Tobacco Primary Processing

The Model 828 Tobacco Moisture Sensor is considered by many as being the flag ship of MoistTech’s IR Series of sensors.  It has resulted in unmatched performance for tobacco moisture measurement and control within all levels of the tobacco industry.

Our long standing relationship with most tobacco processors confirms that our knowledge and experience is second to none.  MoistTech's professional staff continues to develop products for the tobacco industry showing our commitment to the industry.

Dryer control is the most sensitive area of the tobacco process.  Thousands of kilos per hour are processed where volume, temperature and input moisture vary   The MoistTech IR-3000 Model 828 Tobacco Moisture Sensor provides the user with the ability to monitor and control this process to within tenths of a percent.

Installation of the MoistTech's Model 828 Tobacco Moisture Sensor provides manufactures exceptionally accurate and precise tobacco moisture measurement and control protocols.  The Model 828 is able to accurately measures to within 0.1% on many applications - resulting in improved product quality and significant cost savings

Tobacco Manufacturing

MoistTech’s development of the most advanced on-line series of NIR sensors has resulted in the company being the leader in process control of moisture throughout the tobacco industry.

Experience in the tobacco process has allowed us to develop the most accurate on-line, non contact moisture analyzer for use in primary processing, leaf processing and cut tobacco applications.

The IR-3000 Sensor Series and the Model 828 Tobacco Moisture Sensor are renowned for their rugged design and ability to withstand the harsh environments of the tobacco factory.  These sensors are unaffected by product height, flow, ambient light, and temperature.  The accuracy is with 0.1% on most applications.

Tobacco Leaf Processing

To improve threshing efficiency and reduce the quantity of lamina smalls moisture control is extremely important.  High accurate and fast response to moisture sensing allows for the manufacturer to conduct 100% inspection while optimizing the process by producing a quality product at reduced cost.

Our on-line tobacco moisture measurement and control sensors also have the ability to measure temperatures and other tobacco components, such as sugar and nicotine if required.

Process Tobacco Applications

MoistTech's NIR Analyzer, the Model 828 Tobacco Moisture Sensor, is used for on-line applications at all locations in tobacco leaf and primary processing. The table below lists the applications and typical range for each measurement.  The accuracy that can be achieved depends on the sampling and testing methods.  Whole leaf and strip tobacco will have higher sampling errors than cut finished tobacco due to the variability of the material.

Typical locations where measurement is most beneficial are before and after the dryers (conditioning cylinders), cutters, toasters and reconstituted lines.

Measurement of moisture, nicotine and sugars simultaneously can be made using the multi constituent on and off line analyzers. 
 

Application Performance Specifications:
 

	Large intense Quartz Halogen slight source
	Optical system that is several times more efficient than competitors
	High speed Motor - - 100s more measurements per second
	No Product height effect 4 to 14 inches from material
	Zero ambient or other light effect
	No effect from Dust, Temperature or humidity
	Display in % Wet or % Dry weight
	Rugged industrial design

	Low cost.  Highest accuracy.
	Newest technology
	Easiest installation and calibration
	Very low Maintenance
	Most advanced software
	Surface mount electronics

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