Moisture measurement

Liebherr has been developing measurement systems for industrial automation since 1985. Our sensors reliably determine the moisture in various materials. The benefit of Liebherr measurement systems is high precision thanks to 40 measurements per second, as well as the sensors' reproducibility.

Sensors are developed and manufactured at the Liebherr-Mischtechnik GmbH location in Bad Schussenried (Germany). Here, we produce and calibrate the sensors in an environment protected against ESD.

Sensor tests at Liebherr

Competence due to experience

When Liebherr started producing sensors, we used the measurement systems that we developed ourselves only in our own concrete mixing plants. Here, the sensors are used to determine the sand moisture in the process. For this task, we developed sensors that work reliably even under extreme outdoor conditions. Our experience in concrete technology pays off for our customers: Liebherr sensors measure precisely and have a long service life.

Wide range of applications

The application areas for the perfected measurement system have expanded enormously in the interim. Thanks to numerous interfaces, the sensors can be integrated without problems into various production processes. Customers around the world therefore benefit from Liebherr sensors. The clientèle ranges from automotive suppliers in the USA, a paper factory in the Netherlands and a sugar producer on Guadeloupe.

Application examples

Further information and downloads

Technical data sheets

Our data sheets contain detailed technical information on moisture measurement using the Liebherr-Litronic II:

Job reports

Industry-specific information and application examples are available to download here:

Sectors and materials

The Liebherr moisture measuring unit provides numerous benefits for various sectors. The Litronic FMS enables reliable moisture measurement for various materials and substances:

Automotive industry and its subcontractors
Diesel, quenching oil, coolants and lubricants, moulding sands, fleece webs, plastic granulate, shredded plastics, colour pigments
Building materials industry
Sand, quartz sand, recycled glass, soda, MVA, fly ash, ores, minerals, dusts, slag, different aggregates, moulding sands, raw meal, filter cakes, ceramic powder, coal, coke, charcoal, gypsum, talc, lime, silt, clay, mineral and aluminium granulate, slurries
Chemical and pharmaceutical industry
Powder, granulates, pigments, tablets, capsules, lactose, cellulose, oils, soap, creams, resin, methyl, ethanol, acetone, paint, lacquer, solvents, quenching oil, wax, coolants, lubricants, greases, fertilisers, washing powder, detergents
Energy and environment
Brown coal, coke, lime, fly ash, recycled glass (cullet), biomass, shredded plastics (R.D.F)
Glass and ceramic industry
Sand, quartz sand, recycled glass, soda, feldspar, dolomite, lime
Wood industry
Fibres, plates, chips, wood shavings, sawdust, pellets
Agriculture
Grain, maize, seeds, oilseeds, grist, sugar beet pulp, fertiliser, silage, biomass, grass feedstock, marc, concentrates, cereals, cat litter, animal bedding, coolants and lubricants
Food and luxury food
Grain, maize, grist, cereals, fruit chips, malt, rice, sugar, salt, marzipan, coffee, cocoa, tobacco, margarine, fats, silica
Paper, film and cardboard
Cardboard webs, paper webs, fleece webs, felt webs, film webs
Petrochemistry
Crude oil, diesel, biodiesel, coolants, lubricants
Pet food
Dry and fluid pet food
Other