How to Ensure Uniform Thickness in Incense Production?
Uniform thickness is one of the most critical quality indicators in incense manufacturing. Whether producing stick incense, bamboo-core incense, or coil incense, inconsistent thickness can result in uneven burning speed, unstable fragrance release, cracking, and higher rejection rates.
So how can manufacturers ensure uniform thickness throughout the incense production machine process?
The answer lies in raw material control, moisture management, precision forming, and stable incense making equipment.
Maintain Consistent Raw Material Proportion
Incense powder typically consists of:
- polvo de madera
- Charcoal powder
- Joss powder (binder)
- Fragrance materials
- Water
Improper mixing ratios directly affect extrusion consistency. If the binder content is too low, incense sticks may crack or shrink. If too high, extrusion resistance increases, and the thickness becomes unstable.
Using an automatic powder mixer ensures homogeneous blending before entering the incense making machine.
Control Moisture Content Precisely
Moisture level is one of the main factors affecting incense stick thickness.
- Too much water → material becomes soft and collapses
- Too little water → extrusion resistance increases and diameter fluctuates
The ideal moisture content generally ranges between 28%–35%, depending on the formula.
Use High-Precision Incense Making Machine
A high-quality incense making machine plays a decisive role in thickness uniformity.
Modern automatic incense production machines feature:
- Stable screw extrusion system
- Precision mold design
- Adjustable diameter control
- Constant pressure feeding
A well-calibrated extrusion system ensures consistent stick diameter from start to finish.
Select Proper Mold Specifications
Incense thickness is determined by mold aperture size. Over time, molds may wear out, causing variations in diameter.
Regular inspection and replacement of extrusion molds helps:
- Maintain uniform diameter
- Reduce defective products
- Improve burning consistency
Precision-machined stainless steel molds are recommended for long-term dimensional stability.
Control Drying Conditions
Even if extrusion thickness is consistent, improper drying can cause differences in shrinkage. To prevent uneven drying, we recommend using our fully automatic incense stick dryer.
Our incense stick dryer features:
- Tecnología avanzada de bomba de calor de fuente de aire
- Control preciso de temperatura y humedad
- Construcción duradera
- Opciones de configuración flexibles.
Advantages of Our Incense Production Machine
Our incense production equipment is designed to ensure high precision and consistent stick thickness:
- High-precision screw extrusion system
- Stable constant-pressure feeding
- Adjustable mold diameter options
- Heavy-duty motor for continuous operation
- Food-grade stainless steel contact parts
- Easy maintenance and long service life
Our machines are widely used for stick incense, bamboo incense, and coil incense production with stable output and uniform thickness.
Improve Incense Quality with Precision Production
If your incense products suffer from uneven thickness or inconsistent burning, upgrading to a professional incense making machine can significantly improve production quality and efficiency.
Contact us today to:
- Get customized incense production solutions
- Receive the latest equipment quotation
- Optimize your factory layout
- Improve uniformity and production stability
