Extrusion Coatings & Moisture on Paper / Foil
Why Control Moisture During Production?
The latest technology for extrusion coatings on paper / foil allows for the application of these coatings to modern materials never before coated, such as packaged materials that contain acids, oils, fats, or fragrances. To ensure that these coatings perform well, the extrusion coatings on paper / foil moisture must be precisely controlled at all points of production. MoistTech is the #1 choice for the job!
By controlling moisture in extrusion coatings on paper / foil, not only do manufacturers better protect packaged contents, for example, but also reap many production benefits, including:
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- Improved product quality
- Lower energy costs
- Waste or scrap reduction
- Increased productivity
- 100% product inspection
- Less downtime
Optimize Production: Instant ROI
State-of-the-Art Technology
The IR-3000 near infrared moisture sensor and software system allows extrusion-coating manufacturers to control moisture at any point of the production process. It can be installed in the most extreme production locations, including along belt conveyors, along screw and drag conveyors, in down chutes, in storage bins, or in fluid-bed dryers. It provides thousands of moisture measurements, in real time, instantly, and continuously when installed, allowing production operators to adjust moisture in the coatings at any time.
The IR-3000 uses state-of-the-art components. Typical moisture accuracy is approximately ±0.05%; coating accuracy ranges from 0.1 to 0.01 micron, depending on coating type. The typical analog range is 0–10% moisture, up to nearly 40%, subject to application. With MoistTech’s product loss software capability, small gaps, inert material, foreign objects, and the belt or screw conveyors themselves are removed from the measurement calculation, providing the most accurate and true moisture reading.
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
Quality & Consistency
The IR-3000 remains unsurpassed in terms of quality, accuracy, and durability because MoistTech has been involved in moisture measurement for more than 40 years. Our relationships within the extrusion coatings industry allow us to continue to provide superior instrumentation. Our ongoing efforts to collect data from the field help us to ensure that our instrumentation excels in accuracy within the harshest industrial environment.
Contact us to learn more about how the IR-3000 NIR online moisture detector and software system will allow you to manage the extrusion coatings on paper / foil moisture in your production environment, saving time and money and improving product quality.
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 peform for you. All of our sensors are pre-calibrated prior to being shipped to create a plug-and-play operation for the end-user.
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
MoistTech’s near-infrared sensors have the ability to store up to 50 different product codes/recipes into the memory to easily switch to a new calibration when your product changes. Forget time consuming trips to the lab waiting for an oven, MoistTech’s online technology mounts directly to the production line and provides instant feedback to the user.