Laboratories

Environmental control is essential in laboratory environments, where temperature and humidity can directly affect research accuracy, testing consistency, equipment performance, and sample integrity. DriSteem provides humidification, dehumidification, and water treatment solutions that help laboratories maintain precise environmental conditions in research, testing, healthcare, and academic institutions.

Humidity levels that are too low can contribute to electrostatic discharge (ESD), sample degradation, and measurement inaccuracies. Excess humidity can lead to condensation, contamination risks, corrosion, and compromised testing conditions. Maintaining proper relative humidity helps laboratories protect sensitive equipment and materials while supporting reliable, repeatable results.

By providing precise humidity control, DriSteem solutions help laboratories improve process consistency, protect valuable research, and maintain the environmental conditions required for critical applications.

Issues caused by low or fluctuating relative humidity

Impact on testing 

• Humidity levels that are too high or too low can interfere with test results.
• Whether from a brief interval when an HVAC system starts up or the season changes, the slightest fluctuation in humidity can affect the accuracy of sensitive testing.

Protection of equipment 

• In a dry environment, static can build up, allowing contaminants to collect on equipment.
• In an uncontrolled environment, the lifespan of expensive equipment, such as spectrometers and electron microscopes, can be notably reduced.  

Wellness of staff

• The use of humidification can help reduce the spread of viruses such as COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) and seasonal influenza, thereby protecting the well-being of staff.

Resources

Buyer’s Guide: Humidification for Laboratories
Learn how issues caused by low or fluctuating humidity can negatively affect a laboratory, leading to inaccurate results and reducing the lifespan of expensive equipment. 

Sources

1. Value of lab testing
2. Laboratories, United States Department of Labor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Next steps

Contact your local DriSteem representative to learn more about humidity control for laboratories. Use the Find a Rep tool below to find your nearest representative.

Already using humidity control to protect laboratories?

For best performance and highest efficiency, existing humidification systems should be checked to determine whether replacement parts are needed, whether any additional maintenance is required, and whether a software update is available. Contact your local DriSteem representative to learn more.