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Hydronix sensors successfully measure moisture in all types of grain, whole kernel corn, wheat or maize as well as cut maize and flaked oats. Moisture Control in grain Controlling moisture in grain, nuts and pulses throughout different stages of processing can be one of the biggest problems for manufacturers. All sorts of factors will affect the moisture level in the raw product; how it is stored, humidity in the atmosphere, the variety of the grain and also its particle size. All of these will have a contributing factor in the amount of moisture that either needs to be added or evaporated during processing. Hydronix sensors successfully measure moisture in all types of grain, whole kernel corn, wheat or maize as well as cut maize and flaked oats. Benefits * Reduction in energy costs as the correct amount of energy required for drying can be accurately calculated * Reduction in amount of wasted materials * Consistent, repeatable quality end product Correct drying Correct moisture control during the drying or conditioning of the grain or other similar materials enables a direct cost reduction in

Hydronix microwave moisture measurement has proved to be invaluable industries that use sand or aggregates to increase the accuracy of batching and slump control. Modern plants can weigh aggregates with an accuracy of up to ± 0.5%. If the amount of moisture in a batch of sand or aggregates varies from between 2% to 10% then this will affect the accuracy and proportions of the weighed materials since water is effectively being weighed and not dry materials. Benefits * Reduction in number of spoilt batches * Ability to batch the correct weight of sand regardless of water content * Ability to set high or low moisture levels alarms 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

on-line Image Analysis | Particle size and particle shape from below 1 to 10,000 Microns Process-related particle size and shape characterisation is opened up by integrated image analysis sensors PICTOS, PICTIS & PICCELL covering a size range from 1 µm to 10,000 µm. PICTOS integrates QICPIC dynamic image analysis and RODOS dry dispersion technology in a robust body, which was specifically developed for on-line applications. PICTIS combines image analysis and gentle gravitational disperser GRADIS, allowing at-line or on-line applications in process environments. And Piccell with its flow-through cuvette finally transfers wet dispersion to on-line operations of image analysis. Feeding of PICTOS is realized either with static probes, blending MIXER or by automatic or user-operated manual sample feeding. Together with the dynamic representative sampler TWISTER, PICTOS forms a perfectly coordinated and robust on-line process analysis system. An integration into control systems for processes or for automated laboratories is realised with common communication

Reproducible Analysis of particle shape and size Whether in the field of production and quality control, research, developement or the analytical laboratory, particle measurement is essential in many areas. This requires reproducible results, as with the FRITSCH Particle Sizers. But the choice is not always easy and must be specially adapted to the application. You can distinguish between different measuring principals. On the one hand for example the Static Light Scattering, ideal for particle sizing from 0.01 to 2100 µm. On the other hand for example Dynamic Image Analysis, for analysis of particle shape and size in an extra wide measuring range of 20µm – 20mm. Static Light Scattering The ANALYSETTE 22 NanoTec is the ideal Laser Particle Sizer for the determination of the particle size distrubutions of powdery samples, of solids in suspension and of emulsions. The instrument is perfectly suitable for the utilisation in production and quality control as well as in research and development. Your advantage:

Automatic Dispersion with Little Liquid! Worldwide the Laser Particle Sizer ANALYSETTE 22 ensure precise determination of particle size distributions in an extremely wide measuring range of 0.01 – 2100 µm – in production and quality control as well as in research and development. Benefit from decisive advantages: extremely simple operation and short analysis times for consistently reproducible and reliable results. Small Volume Wet Dispersion Unit The FRITSCH small volume wet dispersion unit SVA ensures perfect, fully automatic dispersion of samples which are only available in a minimal quantity. And for measurements in organic solvents, the unit needs less than 50 ml liquid for the entire measurement circuit. This minimises the disposal costs and decreases environmental pollution. - Very small sample quantities in below 50 ml of liquid - Almost all dispersion liquids can be used - Resistant to chemicals - Very strong and controllable ultrasonic power of 100 Watt - Practical, illuminated dispersion

Sampling and transport in one device The new Bürkle DispoDipper is a sampling tube manufactured in a clean room specially designed for disposable use. Due to the blue colour, it is also perfect for use in the food, animal feed and pharmaceutical industries. The scaled sample container can be used for an exact measurement and it shows contents up to 50 ml or 1.5 oz. After sampling, the container can be closed and is leakproof. The sampling tube is suitable for 2” drum openings and therefore can be used for sampling barrels, canisters and other containers. The closed handle design ensures secure handling and prevents the dipper slipping out of your hand. DispoDipper is completely manufactured in one piece and can be used for sampling and subsequent transport of the sample in one device. In this way, cross-contamination or sample impurities are almost impossible. For sampling, first detach the cover at the predetermined breaking point from the handle. Afterwards extract the sample using the

Laser Diffraction | Particle Size and Particle Size Distribution from 0.25 to 3,500 Microns MYTOS integrates the established core technologies of HELOS laser diffraction and RODOS dry dispersion in a single robust body: a process-proven laser diffraction sensor for dry powders ranging from 0.25 µm to 3,500 µm. In combination with continuously operating sampling system Twister a complete integration into the processing pipe is realised making it a true in-line solution delivering representative results. Alternatively, MYTOS may be operated on-line either with TWISTER, MIXER, L-probes or existing sampling solutions. Integrated at-line operation in automated lab environments is succeeded with vibratory feeder VIBRI. For instance, typical applications comprise milling operations or spray granulation. The process-specific laser diffraction sensors find a wide range of applications from cement to pharmaceuticals, from roughest industrial conditions to GMP environments. If required, both systems may be configured for ATEX zones. * RODOS at MYTOS | injection

Dynamic Image Analyse | Particle Size and Particle Shape from below 1 to 34,000 Microns The modular image analysis sensor QICPIC combines size and shape analysis of disperse particle systems within a size range of < 1 µm to 34,000 µm. Numerous implementations in pharmaceutical and chemical industry, food and beverage technology or soil science just denote the array of applications in industry and research. Using a pulsed light source with illumination times in the nanosecond range the particles are optically frozen while a high-resolution, high-speed camera captures the razor-sharp particle projections with a frequency of up to 500 frames per second. The extremely short exposure times ensure capturing and clear imaging of even fastest singular particles. With powerful algorithms QICPIC is evaluating millions of particles in shortest time and guarantees outstanding statistically relevant results. The unrivalled, high speed RODOS dispersion empowers image analysis to master fine, dry and even agglomerating powders now as fine as 1.8 µm and above.

Laser Diffraction | Particle Size and Particle Size Distribution from below 0.1 to 8,750 Microns The proven HELOS laser diffraction series – with its classical parallel beam laser diffraction set-up – offers a powerful technology for reliable particle size distribution analysis of powders, granules, suspensions, emulsions, sprays and numerous other particulate systems. A size range from below 0.1 µm to 8,750 µm is mastered. In the early 1980s, Sympatec introduced a breakthrough innovation which was leading laser diffraction to another dimension: dry powder dispersion for even the finest, cohesive powders came true with RODOS. And with the R series of our laser diffraction sensor HELOS new benchmarks for precision and accuracy have been achieved. Latest improvements comprise enhanced application of parameter-free Fraunhofer evaluation down to the submicron regime (below 1 µm), the greatest measuring signal frequency for best resolution with range combination technology and more powerful evaluation modes (Fraunhofer & Mie). The modular HELOS system design

Fast and reliable achievement of meaningful measuring results With the new application software PAQXOS, Sympatec realizes a fast and intuitive entry into particle size and particle shape analysis within laboratory and process environments. PAQXOS is the joint control and evaluation platform for all Sympatec systems. With automated system detection and an intelligent step-by-step wizard, first time users easily accomplish measurement success. For particle experts, the software offers full flexibility to implement more demanding applications and a comprehensive support during the development and management of dependable measurement methods (SOPs | Standard Operation Procedures). The graphical user interface provides optimized desktop configurations and is freely adaptable to the task at hand. Results presentations and documentations for tables, diagrams or reports can be chosen from a variety of predefined and fully customisable formats. PAQXOS is realised as a powerful, future oriented 64-bit software for Windows® environments

Hydronix is delighted to announce that it has updated its range of sensors with a complete internal redesign which takes advantage of increased microprocessor speeds and memory. Our new models retain the existing and proven exterior design of our current sensors but we have included some new features for enhanced functionality. New fatures include: • A second analogue output: this is now available on all sensor models including the Hydro-Probe. This enables the user to simultaneously output moisture and temperature or any other combination of two configurable outputs. • Improved calibration functions: individual calibration points may now be loaded directly into the sensor making it much easier for engineers to instantly diagnose the quality of a sensor’s calibration. • On-Board Event Log: to improve diagnostics and assist with customer support. • Simultaneous measurement modes: sensors with additional measurement modes (all models apart from the Hydro-Probe)