Maybe this will help! Keep imagining what I say, you're working on your dream project. In whatever industry or domain you like, be it agriculture, food industry, or maybe construction industry. Everything appears to be going fine, until you realize that there is something missing. The wood you've sourced is warping unexpectedly. The crops you've harvested aren't stored as they should. The food products you are packaging are spoiling faster than anticipated.
Frustrating, right? You've done everything right, but, for some reason, you're getting this stuff that could mess up your whole operation. How about I tell you that the cause could be something as apparently simple as moisture?
Yes, moisture is an elusive and often underrated component that can make or break a project. Defying wrong moisture levels, whether too high or too low, can cause a huge lot of problems, such as warped wood, structural integrity issues, mold growing, or goods getting spoiled.
Now then, how do you go about solving a problem that your eyes can't see? That's where a moisture meter comes in.
A gadget designed specifically to determine the moisture content in different materials, is a moisture meter. A neat little device—it can inform you of exactly how much moisture there really is in products. It's almost like the user is able to have X-ray vision for moisture.
No, it's not about just finding moisture, it's about determining the perfect level of moisture. Different materials and products need different moisture content to keep the proper balance of quality and integrity. With a moisture meter, you have assurance: that you will be within the best range possible, protecting you from mistakes and disasters that could be very costly.
These will have a number of essential elements combined that result in material moisture content measurements. Here is the break-up of its major components:
Pin-Type Probes: These are sharp metal pins, which are inserted into the test material. The pins know moisture by the measure of electrical resistance between the pins, which changes with the moisture content.
Digital Display: Presto’s moisture meters come with a digital screen where moisture content is displayed via a percentage. In addition, it may also show other additional information, such as material mode, battery condition, and settings.
Such controls permit to calibrate the moisture meter to get accurate measurements. Calibration is necessary when used with another type of material or if the meter is left unused over a certain period.
Most of the meters are battery-powered. Usually, the location where the insertion and changing of the batteries are made is in the compartment of the battery.
Mentioned below are the key specifications of the moisture meter:
Using a moisture meter is pretty straightforward; there are, however, a few steps that you have to take to ensure you get a correct reading:
The first thing is to take some extra time to calibrate your meter. This will ensure the accuracy of your readings as much as possible.
Most meters give you a choice of what type of material is being tested. Be certain to set the meter to wood, concrete, soil, or whatever.
If it is a pin-type meter, insert the pins into the material being tested. Record the reading.
Gauge your readings against the recommended levels of moisture for that kind of material; if too high or too low, do what is appropriate.
1. How can results be saved in a moisture meter?
A moisture meter can store up to 100 test results. Once the machine has recorded 100 results, the previous results need to be deleted to store another 100 results. However, a moisture meter can also present the average result of the 100 results stored.
2. Can the moisture meter be recharged?
Moisture meter comes with a 9-volt alkaline battery. This battery is not chargeable. It has to be replaced once it is worn down.
3. What kind of materials can be tested on a moisture meter?
Materials such as paper, mono carton sheets, and corrugated sheets are extensively tested using this tool.
Are you ready to rise above the rest? Learn more about our moisture meters designed around your application.
Contact us at +919210903903 or send your queries over mail at info@prestogroup.com.
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