‘MoistureScan’, a patent applied for industrial moisture measurement instrument, from German manufacturer Doescher and Doescher provides the means to measure the moisture content of a wide range of non-metalic solid and granular products accurately within the process flow enabling us to use this measurement for accurate closed loop control of moisture. MoistureScan uses a unique micro wave based measurement technique which works independently of temperature, colour, density, weight, surface structure, texture or bed depth. Measurements are taken rapidly, up to 30 per second , and significant penetration of the product stream is achieved over a large sensor head to ensure that each measurement is representative of the product moisture content overall. The sensor head is flat, non-intrusive, and can easily be integrated into the product flow. For further details of the product range visit http://www.doesher.com

Datastor has now developed ‘Moisture Manager 4000’ , a product designed to deliver the benefits of in-line moisture control based upon the Doescher technology in a package which interfaces with feed mill control systems to synchronise control parameters and report on actual levels achieved on a batch by batch basis.

The product includes the MoistureScan equipment and provides continuous monitoring of performance and trending together with remote diagnostic facilities. Moisture Manager 4000 can be integrated with Datastor PC 4000 Feed Mill Control Systems providing seamless operation and reporting. For further information download the moisture control magazine article on our ‘Document Download’ page.