Density measuring instrument MATCONTROL T

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Fluctuations in the material distribution cause increased production costs and reduced quality. The Inline Weight Per Unit Area Scale MATCONTROL T allows automatic monitoring and regulation of material distribution. The system keeps the fixed weight per unit area in the measuring position, even with changing wood assortments and different chip sizes. A visualisation computer shows the measured values and provides an easy parameterisation of the system. MATCONTROL T is installed directly in the forming station or at the dosing or forming belt. Special features of this system are minimal space, high measuring accuracy and unaffected by surroundings, such as dust, vapour and high temperatures. Compared with other measuring methods, the advantage of MATCONTROL T is that even minor fluctuations in the material distribution can be recognised and automatically compensated. Benefits at a glance •Stable and constant material flow of a variable wood mixture = material saving •No additional forming belt scale required •Non-contact measurement •Monitoring of the material distribution •Calibration with homogeneous test samples ensures precise measurements •Conversion of existing systems with solid radiation possible Measurement method The weight per unit area scale works in a non-contact way. The measured material is penetrated by X-rays. Depending on the amount of material and the specific weight of the material, the radiant intensity measured by the sensor is changed. This is the measure for the weight per unit area (kg/m² / lb/ft²). Different measurement transducers are available, depending on material structure and installation place.