online near-infrared
ir-3000C: Converting Products
proper moisture measurement & control
Manufacturing any product requires producers to focus on minimizing waste, reducing costs, continually increasing product quality and maximizing overall plant efficiency, moisture control can play a large role in maintaining the efficiency of the plant. Creating the need to evaluate and implement lean manufacturing practices to identify the key areas in which the manufacturing process is not operating at its peak ability.
MoistTech produced the IR3000C sensor to precisely measure moisture, coat weight, thickness and temperature in converting applications such as paper, films, foils, composite board, hot melts, glues, recycled paper, wax and vinyl coating, resin and many more.
Thoroughly evaluating methods of reducing wasted product, efforts, time and energy will provide the needed efficiency to increase plant productions. Proper moisture measurement and control can play a large role in the overall process and quality of the product, implementing a moisture management system is low cost and instant ROI.
Often efficiency in the converting process is affected by variations in coat weight, inefficient moisture control, thickness and/or temperature issues. Moisture and thickness play a large role in the final product quality and use.
Precise moisture levels in paper, pulp, tissue, corrugated line and other converting products is a crucial component to the manufacturing process. Out of tolerance moisture levels create wasted product, increased energy usage, downtime and more. Improved product quality and productivity in processing lines through proper moisture control, creating substantial cost savings.
Maintaining the ideal thickness or coat weight in the production line can mean the difference between a quality product you provide your customers or wasted effort and material. Many basic properties of paper are greatly affected by its moisture content. Its dimensions, flatness, conductivity, strength and fold are among the more significant properties influenced by its moisture content.
Where to Use:
The IR3000C series sensor is an on-line, instant, non-contact moisture reading system that is can be installed in many configurations using the bracket on the back or top of the sensor enclosure. Most typical installations are mounted 4 – 16” (inches) from the product flow to be precisely measured. Changes in product flow can be compensated for by using our filtering, damping and averaging.
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- After coating station applying water based coatings, either on paper or film
- After dryer to measure organic coating coat weight
- After extrusion in the case of hot melt or polymer
- Moisturizing unites e.g. LAS, steam curtains before and after chill rolls
- Exit and inlet dryer moisture and temperature
- Moisture profile measurement and correction e.g. before steam profilers, before and after water jet micro sprays, before and after segmented infrared drying
MoistTech Advantages Stand Above the Rest:
product loss software capability
large intense quartz halogen light source
optical system that is several times more efficient than competitors
high speed motor - 100's of more measurements per second
zero ambient or other light effect
no effect from dust, temperature or humidity
display in % wet of % dry weight
rugged industrial design
sensor features
Users can enjoy many features of MoisTech’s IR-3000C sensor that can immediately benefit the production line. Easy to use and incorporate into many existing systems, we are proud to offer the following features with our IR-3000C series sensors:
pre-calibrated to your application without calibration drifting
optical window contamination alarm/monitor
insensitive to ambient temperatures & lights
store up to 50 different product codes/calibrations
windows operating software for management & control
3 x 4-20mA outputs available
0-10V available
sapphire, kel-F, & Quartz sensor window options
optional explosion proof enclosure
proper measurement
Out of tolerance moisture levels create wasted product, increased energy usage, downtime and increased start up times. Processing lines can see improved product quality and increased productivity with proper moisture monitoring, creating substantial cost savings. Maintaining the ideal moisture, thickness or coat weight in the production line can mean the difference between a quality product to provide your customers or wasted effort and material. Many basic properties of paper are greatly affected by its moisture content: paper dimensions, flatness, conductivity, strength and fold are among the more significant properties influenced by moisture control.
Thousands of MoistTech analyzers are installed not only for the measurement of moisture, but also for other applications such as measuring and controlling: coating thickness, resin content, glue and plastic film thickness and many other constituents – all with one sensor!
The online moisture transmitter can be in a stand alone or multi-sensor configuration.
benefits
product quality monitoring
Allows immediate production line adjustments to improve product quality & consistency
process optimization
Allows 100% monitoring of the production process to reduce product that is “out of specification”
fuel consumption savings
Reduce the energy usage as the drying / cooking process can be controlled by the moistue sensor, resulting in a reduction of energy consumption
low cost - immediate return on investment
highest accuracy utilizing near-infrared technology
easy installation & one-time calibration
newest technology & software updates
very low to zero maintenance needed
surface mount electronics
more options
food products
Our IR-3000F food product sensor can measure moisture, oil, fat/protein and more to meet all production needs.
coke/coal/sinter products
Specifically designed for the dark mineral industry, the CCS-3000 series can measure moisture in dark materials.
IP-67 rated sensor
Ideal for harsh conditions, the IP-67 rated sensor can withstand wash-downs, and aggressive process applications.