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828 Tobacco
increase production abilities with proper moisture
MoistTech understands the sensitive nature of tobacco manufacturing when it comes to moisture levels and developed the model 828 tobacco sensor. The durable design provides the capability to endure the extreme conditions of tobacco factories. Utilizing Near-Infrared (NIR) technology allows MoistTech to provide the best solution for moisture control as it provides an instant measurement without coming into contact with the product.
The 828 model is built to be unaffected by differences in particle size, material height and color, making it the most accurate tobacco sesnor on the market. Providing continuous, reliable readings with only a one time calibration, running maintenance free, and built with a drift free optical design allows operating personnel to immediatly initialize process adjustments based on real-time data. Precision filters and algorithms have been incorporated to optimize performance under the demanding conditions in tobacco processing.
Unmatched in efficiency, reliability, maintainability, life span, and cost of ownership, MoistTech’s 828 tobacco moisture gauge is the answer to controlling moisture in primary processing, leaf processing and cut tobacco applications.
Providing thousands of measurements per second gives the users immediate access to optimize their on-line process to dramatically improve product quality, providing both energy savings and potential increased productivity with lower material losses.
MoistTech has incorporated it’s product loss software capability into the sensor to make small gaps in product, inert material, foreign objects, and belt or screw conveyor measurements are removed from the overall calculation to providing the most accurate and true moisture reading.
sensor features
Users can enjoy many features of MoisTech’s IR-3000 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-3000 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
display & install options
In addition to the standard software MoistTech provides, there are several read out options available to display the measurement outputs. See display options
Each sensor is equipped with a bracket that can be used to install the sensor from the back or the top. It is recommended to mount the moisture gauge 4-16” (inches) from the product.
Other common installation locations:
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- before and after the dryers
- conditioning cylinders
- cutters
- toaster
- reconstituted lines
- belt conveyors
- screw and drag conveyors
At-line: The addition of the base and stand option provides instant off-line or at-line measurement under on-line operating conditions.
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
plant production efficiency monitoring
ultimate dryer control for optimal performance
total monitoring of blending process
low cost - immediate roi
increase productivity & reduce waste
Application Moisture Accuracy
| Whole Leaf or Strips GTL Or Primary/Stemmery | 5-35% | 0.25% |
| Strips/Threshing | 5-35% | 0.25% |
| Re-dried Cut Lamina | 15-30% | 0.20% |
| Finished Tobacco Blend | 12-18% | 0.05% |
| Cut Rolled Stem, Water Treated Stem | 20-50% | 0.20% |
| Expanded Tobacco | 5-15% | 0.10% |
| Rolled Tobacco Stem | 10-20% | 0.15% |
| Shorts | 10-15% | 0.20% |
| Pipe Tobacco | 12-25% | 0.20% |
| Chewing Tobacco | 10-40% | 0.30% |
| Cigar Filler | 10-20% | 0.20% |
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.