How do you measure moisture in paper/wood pulp?
Paper is not only used as writing material. It is used for tissues, disposable kitchen items such as plates, bowls, and cups, as well as cardboard boxes and pipes. Due to the ability to manufacture various potential items through paper, paper producers need to have an effective system to maintain this cycle.
Just as hay and grain producers or building inspectors need to be constantly aware of the moisture content of the materials they use, paper producers are no exception. At every stage of the entire production process, the importance of using a hygrometer to understand the amount of water in the product and its condition after completion is self-evident - as you may have guessed.
Some paper moisture meters use contact pins and resistance characteristics to measure the moisture content of pulp. These instruments are very useful for manually inspecting paper products. However, there are other types of electrodes that can be used to measure the moisture content of paper.
In the papermaking process, some paper moisture meters do not use pins to test the moisture content of pulp on the pulp, but instead use special electrodes with rolling contacts (such as Delmhorst's 12-E electrode). These special contact heads enable the instrument to read the moisture content of pulp online without stopping production.
If there is too much moisture in the pulp during the given process, the paper may disintegrate.
The importance of measuring% MC in paper extends to the fact that water can affect the efficiency of the equipment involved in the papermaking process.
Measure the moisture content in pulp and paper
Due to the fact that moisture in paper can be a determining factor in the final quality of a product, using technology to ensure an appropriate moisture content is highly valuable.
These hygrometers can directly contact various materials suitable for cardboard, corrugated paper, and paper tubes, and have three different scales for more unique moisture measurements.
Maintain good moisture content on paper
There are other non portable hygrometers available for measuring moisture in paper and wooden products. In addition, in order to maintain a good moisture content in your current paper products, you can take some preventive measures.
For example, when paper goods enter, the placement of delivery should be considered. The paper should have time to adapt to the temperature of the environment, especially if it is opened here.
To maintain consistent temperature, it is also recommended not to place paper in areas with heaters or cooling devices nearby, as these devices may interfere with the domestication process of the paper. During the paper production process, the packaged paper should be kept wrapped until it needs to be processed - do not miss several hours.
Finally, it is strongly recommended to use anti steam packaging paper. Using these packaging papers between paper production steps helps to keep the paper tightly bonded and fresh, while preventing excess, unwanted moisture from getting away from the final product.
