Moisture Analysers
Moisture analysers are specialist laboratory instruments for determining moisture content in solid or semi-solid materials. They are used to rapidly heat small food samples with built-in halogen lamps which can then be weighed precisely (usually in grams) using a loss-on-drying technique.
In this technique, a sample of material is weighed, heated in an oven for an appropriate period, cooled in the dry atmosphere of a desiccator, and then re-weighed. If the volatile content of the solid is primarily water, the LOD technique gives a good measure of moisture content.
The manual laboratory method is relatively slow, so automated moisture analysers have been developed that can reduce the time necessary for a test from a couple hours to just a few minutes. These analysers incorporate an electronic balance with a sample tray and surrounding heating element. Under microprocessor control the sample can be heated rapidly and a result computed prior to the completion of the process, based on the moisture loss rate, known as a drying curve.
We supply a range of A&D Moisture Balances and the Adam PMB Moisture Analyser. They all contain halogen lamps - contact us if you need replacement lamps.
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£657.50 (Ex.VAT)RRP £895.00 (Excl.VAT)
Max Capacity Range 50g to 200gAdam Equipment PMB moisture analysers set a new standard for effortlessly recording moisture test results. The PMB uses a circular halogen heater lamp to allow for even heating and drying of the sample to make sure the test results are accurate. Suitable for grain, cosmetics and food testing.
Suitable for measuring moisture content when testing food samples and cosmetic products.
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£1,456.00 (Ex.VAT)RRP £1,820.00 (Excl.VAT)
Max Capacity Range 51g to 51gA&D's MF professional moisture analyser is ideal for detecting the moisture content in skincreams, oils and other cosmetics. This product incorporates a halogen lamp element for uniform heating and fast drying of samples in which the percentage of water loss can then be examined.
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£1,188.00 (Ex.VAT)RRP £1,485.00 (Excl.VAT)
Max Capacity Range 51g to 51gThe ML moisture analyser features a halogen lamp heating element to deliver fast and uniform sample drying. This product is suitable for detecting the moisture content in food products, natural oils and cosmetic products.
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£2,568.00 (Ex.VAT)RRP £3,210.00 (Excl.VAT)
Max Capacity Range 71g to 71gOur straight halogen lamp and uniquely designed SRA (Secondary Radiation Assist) filter gives shorter measurement time, thanks to fast and uniform heating. The ergonomically designed pan handle eliminates mishaps such as burns when moving a hot sample tray into or out of the unit from either side.
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£1,624.00 (Ex.VAT)RRP £2,030.00 (Excl.VAT)
Max Capacity Range 51g to 51gThe MX moisture analyser by A&D features a straight halogen lamp and uniquely designed SRA (Secondary Radiation Assist) filter gives shorter measurement time, thanks to fast and uniform heating. The ergonomically designed pan handle eliminates mishaps such as burns when moving a hot sample tray into or out of the unit from either side.
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Q: What is a moisture analyser?
A: A moisture analyser is a device that determines the amount of moisture contained in a product. The weighing system of the moisture analyser possesses all the properties of modern balances. Moisture analysers are sometimes referred to as "moisture balances" or "moisture meters". They employ infrared heating technology to perform a loss-on-drying (LOD) method.
Q: Who uses a moisture analyser?
A: Moisture analysers are used in a variety of industries such as manufacturing plants, food processing and research development labs.
