Control Metrix provides non-contact measurement systems for building materials manufacturers across the UK and Ireland, supporting moisture control, speed and length measurement, process monitoring and production efficiency. From sand, aggregates, clay and cement mixes to panels, boards and insulation materials, our systems help improve quality, reduce waste and support reliable process control.
Building materials production often operates continuously in challenging environments, where inaccurate measurement can lead to excess material use, dimensional variation, quality issues and costly rejects. Our measurement solutions are designed to provide reliable, real-time process data with minimal maintenance and long-term technical support.
Beyond equipment supply, we also provide commissioning, field servicing, calibration, operator training, and ongoing technical support across the UK and Ireland to help ensure measurement systems continue to perform effectively in demanding industrial conditions.
| Application Area | Typical Materials | Measurement Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Aggregates and concrete mixes | Sand, aggregates, cement mixes and limestone | Moisture control, water addition and mix consistency |
| Clay, brick and tile production | Clay, brick mixes, roof tiles and ceramic materials | Moisture consistency, forming, drying and defect reduction |
| Boards and panel production | Particleboard, MDF, OSB, fibreboard and cement board | Moisture, cut length and dimensional control |
| Insulation and cladding materials | Insulation boards, cladding panels and sheet materials | Speed, length and cut-to-length measurement |
| Bulk materials and minerals | Powders, granules, flakes and coarse/fine particles | Online NIR moisture monitoring |
Selecting the right measurement system for a building materials process depends on more than the material being measured. Installation point, line speed, particle size, surface condition, environmental conditions and control requirements can all affect which technology is most suitable.
Control Metrix works with manufacturers to understand the application first, then recommend a measurement solution that supports reliable process control and long-term performance. Whether the requirement is online moisture measurement for bulk materials, non-contact speed and length measurement for panels and boards, or wider process monitoring, our team can help specify the right system for the production environment.
Building materials production can involve very different measurement challenges, from controlling moisture in bulk and formed materials to improving speed, length and cut-to-length accuracy on continuous production lines. The sections below help identify the most relevant measurement approach for your process.
In building materials production, moisture variation can affect mix consistency, forming behaviour, drying performance, product strength and reject rates. Online NIR moisture measurement provides real-time process data, helping operators respond quickly to material variation and maintain more consistent production.
Relevant systems:
Series 9 Industrial Moisture Gauge
and
PrediktIR II Bulk Materials Moisture Gauge
For panel, board and sheet production, accurate speed and length measurement supports cut-to-length control, dimensional consistency and reduced material waste. Non-contact laser measurement avoids the slip, wear and maintenance issues associated with contact wheels and rotary encoders.
Relevant system:
LaserSpeed Pro Gauges
Not sure if this is the right measurement solution for your process? Our UK-based team can help you review your application, discuss technical requirements, and provide a quotation if required.
Complete the enquiry form above, visit our contact page, call us directly, or use the live chat on this page to speak with a UK-based member of our team.
The PrediktIR II Bulk Materials Moisture Gauge is a rugged, in-process bulk materials moisture gauge suitable for directly measuring materials including sand, clay, wood chips and cement mix. Using near-infrared (NIR) non-contact technology, it provides accurate and dependable, real-time moisture measurements that can be used to improve process control.
The Series 9 Industrial Moisture Gauge is the latest generation sensor for precise on-line measurement of moisture for almost any material. The gauge is capable of measuring the widest range of materials including powders, coarse or fine particles, concentrates, slurries, pastes, flakes and granules.
Mikron Thermal Imaging Cameras are high-performance IR thermal imaging systems for accurate temperature measurement in a number of dedicated industrial applications including in-furnace temperature mapping.
Thyristor Power Controllers provide efficient, reliable and precise control of electrical heating, which is absolutely essential in many industrial thermal processes including industrial furnaces, IR drying, glass manufacturing, semiconductors, heat treatment, melting, drying and forming.
Arrange a call with a product specialist to find out how a non-contact measuring system from Control Metrix could benefit your company.
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“The reliability and accuracy of the moisture gauges are never in doubt and we have relied upon them for many years. Control Metrix have always been on hand to ensure we achieve the best out of our equipment.” Read more.
“I knew that some of the other Wienerberger sites had already purchased some NDC PrediktIR moisture gauges and I had heard that they were really improving the production processes and quality control procedures. I met up with some of the Control Metrix team at ClayTech, and I was immediately impressed with their expertise and what they had to offer. After discussions with NDC Product Specialist, we went ahead and purchased four NDC PrediktIR gauges. The gauges have really helped us to monitor and have greater control of our water input system and we are already getting some really useful data. I would certainly purchase from Control Metrix again in the future.” Read more.
“We got a call from John Miller back in 2018, just as we were finding our existing moisture gauge was failing. We discussed the possibility of replacing our existing gauge with an NDC gauge and invited John to come in for a site visit and to subsequently quote us for a PrediktIR. We were very impressed with John’s product knowledge and we decided to proceed with the purchase. We have found the PrediktIR to be very reliable and we are very happy with it.”
“We found that we were actually losing a lot of money due to not having the correct moisture content in our bricks, so back in January 2019, we decided to look into implementing some non-contact NIR moisture gauges to enable us to monitor this more effectively. We contacted Control Metrix and installed two NDC Technologies’ PrediktIR moisture gauges in our priority clay prep. area. I am very happy with the PrediktIR gauges and having the ability to constantly monitor the moisture content has massively improved our quality control processes. We were impressed with the evident product knowledge and expertise demonstrated by the team at Control Metrix and the customer service and aftersales support was great!” Read more.
We believe our customers should deal with an expert from the point of enquiry to project completion. Therefore, we will appoint you a product specialist, so you have continuity and a single point of contact. They will be your guide, help identify the best solution for your particular application and be with you through to successful implementation.
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