Flexible Packaging Moisture
More Than Moisture
Flexible packaging acts as a tough protective barrier to prevent the entry of contaminants, tampering and sanitation issues. Flexible packaging also protects the food products’ freshness, nutrition and shelf life. Other packaging may be for communicating information about product use, convenience, unit size, or dispensing information. Still others are to avoid pilfering and shoplifting. Regardless of the use of the packaging, the manufacturing process involves coating a paper product in a timely, cost-effective way. Moisture must be controlled, and coating thickness needs to be measured.
- Maintain moisture levels
- Measure water and solvent-based coatings
- Calculate coat weight thicknesses during the paper/converting process
Obtain Instant Moisture Data Now!
MoistTech provides a comprehensive selection of non-contact measurement solutions to monitor crucial parameters during the production of flexible packaging products. This includes the moisture content of the base materials, the thickness of the many different polymer coatings on the base substrate, and coatings on metalized surfaces.
- Reduced start-up times
- Raw materials savings
- Higher productivity
- Increased profitability
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!
Proven Technology
We’ve combined our decades of experience and knowledge with feedback from our industry partners to create a moisture sensor capable of taking instant, non-contact measurements of moisture, temperature, and other vital levels with the utmost accuracy. When it comes to moisture sensors, the IR-3000 is the most advanced system available.
Assess
The paper/converting process provides multiple locations in the manufacturing process to place a moisture measurement sensor. Often space and accessibility determine the best location as well as the manufacturer’s moisture control strategy. When mounted, the manufacturer has the ability to constantly monitor the process and manage the moisture content or package coating, either manually or automatically.
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
Quality and consistency are crucial when it comes to maintaining a manufacturing line. Continuous monitoring of moisture content provides proactive avoidance of potential issues caused by out of tolerance moisture levels.