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Moisture Measurement Challenges and Opportunities in the Wood Industry
When thinking about moisture measurement in the wood industry, it is best to remember the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears: not too much, not too little, but just right. If wood pellets have even slightly too much or too little moisture, it can completely change the product, leading to material waste, lower quality…
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What Else Does MoistTech Measure?
The name MoistTech is self-explanatory that the moisture sensors detect moisture content, but there are so many more substances that absorb near infrared (NIR) light. Coating weight, protein and temperature are just a few measurables that can be detected with MoistTech’s line of products for quality control. How Does NIR Work? NIR technology works when…
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Moisture Challenges and Opportunities in Corrugated Cardboard Industry
Throughout the paper industry, moisture is the villain that can destroy an entire production line. The corrugated cardboard industry is no stranger to the challenges posed by moisture. Even slightly too much moisture can cause issues with warping, glue adhesion and printability with corrugated cardboard. It is crucial to monitor moisture content. MoistTech’s moisture sensors…
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Wood Pellet Moisture Case Study
Assurance and Quality Control The Background A major north eastern pellet company is surrounded by the forestry industry. Its production facility manufactures wood pellets to be used for fuel. The wood pellets are produced by grinding wood chips and sawdust, then they pass through a single pass, rotary drier. After exiting the drier, the wood…
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Understanding the Impact of Moisture on Product Quality
With over 40 years of expertise in the moisture measurement industry, MoistTech manufactures NIR moisture sensors to make real time decisions.
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Moisture Measurement Case Study
Paperboard Warping The Background A paper company located on the east coast prints heavy weight laminated paperboard for club store applications. When laminating paper surfaces, the company consistently experienced curl or warp in the finished product. The Problem The company came to realize that the warp was caused by unequal moisture in the top and…
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A Comparison Guide to Moisture Measurement
The importance of accurate moisture measurement on a processing line cannot be overstated. Whether in the food and beverage industry, pharmaceuticals, textiles, or any sector dependent on stringent quality control, maintaining the right moisture levels is a non-negotiable element of production. In this blog, we’ll shed light on the critical role played by moisture sensors…
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MoistTech to Showcase Innovation at MinExpo 2024
MoistTech is joining the international stage at MinExpo 2024 to showcase its revolutionary moisture sensors for the mining industry. The tradeshow will be hosted by the National Mining Association, in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 24-26, 2024. The National Mining Association is a trade organization that serves as the voice of the U.S. mining industry.…
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Moisture Control for the Bulk Solids & Mineral Industry
Moisture Challenges & Solutions Are bulk shipping costs for sand, cement and clay impacting your bottom line? Moisture could be the hidden problem. In fact, the moisture content in your materials directly impacts the weight of your bulk solids and minerals. Yet, high shipping cost isn’t the only thing impacted by moisture in bulk…
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Moisture Measurement in Powdered Drinks
Measuring the moisture content in powdered drinks is an important quality control step. With low moisture content, products can be packaged at the optimum moisture level to increase shelf life and product quality. With the correct low moisture content, reactions in powdered drinks stored at room temperature take place so slowly that the nutritive value…
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Moisture Measurement in Rice
When you are dealing with rice production, it is imperative that you keep a close eye on the moisture levels that your product is exposed to at every stage of the process. Rice is a substance that is very sensitive to moisture, so you should have a monitoring system that can give you real-time information…
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Moisture Measurement in Animal Kibble
When it comes to the animal kibble industry, moisture control is critical. Your pet food product needs balanced moisture to ensure the highest quality for your customers. Moisture measurements also influence the percentages of other necessary ingredients, including protein and fats, when trying to achieve the perfect blend. That’s where MoistTech Corp. comes in to…