MoistTech Corp. announces it will be highlighting the IR3000-W series moisture sensors featuring cutting-edge NIR (Near Infrared) technology for exceptionally accurate and reliable moisture analysis of wood products at the WPAC Conference and Tradeshow to be held September 17th -18th, in Victoria, British Columbia. The moisture content of wood affects many wood properties such as strength, drying, glue curing and bond performance. In addition, the IR3000-W reduces fire and explosion risk, prevents board press explosions, offers precise dryer control, and monitors blending for control of moisture and resin in wood products.
The MoistTech state-of-the-art near-infrared technology achieves unparalleled accuracy, delivering true, repeatable results year after year with little or no maintenance. Pre-calibrated in the factory with customer samples, the IR3000-W is guaranteed to never drift over time or need recalibration. Other technologies necessitate monthly or yearly calibrations that incur costs and result in downtime. Calibrations for up to 50 different products or product variations can be stored in each IR3000-W sensor.
The NIR technology also allows mills to benefit from a reduction in fuel consumption and maximize energy efficiency by reducing CO2 emissions during drying. Additionally, measurement of material at the exit ensures that material going to the blender is at the optimum moisture content for resin addition as well as optimizes moisture prior to the palletizer.
Moreover, the accuracy of the IR3000-W is unaffected by most material variations such as height and color and by ambient temperature and lights, unlike competing technology. To ensure the most accurate moisture reading, MoistTech software automatically compensates for small gaps, inert material, foreign objects, and conveyor surfaces. The IR3000-W utilizes cast aluminum enclosures to effectively disperse heat and ensure more accurate readings, in contrast to competing sensors that use polished steel which holds and creates heat.
The IR3000-W generates an instant return on investment by enhancing product quality and consistency, while simultaneously boosting productivity through decreased downtime and waste. Dependable moisture measurement and control ensures that products contain the exact amount of moisture to lower raw material and fuel costs, provide higher yields, and guarantee more uniform products. Blown boards can be eliminated and precise moisture/resin control ensures excellent board properties.
Real-time, continuous moisture measurement enables operational personnel to make crucial, immediate adjustments to the production process. Moisture measurement is an important part of process control during veneer production in order to keep pace with the flow of materials, and with with NIR analysis, all manual steps of collecting, drying, and accurately weighing samples are eliminated. Real-time data is fed directly to the mill's distributed control system for process control.
The IR3000-W sensor is a complete solution that is easy to install and integrate into existing production lines and does not require the purchase of any additional hardware or software. Its non-contact design minimizes contamination and maintenance, allowing for continuous operation without interfering with manufacturing processes.
Popular wood applications of the IR3000-W include bark, wood biomass, plywood, wood chips and pellets, and sawdust.
MoistTech Corp. is a global leader in Moisture Measurement as well as monitoring Fat/Oil and Coating Moisture / Thickness for the converting and film applications