Wood Moisture Probe

Measuring and controlling the moisture during the production of wood chips and wood by-products allows a producer to achieve a consistent and repeatable final product.  This is particularly critical when producing wood pellets.

Typical Materials

  • Sawdust
  • Wood pellets
  • Wood chips
  • Wood by-products
Moisture Control in Woodchips

Moisture Control in Woodchips

The moisture in wood stockpiles varies constantly with local environmental conditions, both during harvesting and storage. Working with the correct moisture of wood is important to prevent damage to process…

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Hydronix microwave moisture measurement

Microwave and NIR. Complementary, not competitive, technologies

There is a common misconception that, where moisture measurement is required, there is a choice between NIR and microwave sensors.  Both technologies can measure moisture, but each has its advantages…

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Key Benefits

Asset Utilisation

  • Increase overall equipment effectiveness
  • Reduce unplanned downtime

Sustainability

  • Lower carbon footprint
  • Save energy

Quality

  • Less waste
  • Consistent final products

Productivity

  • Increase production yield through efficient use of material
  • Online instant monitoring eliminates manual testing

Profitability

  • Reduce waste and energy
  • Automate processes

Return On Investment

  • Average ROI in 3 months
  • No need for expensive ongoing maintenance contracts

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