Why Is Moisture Measurement So Important in Paper Machines?

Paper moisture is affected by several factors and fluctuates during operation:

• Variations in fabric density and fibre composition

• Uneven drainage in the forming section

• Uneven contact pressure in the press section

• Fluctuating steam supply or uneven cylinder temperatures in the dryer section

• Changes in the production-hall climate

Without continuous measurement, these fluctuations often become apparent only during final inspection—or, worse, at the customer’s premises.Sensorik Austria’s SensoWeb “moist” makes these fluctuations directly visible and controllable during the process.