The Importance of Blood Bank Refrigerators

At Praxas, we understand the critical role that blood bank refrigerators play in preserving the integrity of blood and its components, ensuring they remain safe and suitable for life-saving transfusions. By maintaining precise temperature control, these refrigerators are at the heart of medical facilities and blood banks, helping to support healthcare systems worldwide. Why are […]

De strijd tegen logistieke verspilling van cacao

The fight against logistical wastage of cocoa

A delicious piece of chocolate cake, chocolate bar, muffin and soon another delicious chocolate letter. Most people cannot get enough of this brown (or white) gold. Switzerland consumes the most chocolate per person, but in the Netherlands we also eat an average of 5 kilos of chocolate per year. And did you know that the […]

Impact of PFAS Regulation on the Garment Industry

Impact of PFAS Regulation on the Garment Industry

In this article, we’ll explore PFAS and how new regulations are impacting the garment industry. PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl chemicals) are a type of DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating that makes clothing resistant to water and oil. You’ll find DWR coatings in outdoor gear, sportswear, workwear, and even medical clothing. PFAS have been used for years because […]

Temperatuurmonitoring zorginstellingen

Can we make medication temperature monitoring within healthcare facilities more efficient?

In healthcare facilities, the temperature of medication in refrigerators is often recorded manually. In practice, this means that an employee of the institution goes through all refrigerators every day to check and record the temperature of the medication. This data is then manually entered into the system. For healthcare facilities with multiple locations, this is […]

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Dew point reached? 99% chance of moisture damage to goods in container

What is the dew point? Every container contains moisture, even if it is not always visible. Even before the goods are loaded into the container, a measurement will show with 100% certainty that there is moisture (water vapor) in the air. Moisture is in the container floor that has been cleaned, in the pallets that […]

CALCIUM CHLORIDE VERSUS SILICA GEL: THE KEY DIFFERENCES

CALCIUM CHLORIDE VERSUS SILICA GEL: THE KEY DIFFERENCES

Not everyone in the logistics sector is aware of the risks associated with sea transport. Annually, $500 billion worth of goods is lost due to container damage, with at least 10% of this loss attributed to moisture. Many companies are already taking action to combat moisture issues. They wrap products in special foil or use […]

Droogmiddelen

Desiccants

Everyone has held a baggie in their hands that says, “Do not eat!” This little bag was in your new bag, for example, with your shoes in the box, or with your phone. This article explains what that pouch is for. What are desiccants?   That little bag is a desiccant. Desiccants come in different […]

CO₂ and the dangers

CO₂ – why measuring air quality is so important!

As a teacher you probably recognize it, especially on hot days; students complaining of headaches, they are less alert and do not absorb the material well. But these complaints can also occur in other public spaces where many people are present. The cause could well be an excessive level/presence of carbon dioxide/CO₂. Frequent in the […]

Export van stalen paardenboxen met het Praxas Container Pack

Export of steel horse boxes with the Praxas Container Pack

Smulders has been guaranteeing high-quality products for the horse market for twenty years. Everything, including horse boxes, is developed and produced in-house, in Poland. All production employees have extensive experience in steel production and process both mild and stainless steel. Smulders‘ customers are located all over the world. From Australia to the United States. The […]

Moisture in a Container and its Effect on your Goods

Moisture in a Container and its Effect on your Goods

Shipping by container is an economical and safe choice to transport goods. There are as many as 5 to 6 million containers at sea at any time, anywhere in the world. These containers carry your goods. And virtually every product, from steel to paper, wood to textiles, is susceptible to moisture. Moisture can cause loss, […]