Moisture balance is an instrument used for the determination of the moisture content of a sample. It consists of an infrared weighing and heating unit.
MUNRO Laboratory moisture balances series suitable for a wide range of application. These balances are target to determine the moisture parentage at the sample when the operative principle is based on evaporation and precise weight. The balance will weight and heat the sample which will cause the water to evaporate and the sample mass will lose some weight. The balance has an automatic weight for each period of time (adjustable) and automatically declares the moisture percentages at the sample.
How does a Moisture Balance work?
.A Moisture Balance performs moisture analysis by using the ‘loss on drying’ (LOD) method. This is the most common method for moisture analysis.
Application:
Product Quality Assurance
Raw material checkup
Develop and manufacturing process
Determine moisture percentage at food Such as: wheat, corn, butter, milk, bread etc.
Determine moisture percentage at powder and drugs
Determine moisture percentage at sand for the needs of plumbing and structure leaks
The moisture balance will be a convenient and useful substitute rather than weight the sample, dry it in the oven and weight again, finally calculate the results independently.
Key Components of a Moisture Balance
Heating Element: Provides controlled heat to remove moisture.
Precision Weighing System: Measures weight loss accurately.
User Interface and Software: Allows users to set parameters, control the process, and interpret results.
Industries That Use Moisture Balances
Food and Beverage: Ensures consistent moisture content in products like flour, cereals, and dairy.
Pharmaceuticals: Essential for ensuring proper drug formulation and stability.
Chemicals: Used to maintain the quality of powders and raw materials.
Agriculture and Soil Testing: Helps in determining soil moisture levels for better farming practices.
Plastics and Polymers: Ensures the right moisture content for proper material properties.
Benefits of Using a Moisture Balance
Fast and Reliable Results: Moisture balances provide results in minutes.
Minimal Sample Preparation: Requires little to no sample processing.
High Accuracy: Ensures precise and repeatable moisture determination.
For proper maintenance of scales, an instruction file for cleaning the instruments attached:"Laboratory balance cleaning"
