Grain moisture plays a decisive role in grain storage, shelf life, and quality. Therefore, proper care and monitoring of grain condition are essential before, during, and after storage. The grain moisture meter from PCE Instruments is the ideal tool for this purpose. With this moisture meter, you can measure moisture content easily, conveniently, and with exceptional accuracy, thereby protecting bulk materials from spoilage. The grain moisture meter has been specially developed to reliably determine the moisture content of 18 different grains (wheat, corn, Japonica rice, Indian rice, soybeans, rice, sorghum, rapeseed, millet, peanuts, barley, sunflower seeds, coffee beans) for the reliable determination of moisture content. cocoa beans, sesame, almonds, flaxseed). Grains are a staple food for humans and animals and are also used, for example, as raw materials in the production of products such as distilled spirits.

To store wheat, corn, millet, and other grains without damaging the kernels, they must first be dried. Grains can only be stored once their moisture content reaches 14.5 percent. Since they are often harvested in damp weather, subsequent drying is necessary. This is the only way to remove excess moisture from the grain. If the grain contains too much moisture during storage, there is a high risk of fungal diseases developing, which renders the grain unusable. Moisture content can be determined quickly and easily with PCE Instruments’ whole-grain moisture meter. As a general rule, the drier the grain, the lower the likelihood of bacterial and fungal growth. The grain moisture meter has a wide measurement range, extending from 4.5 to 40 percent, depending on the type of grain. After drying, the grain is partially re-moistened to 16–17 percent, depending on its intended use. This is done when the grain is to be milled. A moisture content of 14% is too low for milling, so the grain moisture meter can also be used to determine the threshold between grain suitable for storage and grain suitable for milling.

To measure moisture content, the grain moisture meter requires a very small sample size—about 65 milliliters. To determine moisture content, the grain sample is placed in the grain moisture meter’s small measuring cup, which can be cleaned quickly and easily after use. Crushing the grain is not necessary to measure moisture content. The grain moisture meter automatically performs temperature compensation during measurement. The grain moisture meter displays the measurement results directly on a large LCD screen. The battery-powered grain moisture meter is extremely easy to operate with just four buttons. To conserve battery life, the grain moisture meter automatically switches to standby mode after three minutes of inactivity. In addition, the grain moisture meter features a practical adjustment option for recalibrating the device.

This user-friendly grain moisture meter is ideal for reliably measuring moisture content in 18 different types of grain. The grain moisture meter’s compact and handy design, combined with battery operation, ensures flexible, location-independent use. Thanks to its small size, you can always carry the grain moisture meter with you and thus keep track of grain moisture at any time, whether during storage, drying, or threshing. The PCE Instruments grain moisture meter is ideal for determining key indicators of grain storage and quality. The PCE grain moisture meter is also an essential tool in mills and grain silos, as well as in the grain and legume processing industry.

In addition, a grain moisture meter is useful for conducting regular quality checks in the field of grain production. With this moisture meter, you can determine right in the field whether it makes sense to harvest at that particular time or not. This reduces waiting times for results from external service providers, which not only saves costs but also minimizes downtime for harvesting equipment. A grain moisture meter can therefore help reduce costs and increase the efficiency of grain harvesting and processing.

Device with a calibration certificate: 163 euros extra