Explosives and Nitrocellulose Moisture
Explosion Proof Moisture Control
Nitrocellulose is a combustible substance composed of cellulose esters and nitric acid. It serves as a crucial component in contemporary gunpowder, as well as being utilized in specific lacquers and paints. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it played a fundamental role in the development of the earliest synthetic fibers and plastic materials.
When working with volatile chemicals, both the upper and lower levels of moisture need to be considered. Moisture measurements must be continuously taken to track explosives and nitrocellulose moisture. MoistTech’s sensors can give you the continuous readings you need.
MoistTech has developed an explosion proof sensor that is ideally suited to measure the moisture levels in explosives and nitrocellulose. Regardless of what phase of the process the chemicals are in, our sensors can measure and provide continuous readings. In the lab or on the line, our NIR moisture sensors will take readings without needing any physical contact with the chemicals or other raw materials. Also, material variations have no effects on the sensor.
Correct readings can keep chemicals from being overly dried. Once the optimal moisture level has been determined, the MoistTech’s NIR sensor, with the help of your team, will keep it there.
Non-Contact
Zero Drift
Closed Loop
No Recalibrations
Proper Solutions
By having the ability to control your explosives and nitrocellulose moisture levels in your manufacturing process, fuel and energy costs are reduced. The drying process is one of the largest uses of energy in the entire process. The right moisture sensor can help reduce drying times and save you money. In addition, there is a reduction in the waste of raw materials.
Installation
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!
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.
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Understand the Process
This technology allows our products to measure moisture without direct contact with the product, thus it provides accurate results without creating any waste. And, since the technology uses a simple light source for measurement, our equipment allows for longer use.