Client: Futamura UK

Vaisala offers: HMT330 and HMT360 series humidity and temperature transmitters, as well as two Indigo520 transmitters andFour HMP5 relative humidity and temperature probes

Challenge: Continue to manufacture packaging that does not sacrifice the environment

As companies around the world strive to reduce the waste and carbon footprint of their products, the demand for eco-friendly packaging in the market continues to grow. Futamura has taken advantage of this trend and has become a major producer of sustainable cellulose packaging films worldwide,

The product includes its NatureFlex ™ Series of cellulose packaging films, etc.

To produce this sustainable film, precise conditions need to be ensured during the production process. Especially during the process of film drying and storage of finished products. Futamura UK uses Vaisala measuring equipment throughout their entire factory, including

Vaisala HUMICAP in Air Conditioning Coating Tower ® Humidity and temperature transmitter HMT360. Due to the highly flammable solvents contained in the coating tower, products used in these areas must undergo explosion-proof environmental certification. Vaisala HMT360

The transmitter (now replaced by ATEX certified HMT370EX) is inherently safe and therefore suitable for use in these hazardous areas.

Vaisala measuring instruments are also used in Futamura UK's casting machines, installed in dryer pipelines to measure temperature and humidity. Vaisala HUMICAP ® The HMT330 humidity and temperature instrument series is designed for demanding industry applications

Provide high-precision measurements. These transmitters control a valve that increases or decreases the amount of steam entering the dryer, thereby maintaining humidity at the set point required to dry each specific type of film. The moisture content affects the final film

Accurate control is crucial for ensuring quality and reducing waste, as it is an important factor of characteristics. As the HMT330 series is an early model, Futamura hopes that their measuring instruments will not become outdated, so the company contacted Vaisala

Seeking advice.

Solution: Service, Support, and Trustworthy Technology

Vaisala's sales manager Andrew Williams visited Futamura's factory in Wigton, Cumbria, UK, to showcase the advantages of switching to Indigo, and worked with electrical engineering manager David Carr and technical engineering

Teachers David Mansergh and Chris Reid discussed the available options.

We explained to the Vaisala sales manager where we use the HMT330 series instrument, and he suggested that we try the Indigo520 display screen as well as the relative humidity and temperature probe HMP5, "Carl explained

Very satisfied. His extensive product knowledge and rich professional expertise in engineering and process systems have played a significant role in the decision-making process. He also explained in detail the calibration process and how to set up the equipment to our electrical engineer.

Vaisala's service and support are reliable - Andrew's help far exceeded our expectations. ”

Vaisala Indigo520 data processing unit and HMP5 relative humidity and temperature probe in Futamura's sustainable packaging film production (image provided by Futamura)

Indigo520 can connect two independent probes simultaneously and has a clear and easy to navigate touchscreen display. Futamura appreciates the screen size and easy to read charts, as well as the ability to replace probes for calibration. HMP5

The mechanical working mode of the probe is the same as the HMT330 equipment they are already familiar with, and the installed mechanical hardware is the same, which is also advantageous for them.

When you find products and companies you can trust, continuing this relationship makes good business sense. Futamura has been using Vaisala measuring instruments for many years to help us ensure the quality of sustainable packaging films, and in the future, we will

We will continue to do so as well. As a factory, we hope to maintain on-site standards as this allows us to retain spare parts and replace equipment if necessary. It can be said with certainty that Vaisala is our ideal brand because it is reliable and easy to install

And use. ”

David Carr, Head of Electrical Engineering at Futamura UK

Advantages: Consistently high-quality sustainable packaging film

By using Vaisala measuring instruments in the manufacturing process, Futamura has gained the following benefits:

Accurate control of the production process

Consistent product quality

Reduced waste

Trustworthy service and support from solution professionals

Confidence brought by mature and reliable solutions

About Futamura

Futamura is a Japanese owned enterprise with production factories in Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The company has approximately 2000 employees and produces packaging films, fiber casings, non-woven fabrics, activated carbon, and phenolic laminates.

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