The need for accurate levels of moisture in tobacco has become a very crucial component during the various stages of tobacco processing and production.

Processors are constantly adjusting moisture and heat during the conditioning process to maintain the quality of their product. If the conditioned tobacco is too wet or too dry, the tobacco will not bind together or pack well in each cigarette.
 

'Moisture In Tobacco' Experts:

With the help of industry partners and 30 years of knowledge and experience, your MoistTech team of engineers have proudly  developed the IR-3000 series of sensors.  Model 828 and Model 838 Tobacco Moisture Sensors are ideally suited to measure all of the very critically important levels of moisture in tobacco in leaf processing, expanded, cut and reconstituted tobacco. 
 

Installation….

By installing the MoistTech tobacco moisture sensor at the exit of the dryer, the sensor should be mounted several inches above the conveyor so that it can continuously monitor the process and can control the moisture in tobacco either manually or automatically. 

Environment….

If the sensor has to be installed close to the dryer outlet where it will be susceptible to extreme heat conditions, it is necessary to cool the sensor with either air or water. 

Benefits….

improved product quality lower energy costs reduced start-up times less waste 100% product inspection less downtime dryer efficiency control

MoistTech's professional staff is very experienced with the requirements in the production of tobacco.  Our sensor calibrations, measurement wavelengths, algorithms and sensor optical requirements are pre-set at the factory.  Typical accuracy is about ±0.1% moisture.  Typical analog range is 5-15% moisture.  The outputs can be adjusted to optimize PLC or recording requirements.