Having the correct potato chip oil level is one of the critical components during the various stages production and frying.  Potato chips and other snack foods can easily become too oily (as well as either too wet or dry), thus wasting manufacturer’s time and money as well as impacting the quality of the end product.

With the help of industry partners and 30 years of knowledge and experience, MoistTech has uniquely developed the IR-3000 Potato Chip Oil & Moisture Sensor that is ideally suited to measure both the potato chip oil and moisture levels during the baking and frying process.

The sensor is coated in a food grade material with a polymer optical window allowing manufacturers to improve product quality and monitor moisture continuously. 
 

Installation….

Ideally, MoistTech's IR-3000 Potato Chip Oil & Moisture Sensor should be installed after the fryer outlet.

It should be mounted several inches above the vibrating conveyor so that it can continuously monitor the process and can control the potato chip moisture and oil content levels either manually or automatically in the finished product. 
 

Environment….

If the sensor must be installed close to the outlet of the fryer and will be susceptible to extreme heat conditions, it is necessary to cool the sensor with either air or water.  Furthermore, if the sensor is located near an oil spray, it is necessary to clean the sensor’s optical window during regular routine cleaning.
 

Benefits….

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

MoistTech's professional staff is very experienced with the requirements in the production of potato chips and other snack foods.  Our sensor calibrations, measurement wavelengths, algorithms and sensor optical requirements are pre-set at the factory. Typical accuracy is about ±0.1% moisture and ±0.2% for oil.  Typical analog range is 0-5% for moisture and 20-40% for oil.