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Moisture measurement in brick production

Moisture measurement in brick production

Moisture measurement in brick production

Product catalog summary
Introduction
In brick production, controlling the moisture content of raw materials and finished products is crucial. Excess moisture can alter brick geometry, while insufficient moisture affects stability. Microwave technology is employed to measure moisture content on the clay conveyor belt, allowing precise water addition and reducing production costs and downtime.
Moisture Measurement in Brick Production
Berthold's systems are used at Wienerberger for Poroton® bricks. Horn antennas transmit microwave signals above and below the conveyor belt. Spiral antennas can be used for retrofitting. The system uses the dielectric property of water to measure moisture content accurately through phase shift and attenuation of microwaves.
Technical Features
  • Measures moisture across the entire material cross-section.
  • Non-intrusive and highly representative measurement.
  • Simple installation and operation.
  • Robust design, wear and maintenance-free.
Customer Benefits
  • Precise moisture determination on the clay conveyor belt.
  • Energy savings in drying processes.
  • Improved product quality.
  • Cost and downtime reduction.
Company Overview
Berthold Technologies offers expertise in measurement technology, providing reliable solutions tailored to customer needs across various industries. Their global network ensures quick and competent support worldwide.
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MOISTURE MEASUREMENT IN BRICK PRODUCTION Online process monitoring on the conveyor belt

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ONLINE MOISTURE MEASUREMENT OF RAW CLAY In the production of many types of building products, the moisture content of both the raw materials and the finished product plays an important role. In the production of bricks, too much water in the mixture causes a change in the geometry of the bricks, while too little water affects the stability. To ensure an ideal mixture of materials, microwave technology is used to measure the moisture content on the clay conveyor belt downstream of the granulator. By precisely measuring the moisture content in the material mix, the addition of water, usually in...

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Berthold Technologies stands for excellent know-how, high quality and reliability. The customer is always the focus of our solution. We know our business! Using our varied product portfolio, our enormous specialized knowledge and extensive experience, we develop suitable solutions together with our customers for new, individual measurement tasks in a wide variety of industries and applications. We are here for you – worldwide! The engineers and service technicians from Berthold Technologies are wherever you need them. Our global network assures you fast and above all competent and skilled assistance...

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