A moisture balance (also known as a moisture analyser) is an instrument that measures the moisture content of a sample. This is done by weighing the sample, then heating it to remove moisture and finally weighing the sample again. The final weight is subtracted from the starting weight and the difference in values is the moisture content. While easy to use, the setup and method development can...
A laboratory balance is a key piece of equipment in many labs, workplaces and in the field. They are typically used to measure the weight of a sample. As there are variations in material, sample size, and conditions in the work environment, different types of balances exist for specific needs.
The balances that will be discussed on this page are:
Precision Balances
Analytical Balances
Micro...
Laboratory balances are used to measure the weight of multiple types of media. They can measure both solids and liquids. There are various types for different purposes and measurements. They can get used in many different environments. They are commonly used for clinical use, research, and food production. With many types of balance available, how do you choose the right one? Here we...
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Moisture and weight assessments provide critical information about content, quality and safety in food. Using a moisture balance will increase food safety in a lab by indicating the presence of microbes as well as levels of acid and water. This can give an indication of how fresh the food is and validate sanitation procedures. A moisture balance/analyzer/meter consists of a weighing unit...
Water is essential to life; it plays a critical role in the physical and chemical functions of our bodies, the food we eat, and the materials that surround us. In many industries and industrial processes it is important to measure the water content of substances in order to assess quality. This allows us to adjust manufacturing processes and ensure that products and foodstuffs meet the c...
Moisture balances offer a fast way to analyse the moisture content of food samples, and are ideal for quality control checks during production or before final product release.
However some of the balances contain glass parts, which presents a hazard in food manufacturing areas.
We've found two moisture balances that do not contain any glass, making them suitable for food production areas....
Moisture balances require the user to understand how to test their particular material, having an idea of the results expected and knowing how to prepare the sample correctly. Depending on your material, not only can water be evaporated but it may be oils, alcohols etc. that are also altered by heat. Moisture balances work by drying samples using heat from halogen lamps mounted above the...
Suspended solids is widely used as an indicator of water purity, particularly in discharge consent. When testing by the full gravimetric method, a balance, oven and desiccator are required to thoroughly dry the isolated solids until a constant weight is found. (For more details on this, see our previous post about the difference between gravimetric testing and other methods.) It may be te...
Water is essential to life; it plays a critical role in the physical and chemical functions of our bodies, the food we eat, and the materials that surround us. In many industries it is important—if not critical—to measure the water content of substances in order to assess quality, adjust manufacturing processes, and ensure that products meet regulations and guidelines.
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A moisture balance (or moisture analyser) can provide a quick and easy way to determine the moisture present in samples of all types, from food products to cement, grass seed, medical creams, paper or even plastics. They allow automated moisture testing, since the heating and weighing parts of the test are all conducted in the same unit. This means you don't need to spend time moving the sam...
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Adam Equipment sets a new benchmark for data collection in the Adam PMB family of moisture analysers. With multiple samples and repetitive tests being standard in most applications that require moisture content consideration, the PMB allows use of a USB memory card to store an unlimit...
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