- Live in-line monitoring with temperature corrected viscosity
- Eliminated failed batches
- Huge time savings
Lecithin is an essential emulsifier extracted as a by-product of the production of rapeseed oil.
The oil extraction process involves heating to temperatures between 80-105°C. However, to ensure the finished product meets the desired consistency, the viscosity measurement must be taken at 50°C.
This previously required operators to cool samples before measuring them with an offline device. This was a time-consuming procedure, which was prone to errors due to sampling, and often resulted in failed batches.
With the introduction of the XL7, operators can now take live in-line readings, saving valuable time and eradicating failed batches. The XL7 has built-in temperature correction software that provides viscosity readings at both 50°C, and the live temperature simultaneously.
This provides operators with reliable control throughout the extraction process. After several months of operation, engineers now rely on the XL7 to deliver repeatable results, benefiting from no drift or fouling of the probe. A comprehensive solution.