The safety and shelf life of pet food are monitored just as closely as human food. Ingredients and formulas for cat and dog food are diverse and have expanded significantly in recent times. That is why controls during production processes are becoming increasingly important.
The drying processes - which take place after the kibble has been extruded - are also huge energy guzzlers and therefore accurate monitoring is also important. The in-line bulk density and moisture measurement before and after the dryer is therefore crucial to meet the requirements and keep costs low.
Microwave resonance technology is a highly accurate, reliable and cost-effective measurement method for this application, proven for decades and installed in many production lines around the world.
The ROI of an in-line analyzer with TEWS microwave technology for dry pet food is 9 to 12 months. This is the average of what our customers and partners (OEM) indicate.
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Inventech is the specialist in analytical moisture measurements, also in dry petfood.
