Wood Shavings Moisture
Top Tier Moisture Control
Measuring moisture in wood shavings product plays an important role in the overall process. If moisture is too high, low quality or wet material is produced. If moisture is too low, energy has been wasted in over-drying. Sometimes, production or further processing may be stopped altogether if moisture is not at optimal levels.
Continual, accurate measurement is the best way to ensure high-quality wood shavings product consistently. It is much easier to detect and proactively address problems this way, while also saving money.
At MoistTech, we are proud that our state-of-the-art wood shavings moisture gauge helps our customers produce the highest quality product for their customers.
Optimize Your Production Quality
PERFORMANCE
Unsurpassed in performance, our sensors can accurately measure moisture within tenths of a percent of most applications
STABILITY
MoistTech sensors withstand the test of time and are low to zero maintenance
RELIABILITY
Rely on MoistTech’s NIR moisture sensors to never drift or need re-calibration
COST OF OWNERSHIP
A moisture measurement system is essential for the production process and in some cases will pay for itself in less than 30 days
Dryer Control
For best results, install your wood shavings moisture sensor several inches above the conveyor belt. Don’t worry, our unique sensor allows for accurate readings even with small gaps in product flow. Our sensor allows for both manual and automatic monitoring throughout the process.
Moist Tech also provides a viewing area for real time process measurement through developed sample systems and optical windows using sapphire optics. You can view more details about this process in our section in sampling technology.
Efficiency is a top of the line priority for manufacturers and the dryer can drain a lot of that. Measuring the moisture before and after the dryer allows the user to optimize the dryer settings to save time and money. A proper moisture control system will pay for itself with the energy savings from the dryer in less than 30 days. Efficiently controlling the dryer within the facility can drastically change the productivity levels.
What is the Solution?
Our wood shavings moisture gauge functions well in dusty environments. If your particular environment produces an extreme amount of dust, however, we recommend installing an Air Purge System to keep your sensor dust free and functioning accurately. It is also possible that if you’ve needed to install your sensor in a high-heat area, like close to the dryer outlet, you’ll need to cool the sensor with either air or water.
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. When it comes to moisture sensors, the IR-3000 is the most advanced system available.
Benefits
- 100% Product Inspection – even with gaps on the belt
- Improved Quality of Product
- Less Downtime
- Less Product Waste
- Lowered Energy Costs
- Reduced Start-up Times
- Significant Resin Cost Savings
Assess
Locate the point in the production process in which measuring moisture will be the most crucial and beneficial. Identify how you will use the moisture measurement data for improvements and if it will tie into your PLC.
Remember this could involve more than one installation point!
Develop
A closed loop process is achieved by incorporating a moisture measurement system into the manufacturing process. Developing a proactive solution to moisture control will avoid costly downfalls.
Support
MoistTech’s experts will assess your specific application with lab tests, calibrations and accuracy results to ensure our equipment will perform for you. All of our sensors are pre-calibrated prior to being shipped to create a plug-and-play operation for the end-user.
The experienced MoistTech staff understands the wood shavings moisture sensing process in your manufacturing needs.
Check out our other wood moisture applications to learn more.
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. Contact us today for more information!
Understand the Process
Using the IR-3000 drastically cuts production costs. It is energy efficient, low maintenance, and decreases startup and down times. Over dried product causes waste; so does product that is too moist. With the IR-3000, these problems will no longer be an issue.
Using 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.