Extrusion Coatings & Moisture on Paper / Foil
Why Control Moisture During Production?
The latest technology for extrusion coatings on paper/foil allows for the application of these coatings to modern materials never before coated, such as packaged materials that contain acids, oils, fats, or fragrances. To ensure that these coatings perform well, the extrusion coatings on paper/foil moisture must be precisely controlled at all points of production. MoistTech is the #1 choice for the job!
By controlling moisture in extrusion coatings on paper/foil, not only do manufacturers better protect packaged contents, for example but also reap many production benefits, including:
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- Flat coat weight profiles
- Optimized coat weight
- Improved materials usage
- Improved process efficiency
- Reduced scrap
Optimize Production: Instant ROI
State-of-the-Art Technology
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.
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!
Quality & Consistency
MoistTech’s IR-3000 NIR online moisture detector and software system will allow you to manage the extrusion coatings on paper/foil moisture in your production environment, saving time and money and improving product quality.
Assess
Locate the point in the production process in which measuring moisture will be the most crucial and beneficial. Identify how you will use the moisture measurement data for improvements and if it will tie into your PLC.
Remember this could involve more than one installation point!
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
MoistTech’s near-infrared sensors have the ability to store up to 50 different product codes/recipes into the memory to easily switch to a new calibration when your product changes. Forget time consuming trips to the lab waiting for an oven, MoistTech’s online technology mounts directly to the production line and provides instant feedback to the user.