Plastics Manufacturing Moisture & Composition Control
Measure Moisture, Additives & Polymer Consistency in Real-Time
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Rely on Consistent Material Control with MoistTech’s NIR Sensors for Plastics Processing
Plastic production requires tight control over moisture, additives, and material composition to ensure a high-quality final product. When these variables are not properly managed, manufacturers face issues such as:
- Surface defects and poor finish
- Inconsistent product strength
- Processing inefficiencies
- Increased scrap and rework
Just like moisture variability impacts animal feed quality and consistency, variability in plastics processing can significantly affect both product performance and production costs. Stable, real-time measurement ensures consistency, reduces waste, and improves overall process efficiency.
Proactively Avoid Quality Issues with NIR Measurement
At MoistTech, we specialize in near-infrared (NIR) sensor technology designed for real-time, non-contact measurement in the harshest manufacturing environments.
Traditional testing methods are often:
- Time-consuming
- Destructive
- Too slow for real-time control
NIR technology provides instant measurement directly on the production line, allowing operators to make immediate adjustments and maintain optimal process conditions.
MoistTech’s IR-3000 sensors deliver continuous, reliable readings regardless of material variation, enabling confident process control and improved product quality.
Benefits of Plastics Measurement & Control
- Less Product Waste
- Improved Product Consistency
- Higher Quality Finished Products
- Reduced Energy Consumption
- Increased Production Efficiency
- Real-Time Process Optimization
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Our NIR Sensors Can Be Used in the Following Plastics Applications:
- Polymer Identification (PE, PP, PET, etc.)
- Moisture Measurement in Resin
- Additive & Filler Monitoring
- Recycled Plastic Verification
- Blend & Compounding Control
- Extrusion Process Optimization
- Injection Molding Feed Control
- Film & Sheet Thickness / Coating Measurement
Control Your Process from Raw Material to Final Product
- Incoming raw material verification
- Blending & compounding
- Extrusion & molding
- Recycling & reprocessing
- Final product inspection
This mirrors how your animal feed page talks about pre/post dryer control
Near-Infrared Technology for Plastics Processing
NIR technology uses reflected light to measure material properties instantly and non-destructively. This allows continuous monitoring without interrupting production.
With thousands of measurements per second, operators can respond immediately to process changes and maintain optimal conditions throughout production
Built for Harsh Industrial Environments
- Non-contact measurement
- One-time calibration, no drift
- Maintenance-free operation
- Works across multiple materials and applications
- Designed for extreme process conditions
Let’s Improve Efficiency & Quality Today
Are you looking to measure and control material properties in your plastics process?
Get in touch with our team today for a no-obligation quote and see how MoistTech sensors can improve your operation.
Near-Infrared Moisture Detection is State-of-the-Art
The precision of NIR moisture sensors can help increase the quality of your product, resulting in less lost time and money.
Combining our long experience with improvements suggested by our customers, we’ve designed a better, more precise and more accurate NIR moisture sensor.
More Precision that Other Technologies
The 3000 Series Near-Infrared moisture sensor is designed to not only be more accurate, but to be low maintenance, as well. An initial calibration is all it takes and our NIR moisture sensor is ready to go. The IR-3000 uses NIR technology to take precise measurements in percentage wet and percentage dry, allowing you to make real-time adjustments, either automatically or manually. Our NIR moisture sensor will help you achieve a better, more consistent product.
Instant ROI
The most “bang for your buck” happens when you can control the moisture in the process through an automatic, feed-back-loop control system. A feed-back-loop changes the process based on the in-line measurement. If the collection and analysis of real-time data is the only purpose of testing, but the analysis of the data has potential to define substantive future process changes, an in-line solution may have a high potential ROI.
Avoid Downtime with Quick Measurements
Enjoy immediate adjustments to your process based on real-time measurements from our online NIR sensors. Avoid costly downtime and excessive scrap by catching any out-of-tolerance readings as quickly as possible. Immediate changes can be made to your production line to stop extra waste and keep the line moving. Connect our sensors directly to your PLC by RS232 or Ethernet for complete software control of your line.
Unbeatable Accuracy & Reliability
Our non-drift optical design gives you repeatable results in the most accurate measurements available. Calibrated from the factory, the sensors require no further maintenance to maintain their accuracy. Results are unaffected by heat or humidity.