Thickness in Paper Converting
Consistency Speaks Volumes
Moisture content measurement plays a crucial role in meeting industry standards, particularly in the case of paper and paperboard converting processes. To ensure that the product falls within the acceptable moisture range (typically 4-8%), it is essential to accurately measure moisture levels throughout the converting process. Adhering to these standards is vital to prevent costly issues such as product curl, warpage, excess weight, delamination, density variation, and more.
To avoid delays in receiving lab results, which could lead to out-of-spec products (greater than 8%) and associated waste, recycling, labor costs, broken webs, downtime, restart costs, excessive energy usage, and more, it is imperative to determine the moisture level online and in real-time. Our IR3000 moisture sensor is designed to meet this need, utilizing non-contact measurement technology that eliminates the risk of marring the product surface.
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Inadequate measurements of moisture levels in paper, film, and foil products can have a direct impact on the dimensional properties of your web or sheet, as well as the overall quality of the final product. This can lead to variations in mechanical properties and how the material responds to stress, resulting in issues such as unevenness, stretching, shrinking, bagginess, and length discrepancies. The manufacturing processes involved are often intricate, necessitating specialized measurements and expertise in web gauging applications. The coating combination is typically the most valuable component of converted paper, film, and foil products, making it crucial to employ the right coat weight measurement technique.
MoistTech offers a range of non-contact gauges specifically designed for coat weight measurement in web gauging applications, along with extensive application knowledge. Their expertise covers a wide array of coating techniques, ensuring the most effective moisture measurement system in the industry. These solutions deliver precise coat weight measurements and controls that are not influenced by the characteristics of the substrates. With these tools, line personnel can effectively monitor the coating process and achieve consistent, long-term results.
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- Flat coat weight profiles
- Optimized coat weight
- Improved materials usage
- Improved process efficiency
- Reduced scrap
non-contact
Our equipment never comes into contact with the product, allowing for less waste
zero drift
Our sensors are guaranteed not to drift over time – which saves time and money
closed loop
Create a closed-loop process by tying a moisture sensor into your PLC. Full control over the line!
no recalibrations
We’ve mastered the art of moisture sensors – your unit will never need to be recalibrated for the same product twice!
What is the Solution?
Without on line, real-time coat weight analysis, a significant amount of product can be lost due to defective coating (either too much or too little applied) or an uneven coating pattern across the web. On line coat weight analysis allows for the avoidance of rework, recycle, downtime, and other costs. Instead, by utilizing the data provided by our intelligent moisture sensing systems, you can quickly adjust variables throughout your manufacturing process to minimize loss, increase efficiency, and ultimately maximize profits.
Assess
The NIR sensor can be mounted as a stationary meter above the web or placed on a scanning frame to move across the web and provide a moisture profile. Outputs are available to control the process through web speed, temperature, spray pressure, or other process adjustments.
Contact
We offer service and support throughout the world for our moisture measurement sensors and would be happy to connect you with a rep in your area. Contact us today for more information!
Understand the Process
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