Cut Material and Energy Costs by Plastic Moisture Control with Brabender Aquatrac-V according to DIN EN ISO 15512
The Brabender Aquatrac-V moisture analyzer helps plastics processors cut giveaway, dryer energy use, and quality losses with water-selective residual moisture measurement in line with DIN EN ISO 15512:2019[1]. In the PA 6 example, realistic savings of €3,072 to €23,072 per year are possible at 2.4 t/day.
Residual moisture is a critical parameter in plastics processing because it influences product quality, drying effort, and profit. If polymers are too wet at receipt or after storage, processors can pay for extra water instead of polymer. If material is dried longer than necessary, energy costs rise. If moisture is out of range before processing or after conditioning, the consequences can include material waste, wasted staff and machine costs, no sales, and loss in customer reputation. The Brabender Aquatrac-V moisture analyzer addresses this challenge with water-selective residual moisture measurement in strict adherence to DIN EN ISO 15512:2019[1]. The instrument uses a direct measurement method with 0.0001% H2O or 1 ppm resolution, delivers MFR-ready samples, and includes a comprehensive, customizable method database for many polymer types. Moisture can be checked at four valuable control points: receipt and storage, before drying, before processing, and after conditioning. This application report outlines the cost-saving potential of these measurement points using the PA 6 example with 2.4 t/day output and shows how Aquatrac-V can help reduce giveaway, energy use, and moisture-related losses.
Get the document
To receive this document please enter your email below.
