{"id":43525,"date":"2026-07-13T12:24:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/?p=43525"},"modified":"2026-07-13T12:24:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:24:24","slug":"benefits-of-moisture-control-in-aquafeed-pelleting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/de\/resources\/blogs\/benefits-of-moisture-control-in-aquafeed-pelleting\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of moisture control in aquafeed pelleting"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/industries\/animal-fish-nutrition\/aquafeed\/\">Aquafeeds <\/a>are feeds for any aquatic organisms raised as part of aquaculture and can have many different ingredients and formulations, including fish meal, meat waste, soybean meal and yeast.\u00a0<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fish oils recovered from fish meal production are often used in aquafeed but can also be used as a dietary supplement for humans.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moisture control keeps the pellets palatable, maintains their nutritional value, and avoids waste.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl pt-4\" id=\"why-measure-moisture\">\n        \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><strong>Why Measure Moisture?<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To produce aquafeed, it is essential to ensure the right balance of protein, carbohydrate, lipids, minerals, and vitamins for healthy growth.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/processes\/pelletising-extrusion\/\">Pelleting or extruding<\/a> aquafeed increases the gelatinisation and digestibility of the feed and ensures that fish receive balanced nutrition.\u00a0 Different types of ingredients can be used to ensure the feed is palatable, stays in the correct part of the water column and remains water stable for longer.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The moisture content will need to be adjusted at several of these stages to produce a particular consistency or alter a particular characteristic of the ingredients. Therefore, accurate measurement of the moisture content is vital at each significant processing stage. The moisture content will affect the operation of subsequent stages, alter the quality of the final product, and determine how much energy is used and waste produced.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Measuring and controlling the moisture during the process also allows to calculate the pellet&#8217;s protein content and guarantee superior product quality.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <div class=\"container-xl pt-4\" id=\"benefits-of-moisture-control\">\n        \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><strong>Benefits of Moisture Control<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure the feed is palatable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain quality and nutritional value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Produce an improved and consistent product.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduction of spoiled\/wasted material.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/P1000028_Original-768x1024.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Hydronix aquafeed pellets\" class=\"wp-image-43558\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500145036839357;width:176px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/P1000028_Original-768x1024.jpeg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/P1000028_Original-225x300.jpeg.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/P1000028_Original-1152x1536.jpeg.webp 1152w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/P1000028_Original.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"container-xl pt-4\" id=\"where-to-measure-moisture\">\n        \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><strong>Where to Measure Moisture?<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/Recommended-sensor-location-aquafeed-1024x844.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/Recommended-sensor-location-aquafeed-1024x844.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/Recommended-sensor-location-aquafeed-300x247.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/Recommended-sensor-location-aquafeed-768x633.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Recommended-sensor-location-aquafeed.png 1215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Figure 1: recommended sensor locations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Effective moisture control of the whole process requires the installation of online moisture measurement sensors in various positions.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In figure 1, the green arrows show suggested sensor locations.&nbsp; The numbers within the arrows relate to each point below.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Measurement between raw intake and storage silos avoids unsuitable incoming materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensures raw materials are correctly proportioned, compensating for varying moisture levels in stored material.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grinding can remove varying amounts of moisture.\u00a0 It is more efficient at certain moisture contents and can reduce wear on the grinding machine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measurement in the mixer allows the addition of water to ensure material is sent for conditioning and extrusion\/pelleting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The measurement at the input of a dryer can be used as a process variable for feed-forward control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measuring at the output of a dryer enables feedback control from the setpoint error.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measuring at output of cooler prior to packing\/storage allows control of cooler parameters and final quality control check prior to storage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n    <div class=\"container-xl pt-4\" id=\"recommended-installation\">\n        \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recommended Installation<\/strong><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conveyor<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sensor is mounted in the belly of the conveyor, at 30\u00b0 from the underside and ideally before the sampling point.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/HMXT-Screw-conveyor-1024x750.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19439\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3653465346534654;width:276px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/HMXT-Screw-conveyor-1024x750.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/HMXT-Screw-conveyor-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/HMXT-Screw-conveyor-768x563.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/HMXT-Screw-conveyor.png 1460w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mixer<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sensor is mounted flush with the mixer, either in the belly or the end wall.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"914\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/HMXT-Mixer-twin-shaft-1024x914.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43536\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1203730785479835;width:269px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/HMXT-Mixer-twin-shaft-1024x914.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/HMXT-Mixer-twin-shaft-300x268.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/HMXT-Mixer-twin-shaft-768x685.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HMXT-Mixer-twin-shaft.png 1076w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hopper \/ Ducting System<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sensor is mounted in a hopper\/ducting system, ensuring consistent flow and speed. The sensor can be mounted vertically or at an angle.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/HMHT-Ducting-vertical-432x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"Hydro-Mix HT in a ducting system\" class=\"wp-image-43546\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.4218818380743983;width:104px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/HMHT-Ducting-vertical-432x1024.png.webp 432w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/HMHT-Ducting-vertical-127x300.png.webp 127w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/HMHT-Ducting-vertical-768x1821.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/HMHT-Ducting-vertical-648x1536.png.webp 648w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/HMHT-Ducting-vertical-864x2048.png.webp 864w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/07\/HMHT-Ducting-vertical-scaled.png.webp 1079w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"container-xl pt-4\" id=\"why-hydronix\">\n        \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Hydronix?<\/strong><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/about-hydronix\/\">Hydronix\u2019s <\/a>digital microwave moisture sensors are built specifically for reliable, real-time moisture measurement in demanding industrial processes. By measuring moisture continuously in flowing material, Hydronix sensors help operators maintain tighter control of product quality, reduce waste and rework, improve yield, and optimise energy and water use. The sensors are proven across a wide range of applications, including feed, grain, food, concrete, aggregates, and other bulk solids, and they are designed for straightforward integration with control systems. With fast response, robust construction, and no ongoing consumables or routine maintenance burden, Hydronix delivers dependable moisture data that helps manufacturers make better process decisions every day.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl pt-4\" id=\"hydro-mix-xt\">\n        \n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hydro-Mix XT<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A compact, flush-mounted digital microwave moisture sensor with a hard-wearing ceramic faceplate and stainless steel body, designed for accurate real-time measurement in flowing materials. It is built for easy integration into mixers, ducting, and conveyors. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/products\/hydro-mix-xt\/\">Hydro-Mix XT<\/a> is also available for explosive atmosphere and for food safe requirements.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/hmxt01-right-persp.jpg\" alt=\"Hydronix Hydro-Mix XT Moisture sensor: Flush mount for mixers and conveyors\" class=\"wp-image-14081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/hmxt01-right-persp.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/hmxt01-right-persp-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/hmxt01-right-persp-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"container-xl pt-4\" id=\"hydro-mix-ht\">\n        \n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hydro-Mix HT<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A high-temperature version of the Hydro-Mix XT, built to measure moisture in hotter processes with material temperatures up to 120\u00b0C while retaining the same robust flush-mounted design. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/products\/hydro-mix-ht\/\">Hydro-Mix HT<\/a> is also available for explosive atmosphere.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hmhtex-right-persp.jpg\" alt=\"Hydronix Hydro-Mix HT-EX Moisture sensor: Flush mount. Process temperatures up to 120\u00b0C\" class=\"wp-image-13985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hmhtex-right-persp.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hmhtex-right-persp-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hydronix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/hmhtex-right-persp-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"container-xl pt-4\" id=\"industry-expert-opinion-on-moisture-control\">\n        \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Industry Expert Opinion on Moisture Control<\/strong><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe pelleting process is highly sensitive to excessive moisture content; high moisture causes rollers to slip and consequently creates machine blockages.\u201d<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nils Lastein, Global Application Manager, Andritz, Denmark<sup data-fn=\"a4d034a3-4682-434a-9088-676a77c5d815\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#a4d034a3-4682-434a-9088-676a77c5d815\" id=\"a4d034a3-4682-434a-9088-676a77c5d815-link\">1<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/blockquote>\n\n\n    <div class=\"container-xl pt-4\" id=\"conclusion\">\n        \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"container-xl\">\n\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a>Hydronix moisture sensors offer accurate, precise and repeatable measurement, giving an improved and consistent aquafeed product, a reduction in spoiled\/wasted material, better plant efficiencies and reduced process downtime.<\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-435858042048\" style=\"max-width:100%; max-height:100%; width:210px;height:42.390625px\" data-hubspot-wrapper-cta-id=\"435858042048\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/cta-eu1.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJr2wtCSdLjSDzBUtRJrFku%2BYKGSJu9IzfXwrAQC9uQLuctF3qaMRAf2nnKzcLsoN3x7XEJnr%2BRZoAK3a14dG3XbegdJWVLJuSIBpcEAt2AR26W%2B7dz2p3yqZU40AXVGLZVUuAkySwidHlaTIIOyNAVNeecScLt8Jt7254L8XnzZiuAuCbs%2FXsXrmPmqqTk5UljzaxWcA%3D%3D&amp;webInteractiveContentId=435858042048&amp;portalId=8142423\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Speak to an Expert\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/cta\/default\/8142423\/interactive-435858042048.png\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-footnotes\"><li id=\"a4d034a3-4682-434a-9088-676a77c5d815\">Nils Lastein (September 2019), Aquafeed. <em>Pelleting versus extrusion for shrimp feed manufacturing<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aquafeed.co.uk\/pelleting-versus-extrusion-for-shrimp-feed-manufacturing-21025\/\">https:\/\/www.aquafeed.co.uk\/pelleting-versus-extrusion-for-shrimp-feed-manufacturing-21025\/<\/a> <a href=\"#a4d034a3-4682-434a-9088-676a77c5d815-link\" aria-label=\"Zur Fu\u00dfnotenreferenz 1 navigieren\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aquafeeds are feeds for any aquatic organisms raised as part of aquaculture and can have many different ingredients and formulations, including fish meal, meat waste, soybean meal and yeast.\u00a0 Fish oils recovered from fish meal production are often used in aquafeed but can also be used as a dietary supplement for humans. 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