Tobacco analyzer TM9000

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Overview
The TM9000 is a non-contact, on-line tobacco gauge for continuous, in-process measurement of critical tobacco attributes. It delivers direct measurement of moisture, color, basis weight, thickness, nicotine, total sugars and common humectants to support real-time process control and product consistency. The unit is engineered for long-term stability with minimal need for systematic re-calibration and is built for integration into industrial production lines.

Features & Benefits

• Non-contact on-line measurement of multiple constituents (moisture, color, nicotine, sugars, humectants, basis weight, thickness).
• Controlled in-pack and in-line moisture measurement to maintain product specifications.
• Enables optimized production speeds through high-speed, repeatable measurements.
• Designed for long-term stability to reduce calibration frequency and maintenance.
• Robust operation across typical ambient conditions; optional cooling solutions for higher-temperature environments.
• Hygienic stainless-steel housing sealed to IP67 for industrial environments; optional ATEX certification.
• Improves process control data quality (accuracy, precision, signal-to-noise) to reduce waste and increase yield.

Applications

• Primary tobacco processing and leaf handling.
• GLT and treated leaf monitoring.
• Cast, reconstituted or expanded sheet tobacco quality control.
• Process control for next‑generation tobacco and nicotine delivery products.

Technical specifications

• Model: TM9000 (non-contact on-line gauge).
• Measured parameters: moisture, color, basis weight (mass/area), thickness, nicotine, total sugars, humectants (glycerin, polyethylene glycol / polyglycols, vegetable glycerol), and other key constituents.
• Technology: continuous, non-contact on-line measurement designed for direct integration on process lines.
• Housing: hygienic stainless-steel enclosure, seamless design, sealed to IP67.
• Certifications: optional ATEX certification available.
• Operating ambient temperature: 0–50°C without cooling; optional heat‑exchanger cooling for higher ambient temperatures.
• Stability & calibration: designed for long-term measurement stability to minimize or eliminate routine systematic recalibration.
• Integration: engineered for continuous process control systems and industrial automation interfaces.