5 Reasons to adopt moisture measurement for your concrete production!
Why do you need to measure moisture?
Hydronix sensors were originally designed for moisture measurement in concrete production and are built to survive the harsh environment of flowing aggregates and the turbulence of a concrete mixer.
Manufacturers are required to produce quality concrete to rigorous specifications, batch after batch while keeping costs to a minimum. Hydronix sensors can be used to control the moisture content of every batch to within +/- 0.1% moisture.
5 reasons to adopt moisture measurement for your concrete production:
- 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 concrete at the appropriate rate to improve the quality and consistency of your final product.
- Mix only for the required time, reducing energy use.
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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 $120 per tonne would mean an extra $9 per batch on average. Whilst this may seem inconsequential, over 75 batches a day, over 261 working days, adds up to $173,826 per year.