Exotek MC-60CPA Paper and Cardboard Moisture Meter

The Exotek MC-60CPA is a compact pin-free meter for rapid, non-destructive moisture checks on paper, tissue, carton and cardboard.

  • Capacitance measurement using a high-frequency dielectric field
  • No pins or puncture marks on the measured material
  • Measures rolls, stacks and reams to a maximum scanning depth of approximately 50 mm
  • Selectable material codes improve readings across different paper products
  • 0.1% display resolution with hold function and selectable audible alarm
  • Pocket-size instrument with graphical backlit LCD

Non-Destructive Moisture Checks for Paper and Cardboard

The Exotek MC-60CPA allows production, quality-control and warehouse personnel to check paper moisture within seconds. The spring-steel sensor is pressed against the material, and the instrument detects changes in dielectric properties caused by moisture without piercing or damaging the sheet surface.

It is suitable for checking paper rolls, stacked sheets, reams, tissue, carton, corrugated board and other paper-based products. A compact handheld design makes it practical for incoming inspection, production checks, storage investigations and final-product verification.

Important: Capacitance readings are affected by material composition, density, thickness, temperature and what is behind the measured sheet. Use the correct material code and compare readings taken under consistent conditions. For contractual or laboratory reference results, confirm the reading against the agreed gravimetric or oven-dry method.

Where the MC-60CPA Is Used

Material or processTypical checkWhy it matters
Paper rolls Compare moisture across the roll face or between rolls Helps identify storage, conditioning or production variation before converting
Sheet stacks and reams Check several points across incoming or finished stock Supports incoming inspection and batch comparison without damaging sheets
Cardboard and carton Check board before printing, cutting, creasing or forming Excessive or uneven moisture can affect stiffness, dimensions and processing
Corrugated fibreboard Compare boards after production, storage or transport Helps investigate warping, bonding and handling problems
Tissue and filter paper Rapid comparative checks during production or storage Provides a non-destructive screening method for delicate material
Printing and publishing Check paper condition before printing or finishing Supports consistent feeding, registration and dimensional behaviour
Warehouses and libraries Screen stored paper products for moisture differences Helps locate stock or areas requiring closer inspection

Technical Specifications

SpecificationMC-60CPA
Measurement principle Pin-free capacitance measurement using a high-frequency alternating electrical field
Measured materials Paper, tissue, filter paper, crepe paper, packaging paper, fluting paper, kraft paper, offset paper, carton, cardboard and corrugated fibreboard
Measurement range Material-code dependent; the current manufacturer specification publishes up to 140% H2O at code C2
Approximate accuracy ±2% under applicable reference conditions
Resolution 0.1%
Material selection 12 selectable paper-material codes
Maximum scanning depth Approximately 50 mm
Display Graphical LCD with backlight
Hold function Freezes the reading for locations where the display cannot be viewed during measurement
Alarm User-selectable threshold with audible indication
Automatic switch-off Yes
Low-battery indication Yes

Operating and Mechanical Details

SpecificationMC-60CPA
Operating temperature −10 to +60 °C
Sensor Spring-steel contact sensor
Housing Impact-resistant ABS
Power supply 9 V alkaline battery
Typical power consumption Approximately 5 mA
Dimensions Approximately 132 × 62 × 30 mm
Weight Approximately 150 g including battery
Supplied items Meter, 9 V battery, carrying bag and operating instructions

How the Pin-Free Measurement Works

The MC-60CPA generates an electrical field beneath its sensor. Moisture changes the dielectric properties of paper and board, and the instrument converts this change into a displayed moisture value using the selected material code.

The reading represents the material within the effective sensing field rather than one puncture point. This makes the meter fast and non-destructive, but it also means that sheet thickness, stack construction, air gaps, adhesives, coatings, printing inks and nearby metal can influence the result.

Pin-Free Meter, Pin Meter or Reference Test?

MethodMain advantageBest useLimitation
MC-60CPA pin-free capacitance meter Fast and leaves no puncture marks Routine screening, production checks and comparison across rolls, reams or boards Reading depends on material code, density, thickness and test conditions
Pin-type resistance meter Measures between inserted electrodes and can target a selected depth Applications where small puncture marks are acceptable and resistance calibration is available Damages the surface and results depend on electrode contact and material characteristics
Gravimetric or oven-dry method Provides a reference mass-loss determination under a defined procedure Laboratory confirmation, calibration checks and contractual testing Destructive, slower and requires controlled equipment and procedure

Exotek MC-60CPA Supplier and Application Support

Seacom Process Instruments supplies the Exotek MC-60CPA Paper and Cardboard Moisture Meter for paper production, packaging, converting, printing, warehousing, publishing, libraries and quality-control applications.

Our team can assist with application review, material-code selection, measurement procedure, alarm-limit planning and comparison against pin-type or reference moisture methods.

Need to confirm whether the MC-60CPA suits your material? Send Seacom the paper or board type, thickness, stack or roll arrangement, expected moisture range and how the result will be used. We will help assess the suitable measurement approach.

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