Forming station moisture
Control moisture at the forming station.
MDF & wood panels / SMARTCO
Moisture and temperature. In balance.
SmartCo predictive control for MDF drying and forming. Coordinate dryer temperatures and forming station moisture to support consistent board production.
Discuss your processTHE CONTROL CHALLENGE
Stable drying. Less operator intervention.
Moisture and temperature need to work together across the drying process. SmartCo addresses these control loops with the aim of reducing upsets, improving quality and supporting automatic dryer operation.
INSIDE THE PROCESS
Where SmartCo takes control.
Dryer exit temperature
Stabilise the temperature at the dryer exit.
Dryer inlet temperature
Control the thermal conditions entering the dryer.
Dryer outlet moisture
Optional moisture control, according to the agreed scope.
REPORTED APPLICATION RESULTS
A clearer picture of performance.
>50%
Product reject reduction
5%
Energy savings
2–3 weeks
Project delivery & commissioning
Reported results are not guaranteed outcomes for every installation. Results depend on operating conditions, baseline and project scope.
BEYOND THE NUMBERS
Designed for everyday operation.
- Automatic dryer operation
- Reduced operator workload
- More consistent product quality
- Fewer upsets and interventions
- Higher production potential
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROCESS
Explore SmartCo for MDF.
Bring your control challenge. We’ll discuss the next step.