Cut Tobacco Moisture

Control Cut Tobacco Moisture During Production

Regardless of whether cut tobacco is long or short, cut tobacco moisture must be strictly controlled for quality. Too much moisture will adversely affect product weight and burn time.

It is possible to control cut tobacco moisture right on the production line. To do so, production operators must have access to accurate moisture measurements, in real-time. With the information, adjustments to tobacco processing can be made at any point of the process to ensure that cut tobacco moisture is consistent throughout batches of a finished product. MoistTech’s Model 828 tobacco moisture gauge is the instrumentation of choice for tobacco processors. It has industry-proven, unmatched performance for tobacco moisture measurement and control within all levels of the tobacco industry.

The moisture content of the tobacco is around 13% to 16% by weight, the exact moisture content being product and blend-related. If the humidity falls below about 2-2.5% , the tobacco will start to lose moisture and dry.

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Non-Contact

Our equipment never comes into contact with the product, allowing for less waste

Zero Drift

Our sensors are guaranteed not to drift over time – which saves time and money

Closed Loop

Create a closed-loop process by tying a moisture sensor into your PLC. Full control over the line!

No Recalibrations

We’ve mastered the art of moisture sensors – your unit will never need to be recalibrated for the same product twice!

What is the Solution?

We’ve combined our decades of experience and knowledge with feedback from our industry partners to create a moisture sensor capable of taking instant, non-contact measurements of moisture, temperature, and other vital levels with the utmost accuracy.

Installation Points

MoistTech’s Model 828 gauge can be installed at nearly any stage of tobacco product production. Common installation locations include at conditioning cylinders, near cutters, in toasters, directly on conveyors, in down chutes, or in storage bins. Installing the gauge on the production line provides the real-time information your operators require to adjust the process to ensure moisture is properly managed.

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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