Tobacco Moisture Applications
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Manufacturing Improvements with Tobacco Moisture Sensors
MoistTech’s Model 828 NIR tobacco moisture sensor provides highly accurate, online moisture measurement across all stages of tobacco processing, including leaf, strip, cut, expanded, and reconstituted tobacco. As the flagship of MoistTech’s IR Series, it delivers precise, real-time control—especially in critical dryer applications—by measuring moisture to within tenths of a percent, improving product consistency and reducing waste.
Replacing slow, manual lab testing, the Model 828 offers continuous, molecular-level analysis in harsh environments where dust and steam are present. With a 0–65% measurement range, ±0.1% accuracy, and factory-set calibrations, MoistTech enables manufacturers to maintain optimal moisture levels, protect product quality, and achieve meaningful cost savings.
Benefits of Tobacco Moisture Analysis
MoistTech’s on-line near infrared (NIR) analyzers have proven to perform well even in harsh tobacco processing conditions. These analyzers enable rapid and continuous measurement of moisture. In the case of NIR technology, operators can also gather data on other important tobacco parameters such as nicotine levels, sugar content, and product temperature.
With the help of on-line NIR sensor technologies, every stage of the tobacco blending process can be accurately measured and controlled. These systems also facilitate closed loop control of tobacco dryers and conditioning cylinders, ensuring a high level of accuracy. This not only improves the brand value in a competitive market but also meets consumer expectations.
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Are you looking to measure and control the moisture within your process? We have installed thousands of sensors in even the harshest conditions, and we would strive to earn your business!
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.
Tobacco Leaf Processing
To improve the threshing efficiency and to reduce the quantity of lamina, moisture control is extremely important. High accuracy and fast responses to moisture sensing allows for the manufacturer to conduct 100% inspection while optimizing the process by producing a quality product at reduced cost.
Our on-line tobacco moisture measurement and control sensors also have the ability to measure temperatures and other tobacco components, such as sugar and nicotine if required.