Concrete Moisture Measurement
Hydronix sensors were originally designed for moisture measurement in concrete production and are built to survive the harsh environment of flowing aggregates and the turbulence of a concrete mixer.
Sensors enable the production of concrete to rigorous specifications allowing manufacturers to produce repeatable concrete batch after batch whilst controlling costs and reducing environmental impact.
Product Overview
CONTROLLING MOISTURE IN CONCRETE BATCHING
This video provides an overview of the Hydronix product range specifically designed for the concrete & construction industry.
Moisture levels must be accurately controlled to guarantee the quality of the end product. Hydronix supplies producers with a high-quality concrete moisture probe, allowing them to make repeatable concrete in every batch. This not only helps deliver a superior product but also aids in keeping costs down and reducing the environmental impact of concrete production.
Why is a concrete moisture measurement sensor important?
The mix of materials in concrete is vital to its performance, but consistency can be difficult to achieve. Large stockpiles typically kept outside can vary greatly in moisture content.
Varying the proportion of the raw materials will affect the workability and strength of the final concrete, delivering a poor-quality, inferior, inconsistent and weak product.
Concrete production is often batched by weight, and water affects the dry weight of the materials. Weight is greatly affected by moisture, but an embedded concrete moisture probe can be used to measure and control moisture levels accurately. This allows the manufacturer to perfect the mix and ensure consistency and homogeneity.
Concrete production suffers without a precise and accurate moisture sensor. Inconsistency in the raw material mix produces a high level of variability in concrete, which leads to additional costs for both the producers of concrete and concrete products.
Hydronix moisture sensors offer accurate results, durability, and reliability throughout all stages of concrete production, whether it is for raw material storage and batching or the mixing process with the addition of water or admixtures.
How to measure moisture content in concrete
Our range of probes and sensors can be easily incorporated into aggregate bins, conveyors or mixers. Straightforward installation and simple calibration allow for rapid integration into your existing control system.
Benefits of a concrete moisture probe or sensor for ready-mix concrete
Ready-mix concrete producers can use Hydronix probes or sensors to reduce variations between batches and improve repeatability in production.
By reducing the batch plant standard deviation, mix designs can be optimised, allowing a reduction in cement and its associated cost (environmental and financial). Raw material usage is also maximised, increasing yields and reducing incorrectly produced batches.
Hydronix moisture sensors also reduce the need for manual testing giving an online and real-time measurement of moisture levels.
With no need for expensive on-going maintenance contracts, the Hydronix probes not only allow delivery of high-quality ready-mix concrete but also lower costs and increase profitability through reduction in waste and energy use.
Browse our range of premium devices for ready-mix concrete moisture measurements.
Benefits of concrete moisture measurement sensors for precast concrete
Precast concrete requires precision during production, and using Hydronix sensors allows accuracy, so you can always ensure a premium end product.
Precise control of the dosing and proportioning of raw materials, and the moisture levels within the concrete mixer, are vital in delivering the high-quality concrete the manufacturer aims to deliver. The addition of online measurement using Hydronix sensors allows the product to be optimised, allowing for costs to be controlled, productivity to be increased and wastage reduced.
Explore the collection of high-quality concrete moisture measurement sensors for precast concrete.
The right moisture probe for your concrete plant
Hydronix sensors are designed to be used throughout the concrete production process.
The Hydro-Probe, for example, is the ideal moisture sensor for measuring moisture in or under aggregate bins. Its shape lends itself to good material compaction, allowing for a more accurate concrete moisture measurement.
The Hydro-Mix moisture measurement sensor for concrete production is the perfect addition to your mixer or conveyor and is designed to last many years, even in abrasive materials.
The Hydro-Probe Orbiter is specifically designed for mounting in rotary pan mixers to allow real-time measurement during aggressive mixing.
Finally, the Thermo-Tuff temperature sensor is built to measure up to 80°C in high-wear applications, in mixers and bin installations.
With each sensor built to cope with the unpredictable nature of flowing aggregates and the intensity of concrete mixers, your results are never compromised when you choose Hydronix.