concrete contribution to resource-saving collection care. We precisely return your climate buffer to the desired humidity level in our climate chamber and pack it airtight for immediate reuse.

Element PROtect – ideal for reconditioning

The Element PROtect Box is designed without adhesives and secured via a plug closure – a manufacturing standard that has been validated by the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) according to BEMMA. The decisive advantage for reconditioning: The box can be opened, the granulate can be optimally conditioned in our climate chamber to the target value and then closed again – without material loss and without the waste-free processing standard being compromised. This is not possible with glued-in boxes from other manufacturers.

What we are refurbishing

We are refurbishing Element PROtect in all forms of presentation – granules, Tyvek bags and boxes – as well as PROSORB-Cassettes, bags and beads. Prices are calculated per piece or per kg. Please separate mixed batches and list them separately in the inquiry.

Note: For reasons of material purity, we only recondition Element PROtect and PROSORB. Other climate buffers such as Art Sorb, Silicagel E, Clay Pack or custom blends have different sorption properties – we can only guarantee reliable conditioning with reproducible results for products whose material properties we fully understand.

How long does the effect last?

How long a reconditioned climate buffer can maintain the desired humidity level cannot be answered in a general way – it depends largely on the location and its surroundings. In showcases, tightness, volume, material usage per m³, room climate, temperature fluctuations, and visitor frequency are crucial factors. In the case of art transports and climate boxes, transport duration, outdoor temperatures, and the tightness of the packaging all influence the effect. As a guide for showcases, we recommend 2–4 kg of Element PROtect per m³ volume and continuous monitoring with a hygrometer or data logger. This way, you can detect when the next conditioning cycle is due in good time.

Process of reconditioning:

Here's how to proceed:
1. List materials (type, size, quantity, kg)
2. Specify the desired target humidity value (40–60 % rF)
3. Submit the order to the shopping cart
4th offer with price and delivery time received
5. Send material well packaged
6. Conditioned and air-tightly packed back

Important key figures:
• Processing time: 2–3 weeks from receipt
• Target humidity value: 40% – 60% rF
• Measuring tolerance: ±2%
• Only Element PROtect and PROSORB

We reserve the right to reject material

Proper reconditioning is only possible with undamaged, clean material. We inspect each shipment upon receipt and reserve the right to reject processing if the following criteria apply:

Visible impurities, dust buildup, mold infestation
Mechanical damage (broken beads, torn Tyvek, defective cassettes/boxes)
Contact with liquid water – the pearls are then irreversibly destroyed
Suspected contamination with pollutants (e.g., from contaminated display material). There is a risk that the granulated material will transfer pollutants to other displays.
Mixing with foreign granulates or homemade mixtures
Material age over approx. 8–10 years

In these cases, we recommend replacing the item with a new one. If in doubt, you can send us photos of your material in advance – this allows us to perform a preliminary assessment and give you an estimate of whether shipping is worthwhile. However, a final assessment is only possible after receiving and inspecting the material.