Moisture Analysers & Meters
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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Reed R6018 Pin/Pinless Moisture Meter
Starting at £95.00 £114.00
High-quality portable moisture meter manufactured by Reed Instruments. These professional moisture meters come with pin and pinless functionality to allow for greater flexibility when non-destructive moisture testing required. Learn More -
Reed R6013 Wood Moisture Meter
Starting at £66.00 £79.20
Reed's 6013 wood moisture meter features a portable, practical design that can easily be used to in the home for DIY projects and monitoring moisture of firewood and logs. This device is often used by professional woodworkers, carpenters and builders for measuring the moisture content of building materials and furniture. Learn More -
PMB Moisture Analyser
- Model Capacities:
- 50g to 200g
Starting at £685.00 £822.00
Adam 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. Learn More -
A&D M Series Moisture Analysers
- Model Capacities:
- 51g to 71g
Starting at £1,559.00 £1,870.80
A&D's M moisture balance series includes a straight halogen lamp and uniquely designed SRA (Secondary Radiation Assist) filter gives shorter measurement time, thanks to fast and uniform heating. Used for accurate moisture determination of organic samples including compost, oils, cosmetics and food. Learn More
Moisture Analysers & Meters Help
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.
