Chemical products

Moisture measurement and water content determination

Liebherr has been developing measurement systems for industrial automation since 1985. Our sensors reliably determine the moisture and water content in various materials and liquids. The benefit of Liebherr measurement systems is high precision thanks to 40 measurements per second, as well as the sensors' reproducibility. The systems can be integrated in various production facilities such as on conveyor belts, upstream and downstream of dryers, at transfer points, in hoppers but also in pipelines or tanks. Our systems measure, monitor and regulate the humidity or water content automatically and in real time the continuous measurement guarantees high precision.

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.

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Sensor tests at Liebherr

Sensor tests at Liebherr

Sensor tests at Liebherr

We test each sensor over the entire working temperature range in a process that takes several hours.

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.

Application examples for chemical products

  • Use in fertiliser
    The residual moisture plays a major role in storing the fertiliser appropriately without endangering its quality and thus also its effect.

    Use in fertiliser

    The residual moisture plays a major role in storing the fertiliser appropriately without endangering its quality and thus also its effect.

  • Use in plastic granulates
    Measurement of low moisture levels directly before and after the drying process with the Liebherr moisture measuring installation and specially developed sensors.

    Use in plastic granulates

    Measurement of low moisture levels directly before and after the drying process with the Liebherr moisture measuring installation and specially developed sensors.

  • Use on paints and lacquers
    In mostly explosion-protected environments, we also use our systems to determine the moisture or water content in paints and lacquers.

    Use on paints and lacquers

    In mostly explosion-protected environments, we also use our systems to determine the moisture or water content in paints and lacquers.

  • Use in washing powder, detergent and soap
    The Liebherr moisture measuring installation guarantees exact compliance with the target moisture content when processing chemical ingredients.

    Use in washing powder, detergent and soap

    The Liebherr moisture measuring installation guarantees exact compliance with the target moisture content when processing chemical ingredients.

  • Use in glue
    The water content in glue is critical for its quality.

    Use in glue

    The water content in glue is critical for its quality.

  • Products

    These products are available for use in the field of chemical products.

    Litronic FMS P80-CAN

    Our CAN-capable sensor sends the signals directly to the customer's control and is processed on site.

    The plug-in sensor is specially designed for on and off-road applications, vehicles in construction and agricultural areas as well as in engine applications.

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    Litronic-FMS P71-HD

    Sensor for the food industry. Small, fine, excellent...and new in hygenic design. Designed for use in hygiene-critical production environments in the food industry. Find out more

    Litronic FMS P78

    Thousands of sensors are reliably in use worldwide by this sensor in a wide variety of materials and industries.

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    Litronic FMS P30-S

    The smallest of the sensors was specially developed for confined spaces and impresses with its compact design. We offer suitable weld-on fittings for use in pipelines.

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    Litronic WMS

    Determination of the water content in liquids (emulsions/oils) and bulk solids in explosion-protected areas is possible with our WMS product family.

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    Litronic FMS II Evaluation and transfer module

    The modular design allows networking of up to 16 sensors on one evaluation unit. Extensive signal processing options for transfer to a higher-level control and the exact and fast calibration of the measured sections are just some of the many advantages.

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    Further information and downloads

    • 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
    • Agriculture:Grain, maize, seeds, oilseeds, grist, sugar beet pulp, fertiliser, silage, biomass, grass feedstock, marc, concentrates, cereals, cat litter, animal bedding, coolants and lubricants

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    88427 Bad Schussenried

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