Popcorn Sprayed with Oil & Flavorings

Product Quality: Producing the Best Popcorn Sprayed With Oil & Flavorings

Maintaining the consistency by monitoring the oil and flavorings of popcorn not only gives improved product quality, but also produces lower energy costs, reduced start-up times, less product waste, 100% product inspection, and less downtime. Popcorn sprayed with oil & flavorings can fluctuate in moisture levels and it is important for the producer to be able to have a consistent product.

Our sensor calibrations, measurement wavelengths, algorithms and sensor optical requirements are pre-set at the factory.

  • Typical accuracy is about ±0.1% moisture
  • Typical analog range is 0-10% moisture
  • The outputs can be adjusted to optimize PLC or recording requirements

Side By Side Comparison

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

Installation Efficiency

Installation of the sensor after the sprayer, will allow the measurement of oil and flavoring on the popcorn to be properly measured and controlled. The sensor should be installed several inches above the belt or screw conveyor so that a production worker can continuously monitor the process. This also allows for control of the oil and flavoring content either manually or automatically in the finished product.

Popcorn sprayed with oil & flavorings can seem to be tricky but MoistTech has the experience to make it successful. If the popcorn has gone through an oil spray, it is important to install the sensor at an angle to cut down any reflection from the oil coating.

The sensor can be located near oil spray, it will be necessary to then clean the sensor’s optical window during regular routine cleaning. If the oil or flavoring sensor has to be installed where it will be susceptible to extreme heat conditions, it is necessary to cool the sensor with either air or water.

What is the Solution?

Becaise MoistTech is very experienced with the requirements in the production of popcorn and snack foods, we are confident your production line will see immediate improvements. Developing one of the most accurate oil sensors, the IR3000-F sensor is ideally suited to measure during the manufacturing process with ease. 

The sensor is coated in a food grade Teflon with a polymeric viewing window enabling manufacturers to improve product quality without any contamination. In addition to oil testing, the state-of-the-art senor takes instant, accurate, non-contact measurements of temperature, seasonings, moisture, fat, sugar, protein, and more.

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 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.