5 Reasons to adopt moisture measurement for your aggregates!
Why do you need to measure moisture?
Moisture sensors can measure moisture levels in materials being discharged from bins, on conveyor belts or within vibratory feeders. The sensors are placed directly in the flow of the material, and take 25 measurements per second as the sand or aggregate flows over the ceramic measurement surface.
These measurements are then transmitted to the plant control system in real time. This allows the manufacturer to accurately control water addition during processing and ensures that batches are of a consistent quality, while reducing the level of wasted material.
5 reasons to adopt moisture measurement for your aggregates:
- Reduce costs with less spoiled batches and less downtime.
- Use colour, and additives more efficiently.
- Increase production by automating your processes and reducing waste.
- Mix your aggregates at the appropriate rate to improve the quality and consistency of your final product.
- Mix only for the required time, reducing energy use.
Why does moisture have an important impact on workability and strength?
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Even a very small variation such as a 2% error in the moisture of the aggregates can change the ratios of the water/cement and aggregate/cement. Assuming the cost of cement at $100 per tonne would mean an extra $7 per batch on average. Whilst this may seem inconsequential, over 75 batches a day, over 261 working days, adds up to $137,025 per year.