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Latest update: 09.10.2024

IMKO Micromodultechnik GmbH

Am Reutgraben 2
D-76275 Ettlingen
Germany

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IMKO GmbH is a state of the art producer of components and systems for moisture measurement in materials. With the SONO series, IMKO GmbH offers a new generation of moisture probes that were developed particularly for the construction industry and food production and can also be used in many other industries. Characterized by the use of the latest TRIME radar technology, the benefits are to measure material moisture precisely, directly, trouble-free, cost-effectively and plug and play with all control systems in a wide variety of applications.
Hardly any other dimension has such a decisive influence on product quality as the moisture content - in product development as well as in production itself.
The SONO series are used for inline measurements in a wide variety of materials. The improved process control optimizes output, saves energy, increases productivity and gives a significant workload relief. Both, time-intensive and labor-intensive sampling for conventional measuring devices is reduced to a minimum.

Customized solutions for moisture measurement in b

TRIME GWs - Precise moisture measurement in heterogeneous bulk solids

SONO - GS1 - Precise moisture measurement in low-density bulk solids

SONO Ex GS1 - The probe with its particularly large measuring field, specially designed to detect the material moisture of bulk materials with very low density. Also to measurement of flours, dusts and pigments is an ideal application field.

SONO VARIO Standard - is ideal for measuring ”normal” abrasive sand and gravel with a grain size of up to 8mm.

SONO VARIO LD - No to low electrical conductivity (0 to 2 mS/cm) Bulk solids density of approx. 0.3 to 1.0 kg/ dm³

SONO SILO Xtrem - is ideal for measuring sand and gravel, as well as highly abrasive materials such as coarse gravel or crushed stone

SONO MIX Mini LD - Due to the small size, ideal for use in screws, with no or low electrical conductivity (0...2mS/cm) bulk density (0.3...1.0kg/dm³)

SONO VARIO Xtrem carbide - Suitable for measuring highly abrasive materials. Particularly good stability due to the hard metal surface

SONO M2 - This particularly slim mobile moisture probe for sand, gravel and crushed stone with integrated TDR electronics enables deeper penetration of the aggregate

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TRIME GWs mit GR-Sonde, SONO GS1, SONO Ex GS1, SONO VARIO Standard,
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TRIME GWs mit GR-Sonde - large measurement volume, precise temperature measurement, wide temperature range measuring head, Replaceable sensor head, Temp. compensation possible
SONO GS1 - very large measurement volume, perfect for low-density bulk solids, contactless measurement possible, high precision, Sensor surface is made of SS
SONO Ex GS1 - Direct moisture measurement in the material, Continuous recording/monitoring of moisture content/temp., accurate process control, process stability
SONO VARIO Standard - easy commissioning, pre-installed calibrations, long-term stability, high precision, wear-resistan

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Applications and advantages of TRIME technology

Since 2023, we have a dedicated ATEX product portfolio in the specification: ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU | Ex II 2 D Ex tb IIIC T75°C Db according to EPS 20 ATEX 1 237. What is special about the TRIME method is that the measuring volume of the probe completely penetrates the adjacent material. In this way, not only measured values for surface moisture are determined. In contrast, measured values for representative bulk volumes in the process are transparent. In addition, there is no need for complex and error-prone bypass designs when using our TRIME systems. Since the end of last year, we have a dedicated ATEX product portfolio in the specification: ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU | Ex II 2 D Ex tb IIIC T75°C Db according to EPS 20 ATEX 1 237. Advantages of TRIME technology * Grain moisture and product moisture measurement directly in the dryer * Inline measurement in the process at up to 130°C * Reduced working time and higher process transparency through continuous measurement * Cost savings, since time-consuming post-treatments in the event of over- or under-drying become superfluous * Measuring ranges up to 70% humidity *

09.10.2024 | 122x | Product description |

Phenomenon of shrinking bulk solids in silos

Have you ever experienced mystery? A container has been filled with bulk material, after some time the level was checked again and it has decreased. Astonishingly, nothing had been removed? Actually, this sounds familiar to all of us, doesn´t it? The flour in mum´s storage tin has changed its level over time along with flow characteristics. When turning the can upside down - the flour still stays unperturbed. What happened? The flour has settled, the air in the gaps has escaped, the filling level has decreased and the bulk density has increased. Bulk solids specialists refer to this observation as the ”time consolidation of bulk solids”, which is important for silo design and the dimensioning of discharging systems. Another key variable in the design of the silo and the peripheral technology is the moisture content of the bulk material. This can be determined, using various standard methods of sampling and oven drying, drying scales or sophisticated electronic measuring methods. We have been offering measurement technology for bulk solids since the 1990s. The underlying TRIME technology has been continuously improved over the last 40 years

05.09.2024 | 384x | Press release | |

The quick and secure measurement of the moisture content of sand and gravel

Stop with laborious kiln-drying and intricate CM test The quick verification of the moisture content of delivered sand or gravel or checking the moisture content of your material in regard to suitability for further processing – this used to be connected with the laborious kiln-drying method or the intricate CM test. Fortunately, these are no longer necessary. With the mobile moisture measurement system HD2, the enterprise IMKO is presenting a handy and robust system for the quick determination of the moisture content in sand and gravel, as well as other aggregates. For the actual measurement, the robust two-rod probe PICO64 is connected to the HD2. To conduct the measurement, the probe rods are simply inserted into the material and the measurement is performed with the mere actuation of the start button. Within two seconds, the moisture measurement value is presented on the clear display. In contrary to the kiln-drying method where the measurement is usually restricted to a measured volume of 3 to 5 litres, and

11.02.2011 | 11308x | Product news |