ケツト科学研究所 List of Products and Services

The "Near Infrared Moisture Meter KB-30" is a device that measures moisture by irradiating light onto the target object. The light used for irradiation is near-infrared light, which has a high correlation with moisture content, allowing for accurate real-time moisture measurement. Additionally, near-infrared light generates very little heat and does not alter the physical properties of the target object, making it ideal for integration into production lines to continuously monitor moisture changes in a non-destructive and non-contact manner. It can provide a current output of 4-20mA according to the measurement range. The housing is made of unpainted stainless steel, preventing accidents that could result in peeling paint or rust contaminating the production line. Furthermore, it is equipped with dust and water resistance measures, conforming to the IP66 standard. This moisture meter is suitable for a wide range of production lines, including food and paper, where high standards of quality control are required. 【Features】 ■ Economical model of inline near-infrared moisture meter ■ Real-time moisture measurement on the production line ■ Waterproof and dustproof protection grade IP66 compliant ■ Unpainted, preventing rust and paint peeling contamination on the line *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

A component analyzer that can measure the moisture, protein, and amylose (reference values) contained in brown rice and white rice without any pretreatment such as grinding the sample, and can also display the "quality evaluation value." 【Features】 ■ Measurement of moisture, protein, and amylose in brown rice and white rice ■ Easy automatic measurement with an automatic lifting mechanism ■ Optional measurement for high-moisture brown rice, non-washed rice, and sake rice ■ Displays quality evaluation values for brown rice and white rice *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

The "Near Infrared Moisture Meter KJT-130" is a handheld near-infrared moisture meter. In addition to handheld measurements, it can also be used as a tabletop type with an optional support stand, allowing for flexibility in measurement locations. It can be utilized in a wide range of fields, including moisture management in ceramics and pottery, checking the dryness of concrete and mortar in construction and architecture, and moisture management of raw materials and products in textiles and papermaking. To measure moisture, it is necessary to prepare a calibration curve in advance. This device is equipped with a function to create calibration curves. 【Features】 ■ Portable handheld near-infrared moisture meter ■ Operates on rechargeable batteries ■ Data logging/calibration curve creation via main unit key operation *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

The AN-920 is a component analyzer that can non-destructively measure the moisture, protein, and amylose content found in brown rice and white rice. It can also display the "quality evaluation value" of domestically produced brown rice and white rice. Equipped with a spectrometer using a diffraction grating, it allows for high-precision wavelength spectroscopy, ensuring stable measurement results. 【Features】 ■ Easy operation ■ Large touchscreen display ■ Non-destructive measurement of moisture, protein, and amylose in brown and white rice ■ Ability to display the "quality evaluation value" of domestically produced brown rice and white rice ■ Achieves low cost with a simple mechanism ■ Suitable for producers, rice factories, and rice retailers who manage taste objectively and scientifically *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce the development secrets of the near-infrared moisture meter "KB-30," which allows for quick moisture measurement. We interviewed Mr. Noji, the development manager who has been involved in near-infrared spectroscopy technology for many years, and Ms. Nakazato from the basic research laboratory, who specializes in near-infrared technology while also juggling her responsibilities as a mother of two. You can view the details of the interview through the related link. 【Features of the Near-Infrared (NIR) Moisture Meter】 ■ Non-destructive ■ Rapid ■ Non-contact ■ Versatile measurement targets *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

This is a new service that works in conjunction with our inline moisture meter KB-30. "We want to automate moisture measurement, but we're unsure if it can be utilized in our case." In response to such concerns, we propose a system that not only measures but also follows up on how to utilize the data. Example of implementation: Biomass power plant ◇ Connect the KB-30 to an IoT gateway to upload measurement values to the cloud ◇ Check measurement values online from the management room, smartphone, or tablet ◇ Collaborate with temperature and humidity sensors to predict issues and improve combustion efficiency The system will be tailored to each individual customer. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.

The moisture content of rice is hard when low and mushy when high. Managing the moisture content of cooked rice is one of the important items in quality control and complaint measures in rice cooking and food factories. However, commonly used heated moisture meters have the following issues: ● The measurement process takes several tens of minutes. ● Moisture measurement of freshly cooked high-temperature samples is unstable. ● Preparations such as stretching with plastic wrap are cumbersome. By measuring with the near-infrared moisture meter KB-230 (high moisture specification), you can solve these problems! ◎ Measurement time reduced by about 99% to 7 seconds. ◎ The effects of temperature changes and moisture changes before measurement can be minimized. ◎ Just pack the sample tightly into a container like a petri dish with a rice paddle. *The graph in the image shows the results of the calibration curve creation. The closer the points are to the 45-degree line, the more stable the measurements are. *This device is designed for data collection. Once a calibration curve is created, it can be used for various samples. If you are interested in materials, demos, prices, etc., please contact us.