One of the most regular causes of a coating’s failure, is moisture. It is not sufficient to simply ensure that the surface is dry, as often the surface of the substrate is the driest point – due to evaporation. Moisture Meters are therefore important in being able to measure the level of moisture.
Many substrates in industry today that are coated are porous and can absorb moisture. It is necessary to measure the moisture content within the substrate to reduce the possibility of subsequent coating failure.
When powder coating substrates which have a high moisture content – such as wood or MDF, steam will generate during the curing process damaging the new coating. Other substrates, which may have a high moisture content include concrete, fibreboard, plasterboard, gypsum and brick.
Meters that measure moisture can be used for many different applications. Each meter is trying to approximate an oven dried method of taking a reading where you measure the weight of a sample, dry it using an oven or a microwave, re-weigh it and keep drying it until the reading is stable. You then take the difference in the weight and divide it by the final weight to get a moisture percent. The meter is a hand held device that tries to approximate this reading as closely as possible. Most instruments will give you a moisture level as opposed to a percent and the moisture level that is most widely used is something called a Wood Moisture Equivalent or WME. This is the moisture level that would be present in Wood if the wood was in contact with the material that you are measuring. Ultimately, all materials will try and be in equilibrium.
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Building Materials Moisture Meters
General Purpose Moisture Meters
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The Grainmaster “i” Moisture Meter is a highly versatile instrument to measure the moisture and temperature of crops. The meter is pre-programmed with 15 crop calibrations, each of which can be adjusted individually, if required, for matching with respect to commercially used instruments. It is supplied with an integrated grinder-compressor unit that enables the user to take moisture readings in ground samples very quickly and simply.
The TimberMaster Moisture Meter is an advanced moisture meter specifically designed for the timber industry. It is ideal for a range of quality control applications associated with moisture levels within all wood products. When precise wood moisture measurements are required, there is no substitute for the TimberMaster Moisture Meter.
The Moisture Encounter Plus Moisture Meter is an upgraded version of the world’s most popular and successful non-destructive moisture meter, The Moisture Encounter. The Moisture Encounter Plus incorporates all the features and benefits found in the original Moisture Encounter such as: Non-destructive moisture measurement of wood, plaster, drywall, block, brick, roofing and most materials found in the building envelope using 3 ranges of sensitivity. Deep signal penetration to detect elevated moisture through most covering materials such as Ceramic Tile, Drywall, … Read More
The Digital Balemaster Moisture Meter is a simple to use hand held instrument which displays the results on a large LCD Digital Display. The probe is made from strong durable stainless steel and is 600mm long to reach the centre of big bales. Monitoring of moisture in hay and straw during bailing and before storage is important. High levels of moisture can lead to discolouration and will support the growth of moulds and fungi.
Knowledge of the moisture content of soils and construction materials is of great importance to engineers involved with the construction of roads, bridges and other civil structures. Throughout the world, the Speedy Ashworth Calcium Carbide Moisture Meter is used on construction sites to establish the percent moisture content (%MC) of these materials before the actual construction work commences. The Speedy Ashworth Calcium Carbide Moisture Meter is a portable-sampling instrument used to determine the moisture content of a broad range of materials. … Read More
The NEW Moisture Measurement System MMS 2 – BLD8800 is your complete dampness diagnosis instrument for the building environment. The all new MMS2 represents the latest Protimeter technology in one intuitive, robust and fully functional design. If you’re surveying buildings, inspecting a home, drying a building after a flood, or testing concrete moisture for a flooring application, the MMS2 is the solution for you. Pin moisture measurement Non-invasive moisture measurement Non-contact IR temperature measurement Fast responding relative humidity and temperature measurement Benefits … Read More
The Surveymaster Moisture Meter can help building professionals such as contractors, surveyors, home builders and architects assess building moisture levels during new build and refurbishing activities. Excessive moisture in buildings can lead to decay and deterioration of components and decorative finishes. Professionals involved with the identification, management and remedy of moisture need tools that help them to: Identify the extent of the moisture penetration Diagnose the cause of the problem Monitor change in the moisture level
The Digital Mini Moisture Meter allows building professionals, such as flood damage restoration contractors, surveyors, homebuilders and architects, to assess building moisture levels during new build and refurbishing activities. Excessive moisture in buildings can lead to decay and deterioration of components and decorative finishes.
The Mini 2000 Moisture Meter is the definitive general purpose moisture meter. The Mini 2000 series is probably the most widely used moisture meters in the world. These compact, general purpose moisture meters are used by building professionals and trades across the globe, to check the moisture level of wood and masonry products for a vast range of quality control and dampness diagnosis applications.
The DM4A Moisture Meter is a universal moisture meter for measuring moisture content in wood, building materials, paper, cardboard and numerous other materials. Non destructive – in seconds – only push and read. Conforms to : DIN EN.50081 & 2(EC Rated)
