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52-48 Portable Moisture Meter

52-48 Portable Moisture Meter

52-48 Portable Moisture Meter

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document describes a series of portable moisture meters designed for nondestructive moisture determination in materials such as lumber, veneer, gypsum, and plaster. These meters are lightweight, easy to use, and employ solid-state circuitry with a patented radio frequency power loss absorption principle.
Key Features:
  • Numerical scale for Models L and V; color-coded dial for Models LG, LGF, and LP.
  • Built-in standard and trimmer for quick calibration checks and adjustments.
  • Zero point adjustment knob and complete with carrying case, charging cord, rechargeable NiMH battery, and manual.
Importance of Moisture Control: Moisture content is crucial in manufacturing, storing, buying, and selling lumber products. Excessive moisture can lead to wasted costs, production inefficiencies, and quality issues such as poor glue lines, shrinking, and warping.
Model Specifications:
  • Model L for Lumber: Calibrated for 77 types of wood, accurate to 3/4 inch penetration.
  • Model V for Veneer: Designed for veneers, accurate to 1/8 inch penetration, calibrated for 48 types of wood.
  • Models LG and LGF for Gypsum Board: Suitable for plasterboard testing, helps in kiln balancing, and checks moisture distribution.
  • Model LP for Plaster: Suitable for irregular surfaces, combines lumber and plaster testing.
Contact Information: The document provides contact details for various headquarters and branches, including Testing Machines Inc. in the USA, Büchel BV in the Netherlands, Lawson Hemphill in the USA, Adamel Lhomargy SARL in France, TMI Canada, and Lako Tool and Manufacturing Inc. in Ohio.
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Portable Moisture Meter for Lumber, Veneer, Gypsum and Plaster Portable Moisture Meter for Lumber, Veneer, Gypsum and Plaster ▶ Numerical Scale for the Model L and V ▶ Color-coded Direct Reading Dial for the Models LG, LGF and LP ▶ Built-in Standard and Trimmer for quick, on the job calibration checking and adjustment if necessary ▶ Zero Point Adjustment Knob ▶ Complete with Carrying Case, Charging Cord, Rechargeable NiMH Battery and Manual This series of meters is designed to allow nondestructive moisture determinations in lumber, veneers, woodwork, gypsum board, building plaster, flooring, or any other flat, solid surface product. Each instrument in the series is ruggedly constructed, lightweight, easy to use, and has solid state circuitry. The molded plastic handle with spring loaded switch bar permits testing with either hand. The electrode on each instrument is surrounded by a steel ring to provide protection against static. Each instrument employs the radio frequency power loss absorption principle which is a patented feature of Moisture Register Products. The instrument projects an RF field into the test area and then measures the signal loss relative to the conductivity of a dry sample. The numerical scale reading is converted to moisture content percent by means of an established calibration chart or curve for the material being tested. To meet your specific needs, factory made scales are available at a nominal charge. Why Control Moisture? Moisture content of lumber products is vitally important throughout every stage of manufacturing, storing, buying, and selling. Excessive moisture in material bought on a weight basis means wasted dollars. And, too much or too little moisture during processing directly affects the cost and speed of production. The final quality of these products is also affected by moisture content. Poor glue lines, shrinking, warping, and over or under drying are the results of improper moisture content. Excess moisture in stored material can cause deterioration or spoilage. Knowledge of moisture content is of prime

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Portable Moisture Meter • Calibrated for 77 hard and soft woods in the 0 to 25 percent range • Stainless steel, spring loaded electrode buttons • Two second test down to zero percent • Accurate to 3/4 inch penetration Model V for Veneer • Specifically designed electrode for testing in the 0 to 25 percent range • Accurate to 1/8 inch penetration • Has calibrations for most commonly used veneers • Calibrated for 48 hard and soft woods in the 0 to 25 percent range • Eliminates costly reworks due to improper moisture Model LG and LGF for Gypsum Board • Model LG with NiMH Battery (115VAC): 53-48-00-0001...

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