Introducing Nordson Gauge

The Only On-Line Gauge on the Market that Can Simultaneously Measure Color, Moisture, Fat/Oil and Protein… Out of the Box

Nordson Measurement & Control Solutions (formerly NDC Technologies) introduces the Series 9 Food Color Gauge.

The Series 9 gauge is a best-seller in the food industry. It is specially engineered for 24/7 duty, helping manufacturers to meet product quality demands and efficiency goals.

Installed directly on-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 experienced users to access the enhanced interaction capabilities as desired.

In addition to the key constituents, the Series 9 gauge can detect the change in brownness on the surface of a baked or fried product as a result of the Maillard reaction – called degree of bake.

However, surface browning is not the only color measurement required by the industry. That’s where the new Series 9 Color Gauge comes in.

Building on the existing flexible, future-proof platform, the NDC Products team by Nordson has expanded the capability of Series 9 to create a unique gauge capable of simultaneously measuring the color and the key constituents of food products. The NEW Series 9 can now measure the full-color spectrum in a wide range of standard scales, as well as color tolerance and difference outputs, for CIE (L*, a*, b*), RGB, CIE LCh (L*, C*, h), ΔE* & ΔEcmc and 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