How to measure the moisture in paper/wood pulp?
Paper is not only used for writing materials. It is used for paper towels, 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 manufacturers need to have an effective system to maintain this cycle.
How to measure the moisture in paper/wood pulp? Just as hay and grain producers or construction inspectors need to constantly recognize the moisture content of the materials they use, so do paper producers. It is important to understand the amount of water in the product and the condition after completion through the use of a hygrometer at every stage of the entire production process - as you may have guessed.
Some paper moisture meters use contact pins and electrical 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 available for measuring the moisture content of paper.
In the papermaking process, some paper moisture meters do not use pins to test the moisture content of the pulp on the pulp, but instead use special electrodes with rolling contacts (such as Delmhorst's 12-E electrode). These special contact heads allow the instrument to read the moisture content of the pulp online without the need to stop 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 content can affect the efficiency of the equipment involved in the papermaking process.
Measuring moisture in pulp and paper
Due to the fact that moisture in paper may be a factor in the final quality of the product, using technology to ensure an appropriate moisture content is highly valuable. Delmhorst has two paper moisture meters: RDM-3P and P-2000.
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.
Keep the paper well hydrated
There are other non portable hygrometers available for measuring moisture in paper and wood products. In addition, in order to maintain a good moisture content in your current paper product, you can take some preventive measures.
For example, when paper goods enter, consideration should be given to the placement of the delivery. Paper should have time to adapt to the temperature of the environment, especially if it is opened here.
To maintain a consistent temperature, it is also recommended not to place the paper in areas with heaters or cooling devices nearby, as these devices may interfere with the paper's domestication process. During the paper production process, the packaged paper should remain wrapped until it needs to be processed - do not miss a few hours.
Finally, it is strongly recommended to use steam resistant packaging paper. The use of these packaging papers between paper production steps helps to maintain a tight bond and freshness of the paper, while preventing excess and unnecessary moisture from leaving the final product.
