At Label Congress, MoistTech is presenting its IR-3000C online NIR sensor for instant, non-contact measurement of paper and converting products, even in the harshest of manufacturing conditions.

Continually monitoring and controlling moisture levels and coat weight allows for increased product quality and plant efficiency along with less waste and energy usage. Often converting process efficiency is affected by variations in coat weight, inefficient moisture control, thickness and/or temperature issues. The IR-3000C Series provides continuous, reliable readings and is a one-time calibration, maintenance free, drift free optical design allowing for immediate process adjustments based on real-time measurements.

The IR-3000C Series uses components that allow installation in the most extreme locations. As result of MoistTech’s advanced digital processing, the IR-3000C Series provides true data for all of converting applications.

According to Moisttech, benefits of the IR-3000C include:
• Insensitive to material variations - material height, color and speed do not affect the sensor
• One-time calibration & zero drift over time
• Low to zero maintenance
• Multiple constituents - measure both moisture and coating weight with one sensor
• Product quality monitoring - allows for immediate process line adjustments to improve product quality and consistency
• Process optimization - allows 100% monitoring of the production process to reduce product that is "out of specification"
• Non-contact, non-nuclear
• Energy savings - reduce the energy usage in the drying process with optimal control.