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Moisture measurement for industrial production processes

Monitor material moisture precisely and make drying processes more economical

Material moisture influences the quality and further processing of many industrial products. Moisture levels that are too high or too low can cause quality problems, affect material usage, and increase energy consumption during drying. With GreCon measurement technology, manufacturers monitor material moisture directly during production. Our measuring systems detect moisture fluctuations and continuously deliver up-to-date readings that can be used to control and optimize production and drying processes.

Material moisture under control—for quality and economical processes

Wood-based panels, bulk materials, pellets, and other industrial materials place different demands on moisture measurement. What matters is monitoring moisture content reliably during production and being able to respond to deviations in time.

GreCon offers a range of measuring methods for this, which can be adapted to the respective materials and production conditions.

  • Keep product quality consistent: Up-to-date moisture readings help maintain specified tolerances and detect fluctuations early. This improves control over material quality and reduces the risk of moisture-related quality deviations.
  • Use energy more efficiently during drying: Continuous monitoring of material moisture allows drying processes to be matched more closely to the actual moisture content. This helps limit unnecessary over-drying and the associated energy consumption.
  • Control production processes more effectively: Continuous measurement data show changes in material moisture directly during manufacturing. Manufacturers can respond more quickly and, depending on the application, also use the readings for process control.

GreCon MOISTURECONTROL—two measuring methods for different requirements

For over 50 years, Fagus-GreCon has been developing measurement technology for industrial production processes. With GreCon MOISTURECONTROL, we offer a range of technologies for continuous moisture measurement directly in production.

Which technology is used depends on the material, the production conditions, and the measuring task. Two options are available: near-surface infrared measurement and penetrating microwave measurement.

Non-contact moisture measurement with infrared

GreCon MOISTURECONTROL IR

GreCon MOISTURECONTROL IR measures near-surface material moisture without contact using near-infrared technology. The system monitors bulk materials on conveyor belts or in material flows, for example.

The continuous readings make moisture fluctuations visible during production. Manufacturers can monitor their material quality and investigate changes in the manufacturing process early.

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GreCon MOISTURECONTROL IR for non-contact moisture measurement
GreCon MOISTURECONTROL IR measures near-surface material moisture without contact—for example, on bulk materials on conveyor belts.
GreCon MOISTURECONTROL MW for moisture measurement with microwave technology
GreCon MOISTURECONTROL MW penetrates the material with a microwave field and also detects moisture deviations below the surface.

Moisture measurement with microwave technology

GreCon MOISTURECONTROL MW

GreCon MOISTURECONTROL MW measures material moisture using a microwave field that penetrates the material. Depending on the version, the system measures with direct material contact or without contact.

The method is suitable for a wide range of bulk materials as well as solid, board, and web materials. It also detects moisture deviations below the material surface and delivers measurement data for quality control and process optimization.

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The right moisture measurement for your process

Would you like to monitor material moisture more effectively during production, optimize drying processes, or reduce energy consumption?

Together with you, our measurement technology experts assess which measuring method suits your material and your production conditions. Talk to our experts about your measuring task.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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