Slag Moisture
Moisture Content Measurement
The Federal Highway Administration allows for the use of slag from the steel-making industry as a construction aggregate material. When crushed and screened for use in hot-mix asphalt applications, slag (furnace) moisture must meet specific requirements to ensure minimal expansion in the hot-mix asphalt upon application. Volume changes to the slag from the hydration of unslaked lime and magnesia must be measured and controlled. If stockpiled too long, the slag will overhydrate, causing excessive and difficult-to-break lumps. Insufficient time in storage does not allow for the drainage of excess moisture. Measuring slag moisture throughout the stockpiling process is critical to ensuring that it is optimal for use in hot-mix asphalt.
MoistTech’s CCS3000 near infrared (NIR) online moisture transmitter is the industry leader in slag moisture testing. It boasts the following features:
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- Product loss software capability
- Large, intense, quartz-halogen light source
- Efficient optical system
- High-speed motor
- Measurements displayed as percent wet or percent dry by weight
- Rugged industrial design
Measure Today with Unparalleled Precision
PERFORMANCE
Unsurpassed in performance, our sensors can accurately measure moisture within tenths of a percent of most applications
STABILITY
MoistTech sensors withstand the test of time and are low to zero maintenance
RELIABILITY
Rely on MoistTech’s NIR moisture sensors to never drift or need re-calibration
COST OF OWNERSHIP
A moisture measurement system is essential for the production process and in some cases will pay for itself in less than 30 days
Solutions to Moisture Measurement
The CCS3000 has 50 product codes and comes pre-calibrated for easy installation. Its proven long-term stability has no calibration drift and does not require any routine maintenance. Because it has no product height effect 4 to 14 inches from the material, it can be installed in down chutes, storage bins, or along belt conveyors. The Windows-based operating software allows for its management and control from a laptop, touch-screen tablet, over a plant network, or via TCP/IP from 3 x analog outputs 4–20mA isolated, self-powered, I/O ports. The addition of an optional base and stand provides instant off-line or at-line measurement under on-line operating conditions.
The rugged design of the CCS3000 allows for its installation in nearly any industrial environment. Environmental humidity, ambient or product temperature, ambient light, inert materials, gaps, or foreign objects do not affect moisture measurements. The CCS3000 has proven, unsurpassed performance in the harshest industrial environments.
For the complete specifications of the CCS3000 NIR moisture transmitter, or to learn how the CCS3000 will help you achieve your moisture control objects, contact a MoistTech representative.
Assess
Locate the point in the production process in which measuring moisture will be the most crucial and beneficial. Identify how you will use the moisture measurement data for improvements and if it will tie into your PLC.
Remember this could involve more than one installation point!
Develop
A closed loop process is achieved by incorporating a moisture measurement system into the manufacturing process. Developing a proactive solution to moisture control will avoid costly downfalls.
Support
MoistTech’s experts will assess your specific application with lab tests, calibrations and accuracy results to ensure our equipment will peform for you. All of our sensors are pre-calibrated prior to being shipped to create a plug-and-play operation for the end-user.
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
At MoistTech Corp., we utilize only the best technology for your manufacturing needs. Near-Infrared Technology (NIR) allows for a non-contact solution for accurate moisture content readings. This technology is insensitive to variations like particle size, material height, and color.