Humidity Control for the Tobacco Industry
Maintaining the correct relative humidity during tobacco and cigarette production is crucial for retaining the quality of the product. If the environment becomes too dry, shrinkage, flaking, brittleness, splitting, and weight loss will all result. By achieving and maintaining the correct humidity level, these problems can be prevented, ensuring that tobacco leaves and associated production equipment always operate at their highest level of efficiency.
The optimum moisture content for tobacco is around 15% by weight. Adding moisture during production is vital to keep tobacco in first-class condition as it progresses through the manufacturing process. J D UltraSonics dry fog humidification systems deliver precise, consistent humidity control throughout tobacco processing facilities, ensuring the correct moisture level is maintained at every stage of production.
Storage areas within the factory also require careful environmental control. These facilities need to maintain a minimum of 60% relative humidity to keep tobacco in good condition. Consideration should also be given to the paper used during cigarette production, as any variation from the correct ambient humidity level can cause paper misfeeds, electrostatic problems, tearing, and a reduced quality finish on the final product.
Our dry fog technology produces ultra-fine water droplets of just 1 micron, ensuring moisture is distributed evenly throughout storage and processing environments without over-wetting tobacco or creating damp surfaces. Nozzles can be roof-mounted throughout large tobacco warehouses and processing facilities to deliver uniform humidity distribution across the entire space, and the self-cleaning stainless steel nozzle design ensures reliable, low-maintenance operation over the long term.