Tuesday, January 21, 2014

The Working Mechanism And Uses Of Water Absorbing Beads

By Marissa Velazquez


Water absorbing beads have been used in different aspects of life to serve different functions. With amazing ability in absorption, increase in size till saturation, these amazing crystals can transform to change simple events into marvelous functions. They are also known as water peals or crystals, gel beads and Orbeez among many other names. Currently, you will see used for decoration in events like weddings and manufacturing and processing factories.

They are available in different colors from different manufactures in your local stores. You can also order them from online stores and this gives you more options to choose from. All you need is a trusted supplier with a well established brand as this is the first assurance of quality. They look small and dry when in store shelves.

Once the maximum size is reached, the extra wetness is strained by the use of a strainer. When carefully handle, they can last for months, as long as care is taken to avoid hitting them on hard surface as they can break. Water evaporates from them making them reduce in size, in order to increase their size you need to put them in water container again. If the idea is to reduce their size, they are dried and strained backed to their original size and then bagged for later use.

Once at their full size, these crystals can retain this size for months although evaporation will eventually reduce them to former size. They are very durable but care must be taken to avoid hitting them on hard surfaces as this can make them to break. After use, they can be dried through evaporation and strained using a trainer which returns them to their original size. At this point, it will be possible to bag them ready for other uses later on.

The crystals come in several unique colors and shapes ranging from cubes, cuboids, pyramids, diamonds, star shape, heart-shape among many others. They can be available from some of the local stores or online shops which allow wider variety to choose from. Ordering online make it easy to locate and take advantage of discounts available in addition to free delivery offered.

The other area of use is in the manufacture of baby diapers where they produce much thinner, lighter and yet highly effective diapers. They are actually referred to us super absorbent due to their great properties. In sewerage plants, they help in trapping and suspending most of the solid particles making their removal much easier. Other industries that use these crystals include ore processing, plants dealing paper and textiles, soil conditioning, in manufacturing of dyes, adhesives, fabrics such as permanent press and many other uses.

Bandana coolers too are made of these crystals. The crystals are simply wrapped in a bandana and then placed in a freezer for about fifteen minutes after which they are able to provide such a great chilling effect making you relaxed even on the hottest day. With the same idea, it is used in making the cooling parts on the clothing won by bicyclists, motorcyclists and construction workers.

Water absorbing beads are the best for decorations. With many colors and different sizes, you have the power to turn your event to a memorable one. Some scented oils to soaking liquid used will take the effect a little further. In this way, the air will smell great in addition to the fabulous look.




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