Nordson Measurement & Control Solutions – Leveraging the Power of Color
Nordson Measurement & Control Solutions (formerly NDC Technologies) has introduced the Series 9 food color gauge, the only all-in-one sensor capable of simultaneously measuring moisture, fat/oil, protein, color, and more.
The Series 9 gauge has been a food industry best-seller for some years. It is specially engineered for 24/7 duty, helping manufacturers meet product quality demands and efficiency goals. Installed directly on the production line, it delivers unparalleled measurement performance while maintaining simplicity and versatility in design and operation. It doesn’t require special operator skills or expert knowledge, yet it allows expert users to access the enhanced interaction capabilities as desired. In addition to the key constituents, the Series 9 gauge can detect the so-called Degree of Bake, that is the change in brownness of the surface of a baked or fried product as a result of the Maillard reaction.
However, surface browning is not the only color measurement required by the industry.
That’s where the new Series 9 Color Gauge came in.
Building on the existing flexible, future-proof platform, the NDC Products team by Nordson has expanded the capability of Series 9 gauge to create a unique process sensor capable of simultaneously measuring the color and the key constituents of food products. The new Series 9 color gauge goes beyond the Degree of Bake and can now detect the full-color spectrum in a wide range of standard scales, including CIE (L*, a*, b*), Tristimulus (X, Y Z), RGB, CIELCH (L*, C*, h) ΔE* & ΔEcmc, Degree of Roast (DOR).
Application tests in leading companies have proven that repeatable numeric color readings, combined with other critical measurements such as moisture, fat/oil, and protein, can be confidently used as part of a process control strategy to deliver consistent product quality every time. The Series 9 color gauge already counts numerous success stories in the industrial production of various foods, namely nuts, snacks, dehydrated fruits, coffee, etc.
Overall, the Series 9 Color Gauge keeps you ahead with:
- Evolutionary technology that is flexible, adaptable, and scalable to meet your changing needs
- Enterprise-level intelligence compatible with Industry 4.0
- Easier operation and maintenance
- Lower cost of ownership over a long lifetime of operation
More information is available at: www.ndc.com/food-bulk-materials-processing/
Nordson Measurement & Control
8001 Technology Blvd.
Dayton, Ohio 45424
Phone: +1 937 233 9935
Email: OSC-US@ndc.com
