Overview
In the corrugated board industry, maintaining precise moisture levels throughout the production process is essential for achieving consistent quality, structural integrity, and dimensional stability. The porous nature of corrugated board makes it particularly susceptible to fluctuations in temperature and humidity—conditions that can lead to costly warping, curling, or delamination. MoistTech’s IR-3000 Series Near-Infrared (NIR) sensor provides real-time, non-contact, and highly accurate moisture measurements, enabling manufacturers to optimize their production lines and deliver superior finished products.
Why Measure Moisture
Corrugated board manufacturing involves the bonding of linerboards and fluting using adhesive and heat. Each stage of this process is influenced by moisture content.
Quality Assurance
Energy Efficiency
Reduced Waste
Process Stability
Safety
MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY
The MoistTech IR-3000 offers a maintenance-free, drift-free, and one-time calibration solution that continuously monitors moisture during all phases of corrugated production. Its durable optical design withstands even the harshest factory conditions while delivering laboratory-level accuracy.
Key performance highlights include:
- Non-contact, real-time moisture measurement
- Insensitive to material color, thickness, or temperature changes
- ±0.05% measurement precision
- Instant data output to PLCs, control systems, or operator displays for immediate process adjustment
RECOMMENDED MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS
The IR-3000 can be installed at multiple points in the corrugated board production line for maximum process insight:
- Pre-Heater Section – Monitors linerboard moisture prior to adhesive application.
- Double Backer Section – Ensures balanced moisture across liners to prevent curl.
- Post-Dryer / Pre-Slit Section – Verifies uniform drying before slitting and stacking.
- Finished Product Inspection – Confirms optimal final moisture for quality assurance and packaging.
Each sensor delivers continuous readings to external displays or PCs, providing operators with instant visual feedback and control capability.