Wet & Dry Animal Kibble
Increasing Efficiency & Decreasing Human Error
Animal kibble moisture measurement is desirable at numerous stages during the manufacturing process. With varying moisture content in raw materials, on-line NIR measurement is a key tool in ensuring optimum efficiency and quality control. The ability to measure moisture and make process adjustments during the production cycle is key.
Usually animal kibble moisture content is expressed as a percentage: dry kibble tends to have a moisture content of between 6 and 12%, semi-moist foods between 15-30% and wet foods around 75%. Moisture content plays a major role in the percentages of other ingredients in the animal feed including the amounts of protein, carbohydrate and fats. A guaranteed analysis of pet foods reveals the total percentage from protein, fat, fiber and moisture; if we remove the moisture element, the percentage of the other substrates will increase dramatically – which is what pet owners seek in wet and dry kibble.
- Ideal Kibble moisture is 10% (most widely used)
- Semi-moist 60-65% (most expensive typically)
- Wet pet food 75-78% (usually for older pets)
Above all, tracking the moisture levels in raw materials, managing the mixing/blending process not only guarantees the final product with constant high quality results, but enables a considerable cost savings to be accomplished in the production process. The user will know the levels of moisture in the raw material and will be able to accurately calculate the amount of moisture that needs to be added to the mix to achieve the correct consistency of the end product.
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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 to Animal Kibble Moisture?
MoistTech’s Online IR3000 Sensor was developed for instant, non-contact analysis in the harshest environments. Insensitive to material variations such as particle size, material height & color, the IR-3000 provides continuous, reliable readings without drift or frequent re-calibration. Using this device, operating personnel can make immediate process adjustments based on real-time measurements. The net result is improved quality and reduced production costs by savings in energy and loss reduction.
Assess
Installing of our on-line sensors prevents bad products due to undesirable moisture levels. Now you can fine-tune your setup to make sure you are putting out a higher quality and more consistent product and ultimately improve your bottom line. Save money, time and prevent negative results due to inconsistencies and human error.
For animal kibble moisture monitoring, the MoistTech Online sensors can be installed into any hopper, silo, material line, belt or screw conveyor and the moisture results are displayed on a color touch screen or output on any of our many signal options.
Contact
We offer service and support throughout the world for our animal kibble 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
With the IR-3000, you’ll save money throughout the entire production process, while making the best quality product at the same time. With MoistTech, you don’t need to compromise.